Looking for the best gyms, and fitness and exercise studios, in St. Louis? You won’t be disappointed: From super supportive environments like Dragonfly Fitness and Training to some of the city’s best yoga at Urban Breath Yoga to intense and effective training at Status Fitness, there’s something to be found in town for everyone, including Orangetheory which comes to the Central West End and Ladue in October. Visit several of these establishments, and you’ll find that “hitting the barre” takes on a totally different meaning. Following, we’ve catalogued several of the best gyms and fitness and exercise studios in St. Louis where you can work up a sweat, but don’t let your adventures stop there – many more great places can be found, as a quick look at our Cheat Sheet below also reveals.
St. Louis Fitness Club Shred415 Urban Breath Yoga Central Studio
| Name | Location | Description |
| St. Louis Fitness Club | 3525 Hampton Ave. | Whether you need a yoga, cardio or strength training class, or you just want somewhere to go pump iron at 4AM, St. Louis Fitness Club is a great place to be. The weights aren’t the only things that are free to enjoy here: Membership at St. Louis Fitness Club includes complimentary 24/7 access, towels, and child care. A variety of massage services and tanning beds are also available. |
| Shred415 | 8384 Musick Memorial Dr. | Shred 415 is designed to be effective, inclusive, and just the right degree of intense. The name (a combination of “strength and tread” and four 15-minute intervals) speaks to this gym’s unique approach, which is designed to fit just about anyone’s fitness needs and goals. Feel free to bring the kids, too – child care is provided. |
| Evo Fitness Studio | 3206 S Grand Blvd. | Evo Fitness provides a rigorous workout that you can nevertheless fit into your workday. Your 20-minute personal training sessions will be hard work, but individually tailored to you. And your fitness instruction won’t end after your session either, as trainers offer nutrition tips that will help you keep get healthier every day outside of the gym. |
| Dragonfly Fitness and Training | 4924 Hampton Ave. | A gym for women of all fitness levels, Dragonfly provides the chance to get in better shape in a supportive setting. Small fitness classes (think TRX, kettlebell, row, and cardio, among others) plus dedicated and caring trainers makes it an ideal place for women in St. Louis to stay fit. |
| barre3 St. Louis | 1056 N Ballas Rd | If you’re looking for a unique workout, try a barre class. The St. Louis outpost of the barre3 training program combines the benefits of ballet barre training, pilates, and yoga. After a few barre3 classes, you’ll leave in better shape – and with a better understanding of your own body. Can’t make it out to the studio? Subscribe to its online classes instead. |
| Urban Breath Yoga | Multiple Locations | With locations in both Maplewood and the Grove, Urban Breath is great for yoga enthusiasts and newbies alike. Instructors lead a variety of classes that will improve both your body and mind. New to yoga? You can try it for 30 days for $30. |
| Central Studio | 5617 Pershing Ave. | Central Studio is a fitness center that caters to both children and adults. A variety of services include fitness classes, pilates classes, dance classes for adults, and dance for classes for kids as well. Occasionally, there are programs for all ages to enjoy as well, like a Dance With Me jazz dance class for kids ages 7 to 10 and their parents. |
| All N 1 Fitness | 9744 Watson Rd. | All N 1 Fitness offers a considerable selection of classes, programs, fitness machines, and weights to take in. You can come here for MMA-style training, zumba, yoga, and a whole lot more. Tanning and child care are just some of the other amenities available. |
| Status Fitness | 465 N Taylor Ave | If you’re looking for one-on-one or class-based training to get in the best shape of your life, try Status Fitness. Its sessions are high-intensity in nature, and designed for three or six month cycles, including its H.I.T.M.E. program, a combination of kickboxing one-on-one with a trainer and kettle bell exercise, exclusive to the studio. |
| Club Fitness | Multiple Locations | With locations all around the St. Louis area, including the Loop, Brentwood, Dogtown and Lindenwood Park, you’re sure to be fairly close to a Club Fitness at any given time. And the $10/month membership fee and friendly staff makes getting fit far easier as well. |
CHEAT SHEET
Need to get pumped up before hitting the locker room? Here are several more of the best gyms, fitness classes, and exercise studios in St. Louis you can check out:
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