Best of Philly

Lumos Yoga & Barre

Since this sunny Spring Garden boutique opened six years ago, it’s expanded with more modalities (Pilates, HIIT and barre-and-box), a second studio, lively pop-ups, prenatal and postpartum programming, and adventure-filled retreats in locales from the Hudson Valley to Asheville to Costa Rica. Lumos now collabs with other small business for even broader offerings: sound baths, candle-pouring and self-defense workshops. Read More »

2001 Green Street; 2329 Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA Website

Vibe Fitness Studio

When Freehouse Fitness closed during the pandemic — a dagger to the heart — we all wondered if there’d ever be another studio like it. Three years later, our wishes came true when Vibe entered the chat, bringing owner Dana Auriemma’s sorely missed rebounding, resistance training, and Pilates-inspired workouts to Collingswood. Praise freakin’ be. Read More »

1028 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ Website

Together Old City

This self-proclaimed “method-less” fitness boutique lets instructors-in-residence teach whatever workout they want, however they want, so the mat Pilates, yoga and dance fitness classes look and feel different every time you step into the minimalist space. Read More »

138 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA Website

Holta Tegu

This Kim Kardashian look-alike — but, you know, approachable — hosts an $7 thigh-and-glute-heavy dance class on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. that’s so covert, it’s not even listed on 954 Dance Movement Collective’s schedule. Message her at @ismilesometimesss on Insta to see if you can snag a spot. Read More »

954 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-627-1157

RIDE Spin, Barre, & TRX Studio

RIDE’s instructors make those ceiling-suspended black-and-yellow straps much less intimidating via demos, plenty of individual attention, and judgment-free modifications. Read More »

225 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA | 267-988-4876 | Website

Leroy Mapp

Considering Mapp’s humor, versatility, and infectious energy, it’s no surprise he was named one of the two top Philly instructors by ClassPass users for the second year running. Find him calling shots at Rumble Boxing or on Instagram @fitliferoy. Read More »

Allongée Technique’s Thigh-Bye Class

Allongée transports you back to your recital days by trading in generic isometric movements for real ballet steps — while still burning your quads. Read More »

232 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA | 215-733-0777 | Website

Torque

Three workouts under one roof – spin, barre and TRX – means you’ll never want to leave; $2 for child care in an on-site playroom stocked with toys means you’ll never have an excuse not to go. Read More »

328 North Lewis Road, Royersford, PA | 484-961-8295 | Website

Roots Athletics

This mixed-martial-arts gym has a serious following, and we know why: It’s so pretty—imagine impossibly white floor mats paired with camel-hued leather punching bags placed just so, with green plants peppered throughout—you almost forget you’re working out. Read More »

2101 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-593-0060 | Website

Lululemon Local

With a life-improving in-store events calendar (everything from meditation to craft cocktail-making classes), Lululemon’s new concept store has truly became a community hub and erases the company’s previous slights (see: the see-through leggings scandal of 2013) from memory. Read More »

1424 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA | 215-423-4170 | Website