The Best Boutique Fitness Studios in NYC

Dumbo and Flatiron locations

Prices:

First time: 2-for-1 for $34

Shadowbox Gift Boxes: (in-store only) When you purchase a gift card, choose a $30 curated kit as an add-on to complete the perfect gift.

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From the moment you step into the boxing ring at a Shadowbox class, you will immediately feel your physical strength and mental focus shift into high gear. With no contact or fighting, you're left with your gloves, a punching bag, and your skills. From first timers to professional athletes, everyone can experience amazing gains from trying out one of their highly addicting classes. 

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Surfset NYC

64 East 4th St

Prices:

First class: $25 

Single session: $32 

5 class pack: $140 

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Surfset NYC makes surfing a possibility for even the most metropolitan of New Yorkers. Whether you're an avid surfer, learning to hit the waves, or just looking for a unique, challenging workout, then look no further than Surfset. Each class member is given a 6-foot-long surfboard placed on top of three exercise balls to mimic the feeling of riding the waves. Using real movements from surfing to build up stability strength, and body awareness, these physical skills are beneficial for finding balance in your everyday life.

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Monster Cycle

Chelsea and SoHo locations 

Prices:

First time: $15

One class: $33 

6-pack: $180

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Monster Cycle is an edgy cycling studio that's one big party that just happens to have indoor bikes. The moment class begins, you're entering the ride of your life, transported into a music video playing on surrounding screens, with tons of strobe lights, black lights, and an out-of-this-world sound system. With all sorts of themed classes offered, from EDM to Lady Gaga to your favorite throwbacks, there is something for every music lover to enjoy and cycle along to.

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WOOM Center

274 Bowery

Prices:

First time: $54 for two unlimited weeks 

5 Experience PackL $99 

Annual membership: $139 per month  

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WOOM Center is the perfect mix of yoga and meditation that adds a futuristic twist, using technology to elevate every workout experience. Based primarily on the therapeutic properties of sound vibrations and stimulating the five senses, WOOM features a custom, 3D sound system that actually allows vibrations to reach each class member, an immersive visual installation to create a sensory environment, and essential oils brought into classes. It's the perfect places to stop by for a class and truly unplug and connect with your inner self.

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SLT (Strengthen Lengthen Tone)

Brooklyn, Long Island, and Manhattan Locations

Prices:

Intro 2 Pack $40

3 Pack $99

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In SLT's own words, "If cardio, strength training, and pilates had a baby...it would be SLT". Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone's mission is to provide class members with a smart, efficient, and effective workout while having fun doing it. This is not your fast-paced, high endurance workout-- through the use of slow and controlled movements, each 50-minute class leads to more defined muscle development and increased stamina. You're guaranteed to be sore the next day in places that you didn't even know you had after taking this class.

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Banana Skirt Productions

Midtown and Union Square locations

Prices:

First class: $25

Single session: $27

4 Class Pass: $80

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If you're looking for something outside of the box from your traditional work out classes, then this high energy dance studio is perfect for you. Every class offers a super fun dance routine taught by professional instructors. It's a great alternative to traditional fitness classes that build self-confidence through breaking down and dancing to your favorite Cardi B anthem, the Drake hits, and even an 'All I Want For Christmas Is You" class. Sign up for your perfect class to sign up for and you'll find inner Beyoncé in no time. 

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POUND

Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan Locations

Prices:

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POUND isn't just your typical, fun-filled music work out class-- you actually become the drummer of the band through this exhilarating full-body workout. Every class member is given a pair of "Ripstix", lightly weighted drumsticks created specifically for exercising that turns drumming into an incredibly effective way to work out, toning your arms, working your core, and incorporating yoga and pilates movements. No matter what your comfort level is with your abilities when it comes to endurance and rhythm, POUND is a great way to get up and rock out. 

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Switch Playground

SoHo and East Village locations

Prices:

First class: $24.50

Single class: $35

5 Class Pack: $150

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Switch Playground incorporates cutting-edge fitness technology with high-quality facilities, a fun group fitness environment, encouraging instructors, and even a live DJ. It truly is the playground of fitness classes, with all sorts of equipment like boxing gloves and free weight, and you'll be partnered up with another class member for a unique group fitness experience. The Switch philosophy encourages its class members to take on the community feel and confidence they gain from the class into the real world, too.

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Tone House

Nomad and Upper East Side locations

Prices:

First class: 2-for-1 for $40

Single class: $40

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Already feeling confident with your athletic abilities? Tone House may be right for you-- it's the first-ever extreme, athletic-based group fitness studio aimed to unleash everyone's inner athlete. Every class is team-oriented, competitive, fun and supportive, having you leave the class wanting more. Whether you're at the top of your work out game or want to try and train like a professional, Tone House brings sports conditioning to help class members become better overall athletes and develop healthier lifestyles.

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