Where to Get a Brutal Workout in New York

Whether you’re a dedicated class regular or just starting your fitness journey, these studios promise an endorphin high and the kind of soreness that only moving again can cure. (Listed in no specific order)

The Class

The rumor is people leave this class in tears. Not just from the challenge, but from the release. For 60 minutes, mind and body move as one through somatic sequences that free stored tension and reset your system. Guided by breath, sound, and sensation, you’ll shed old patterns while building strength, mobility, and awareness. Experience it in person or stream The Class anytime on the on-demand platform.

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Tera Pilates Studio

Founded by Georgia Wood Murphy, this referral-only Pilates studio redefines Contemporary Pilates with the bold and dynamic TERA Method™. Think you’ve done tough Pilates before? Think again. These sessions will make you question everything mid-class, and discover muscles you never knew existed. Waiting on a referral? Try the online classes and feel the burn from home.

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Heatwise

If you think a good workout just means breaking a sweat, think again. Heatwise takes movement further with infrared-heated yoga and mat Pilates that strengthen, lengthen, and restore. Guided by rhythm and breath, each class brings heat, focus, and release, an energizing practice offered in-studio across New York and online.

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F45 Training

If lifting weights has never been your thing, F45 will change your mind. Across New York, their 45-minute functional training classes blend strength, agility, and teamwork in a fast-paced, energizing format. Guided by attentive coaches who focus on perfecting your form, each session builds confidence and delivers results that last well beyond the studio.

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The Ness

Who said trampolines are only for kids? The Ness reimagines bounce as a refined, rhythm-driven practice that builds strength, balance, and control. Blending dance-inspired cardio with precision and flow, each class sculpts the body, sharpens the mind, and uplifts the spirit whether experienced in-studio or online.

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Trinity Boxing Club

If you want to feel how fighters trained in the old days, step into Trinity Boxing Club. Rooted in downtown New York, this iconic Vesey Street gym blends heritage with modern discipline. Inside the ring, boxing becomes more than a workout, it’s a practice in focus, control, and precision. Led by seasoned fighters, each session sharpens technique, builds power, and strengthens from the inside out.

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Goodside Studios

If you think pole classes are just for show, Goodside Studios will change your perspective. Here, strength and artistry meet through thoughtfully designed sessions that blend pole, Pilates, and floorwork to challenge the body and refine control. Inside its minimalist New York studio, movement becomes a practice of confidence.

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Mile High Run Club

If you like running in groups but not the whole outdoor run-club dynamic, Mile High Run Club offers a new kind of pace. With pulsing lights, curated music, and treadmill-based interval training, each class blends speed, strength, and community in a focused studio setting. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just finding your stride, it’s a high-energy experience that redefines what a run can feel like.