What does Columbus have in common with New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Phoenix?
According to ClassPass' 2019 fitness trends, those cities share one most popular form of group exercise class: strength training.
Want to know where to go when it comes to Columbus' most popular workout of that type? 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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CrossFit Clintonville
609 Oakland Park Ave.
CrossFit Clintonville is Columbus' favorite strength training gym by the numbers, with 4.8 stars out of 85 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp and 1,637 fans on Facebook.
"After more than two years of planning and preparation, Dennis Kaps and Patrick Woods founded CrossFit Clintonville in Spring 2014," per the business' ClassPass profile. "More than just a typical gym, CrossFit Clintonville is a community of people who are dedicated to fulfilling their athletic potential and transforming their lives through fitness. CrossFit Clintonville views its relationship with its members as a committed one."
"Transforming your life through fitness begins with feeling excited about your workouts," its Yelp page continues. "At CrossFit Clintonville, we've developed a positive, supportive gym atmosphere where you'll look forward to every visit."
Check out reviews of the different classes at CrossFit Clintonville on ClassPass here.
614Fitness
6417 Busch Blvd., Busch
Also among Columbus' favorites is 614Fitness, with 4.6 stars out of 113 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp and 1,182 fans on Facebook.
"614Fitness is a fitness community fueled by passion, energy and commitment," explains the business' profile on ClassPass. "They are dedicated to each member's fitness needs and goals. Small-Group Training (SGT) is the flagship of their fitness model."
Want to know more about its owner and her approach?
"614Fitness offers individual and small group training under the direction of Marie Miller, who has 18 years of experience in the fitness industry and a specialty in training endurance athletes," according to its Yelp page. "614Fitness is a high-energy studio the focuses on the desired goals and results of its individual members."
See what people are saying about the offerings at 614Fitness on ClassPass here.
Arena District Athletic Club
325 John H. McConnel Blvd., Suite 150
With 3.7 stars out of seven reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp and 1,381 fans on Facebook, Arena District Athletic Club has garnered plenty of local fans.
"The Arena District Athletic Club is a clean and modern gym conveniently located in the heart of the Arena District in downtown Columbus," per the business' profile on ClassPass. "We feature top-of-the-line equipment, top-notch personal trainers and a wide variety of free fitness classes daily, including cardio, spinning, barre fusion, yoga, boot camp and more. The club offers convenient contract-free memberships to fit your healthy lifestyle needs."
Adds its Yelp page: "Whether you're a competitive athlete or simply looking for a place to stay fit and meet new people, we are an urban, state-of-the-art fitness club that supports your fitness goals while catering to your personal interests."
Learn more about the offerings at Arena District Athletic Club on ClassPass here.
Hilltop YMCA
2879 Valleyview Drive
With three stars out of one review on Yelp and 28,635 fans on Facebook, Hilltop YMCA holds its own among the competition. Please note, though, that the Facebook fans are spread across the Y's multiple locations.
"Whether you’re looking for the challenge of boot camp and relentless classes, the fun and vigor of Zumba or the serenity of yoga, the YMCA of Central Ohio has a group fitness class that suits your goals," explains the group's ClassPass profile. Note: that description also applies to the Y location below.
Take a look at reviews of the different classes at Hilltop YMCA on ClassPass here.
Downtown YMCA
40 W. Long St., Downtown
With 4.7 stars out of 18 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of eight reviews on Yelp and 28,635 fans on Facebook, Downtown YMCA is another popular local pick. Please note, though, that the Facebook fans are spread across the Y's multiple locations.
See what people are saying about the selection of classes at Downtown YMCA on ClassPass here.
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