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From Division I athlete to trainer, entrepreneur, and business performance coach, Christina “Mooch” Muccio has built a brand rooted in discipline, self-trust, and intention. What started in the gym has evolved into something much bigger—helping people show up more fully in every area of their lives. We caught up with Mooch to talk about her journey, what she’s building now, and the mindset shifts that actually create lasting change. Q&A with Mooch 1. Can you walk us through your journey with fitness and how it’s shaped where you are today? Fitness has always been the place where I can move myself forward. I started as an athlete, where everything was structured and performance-driven. And then like most people, I went through phases - working out to look a certain way, to prove something, to cope, to escape. What shifted everything for me was realizing the gym isn’t where you hide, it’s where you’re exposed. Your discipline, your excuses, your resilience… it all shows up there first. Now, fitness is less about aesthetics or even performance and more about alignment. And about honoring what I’m capable of. It’s where I practice becoming the person I say I want to be. That mindset has bled into everything: business, relationships, how I handle pressure. It’s all the same game, just different arenas. 2. How would you describe your classes in 3 words? Intentional. Challenging. Honest… self-proclaimed funny? 3. You’ve built a brand that goes far beyond just teaching classes. What were some of the pivotal moments that pushed you to expand into everything you're doing now? Honestly, hitting ceilings. And having imposter syndrome. Kind of like they went hand in hand. There were moments where I realized I could only impact so many people inside four walls and one hour time slots. And if I was being real with myself, I didn’t just want to lead workouts, I wanted to shift how people think and feel about themselves. Some of the harder moments in my personal life - leaving environments that weren’t aligned, rebuilding from scratch - also forced me to get clear on what I was actually here to do. That’s where the brand was born. Not from a strategy deck, but from a “this has to mean more” feeling. 4. As a woman building in the fitness and wellness space, what feels most important to you in this chapter of your career? Depth over noise. There’s a lot of surface-level messaging in this space—quick fixes, aesthetic-driven, highlight reels. I’m way more interested in helping people build real self-trust. Also, creating spaces where women feel powerful without needing to shrink, perform, or prove. That has felt and still feels important to me right now. 5. How has your background in athletics shaped the way you show up as a founder and leader? It taught me how to lose. A lot. And keep going anyway. Athletics wires you to understand that consistency beats motivation, and that results come from what you do when no one’s watching. I run my business the same way. It also made me very comfortable with feedback, pressure, and adjusting quickly. You don’t get to take things personally if you want to win - you take the lesson and move. 6. What’s been one of the most challenging moments in your career so far, and how did you navigate it? Walking away from things that looked good on paper but felt completely wrong in my body. That included relationships and business situations that, from the outside, made no sense to leave. But internally, I knew staying would cost me more. Navigating that was less about having a perfect plan and more about trusting myself in real time. Making the decision, dealing with the discomfort, and figuring it out as I went. That experience changed how I lead now - I trust my gut faster and it feels unwavering. 7. What’s one mindset or habit you think people underestimate when they’re trying to grow in fitness or business? It’s so simple. Not easy, but definitely simple. Doing the boring things… consistently. Everyone wants the breakthrough moment, the big pivot, the viral post. But it’s usually just showing up, again and again, when it’s not exciting and no one’s clapping for you. This is where you build the internal dialogue that becomes unbreakable. There’s nothing sexy about consistency, but it’s the whole picture everyone seems to miss. 8. What are a few non-negotiables in your routine that help you show up at a high level? Movement every day. Non-negotiable. It’s my reset button. Time alone without input. No phone, no noise. That’s where I can actually hear my own thoughts and ideas. And honesty with myself. Even when it’s inconvenient. Especially when it’s inconvenient. All the in between moments is how you learn to have these conversations with yourself and rely very little on external motivation or validation. 9. What are you building toward right now, and what should our Fit Scene community be paying attention to? I’m building something that lives beyond the gym - something that helps people regulate their energy, reconnect to themselves, and move through life with intention. Right now, that looks like expanding I AM essential in a way that’s intentional, not rushed, not reactive, and not driven by what everyone else is doing. More products, sure, but more importantly, deeper impact. I want people to feel something when they use what we create. I’m also really focused on the intersection of discipline and self-trust right now + how you build both in the gym and then carry that into your business, your relationships, your life. That’s the thread in everything I’m doing, from content to community to what’s coming next. I am always expanding through consulting with other wellness, fitness and health companies, which is one of my favorite ways to make impact. I want these modalities to expand far and wide and sometimes the passion is there but the strategy is lacking so that’s my role. ⚡️ Rapid Fire Morning person or night owl? Morning person… but not in an aggressive, “I wake up at 4am and journal for two hours” way (been there, retired that). More like: I protect my mornings because they set the tone for everything else I want to conquer for the day. Go-to coffee (or tea) order? Morning: hot latte, little somethin’ somethin’ to get the day going. Evening: lemon ginger tea, collagen and cozy slippers #ritual One word to describe this season of your life. Refinement At the core of everything Mooch is building is a simple but powerful idea: the work you do in the gym doesn’t stay there. It shapes how you show up in your business, your relationships, and your life. From discipline to self-trust, it’s all connected—and it’s something she’s continuing to build, refine, and share with her community every day. Inspired by Mooch’s approach to fitness and mindset? You can find her teaching at B/SPOKE Studios —and stay connected to more instructors, classes, and community through Fit Scene. 👉 Explore our Studio Directory and discover where to take class next.

Spring Break (a Sweat) was one for the books. From the moment doors opened at PKL , the energy was undeniable. The space quickly filled with the Fit Scene community—friends, instructors, and fitness lovers all coming together for a high-energy morning of movement, connection, and good vibes. With a two-part Sculpt + HIIT workout led by Shannen Moen and Michael Soares, followed by a packed vendor village featuring some of Boston’s top wellness and lifestyle brands, the event brought together everything we love about the local fitness scene in one place. This gallery captures some of our favorite moments—from the sweat and the smiles to the post-workout hangs that made the day so special. Scroll through to relive the energy (and see if you can spot yourself 👀) Want to be at the next one? Sign up for our newsletter for early access to upcoming Fit Scene events.

Boston’s fitness scene never sits still and 2026 is already bringing a wave of new studios and exciting expansions across the city. From Pilates concepts and strength training spaces to boutique cycling and CrossFit communities, several new studios have recently opened their doors while others are gearing up to launch in the months ahead. Whether you’re looking to try a new workout style, explore a different neighborhood studio, or simply stay in the loop on what’s happening in Boston fitness, here are a few of the newest and soon-to-open spaces to keep on your radar. ✨ NEWLY OPENED STUDIOS Après Sea Pilates 📍 169 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 | Opened : February 2026 Après Sea Pilates has officially opened, offering a modern Pilates experience designed to blend strength, mobility, and mindful movement. The studio emphasizes thoughtful programming and small-group instruction to help clients move with intention while building lasting strength. btone FITNESS – Somerville 📍 158 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 | Opened : February 2026 btone FITNESS expanded its footprint with the opening of its new Somerville location earlier this year. Known for its signature strength-driven Pilates-inspired workouts on the reformer, btone has built a loyal following across Boston for its challenging, low-impact classes. CrossFit Charlestown 📍 200 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA 02129 | Opened : February 2026 CrossFit Charlestown has officially opened, bringing a new strength and conditioning community to one of Boston’s most active neighborhoods. The gym offers classic CrossFit programming that blends barbell work, conditioning, and functional movement with a strong emphasis on coaching and community support. For athletes and beginners alike, CrossFit Charlestown aims to create a welcoming environment where members can build strength, improve performance, and train alongside a motivated community. Kink Pilates 📍 25 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114 | Opened : March 2026 Kink Pilates recently opened its doors, bringing a fresh take on contemporary Pilates to Boston’s boutique fitness landscape. The studio focuses on controlled, strength-building movement that challenges stability, core strength, and muscular endurance through intentional, low-impact training. With small class sizes and a focus on precise technique, Kink Pilates is designed for anyone looking to deepen their Pilates practice while building full-body strength. My Pilates Studio - The Pilates Loft 📍 482A Columbus Ave 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02118  | Opened : March 2026 Located right above the original studio, this bright, elevated space offers more light, height, and room for hybrid chair/reformer classes, along with a dedicated classical private studio area with the classical Pilates apparatus. ✨ COMING SOON STUDIOS The Core Connection 📍 South Boston | Coming Soon Core Connection is a new Pilates-focused studio expected to open soon in South Boston, centered on helping clients build deep core strength, stability, and body awareness. While details are still emerging, the studio aims to create a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced movers looking to improve posture, mobility, and functional strength through Pilates-based training. Flight House Fitness 📍 Charlestown | Coming Soon Flight House Fitness bringing a new luxury fitness concept to Charlestown, designed as an all-in-one destination for high-performance training and full-body recovery. The upcoming space will combine elevated gym design with performance-focused programming, creating an environment where members can train hard, recover well, and experience a more holistic approach to fitness. Rev’d Fitness – Cambridge 📍 Cambridge | Coming Soon Rev’d Fitness is continuing its growth in Greater Boston with a new location planned for Cambridge. Known for its high-energy cycling sessions, the new location will feature Rev'd Powerhouse, Rev'd-X, and Rev'd Sculpt creating a full training experience that blends strength, conditioning, and rhythm-based riding. Final Thoughts Boston’s fitness scene continues to grow, with new studios opening across neighborhoods and bringing fresh training concepts to the community. Whether you’re exploring Pilates, strength training, cycling, or performance-based workouts, there’s no shortage of new spaces to try in 2026. If there’s a new studio opening in Boston that we should know about , send us a DM or email — we’d love to add it to our radar and keep the Fit Scene community in the loop!

Boston has always been a running city. From the historic finish line of the Boston Marathon to miles of paths along the Charles River and waterfront, running is part of the city’s culture. But for a long time, the running world wasn’t always welcoming or accessible for women. Today, that’s changing — thanks in large part to women who are building communities where runners can feel supported, confident, and encouraged to show up exactly as they are. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting some of the run clubs and communities helping bring more women into Boston’s running scene. Whether you’re training for your first race, looking for a social run group, or simply hoping to meet new people, these groups are helping make Boston’s running scene more welcoming for everyone. 261 Fearless Club New England | @261fearlessclubnewengland Day:  Various Neighborhood:  Various Boston neighborhoods An all-women, social, non-competitive running community, providing weekly runs in and around Boston. Boston Girls Who Walk | @bostongirlswhowalk Day: Various / Pop-up walks Neighborhood: Various Boston neighborhoods Boston Girls Who Walk brings women together for casual walks around the city, creating a low-pressure way to move, meet new people, and explore Boston together. Boston Latina Run Club | @bostonlatinarunclub Day:  Various Neighborhood:  Various Boston neighborhoods Latina-led running community, all paces, all levels. Brunch Run Club | @brunchclub.bos Day: Saturday mornings (varies by event) Neighborhood: Various Boston / Cambridge routes Brunch Run Club combines community running with post-run social time, offering relaxed weekend runs followed by coffee or brunch with fellow runners. Cafecito Run Club | @amigasrunboston Day:  Varies Neighborhood:  Various Boston Coming soon! Miles before un Cafecito or mimosas. No pace too slow, no runner left behind. Castle Island Track Club | @castleislandtrackclub Day: Varies Neighborhood: South Boston / Castle Island Castle Island Track Club hosts community runs around one of Boston’s most iconic waterfront routes, bringing together runners of all levels for social miles along the harbor. Major Miles Run Club | @majormilesrunclub Day: Varies Neighborhood: Various Boston locations Major Miles Run Club focuses on building community through movement, hosting group runs and events that bring runners together across Boston. MYSTRYDE Charlestown Run Club | @mystryde Day: Thursday — 6:15 AM Neighborhood: Charlestown Hosted by MYSTRYDE Charlestown, this early-morning run club brings runners together for weekly group miles before the workday begins. MYSTRYDE South Boston Run Club | @mystryde Day: Tuesday — 6:30 AM Neighborhood: South Boston / Castle Island The MYSTRYDE South Boston Run Club meets for weekly group runs along the waterfront, creating a supportive space for runners of all levels. North End Run Club | @northendbos_runclub Day: Varies Neighborhood: North End North End Run Club brings runners together for social runs through one of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods and along nearby waterfront routes. Run Rich Run Club | @runrichrunclub Day: Varies Neighborhood: Various Boston locations Run Rich Run Club hosts community-focused runs designed to bring people together through movement, connection, and shared miles. Sip & Strut | @sipandstrut.boston Day: Varies (community walks & social events) Neighborhood: Various Boston locations Sip & Strut hosts social walking events around Boston, bringing people together for guided walks often paired with workouts, wellness experiences, and post-walk refreshments. TrailblazHers Run Co. | @trailblazhersrunco Day: Varies (community runs & events) Neighborhood: Various Boston locations Instagram: @trailblazhersrunco TrailblazHers Run Co. is a women-led running community focused on empowering women through running, connection, and supportive group training opportunities. Why Women-Led Run Communities Matter For many people, joining a run club is about more than logging miles. It’s about finding community, building confidence, and showing up alongside others who share the same goals. Women-led run clubs are helping make Boston’s running scene more welcoming and accessible by creating spaces where runners of all levels feel comfortable joining in — whether they’re running their first mile or training for their next race. ✨ Looking to run with the community? Explore our Boston Run Club Guide for even more groups across the city — and stay tuned for new Fit Scene running resources launching Spring 2026.

Strength training is having a moment—but not in the way you might expect. Across Boston, more women are reaching for heavier weights. And the shift isn’t just coming from traditional strength coaches—it’s coming from sculpt, barre, and Pilates instructors, too. These are the instructors who built their routines around low-impact, high-rep formats and are also prioritizing strength training in their own workouts. The message isn’t to replace what you love. It’s to expand it. We asked Boston-based instructors how they’re approaching strength training right now and why they’re encouraging women to do both. The Shift Toward Heavier Weights Feels Empowering For many instructors, the shift toward heavier weights starts with how it feels. As sculpt instructor Emma Ellis shares, “I personally feel my most confident when I’m lifting… it pushes me, challenges me, and makes me feel strong in a way nothing else does,” adding that “it’s not just physical, it’s mental too.” That sense of empowerment is part of a larger shift happening across the fitness space. Pilates instructor and Personal Trainer Sophie Dermond points to the growing visibility of women lifting, noting that “there’s an amazing group of women on socials who are helping to ‘normalize’ lifting heavy & empowering other women to do the same.” At the same time, the “why” behind workouts is evolving. As sculpt and Barry's instructor Emily Kenneally explains, “for a long time women were pushed to just do cardio to become smaller,” but now “the goal has changed from being skinny to strong. Strength is now seen as a marker of fitness and capability, not just appearance.” More women are training with intention, with Emily adding that “women are training for performance… than just chasing weight loss now.” For Nafisha Le Blanc , that shift goes even deeper—beyond the present moment and into long-term health. “We’re training for our future selves,” she says. “Lifting heavy isn't just about a certain look; it’s about building bone density and metabolic health. We aren't just training for a summer body; we’re training so we can carry our own groceries, kids, and suitcases well into our 80s.” Let’s Clear This Up: Lifting Heavy Won’t Make You Bulky Even as more women embrace strength training, one misconception continues to come up. Emma admits she once believed it too: “that it’s going to make you bulky.” But that perspective quickly changed—“I’ve never felt or looked better since I started lifting heavier,” she says, adding that it “actually helps you feel more toned, strong, and confident.” Sophie sees a similar shift happening, noting that “there is more awareness towards the myth around lifting weights making you ‘bulky’,” while emphasizing the deeper benefits—“lifting weights helps create lean muscle mass… improves bone density… helps maintain metabolism & regulate hormones.” And importantly, “it would take a lot for a women to become ‘bulky’ from lifting weights.” Emily agrees the misconception is still common, saying “I feel like everyone who gets asked this question will say the same thing, ‘lifting heavy weights will make me bulky’.” Nafisha takes a more direct approach to reframing that narrative. “Can we retire the word ‘bulky’ yet? Please?” she says. “Women are conditioned to take up as little space as possible, but muscle is metabolic gold. Your most valuable form isn’t your smallest—it’s your most capable.” And perhaps most powerfully, “stop trying to disappear and start trying to be unbreakable. When you stop trying to disappear, you finally start to arrive.” You Don’t Have to Choose Between Sculpt, Pilates, and Strength If there’s one message all four instructors agree on, it’s that you don’t have to choose one style of training over another. As Emma puts it simply, “you don’t have to choose, you can do both,” and in fact, “they actually complement each other really well.” In her own routine, that looks like taking “Pilates and sculpt classes multiple times a week,” while also lifting heavy—because each offers something different. “Sculpt classes are so fun and energizing,” she says, while “lifting gives me that grounded, powerful feeling.” Sophie echoes that same belief, saying “you can do both! I say this ALL the time & I will stand by it!” and explains that each format plays a different role. “Lifting weights targets the larger muscles… sculpt or pilates targets the smaller stabilizer muscles,” and together, they improve overall movement and control. Emily frames it as cross-training, explaining that “heavy lifting creates muscle growth… whereas sculpt, pilates and barre are great at building stability and muscle endurance,” and that combining both “keeps things interesting, prevents burnout and still creates a body that is strong and capable.” Nafisha brings it all together with a simple analogy: “you don't have to break up with your Barre/Pilates studio to start strength training! Think of lifting as building the engine and barre/Pilates as refining the alignment.” Instead of competing, she explains, “they don’t compete; they collaborate,” with “strength mak[ing] your Pilates movements more powerful, and mobility keep[ing] you safe under heavy weights.” What Actually Changes When You Start Lifting Heavier While the physical changes are often the first thing people notice, they’re only part of the story. Emma shares that she feels “more defined and strong,” joking that “my jeans literally didn’t zip this weekend because my glutes have grown (in the best way),” but emphasizes that “the confidence shift is huge.” Sophie had a similar experience, explaining that once she started lifting heavier, “it never became about the ‘looks’ anymore,” and instead she “felt so much more empowered in my body inside & outside of the gym,” along with “better energy throughout my day” and a “clear mind” after workouts. Emily ties those changes back to consistency, explaining that “confidence grows as you see what your body can do, not just how it looks,” and over time, “it changes your mindset, turning workouts from something you have to do into something that becomes part of who you are.” For Nafisha, that mindset shift is where the real transformation happens. “Physically, you just carry yourself differently,” she says. “But the mental shift? That’s the real magic.” In a world that can feel unpredictable, she points out that “the gym is the one place where you can see a direct return on your effort,” and that “you realize that ‘hard’ isn't the same thing as impossible.” That confidence carries far beyond the workout itself—“you walk a little taller, smile a little brighter, and take that ‘I can handle this’ attitude straight from the weight floor into your real life.” How They’re Actually Incorporating Strength Training There’s no one way to incorporate strength training—but consistency and balance come up every time. For Emma, that looks like leaning into both community and coaching, sharing that she loves Backyard Boston because “the classes are genuinely fun” and the community is “so welcoming,” while also training with Garett Magill , who “really pushes us while teaching proper form.” Sophie focuses on consistency, prioritizing strength training “at least 3 times a week,” even if it’s “literally just 30 minutes of your day,” while still incorporating “pilates or sculpt on my active rest days” to maintain mobility. Emily takes a structured approach, dedicating “2–3 days a week to heavier lifting” and using other days to “layer in sculpt or pilates… to improve core stability, mobility, and endurance,” while also working on “paying more attention to recovery.” Nafisha keeps it simple and intentional. “Heavy weights at Format 3x a week to keep my strength floor high, then Barre 2x a week for that dynamic range of motion,” she shares. “If I’ve got extra gas in the tank, I’ll throw in a boxing or Barry’s class. It’s all about building a foundation that lets me show up everywhere else.” If You Feel Intimidated, Start Here If there’s one thing all four instructors emphasize, it’s that feeling intimidated is completely normal. Emma admits, “I’ve been there,” sharing that she “used to never pick up anything heavier than 10 lbs,” but encourages others to “just try it, you’ll surprise yourself.” Sophie reinforces that progress takes time, encouraging people to “keep showing up & keep trying,” and reminding them that “it’s okay to fail,” with small steps like “adding 5lbs” over time. Emily brings it back to mindset, pointing out that “the intimidation factor stems from fear not ability,” and encouraging people to “start small and build confidence gradually.” Nafisha adds a powerful reminder about perspective: “Please try not to compare your Day 1 to someone else's Year 10!” she says, noting that “the strongest person in the room once started… with the 5lb dumbbells.” Her advice is simple and actionable—“try with a weight that might be 2–5lbs heavier than what you'd normally grab,” and if “those last two reps feel like a real challenge, you’re doing it right.” Most importantly, “you’re already stronger than you think.” The Takeaway You don’t have to give up sculpt, barre, or Pilates to get stronger. You don’t have to choose one version of fitness over another. If anything, these instructors are proof that the combination is what works best. Strength training isn’t about replacing your routine—it’s about building on it. Inspired to build strength into your routine? These instructors are leading classes all across Boston. From sculpt and Pilates to strength-focused training, there are so many ways to start. 👉 Browse our studio directory to find your next class.

March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating the women shaping Boston’s fitness community. Across the city, women-owned and women-founded studios are creating spaces where people come to move, challenge themselves, and connect. From strength training and Pilates to yoga, cycling, and innovative group fitness concepts, these founders are building studios that have become staples in Boston’s workout scene. If you’re looking to support women in business while discovering a new place to sweat, these studios are a great place to start. Pictured: 4 Corners Yoga & Wellness, Asana Charlestown, Swet Studio Boston’s Women-Owned Gyms & Fitness Studios 4 Corners Yoga & Wellness Founded by Christine Rose and Karuna O'Donnell 📍 Dorchester 4 Corners Yoga & Wellness is a community-focused studio offering yoga, meditation, and wellness programming designed to make movement accessible and welcoming for all experience levels. 4UrLife Movement Founded by Ms. Jade 📍 Roslindale 4UrLife Movement offers group fitness classes and personal training focused on building strength, confidence, and long-term healthy habits through supportive coaching and community-centered workouts. Asana Charlestown Co-founded by Johanna Hynes 📍 Charlestown Asana Charlestown is a wellness-focused studio offering yoga, Pilates, barre, and meditation classes in a serene, light-filled space. The studio also offers infrared sauna sessions and wellness retreats. Barre & Soul Founded by Andrea Isabelle Lucas 📍 Multiple locations Barre & Soul is a pioneering boutique fitness brand rooted in the Lotte Berk Method, blending ballet conditioning, Pilates, yoga, and cardio into a signature barre workout focused on strength, alignment, and community. Barre Groove Founded by Alanna Perry 📍 Multiple locations Barre Groove combines barre-inspired strength training with trampoline cardio for a high-energy, low-impact workout designed to build endurance while keeping movement fun. Boston Body Pilates Founded by Zayna Gold 📍 Multiple locations Boston Body Pilates offers small-group reformer and equipment-based classes designed to build core strength, improve posture, and support functional movement. Boston Yoga Union Co-founded by Emily Tevald 📍 Multiple Boston locations Boston Yoga Union is a community-focused yoga studio offering a variety of classes including warm vinyasa, power flow, and beginner-friendly practices led by experienced instructors. btone FITNESS Founded by Jody Merrill 📍 Multiple locations btone is known for its high-intensity, low-impact workouts performed on custom reformer-style machines. Classes focus on slow, controlled movements that challenge muscles and build full-body strength. Down Under School of Yoga Founded by Justine Wiltshire-Cohen 📍 Multiple locations Down Under School of Yoga offers a wide range of classes including heated vinyasa, restorative yoga, and meditation, with a strong focus on accessibility and thoughtful teaching. East Side Yoga & Fitness Founded by Andrea Corazzini 📍 South Boston East Side Yoga & Fitness offers heated power flow, yoga sculpt, and restorative classes alongside personal training and workshops designed to support both strength and mobility. EMBODI Founded by Gabby Pacheco 📍 Somerville EMBODI offers a variety of movement classes—including Pilates, yoga, strength, and dance fitness—designed to help members connect with themselves and build community Endurance Pilates Founded by Julie Erickson 📍 South End Endurance Pilates offers Pilates-based strength training designed to improve core stability, support athletic performance, and build long-term functional strength. Ethos Fitness Founded by Jess McCutcheon-Schour  📍 South End Ethos Fitness focuses on strength training and functional movement through small-group classes and personalized coaching designed to help clients build sustainable fitness habits. FORMAT Founded by Thalia Bardell and Caitlin Young 📍 Multiple locations FORMAT is a boutique fitness studio offering high-intensity, athletic-paced classes in barre, HIIT, and strength training in a fast-paced, form-focused group environment. The Handle Bar Founded by Jess Fracalossi 📍 Multiple locations One of Boston’s most recognizable boutique fitness brands, The Handle Bar offers high-energy indoor cycling classes along with heated Sculpt workouts that combine strength training and dynamic movement. Harbor Yoga Boston Founded by Betsy Ratto and Krissy Rybicki 📍 North End Harbor Yoga Boston offers heated and non-heated classes that focus on strength, mobility, and recovery in a welcoming community environment. Higher Ground Fitness Founded by Darcy Krinsky 📍 South Boston Higher Ground Fitness offers high-intensity, low-impact strength workouts performed on a proprietary reformer-style machine. Their signature 45-minute classes combine resistance, cardio, and endurance to deliver a challenging full-body workout. JPPilates Founded by Jennifer Phelan 📍 Charlestown Jennifer is the creator of JPPilates, a brand that centers around training, motivating and influencing clients through her in-studio, outdoor and online classes. Kick It By Eliza Founded by Eliza Shirazi 📍 Online + pop-up events Kick It by Eliza blends kickboxing, dance, HIIT, and mindfulness into a high-energy full-body workout designed to build both physical and mental strength. Kink Pilates Founded by Sarah Rapaport 📍 Boston Kink Pilates offers reformer-based Pilates classes designed to strengthen the core, improve mobility, and build full-body strength through controlled, low-impact movement. Luna Fitness Club Founded by Olga Gomes 📍 Dorchester Luna Fitness Club is a women-centered strength training studio offering small-group classes and personal training focused on building confidence and empowering women through fitness. (the) MOVE Founded by Brittany Berrard and London Mercer 📍 South End The MOVE offers music-driven group fitness classes that blend cardio, strength training, and athletic movement for an energetic full-body workout. Movement with Jill Founded by Jill Rothenberg 📍 Boston & Virtual Pilates anytime anywhere. Located in Boston, a virtual and in person pilates training with classes online. On demand, free trials and private lessons, My Pilates Studio Founded by Lena Zerbinopoulos 📍 South End My Pilates Studio offers reformer and mat Pilates classes focused on strengthening the core, improving posture, and helping clients build confidence in their movement. MYSTRYDE Founded by Rebecca Skudder 📍 Multiple locations MYSTRYDE offers treadmill-based interval training combined with strength work to create high-energy classes designed for runners and cardio lovers alike. North End Pilates Founded by Maya Fischer-Mueller 📍 North End North End Pilates is dedicated to creating a space for people to heal their physical & mental health through movement. The Pilates Rx Founded by Allie Duffy 📍 Somerville The Pilates Rx blends classical Pilates foundations with modern programming to help clients build strength, mobility, and body awareness through both private training and small group classes. The Point Barre & Yoga Founded by Angela & Jessica 📍 Multiple locations The Point offers a variety of classes, workshops and events to help you achieve your holistic wellness goals. Quin Pilates Founded by Bridget McCabe 📍South Boston Quin Pilates offers reformer-based classes that focus on controlled movement, strength, and flexibility in an intimate studio environment. Radiant Yoga Boston Founded by Chanel Luck 📍 South Boston Radiant Yoga Boston offers a welcoming space for practitioners of all levels with classes focused on breathwork, mindful movement, and balance. Soma Yoga Founded by Amy Leydon and Gina Schaak 📍 North End Soma Yoga emphasizes intentional movement and restorative practices designed to help students reconnect with their bodies and reduce stress. Studio78 Founded by Hailey Hoffman 📍 South Boston Studio 78 offers sculpt and Pilates-inspired classes that combine strength training, music-driven movement, and props like bands and ankle weights for a challenging but accessible workout. Summer Street Wellness Founded by Krysta-Lyn Martinelli 📍 South Boston Summer Street Wellness offers yoga, movement classes, and wellness services designed to support both physical and mental well-being. Swet Studio Founded by Silviya Mihaylova 📍 South End Swet Studio offers aerial yoga, aerial barre, and Pilates classes using suspended silk hammocks, creating a unique workout that blends strength, mobility, and creative movement. The Training Lab Owned by Nicole Cotnoir and Rose Fagan 📍 South Boston The Training Lab offers strength and conditioning small group classes and personal training focused on building functional strength, athletic performance, and long-term fitness. Two Toned Training Founded by Shai Douty and Leah Douty 📍 Boston Their high-energy HIIT bootcamps combine athletic strength training and plyometrics that focus on building community ("Don't Tone Alone"). Available through Equinox, special events, and their fitness app. You vs. You Training Founded by Stacey DeMartini 📍 South Boston You vs. You training is a freelance personal training studio for nationally certified trainers to train their clients. Supporting Women in Fitness Women-owned studios play a huge role in shaping Boston’s fitness community. If you're looking to support women in business while discovering a new workout, start with one of these studios. Know a women-owned studio we should add? Send us a message on Instagram.

We’re so excited to announce our new partnership with S eaav —the sustainable activewear brand turning plastic bottles into high-performance athleisure, and the powerhouse behind some of Boston’s most community-driven wellness events. Founded by ocean advocate Mckenna , Seaav brings together movement, sustainability, and women-led community. Their events blend fitness, connection, and purpose and now , Fit Scene Boston followers get exclusive perks to join the fun. Whether you’re sweating on a rooftop, flowing in a ballroom, or discovering new wellness brands, Seaav events are all about showing up for yourself and the planet. And now? Fit Scene Boston followers get exclusive perks. Your Fit Scene Perks 💧 $5 Off Seaav Event Tickets Use code FITSCENE at checkout for upcoming Seaav workouts, activations, and wellness events ( click here ) 🌊 15% Off All Seaav Gear Shop sustainable activewear using our Rave code: REMRUD2LVYYVI4SB ( linked here ) Why We’re Excited About This Partnership At Fit Scene Boston, we’re committed to spotlighting the studios, instructors, and wellness brands making waves in our city—from community run clubs to locally owned fitness spaces. Seaav aligns perfectly with our mission: movement, connection, and showing up for something bigger. We’ll be sharing Seaav event highlights, product picks, and more ways to connect with their team throughout the season. See You There 🌊✨ Bookmark this post—we’ll keep it updated as new Seaav Boston events drop. Use FITSCENE to save, and don’t forget your 15% off Seaav gear through our link . Let’s move, connect, and make waves together.

HYROX isn’t just another fitness trend… it’s a movement. Part endurance race, part functional strength challenge, HYROX is designed to test your body and mind through a standardized course of eight 1 km runs each paired with a functional workout station (think sled pushes, sandbag lunges, and burpees). It’s quickly become known as the "World Series of Fitness Racing," and it’s taking over gyms across the globe. Although Boston hasn’t hosted a HYROX race event (yet!), the local fitness scene is already embracing the training style and building a powerful community around it. What Makes HYROX So Popular? HYROX has exploded in popularity for a few key reasons: It’s for everyone.  Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, HYROX offers divisions for all levels. It’s measurable.  Every event uses the same race format, so your time is comparable to every other competitor worldwide. It’s social.  From solo efforts to partner races, HYROX fosters a spirit of camaraderie that’s hard to beat. HYROX-Affiliated and Inspired Training Studios in Greater Boston Here are some of the top places to train like a HYROX athlete locally: 📍 Backyard Boston (Fort Point) As an official HYROX training club, Backyard offers classes that blend functional movements with high-intensity exercises such as rowing, sleds, and ski erg to improve conditioning and endurance. 📍 Dimensions Physical Therapy (East Cambridge) An official HYROX affiliate that also hosts a free weekly HYROX Run Club—perfect for anyone looking to get started with race-style training. 📍 EverybodyFights (Seaport) This boxing-inspired gym has added more HYROX-style functional conditioning, helping members train across modalities. 📍 F45 Training (Various Locations) Boston-area F45s incorporate HYROX-style movements and circuits in their functional group training model and offer HYROX Signature Series to build those competitive elements. 📍 Invictus Boston (Back Bay) With a reputation for competitive fitness, Invictus offers high-intensity, functional workouts aligned with HYROX training principles. 📍 MyStryde (Charlestown) Known for performance-based treadmill and strength classes, MyStryde offers HYROX-inspired sessions to help members build speed and endurance. The Bottom Line HYROX is here to stay and Boston’s fitness scene is all in. Whether you're training to compete or simply looking to challenge yourself in a new way, the HYROX format offers a high-energy, community-driven approach that’s reshaping what fitness looks like. Check out one of the local HYROX-inspired gyms, and get ready to sweat. Want to stay up to date with Boston’s growing fitness scene? Sign up for our newsletter or follow @fitscenebos for the latest studio drops, workout events, and athlete highlights.

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This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting Black-owned fitness studios and wellness organizations across Boston that are redefining what it means to move, heal, and build community. These spaces offer more than a workout — they create environments where representation matters, culture is celebrated, and everyone belongs. From high-energy strength training and boxing to yoga, Pilates, and community-led run crews, these studios are shaping Boston’s fitness scene while offering meaningful ways to support Black-owned businesses year-round. Pictured: Carla, Personal Trainer at JET Boston Below is a curated guide to Black-owned fitness and wellness spaces making an impact across the city. 1 More Rep Athletics 📍 14–16 Partridge Place, Roxbury A vibrant fitness gym offering strength training, boxing, Muay Thai, and community-oriented workouts designed to support all fitness levels. 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness 📍 1532B Dorchester Ave, Dorchester A community-centered wellness studio offering yoga, mindfulness, and holistic healing practices in an inclusive, welcoming environment. 4UrLife Movement 📍 4006 Washington St, Roslindale Offers personal training, group fitness classes, and nutrition support with a focus on sustainable, whole-body health and long-term wellness. Beacon Hill Yoga 📍 1 Grove St, 2nd Floor, Beacon Hill A neighborhood yoga studio offering accessible, alignment-based classes focused on strength, mobility, and mindful movement. Black Girls Run! (Boston) 📍 Various locations A community run group empowering Black runners across Boston through movement, connection, and support at all paces. Blissful Monkey Yoga 📍 663 Centre St, Jamaica Plain A yoga studio offering in-studio and virtual classes, including prenatal yoga, family yoga, and sound-bath experiences centered on mindful movement and flexibility. Boston Dance Studios 📍 261 Friend Street 5th Floor Providing high-quality authentic dance education so that dancers can reach their full potential. Canadian Park Personal Training 📍 247 Newbury St, Back Bay Provides personalized one-on-one and small-group personal training focused on functional fitness, performance, and sustainable strength. The F.I.T.T. PIT 📍 695 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park A fitness center offering high-energy bootcamp, strength training, and small-group workouts in a supportive, community-driven setting. JET Boston 📍 437 Columbus Ave, South End & 10 Taber St #1C, Roxbury A fitness and wellness studio offering personal training, small-group coaching, Pilates, boxing, and nutrition support to help clients build strength and confidence. Last Lap Boston Run Club 📍 Various locations A diverse and inclusive running club that welcomes people of all paces and backgrounds, focusing on unity, community building and creating a space where everyone can make friends and network. LiveFitArmy 📍 1587 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park A community-driven personal training space built around accountability, lifestyle change, and pushing members to become their strongest selves. MELD Fitness + Wellness 📍 133 Endicott St, North End An affordable, science-based personal training studio offering individualized coaching in a small, supportive environment. Rev’d Fitness 📍 100 Huntington Ave, Back Bay A high-energy, instructor-led indoor cycling studio delivering motivating group fitness experiences in a dynamic setting. Revamp Training 📍 1678 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Offers customized personal training and small-group fitness with a focus on strength, mobility, and functional wellness. Soulful Sister Collective 📍 Varius locations Hosts curated movement and wellness events including Pilates, yoga, dance cardio, and restorative flows designed to bring people together through movement and connection. TrailBlazHers Run Co. 📍 Various locations An all-women run crew creating space for women — especially BIPOC women — to move, connect, and feel empowered through running. Final Thoughts Boston’s Black-owned fitness studios and wellness spaces are a powerful part of the city’s health and movement community — creating environments where culture, representation, and connection are woven into every class, session, and event. From high-energy group workouts to restorative and holistic practices, these spaces go beyond fitness to build community, empowerment, and access. This list represents just some of the incredible Black-owned fitness and wellness organizations across Boston. Know a studio, trainer, or wellness space we should add?📩 DM us or submit it to be featured!

March is Women’s History Month — a time to celebrate the women who lead, build, innovate, and create space for others. At Fit Scene Boston, that mission hits close to home. We’re proud to be a women-owned fitness community built on connection, collaboration, and elevating the individuals shaping Boston's wellness scene. And this month, we’re turning the spotlight on women-owned fitness businesses across the city — starting with our own story! Meet the women behind Fit Scene Boston: Jess Marcarelli and Marsey Pendexter. Meet the Founders: A Q&A with Jess & Marsey 1. Can you introduce yourselves and share a little about your background in fitness? Jess: I’m originally from just outside Indianapolis, but I moved to Miami to attend the University of Miami for undergrad (Go Canes!). It was in college that I really started spending more time in the weight room (one of the few women back squatting on the “boys’ side") while also getting hooked on group fitness classes. After graduation came the big boutique fitness boom, and I fell in love with everything from cycling and Pilates to Bikram and CrossFit. It wasn’t until I was working a job I hated that I finally built up the courage to pursue my RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Certification in 2016 — and that decision completely changed the trajectory of my career! Teaching on the side eventually led me to earn my Master’s in Exercise Science and eventually step into a Group Fitness Manager role. When my husband got a job offer in Boston in 2021, I took the leap into teaching fitness full-time. Since then, I’ve led everything from barre and yoga to strength training and HIIT — and I try to approach my own fitness with that same balance in mind. Marsey: Hi, I’m Marsey! I was born and raised in Maine but have called Boston home for years. I fell in love with fitness during a weight loss journey after college when I trained for my first half marathon. What started as a physical goal quickly became so much more. Since then, I’ve run three half marathons, competed in a fitness competition, and lost over 50 pounds along the way. Fitness used to be about the physical transformation for me, now it’s just as much about the mental strength, confidence, and clarity it brings. These days, I’m a big lover of strength training and getting in cardio miles with my Frenchie, Stevie. I also love trying new classes and modalities across the city and sharing my journey with others. 2. What inspired you to create Fit Scene Boston? Jess: When I moved to Boston, I felt completely overwhelmed trying to figure out where to work and where to work out. I found myself stalking studio Instagram pages, following instructors I’d never met, and piecing together bits of information just to understand the local fitness scene. Google searches led to outdated lists, and media sites were still featuring studios that had closed post-COVID. There was no centralized, reliable place to discover what was actually happening in the fitness community. That frustration quickly turned into a bigger question: Why doesn’t this exist? 3. What gap did you see in Boston’s fitness community that you wanted to fill? Jess: In so many other industries, there’s a clear hub you can turn to. Looking for a restaurant? You check OpenTable. Booking a hotel? Hotels.com . Even locally, platforms like The Boston Calendar or B-Side share events and things to do. But when it came to fitness, there was nothing comprehensive. You had to dig through Eventbrite, rely on word of mouth, or hope the right Instagram post landed on your feed at the right time. I kept imagining what it would look like to have one central place for everything fitness-related in the city — a comprehensive studio directory to help people discover new spaces, an ongoing events calendar so you never miss a workout, and real-time updates on studio openings, new class offerings, and local fitness news. That vision became Fit Scene. 4. As women building a business in the fitness space, what has the journey been like? Marsey: Being women building a business in the fitness space has been equal parts empowering and stretching us in the best way. We didn’t have a traditional roadmap, just a vision and the belief that we could figure it out. We’ve had to trust our instincts, use our voices, and walk into rooms confidently, even when we were still building that confidence behind the scenes. There have definitely been moments of doubt and learning curves, but each one has made us stronger. At the end of the day, it’s been incredibly fulfilling to build something rooted in community, collaboration, and authenticity, and to prove to ourselves that we can create something impactful on our own terms! 5. What does being a women-owned business mean to you? Jess: Being a women-owned business is something I’m incredibly proud of. It means leading with empathy, collaboration, and community at the forefront of every decision we make. It also means recognizing the responsibility we have to create opportunities and visibility for other women in this space. I’m deeply grateful for the women — and men — who support what we’re building. That support reinforces why representation and leadership in this industry matter. 6. What kind of community are you intentionally building through Fit Scene Boston? Marsey: We’re intentionally building a community that feels welcoming, supportive, and approachable for everyone, whether you're new or experienced. We're helping people discover & try new studios, classes, and modalities without fear of judgment. We celebrate collaboration by highlighting local studios, instructors, and wellness brands, showcasing Boston’s diverse fitness scene. Above all, we prioritize both physical and mental strength, fostering confidence, resilience, friendship, and a sense of belonging through events, content, and meaningful connections. 7. What are you most proud of since launching Fit Scene Boston? Jess: I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built as a team of just two. When we launched the LLC in 2025, we had a vision, a plan, and a lot of determination. We’ve been learning as we go every step of the way. As two textbook Virgo perfectionists, I’m especially proud of our willingness to get messy, to make mistakes, adapt, and try again. It has allowed us to bring so many of our ideas to life in a short amount of time. What makes me even prouder is how receptive the community has been. The support from studio owners, instructors, brands, and everyday fitness lovers has validated that this platform is needed and that we’re building something meaningful. 8. What can our community expect from us in 2026? In 2026, we’re building on the momentum. Bigger events. Stronger partnerships. More ways to connect the Boston fitness community in real life. We’ll continue spotlighting the studios, instructors, and brands shaping this city while making it easier than ever to discover where to move and who to support. We’re here to make fitness in Boston more connected, more accessible, and more community-driven — and we’re just getting started! Women Supporting Women — All Month Long Women’s History Month isn’t just about celebration — it’s about visibility. Throughout March, we’ll be spotlighting women-owned studios, trainers, and wellness brands across Boston who are building powerful spaces for movement, mental health, strength, and connection. If you know a woman-owned fitness business we should feature, send them our way. Celebrate With Us: Spring Break (a Sweat) — March 8 We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate International Women’s Day than bringing our community together. Join us for Spring Break (a Sweat)  on March 8 — a high-energy workout + social experience designed to bring together Boston’s most empowering fitness community. This event is about movement, connection, and celebrating strong women — in every sense of the word. CLICK HERE TO GRAB YOUR TICKET!

Spring break energy—without leaving Boston. We’re officially bringing spring vibes to South Boston. On Sunday, March 8 , Fit Scene Boston is hosting its signature fitness event in partnership with PKL , and we couldn’t be more excited to finally share it. Introducing Spring Break (a Sweat) — a one-of-a-kind morning workout + social experience designed to help you shake off winter, move your body, and soak up some much-needed feel-good energy (Vitamin D vibes included, even if the sun doesn’t fully cooperate). Spring Break (a Sweat) blends movement, music, community, and post-workout fun into one unforgettable Sunday morning. You’ll come to sweat… and stay for the party that comes after. This isn’t just a class. It’s a mini oasis. The Workout The workout will be led by Michael Soares and Shannen Moen , combining high-intensity training and yoga-inspired sculpt into one dynamic, crowd-fueled class. All levels are welcome. Come as you are — big energy encouraged. The Experience Before and after class, you’ll have access to our Spring Break–themed vendor village , featuring brands and experiences focused on: Wellness + recovery Beauty + glow-ups Feel-good food and beverages Fitness, lifestyle, and experiential moments After you sweat, stick around for: 🥂 Mimosas + coffee 🎶 DJ party vibes ✨ Vendor samples, exclusive offers, & plenty of content-worthy moments Why You’ll Love It A workout that feels like a party A community that shows up for each other An atmosphere designed for joy, connection, and movement The perfect reset as spring approaches Come solo, bring friends, or meet your new fitness crew there — either way, you’ll leave feeling better than when you arrived. Event Details 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 📍 Location: PKL, South Boston 🎟 Ticket: $35 Event Schedule 9:30 AM: Doors open + check-in 10:00 AM: Workout with Michael Soares & Shannen Moen 11:00 AM: DJ after party Your ticket includes: Access to the workout Entry to the vendor village Post-class experiences A complimentary mimosa This Is Your Sign If you’ve been craving something fun, social, and energizing — this is it. Take a break. Break a sweat. And soak it all in. 🌴 Let’s spring break (a sweat).

Boston’s fitness community is built on leaders who think beyond workouts — and Michael Soares is one of them. As the founder of New Human, Michael has built a training philosophy centered on athletic movement, accessibility, and helping people reconnect with the strength they already have. From coaching thousands through Seaport Sweat to scaling a digital platform that’s reached tens of thousands, his work blends innovation with intention. We caught up with Michael to talk about his journey into fitness, how New Human came to life, what he’s building toward next. Q&A with Michael Soares Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you first got started in fitness? I’ve always been fascinated by movement and biomechanics, and I initially got into fitness because I wanted to better understand health after seeing family members struggle with issues like high blood pressure. I wanted to become the person who could help solve those problems. What inspired you to create New Human, and how has it evolved since the early days? One of my clients once told me I should build an app when I didn’t have time to train him, which led me to explore online coaching just before COVID. When the pandemic hit, we already had systems in place, grew to over 1,000 members on the app, and have now worked with over 40,000 people through events, online coaching, and our platform. What gap in the fitness space were you hoping to fill when you launched it? We wanted to help former athletes rediscover their inner athlete without needing a “perfect” routine. Instead of traditional bro-split programs, we focus on mobility, jumping, sprinting, and real athletic movement so people can feel strong and capable again. What kind of community are you intentionally building through your work? We’re building an inclusive community that welcomes all fitness levels and reminds people that there’s an athlete inside everyone. Fitness shouldn’t feel intimidating — it should feel empowering. How has the Boston fitness scene influenced your journey as a coach and founder? Boston has an incredible fitness culture, from the Boston Marathon to year-round community events. Teaching free Seaport Sweat classes for six years allowed me to train thousands of people weekly and shaped how I lead both in-person and online communities. What are you building toward over the next few years, and what excites you most about what’s ahead? I’m focused on expanding our online presence and scaling what we’ve built. We’ve planted a lot of seeds over the years, and watching that momentum compound is incredibly exciting. What’s a common misconception about fitness that you wish people understood? That you need the perfect time or perfect program to start. Fitness is about consistency — even as a professional, I train three to four times a week on a good week because real life always factors in. How do you reset when you’re feeling burnt out or off balance? I simplify. A light yoga session, a 10-minute mobility flow, or a walk with my wife and our dog helps me reset — simple movement creates clarity. What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you outside of fitness? I’m a huge anime fan and watch it daily, which inspired me to start training jiu-jitsu. I also have 40 tattoos. Lightning Round Morning or evening workouts? Morning — it’s easier to stay disciplined before the day starts negotiating with you. Go-to coffee (or tea) order? Caramel iced latte with whole milk from Dunkin’. Song guaranteed to hype you up? Pump It by Black Eyed Peas Michael’s approach to fitness is a reminder that strength isn’t about chasing perfect programs — it’s about building sustainable habits, rediscovering your inner athlete, and showing up consistently. Through New Human, he’s creating space for people at every level to feel capable, challenged, and supported — both in Boston and beyond. You can follow Michael on Instagram at @coachmichael and @new_human to learn more about their coaching, events, and community. You can also catch Michael in action at our Spring Break (A Sweat) event on March 8, where he’ll be bringing his energy and coaching style to the Fit Scene community. If you haven’t grabbed your spot yet, consider this your sign. 🗓 Event:   Spring Break (A Sweat) 📍 Location:  PKL in South Boston 📆 Date & Time:  Sunday, March 8 | 10:00am - 12:00pm 🎟 Tickets:  $35 - Click here  to register

This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting Black fitness leaders across Boston  who are redefining what wellness looks and feels like in our city. While this list represents just a small fraction of the incredible talent in our community, t hese coaches, trainers, and movement advocates are doing more than leading workouts — they're building community. From strength training and boxing to yoga, dance, and Pilates, these leaders are shaping Boston’s fitness scene while creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and strong. Pictured above: Bernie Levv, Chekara Jean, Lit2Lift, Geoff Janey, Kenny Vertus, Lyndsay Allyn Cox Ashley Houston-King | @ashley_althea4 Bernie Levv | @bernielevv Britney Willingham ,  founder of Soulful Sister Collective | @soulfulsistercollective Chekara Jean | @iamchekara Darren Stephens  and Jonady St. Germain , founders of | @lit2lift Geoff Janey | @punchiito Jeff Dub | @jeffknowz Kenny Vertus | @kennyvertus Lyndsay Allyn Cox | @lyndsayallyn Michael Soares | @coachmichael Michelle Turner-Young | @soulfire.movement Nicole Derosiers | @IThinkItsNicole Rachel Prime | @relevewithrachel Ralph Pierre-Louis, founder of | @kinetic.remedy Ramon Garcia , owner of | @elevatefitnessboston Romel Sanday | @train_withromel Sylver Rochelin , founder of | @frocafitness Therlande Louissaint | @everydayisthersday Traci Vandyke | @tracinicolefit Yera Gomes | @yeragomes Boston’s Black fitness leaders are essential to the city’s wellness community. They are expanding what fitness means and who it serves. Their work goes beyond programming workouts; it fosters empowerment, representation, and sustainable health practices across neighborhoods and communities. Supporting these leaders is more than choosing where to train — it’s investing in the continued growth of a more inclusive fitness community in Boston, year-round. Train with them. Share their work. Recommend them to friends. And if there’s a Black trainer or coach we should spotlight next, send us a DM!

Black History Month 2026 is an opportunity to move with intention. Across Boston, studios and community leaders are creating spaces that honor Black culture, music, history, and collective strength through movement. From high-energy dance classes powered by iconic Black artists to themed cycle rides, mindful Pilates flows, community runs, and strength sessions rooted in connection — this month is about showing up, celebrating, and moving together. Whether you gravitate toward high-energy classes or grounding, restorative practices, consider this your chronological guide to Black History Month–inspired fitness events happening around Boston this February. TUESDAY, February 17 Healthworks Fitness – HWX x Black History Month Community Classes R&B Through the Decades VIBE Cycle 🕔 5:30pm – 6:15pm | Cambridge A rhythm-based cycle class set to R&B hits spanning the decades. Expect choreography, climbs, and an energizing playlist celebrating Black artists. WEDNESDAY, February 18 Healthworks Fitness – HWX x Black History Month Community Classes Cowboy Carter x Renaissance VIBE Cycle 🕡 6:30pm – 7:15pm | Brookline A Beyoncé-inspired VIBE Cycle ride bringing together rhythm, choreography, and powerful energy. Clear your mind, sweat it out, and ride to iconic anthems. FRIDAY, February 20 Healthworks Fitness – HWX x Black History Month Community Classes REMIX – Dance Class 🕘 9:45am – 10:30am | Brookline An upbeat, all-levels dance class featuring hits from Black artists across genres. Expect good vibes and a cardio boost. The Handle Bar – Club HB (BHM Themed Classes) Sculpt with Tory & Stacey (Team Teach) 🕙 10:00am – 10:45am | North End Sculpt with Tory & Stacey (Team Teach) 🕡 6:30pm – 7:15pm | South Boston High-energy sculpt sessions blending strength, endurance, and community. PIONEERS Run Crew x New Balance Miles of Black History 🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Brighton A community run honoring Black history through movement and storytelling. Open to runners of various paces — come for the miles, stay for the connection. SATURDAY, February 21 Afrobeats 101: Beginner Dance Workshop Series 🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Mattapan A beginner-friendly Afrobeats workshop celebrating West African and global Black diasporic rhythms. A joyful crossover between culture, dance, and cardio. SUNDAY, February 22 The Handle Bar – Club HB Cycle with Paris 🕚 11:00am – 11:45am | Harvard Cycle with Tyler 🕔 5:15pm – 6:00pm | Harvard Signature rhythm-based rides bringing high energy and curated playlists in celebration of Black artistry. WEDNESDAY, February 25 Healthworks Fitness – HWX x Black History Month Community Classes Badgalriri VIBE Cycle 🕡 6:30pm – 7:15pm | Brookline A Rihanna-themed ride packed with choreography, climbs, and club-level energy. FRIDAY, February 27 Healthworks Fitness – HWX x Black History Month Community Classes Pilates: Black History Month Community Class 🕔 5:15pm – 6:00pm | Back Bay A mindful Pilates session focused on breath, strength, and rhythm — grounding yet powerful. SATURDAY, February 28 Healthworks Fitness – HWX x Black History Month Community Class 305 Fitness 🕧 11:00am | Back Bay A high energy cardio dance workout that's fun, wild and hard AF. The Handle Bar – Club HB Cycle with Paris & Tyler (Team Teach) 🕧 12:30pm | Harvard A high-energy team-taught ride to close out the month with community and celebration. However you choose to move this February, remember that movement is powerful. It builds connection. It creates space. It tells stories. Black History Month is a time to celebrate the impact, creativity, and leadership of Black communities — and one meaningful way to honor that legacy is by supporting the spaces and instructors bringing these events to life. Hosting a Black History Month event we should know about? We’re always updating our guides. Send us a DM or email with the details so we can help spread the word and support your community.

Barre has firmly earned its place in Boston’s fitness scene — and whether you’re a longtime pulser or brand new to the barre, there’s no shortage of studios offering everything from classic sculpt to creative, barre-inspired movement. Rooted in ballet, Pilates, and strength training, barre is low-impact, high-burn, and endlessly adaptable. It’s known for building strength, balance, and control, while still being approachable for a wide range of bodies, fitness levels, and goals. From boutique studios and community wellness spaces to full-service gyms and movement collectives, this guide highlights where to take barre classes in and around Boston. Whether you’re looking for a traditional barre burn, a yoga-barre fusion, or a more playful, non-traditional take, there’s a studio — and a vibe — for you. Pictured: barre3 Brookline Asana Charlestown 📍 Charlestown A community-focused movement studio offering barre, yoga, Pilates, and meditation. Classes emphasize mindful strength, balance, and functional movement. Barre & Soul 📍   Cambridge (Harvard Square) Boutique barre and yoga studio blending classical barre with mindful flow — grounded, breath-based movement designed for strength and balance. barre3  📍   Brookline A thoughtful sequence designed to tone and lengthen major muscle groups while elevating your heart rate and building sustainable strength. Barre Groove 📍Several locations A high-energy barre studio known for its signature class that blends barre-inspired sculpting with trampoline cardio. Their low-impact classes are designed to build strength while keeping things fun, rhythmic, and easy on the joints. Equinox 📍Several locations Premium fitness clubs with extensive group fitness schedules — including barre, sculpt, yoga, Pilates, and conditioning classes — as part of a full gym membership. Equinox’s barre classes are typically part of their Group Fitness offerings. Exhale 📍North End A waterfront wellness destination offering Exhale’s signature barre, cardio, yoga, HIIT, and Core Pilates classes. FORMAT 📍 Back Bay & South Boston Known for its high-energy FORMAT Barre and CardioBarre classes, blending ballet-inspired sculpting with strength and conditioning. Available in-studio, livestream, and on demand. Healthworks   📍 Several locations A full-service gym with group fitness classes that include Barre Fit and barre-style sessions alongside yoga, Pilates, cycling, strength, and more — perfect for mixing barre into an overall fitness  Luxe Leisure Studio 📍 South Boston A boutique movement studio offering barre alongside dance, yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and core classes — perfect if you like variety in your weekly routine. Pure Barre 📍 Back Bay / Newbury Street Popular national barre franchise known for its low-impact, high-rep barre sculpt classes open to all experience levels. SoWa Health + Wellness 📍 South End A full-service fitness facility offering Barre Fit, Pilates, yoga, cycling, and strength training — ideal if you want barre plus multiple workout options under one roof. Summer Street Wellness 📍 South Boston Wellness-oriented studio offering barre flow, Pilates-barre fusion, restorative yoga, and movement workshops — a great studio option for barre lovers. Swet Studio 📍 South End A creative and inclusive studio offering barre in a hammock, aerial yoga, Pilates, mobility, and strength classes — a playful, non-traditional take on barre. The Point Barre & Yoga 📍 East Boston A welcoming studio offering all-level barre, yoga, yoga sculpt, and restorative classes with a strong community feel. Boston’s barre community is as diverse as the city itself — offering spaces to move, sweat, connect, and feel good in your body. Whether you’re drawn to classic barre, fusion-style classes, or something more creative, these studios make it easy to find a practice that meets you where you are. Know a barre studio we should add?📩 DM us or submit it to be featured — we’re always updating our guides.

last updated September 7, 2025 Boston has always been a runner’s city. From the historic Boston Marathon to the everyday joggers along the Charles, this city lives and breathes motion. And on Global Running Day - Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - we’re celebrating one thing that makes Boston’s running scene so special: its run clubs . Whether you're chasing a PR, looking to meet like-minded athletes, or just trying to get moving after work, Boston has a run club for you. Some prioritize performance, others focus on vibes and connection, but they all set out to turn solo miles into community milestones. Ready to run? Scroll down to discover 30+ local run clubs in your neighborhood and find your crew. ALL OVER BOSTON Always a Good Day to Run Runs that fuel movement & connection. Forward is always a pace. For everyone. 📍  Various locations 📸  @alwaysagooddaytorun  🔗 Website B.A.A. Run Club Run year-round with the Boston Marathon’s official club. 📍  Various locations 📸  @runteambaa  🔗 Website Beam Run Club A new run club hosted by Beam 📍  Various locations 📸  @beam  🔗 Website Boston Bulldogs Running Club A supportive community for those affected by addiction, mental illness, and recovery. 📍 Five weekly runs across Boston 📸 @bostonbulldogsrunning  🔗 Website Boston Girls Who Walk Boston’s original walking club—join the Discord to connect with the community. 📍  Various locations 📸  @bostongirlswhowalk  🔗 Website Boston Run & Chug A casual 5K every Wednesday at 7 PM, followed by drinks. Bag drop included! 📍 Varies weekly 📸  @bostonrnc  🔗 Website Boston Social Running Club A running group focused on fitness, food, and fun. 📍 Various locations 📸  @bostonsocialrunning  🔗 Website bRUNch Club Boston b run ch club is a social run club. summer schedule: Tuesdays @6:30pm, Thursdays @ 6:30am, Sundays @ 8:30am 📍 Various locations 📸 @brunchclub.bos 🔗 Website Dashing Whippets Boston A tight-knit team focused on competitive running and community support. 📍  MIT Track, Boston Common, Brewers Fountain 📸  @dwrtboston  🔗 Website Frontrunners Boston LGBTQ+ group with runs + brunch—Thurs 7 PM (MIT), Sat 10 AM (Club Café). 📍  MIT Student Center & Club Café 📸  @frontrunnerseboston  🔗 Website Heroes Run Club Free weekly run every Saturday at 7am 📍 Along Boston Marathon route through Wellesley 📸  @heroesrunclub 🔗 Website Hyrox Run Club Free weekly runs hosted by @dimensions_pt & @hyroxworld. 📍 Boston tracks 📸  @hyroxrunclubboston  🔗 Website Keep Thriving Run Club Join us for community, no matter how seasoned of a runner! 📍 All over Boston 🔗 Website La Corsa Club Runs every Monday at 7pm, sign up on Heylo and you'll get a free margarita post-run! 📍  Alma Cantina, Faneuil Hall 📸  @lacorsaclub  🔗 Website Major Miles Run Club Women-led, inclusive group built on the belief that running is better with community.  📍  Various locations  📸  @majormilesrunclub  🔗 Website Midnight Runners Boston Global run crew known for music, movement, and social connection. 📍 Various locations 📸  @midnightrunnersboston  🔗 Website November Project Boston Free outdoor fitness, rain or shine. Show up and move together. 📍 Harvard Stadium, Boston Common, Brookline 📸  @novemberprojectbos  🔗 Website Trail BlazHers More than a run crew—uplifting diversity in sisterhood  📍  Various locations 📸  @trailblazhersrunco  🔗 Website BACK BAY Boston Road Runners A nonprofit creating an inclusive, safe space to inspire movement through running. 📍 760 Boylston St. 📸  @bostonroadrunners  🔗 Website HOKA Running Club Every Thursday at the HOKA store from the Prudential Center 📍 800 Boylston St. 📸  @you runhokaboston  🔗Website FP Run Club Free People Movement hosts monthly 5K runs led by local ambassadors. 📍 333 Newbury St. 📸  @fpmovement  🔗 Website BRIGHTON Brighton Bangers Equal parts fitness and fun. Group runs on Wednesdays (7 PM) & Saturdays (9 AM). 📍 Oak Square 📸  @brightonbangers  🔗 Website CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Running Club USATF-certified club with runners of all levels. 📍 Harvard McCurdy Track (Summer), MIT Zesiger Center (Winter) 📸  @cambridgerunning  🔗 Website Community Running Welcoming, coached workouts year-round for all paces. 📍 MIT Track & Cambridge 📸  @communityrunning 🔗  Website Heartbreakers Signature speed workouts open to all levels led by Coach Dan Fitzgerald & pace teams. 📍 Cambridge, South End & Newton 📸  @heartbreak.bos  🔗 Website Danehy Park parkrun 5k parkrun is a community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Saturdays at 8:45am, 5k begins at 9:00am 📍 Cambridge 📸  @danehyparkparkrun  🔗 Website CHARLESTOWN Charlestown Runners Average runners sharing reviews, beers & rambles. 📍 Charlestown 📸  @heartbreak.bos  🔗 Website MYSTRYDE Charlestown Free weekly run club open to all levels. Thursdays at 6:15 AM. 📍 13 Austin St. 📸  @mystryde  🔗 Website DORCHESTER 617 Run Club Thursdays at 5:30pm 📍 Dorchester 📸  @crossfit617  🔗 Website Dorchester Running Club Friendly Saturday morning group run at 7 AM. 📍 354 Neponset Ave 📸  @dorchester_running_club  🔗 Website Last Lap Run Club Boston Inclusive crew with the motto: Different paces, familiar faces. 📍 Franklin Park 📸  @lastlapboston  🔗 Website PIONEERS Run Crew Boston’s first Black and Brown-led crew, founded to make running accessible for BIPOC. 📍 24 District Ave 📸  @pioneersrc  🔗 Website DOWNTOWN Everybody Fights FiDi Run Club Where the hustle meets the stride! Ready to crush miles and hit new PBs with the best crew in the city | Wednesdays 5:30 PM FIDI + Fridays 7:15 AM SPRT 📍  Financial District 📸  @everybodyfights  🔗 Website Lunge Run Club A singles run club by the Lunge Dating app. Wednesdays at 6:45 PM with #BeersAfter 📍  Government Center   📸  @lungerunclubboston  🔗Website EAST BOSTON B/SPOKE Eastie Run Club Launching September 2nd! Tuesdays at 6:00pm 📍125 Sumner St. 📸  @bspokestudios 🔗 Website East Boston Run Club For the “mediocre runner” in all of us. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM & Fridays at 7 AM. 📍 Golden Staircase 📸  @east_boston_run  🔗 Website SOMERVILLE Davis Square Runners Judgment-free run club with weekly road and trail runs. Tues: 3 & 5 mi, Sun: 3–10 mi. 📍 Davis Square 📸  @davissquarerunners  🔗 Website Somerville Road Runners Nonprofit running club offering weekly runs, workouts, and races for all levels. 📍 Various locations 📸  @somervilleroadrunners  🔗 Website SOUTH BOSTON 1.5 Star Running Club Saturday 9 AM runs from Loco Taqueria with 5K & 10K routes—followed by tacos. 📍 412 W Broadway 📸  @runsouthie  🔗 Website Almost Friday Run Club Uplifting Thursday 7 AM community runs honoring Sam Norton’s legacy. 📍 1663 Columbia Rd. 📸  @almostfridayrunclub_bos  🔗Website Backyard Run Club Backyard Boston's free run club led by Brian Lotempio every Saturday at 8am 📍 5 Necco St. 📸  @backyardbos  🔗 Website Castle Island Track Club Homegrown crew hosting races, group runs, and social events in Southie. 📍 2010 William J Day Blvd 📸  @castleislandtrackclub  🔗 Website Everybody Fights Seaport Run Club Where the hustle meets the stride! Join the OG EBF run club! Fridays 7:15am, Seaport 📍  25 Drydock Ave. 📸  @everybodyfights  🔗 Website L Street Running Club A Southie staple with group runs on Tues, Thurs & weekends (6–8 mi typical). 📍 L Street 📸  @lstreetrunning  🔗 Website MYSTRYDE South Boston Free, all-level run club. No matter your pace, you belong here. 📍 850 Summer St. 📸  @mystryde 🔗 Website Ritual Run Club New routes, new locations, new faces. Every Saturday, 9am 📍 Locations vary, primarily out of South Boston 📸 @risewithritual 🔗 Website Sunrise Southie Run Club Started by James Lydon, run Castle Island at sunrise. Tuesdays at 5:15am. :ast run 9/9/25 for the season. 📍 Castle Island, 2010 William J Blvd. 📸   @lems_world1   🔗 Website SOUTH END South End Run Club Wednesdays at 6:30 PM for a friendly 4-mile loop. 📍 117 Berkeley St. 📸  @southend_rc  🔗 Website Whether you're a marathon vet, weekend warrior, or brand new to running, there's a community here for you. Tag your running buddy and let’s hit the streets to make this the most energized Global Running Day Boston has ever seen!

Valentine’s Day looks different for everyone — and we love that. Whether you’re celebrating romantic love, deep friendships, or simply carving out time for yourself, February is a reminder that connection comes in many forms. At Fit Scene, we believe one of the most powerful ways to feel supported and included is through movement and community . From group workouts and partner yoga to social runs and community strolls, Boston’s fitness scene is full of opportunities to move together. These Valentine’s and Galentine’s–themed events aren’t about performance or perfection — they’re about showing up, feeling welcomed, and finding your people. No matter your pace, experience level, or who you come with (or don’t), there’s space for you here. Below, we’ve rounded up fitness-forward events around Boston that celebrate love in all its forms — for your friends, your partner, and most importantly, yourself. Pictured: Radiant Yoga Valentine’s & Galentine’s Fitness Events Around Boston Saturday, February 7 💖 Galentine’s Night Out: Pilates at Summer Street Wellness 🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 South Boston A feel-good Pilates class designed to move, connect, and kick off Galentine’s weekend with friends. Sunday, February 8 ✨ Spread the Love: Studio Community Gathering at Radiant Yoga Boston 🕛 12:45 PM | 📍 South Boston A community-focused gathering celebrating connection, movement, and shared energy. Monday, February 9 💗 Yoga: Heart Opening at EMBODI Studios 🕡 6:45 PM | 📍 Somerville A heart-opening yoga flow focused on breath, expansion, and self-love. Thursday, February 12 🥂 Galentine’s Sip & Strut with Two Toned Training 🕡 6:15 PM | 📍 Downtown Boston A social, movement-forward event blending fitness and fun. 🏃 Cupid Shuffle Laugh Run & Show with Castle Island Track Club 🕡 6:30 PM | 📍 South Boston A lighthearted community run that brings people together — laughs encouraged. Friday, February 13 💞 Galentine’s Pilates with Hannah & Shay at Summer Street Wellness 🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 South Boston A Galentine’s-themed Pilates class focused on strength, movement, and community. Saturday, February 14 — Valentine’s Day 🥊 EveryBody Fights Valentine’s Day Classes 📍 Multiple Locations Sweaty, high-energy classes celebrating love through movement. 🧘 Valentine’s Day Pilates at Publico 🕘 9:00 AM | 📍 South Boston With Harry & Lou x Celia Fitzgerald — movement followed by good vibes and great energy. ❤️ Love at First Sweat at Revamp Training 🕙 10:00 AM | 📍 Dorchester A heart-pumping workout perfect for starting Valentine’s Day strong. 💞 Seavv's Winter Wellness Experience #4 🕖 10:00 AM | 📍 Seaport Join Seaav with instructors London and Brittany for a morning of movement and connection. 🏃 Cupid Dash 5K x adidas with La Corsa 🕙 10:00 AM | 📍 Somerville A community 5K bringing runners together for a festive Valentine’s run. 🌹 Valentine’s Red Light Therapy Flow with Tobey Stohr 🕙 10:00 AM | 📍 Back Bay A restorative experience combining movement and recovery. 🤰 Prenatal Valentine’s Day Mat Pilates with The Pilates Rx 🕙 10:00 AM | 📍 Somerville A supportive and intentional Pilates class for expecting parents. 🧘‍♀️ Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga with Andrea Savino 🕚 11:00 AM | 📍 Long Live Roxbury A partner yoga experience focused on trust, connection, and shared movement. 🥐 Pilates & Pastries: Galentine’s Pop-Up 🕜 1:30 PM | 📍 West End Hosted by @DrNathalieMoves x Diva Dance Studio — movement followed by sweet treats. Sunday, February 15 🎉 Galentine’s 30/30/30 Workout Party with Stephanie Bass 🕛 12:00 PM | 📍 Dorchester A fun, energizing workout party to keep the Galentine’s vibes going. More Than Movement At the heart of every workout, run, and community event is something bigger than movement — it’s belonging. This Valentine’s and Galentine’s season, we hope you find moments that make you feel supported, seen, and connected, whether that’s sweating it out in a group class, walking the city with friends, or stepping into a space that feels like home. If you attend one of these events, tag @FitSceneBos and share the love we’d be honored to celebrate alongside you. Here’s to moving together, lifting each other up, and choosing connection this month and always. 💞

As we close out 2025, one thing is clear: Boston loves fitness events . Over the past eight months, we’ve seen how much this city loves specialty classes and shared workout experiences. So heading into the new year, we’re excited to introduce something new—designed to make fitness more accessible, social, and fun. What’s New for 2026 Starting in January, Fit Scene Boston is launching a rotating Pop‑Up Class Series that highlights local studios and instructors through one‑of‑a‑kind workout experiences. These pop‑ups are a chance to try new formats, discover studios you may not have visited yet, and connect with the community—no long‑term commitment required. Why Pop‑Ups? Boston has an incredible fitness scene, but trying something new can feel intimidating or out of reach. This series is about lowering the barrier to entry and giving studios space to showcase what makes them special, while keeping the focus on inclusivity and community. What’s Coming We’re kicking off the series in January and we’ll continue adding new dates and classes through the winter months as more experiences are confirmed. January Schedule Saturday, January 10 — R3VIVE Fitness 10:30am - 11:30am | $10 | 🔗 Book your class here ! Thursday, January 15 — HOTWORX Back Bay 6:00pm - 8:00pm | $10 | 🔗 Book your class here! Thursday, January 22 — Barre Groove Southie 6:00pm - 8:00pm | $10 | 🔗 Book your class here ! Saturday, January 31 — First Guess Fitness 10:00am - 11:30am | $10 | 🔗 Book your class here! February Schedule Sunday, February 8  — Summer Street Wellness 1:30pm - 3:00pm | $10 | 🔗 Book your class here! Saturday, February 14  — Down Under Yoga Back Bay 1:30pm - 3:00pm | $15 | 🔗 Book your class here! Saturday, February 21  — My Pilates Studio South End 11:00am - 11:30am | $30 | 🔗 Book your class here! 12:00pm - 12:30pm | $30 | 🔗 Book your class here! 1:00pm - 1:30pm | $30 | 🔗 Book your class here! Friday, February 27  — barre3 Brookline 5:30pm - 7:00pm | $10 | 🔗 Book your class here! Join Us If you’re looking to kick off the new year by switching up your routine, supporting local studios, and moving alongside the Fit Scene community, this series is for you. Stay tuned on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow along on Instagram for upcoming announcements. We can’t wait to kick off the new year with you!

As the temperatures drop and winter sets in, Bostonians are looking for ways to heat up, recover, and reset. Contrast therapy — alternating between heat (like saunas) and cold (like plunges or ice baths) — is more than a trend: it can reduce inflammation, speed up muscle recovery, and even boost mood. From full-service gyms to boutique wellness spaces and mobile saunas, the city offers plenty of ways to experience the restorative power of hot and cold. Here’s your guide to the best spots around Boston to sweat, chill, and reset this winter. Pictured: REVIVE contrast therapy at B/SPOKE in South Boston 🧊 GYMS & FITNESS STUDIOS WITH COLD PLUNGE + SAUNA Asana Charlestown Asana Charlestown offers private, 45-minute infrared sauna sessions designed for full-body restoration. Each session includes 35 minutes in a full-spectrum ClearLight Infrared Sauna, plus space for stretching and meditation. With Bluetooth speakers, ambient lighting, and chromotherapy, it’s a calming, restorative experience perfect for unwinding and resetting. **Sessions are $45 for 45 minutes. Sauna intro 3-pack for $90. Backyard Boston Backyard is a community-focused gym where known for its GRIT, PLAY, and purpose-driven workouts, Their recovery area features a cold plunge, sauna, and a full suite of restorative tools — making it easy to balance tough training sessions with intentional recovery. **Sauna drop-in $35 for 30 minutes. Cold plunge drop-in $25 for 15 minutes. B/SPOKE B/SPOKE goes beyond cycling and strength with elevated recovery offerings. Their South Boston studio features REVIVE: Contrast Therapy, pairing an infrared sauna with a chilled cold plunge for a structured hot–cold experience. East Boston offers standalone sauna sessions — ideal for a post-ride sweat, stress relief, or a weekly recovery ritual. **South Boston REVIVE drop-in $45 for 50 minutes of cold pluge + infrared sauna. First time drop-in $25. **East Boston SAUNA drop-in $25 for 30 minutes. First time drop-in $15. Equinox Equinox serves luxury wellness across Boston. The Sports Club location includes a traditional sauna and steam room for daily recovery. Meanwhile, the Dartmouth Street club in Back Bay has a stunning outdoor workout terrace equipped with both a sauna and cold plunge — a favorite among members looking to blend performance training with high-end recovery. **Members only. EverybodyFights Known for its boxing-inspired training and high-energy classes, EverybodyFights Seaport also has an expanded recovery room. Members can take advantage of both a cold plunge and sauna — perfect for cooling down after a class or incorporating recovery into a regular training program. **Members only. First Guess Fitness In Downtown Boston, FGF recently added a cold plunge and a sauna in a cozy recovery room. More information will be shared soon on pricing. **Pricing TBD Healthworks Healthworks offers one of the most comprehensive recovery setups in the city. Cambridge features the full Restore Spa, complete with a cold plunge, infrared sauna, steam rooms, and whirlpool. Back Bay members will also find a cold plunge, sauna, whirlpool, steam room and a cozy recovery lounge. It’s an excellent option for women and non-binary looking to blend strength, sweat, and self-care. **Day passes available for $40. HOTWORX Back Bay HOTWORX Boston offers 24-hour infrared fitness to one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.Each session takes place in an infrared sauna, combining heat and guided movement to support faster recovery, increased calorie burn, and reduce stress. **Unlimited membership under $100/month. Life Time Prudential Life Time sets the standard for all-in-one fitness and recovery. The Prudential location includes a cedarwood infrared sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and cold plunge — making it easy to pair a workout, spa moment, and full recovery protocol all in one visit. **Members only. Republic Fitness Republic Fitness offers broad recovery options to complement its strength and conditioning training. The Davis Square location includes steam room, whirlpool, and a cold plunge. The Financial District is undergoing upgrades that will introduce infrared saunas, a refreshing cold plunge, and luxury spa showers making it a convenient option for anyone working downtown. **Day passes available for $40. SoWa Health & Wellness SoWa Health + Wellness is a full-service neighborhood gym with state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of group fitness classes. Their recovery amenities include an infrared sauna, cold plunge tank, and dedicated spaces designed to help members reset and restore after training. **Members only add-on service. UFC Gym UFC Gym offers an athlete-driven environment with a strong emphasis on performance and recovery. The Financial District location includes both a sauna and cold plunge, making it a great match for members who train intensely and want the tools to recover just as intentionally. **Members only. 🧊 WELLNESS BUSINESSES WITH COLD PLUNGE & SAUNA Moki Sauna Moki Sauna brings a modern Nordic-inspired wellness experience to the city with luxury wood-fired saunas and cedar barrel cold plunge tubs. Guests can cycle between heat and cold, then unwind in outdoor lounge areas featuring firepits and chairs — the perfect spot to relax, take in the view, and reset before doing it all again. It ’s a fun, social, and uniquely Scandinavian-inspired experience. Remedy Place Remedy Place brings a luxurious, high-end approach to recovery through its “social wellness club” model. The Seaport location offers ice baths, contrast therapy sessions, infrared saunas, cryotherapy, lymphatic compression, and guided breathwork. It’s designed for people who want a full-body reset in a serene, modern environment — and it’s one of the most comprehensive wellness offerings in the city. SweatHouz SweatHouz specializes in private, spa-like heat and cold therapy. Each suite includes an infrared sauna, cold plunge, showers, and a range of recovery tools like red light and compression. It’s perfect for anyone who wants dedicated recovery time, privacy, and the ability to build sauna/cold routines into their weekly schedule. Winter is the perfect time to explore Boston’s sauna and cold plunge options. Whether you’re seeking post-workout recovery, a midweek reset, or simply a cozy way to warm up, the city has something for everyone. Try a new studio, check out a luxury recovery space, or experience a mobile sauna pop-up — your body (and mind) will thank you. Have a favorite spot we missed? Send us a message or tag us @FitSceneBos when you try a new sauna or cold plunge — we’d love to see your recovery in action!