Austin/ Health & Lifestyle
Published on September 11, 2019
Here's where to find the top strength training gyms in AustinPhoto: FIT Austin/Yelp

Want to know where to go when it comes to strength training in Austin?

Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, there are plenty of popular strength training options to check out in and around Austin.

To find the top strength training gyms in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.

(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms and wellness offerings.)

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Crush Fitness

300 S. Lamar Blvd., Zilker

Photo: Crush Fitness/Yelp

Crush Fitness is Austin's favorite strength training gym by the numbers, with 4.9 stars out of 14,142 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp and 1,072 fans on Facebook. It's the top strength training gym in the entire Austin metro area, according to ClassPass' rankings.

"Crush Fitness is the best indoor group fitness experience in Austin, combining cardio tread intervals with cutting edge resistance training to challenge and transform your entire body," states the business's ClassPass profile. "[Its] signature 55-minute workout format motivates, energizes and takes your workout to the next level. They are the evolution of sweat."

Read reviews of the classes at Crush Fitness on ClassPass here.

FIT Austin

2919 Manchaca Road, Suite 104, South Lamar

Photo: Fit Austin/Yelp

Also among Austin's favorites is FIT Austin, with 4.9 stars out of 2,178 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp and 1,750 fans on Facebook.

"Jennifer and Lateef Johnson are the founders of FIT Austin," according to the business's Yelp page. "Whether it is strength, core, power, weight loss, cardiovascular endurance, improving your health, preventing disease, training for a specific event or any other goal you can imagine. At FIT Austin, we will work with you to determine the path and provide you with the support you will need to make that goal a reality."

See what people are saying about the offerings at FIT Austin on ClassPass here.

Tetra Fitness

1717 W. Sixth St., Building 2, Suite 110, Old West Austin

Photo: Tetra Fitness/Yelp

With 4.9 stars out of 10,110 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp and 2,359 fans on Facebook, Tetra Fitness has garnered plenty of local fans.

"Tetra Fitness classes are all about RESULTS!" according to the business' Yelp page. "From our extreme indoor cycle classes, boot camps, Sweaty Weights, Half & Half to Barefoot Cardio, we promise to push you to your limits with GREAT music and energy. People come to Tetra when they are ready for change!"

Take a look at reviews of the offerings at Tetra Fitness on ClassPass here.

Ignite Fitnez

1005 E. St. Elmo Road, Building 10, East Congress

Photo: Ignite Fitnez/Yelp

With 4.8 stars out of 2,015 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp and 4,170 fans on Facebook, Ignite Fitnez is another popular local pick.

"Ignite Fitnez is a locally-owned and operated urban gym located in the heart of Austin, right on South Congress," per the business's ClassPass profile. "Keeping Austin weird and fit by offering an energetic, new and diverse workout experience with over 60 classes a week. While [it has] the charm of a small, no-frills gym, [it's] constantly updating with new equipment and a new approach to fitness with functional training."

Check out reviews of the offerings at Ignite Fitnez on ClassPass here.


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