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- Participation in fitness studio group classes is on the rise because they add rigor, fun, and variety to your exercise routine, but they’re usually pretty expensive.
- ClassPass is a monthly service that lets you join the fitness studio trend for $ 15 or less per class, which is half the traditional cost.
- By letting you “shop around” hundreds of fitness studios in your area, ClassPass lets you discover your new favorite way to sweat.
We all know that exercising regularly offers countless physical and mental benefits, but that doesn’t make it any easier to do. Over the years, I’ve discovered that I need someone else to push me when I’m working out. As much as I love to think of myself as a person who is very strong and motivated all the time, the reality is that when I workout at home or by myself at the gym, it’s tempting and easy to give myself a break I don’t actually need or just stop the workout early. Sometimes I don’t even make it onto a mat or machine at all.
I grew up swimming and playing basketball in my hometown’s youth leagues, and in college my favorite things to do at the gym included the cardio kickboxing and core workout group classes, so it occurred to me that I didn’t hate exercising, period. What I did dread was being bored out of my mind as I went through the same uninspired and unchallenging movements, without anyone by my side to keep me going.
If you’re in a similar fitness rut, begging for the variety and motivation missing from at-home workouts or exercising at large fitness clubs, you’re not alone.
Participation at smaller fitness studios that offer more unique activities like spin, barre, and boxing is on the rise precisely because people like you and me are looking for change. These classes are led by trained professionals who will push you to no end, often with smiles on their faces. Sure, in the moment you’ll hate the teachers for being so chipper, but you’ll ultimately be grateful for the amount of coaching and motivation that’s difficult to muster up on your own. Another benefit is the small group setting, which reminds you that you’re not alone in your exercise endeavors. You might even make some friends, having bonded over these sweat-inducing, heart-pumping workouts.
Despite the many clear advantages of boutique fitness studios, perhaps the greatest barrier to join is the steep cost of classes. Depending on the location and type, they can often put you back $ 20 to $ 30 per one-hour session. If you wanted to take these classes regularly, you’d better be ready to pay up.
That’s why the introduction of ClassPass four years ago breathed new life into the fitness studio world, opening up fun and challenging fitness classes to a much larger group of participants who previously couldn’t afford to buy into them. With ClassPass, you get to “shop” around and take classes across a variety of activities, for a much cheaper price. It’s flexible, affordable, and trust me, much more interesting than hopping on the treadmill.
If you want to learn more about how ClassPass works and how it will shake up your fitness routine, keep reading.
The fitness studio world is your oyster once you sign up for ClassPass.
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Enter your zip code here to see the studios available around you. You can use ClassPass in major cities nationwide. In the New York City area, there are more than a thousand eligible fitness studios, and hundreds in the near vicinity of the Business Insider office alone. You can sort by specific activities if you already know what you’re looking for, or just see what’s out there that will pique your interest.
Activities include: Cycling, Pilates, Dance, Boxing, Running, Yoga, Barre, Strength Training, Martial Arts, and Rowing. I’ve never tried many of these activities, and chances are you haven’t either.
With ClassPass, you’ll be exposed to new opportunities you might not have encountered or seriously considered otherwise. Because studios specialize in these activities, you know you’ll be getting effective training and you won’t just playing around.
Once you’ve determined that your area has classes that interest you, choose a plan that fits your unique needs and preferences.
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Pricing differs based on location and how many classes you want to take per month. Depending on your city, the cost of three classes, for example, can range from $ 30 to $ 45 per month.
At first glance, the 10-class deal is obviously the most worth it, with each class coming out to $ 13, but also take into consideration how likely you’ll actually go to all 10 classes. Be realistic about factors like how busy your own schedule is or whether these classes are just a supplement to an existing fitness regime. In the end, $ 15 is still a better deal than paying full price at the studio.
Once you’re signed up, your cycle will start immediately and you can start adding classes to your roster.
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Some studios will reserve certain classes for their own members, but you’ll be able to access the full schedules for the majority of studios. Spots and classes are shown as they become available, so always refresh the search results page and reserve your spot quickly if you see something you like.
You won’t be able to drop into classes without a reservation. However, with the mobile app, you can still make a reservation up to five minutes before the class starts, for those days when you get out of work early or just need a spontaneous fitness pick-me-up.
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