Motherhood requires a lot of sacrifice. Be sure to take care of yourself by nurturing your body and soul in whatever ways you can! For many moms, that means fitness. If you’re hoping to get a little stronger, a little fitter, or a little more centered, try these local fitness studios north of Boston that come highly recommended by local moms. Whether you’re a gym class girlie or a yoga and pilates mom, there are studios for every preference — from boxing to rowing to personal training!
Orangetheory Fitness
Burlington, Chelmsford, Danvers, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Saugus, Swampscott, Westford, Woburn
Group exercise classes at Orangetheory are based on your heart rate to tailor a targeted workout! These classes focus on the full body in a group exercise and supportive environment. Each class is one hour and burns more calories than traditional exercise based on interval training methods. Get ready to sweat!
Pure Barre
Burlington, Lynnfield, Nashua, North Andover, Salem, Westford, West Concord
With a combination of Pilates, yoga, and ballet, these group exercise classes are low impact and high intensity. Most classes are 50 minutes and are designed to work your entire body. The isometric movements in barre are wonderful for flexibility while also strengthening and toning!
Yoga on Central
Chelmsford
This boutique yoga studio offers a mixed variety of classes, from all-levels flow, beginners flow, TRX, and restorative yoga. There is also a monthly class partnered with NamaStay Sober for those in recovery.
Kiki Pilates Studio
Danvers
This Pilates studio is equipped with all the essentials — reformers, towers, chairs, and stall bars! Classes here cater to all levels and fitness goals, and the studio is a welcoming and supportive environment for strengthening the body and nurturing the mind.
Inner Cycle Studio
Amesbury, Beverly, North Reading, Salem
This group of dedicated indoor cycling studios was started in 2011 by two best friends who share a love of cycling — and they’ve grown to four fitness studio locations north of Boston! You’ll find a welcoming community of riders here — of all fitness levels and ages — who come together to work up a great sweat in a fun group setting.
SweatFixx
Amesbury, Arlington, Beverly, Wakefield
This local group of studios specializes in low impact, high-intensity full body strength training and rowing workouts. It’s a studio for anyone — whether you are into rowing or not! These 45-minute classes work every muscle, and they offer a great chance to step out of your comfort zone and feel empowered.
FIT Ritual
Beverly
These dynamic 45-minute exercise classes aim to shape and redefine the entire body while increasing endurance, strength, and athleticism. The female founders of FIT Ritual want all women to understand that fitness is a mindset and a lifestyle — a ritual that holds great significance. This fitness studio north of Boston is a true local gem!
TITLE Boxing Club
Burlington
For a workout that’ll really boost your confidence, try hitting the heavy bag! Boxers of all fitness levels are welcome here, and you might find yourself coming back again and again for the mental health benefits of these boxing fitness workouts in addition to the physical gains.
Fitness Within
Reading
This personal training-focused studio offers an empowering environment through small group training, individual training, and group fitness classes. Try core training with TRX suspension, high-intensity interval training, weight-training circuits, or a combo of power yoga and recovery. There’s even a kids clubhouse for your little ones while you work out!
Metro Rock
Everett, Littleton, Newburyport
This indoor rock climbing gym is suitable for kids and adults, and you’ll find new ways to up your fitness game here through courses that teach belaying, leading, clipping, and more. You can even find yoga classes here!
Lifetime Fitness
Burlington, Medford, Peabody
Lifetime Fitness is a luxury athletic country club with a full range of exercise classes, basketball and pickleball courts, sauna, steam room, spa, and personal trainers. It also includes indoor and outdoor pools and children’s spaces. Work with a personal trainer, then head to the salon for a mani/pedi or a haircut. Some locations have a waitlist to get in.
