Working toward your #fitnessgoals? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a workout warrior who wakes up at dawn for burpees or you’re sneaking away after your treadmill run for a cheat day cookie, Springfield has workout options for you. You can focus on building muscle, improving your flexibility, finding inner peace or all of the above. Take a look at some of our fave workout spots and see what inspires you!
Spin Your Wheels at CycleBar
Looking for an indoor cycling experience? New to Springfield, CycleBar brings everything you’ve wanted in a spin class and more. Stop by for a classic ride with one of their pumping playlists or get a boost of energy in a lunchtime express class. You can modify your workout for your needs, whether that’s some hardcore cardio or just enough to get your heart pumping. Don’t worry about being an expert—they’ll guide you through your workout, and you’ll have it down in no time!
Sweat It Out at Sumits
Take your yoga class to the next level at Sumits Hot Yoga. By incorporating heat into their yoga classes, Sumits aims to increase your heart rate and blood flow to get your body into peak physical shape. You can find a variety of ways to get your flow on, from their Yin Yoga by candlelight to a Barre class that really ups the intensity. New yogis can take unlimited classes for two weeks for only $30, so what are you waiting for?
Do It All at The Meyer Center
In addition to providing phenomenal medical services, CoxHealth also offers some of the best gym facilities in town. Their crown jewel is The Meyer Center, a 90,000-square-foot facility with every kind of health service or fitness need you could imagine. You can play a game of pick-up basketball, get a massage, run on an indoor track and stop by their Subway for a post-workout dinner all under one roof. If you’re employed by CoxHealth, you’re eligible for a deep discount on these services so be sure to take advantage of it!
Reach Your Fullest Potential at Wellness Collective Studios
Nourish your mind, body and spirit with help from this community of wellness professionals in Downtown Springfield. They offer yoga or group fitness classes with experienced teachers to build strength, flexibility and balance. Relieve stress and alleviate pain with a healing massage. Look and feel your best with skin care services and weight management. Wellness Collective Studios is the perfect place to discover your authentic self as you journey down the path to total health and well-being!
Check Out the Local Y
The song had it right—in Springfield, it is fun to stay at the YMCA. The city offers two locations: one on the south side and another in the heart of downtown. When you join, not only do you get access to all of their fitness equipment, you also get childcare while you exercise, free workout classes and reciprocal membership at all YMCAs across the country. Great habits start early in life, and the Y is here to help your kids, too. There are dozens of programs for the kiddos, including a before- and after-school program, a School Days Out camp, summer camps and youth sports.
Kick It Up a Notch at a CrossFit Box
If you’re in pursuit of a next-level workout, Proximal Strength has you covered. Home of longtime CrossFit affiliate, CrossFit Springfield, you can join this crew for a WOD (that’s Workout of the Day for those new to the CrossFit world) and work up a sweat with one of their hardcore routines. Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never tried CrossFit before. The instructors are trained to walk you through the workouts (which are fully scalable to accommodate your fitness level) and get you ready to feel the burn. If you find your passion, you may just become one of the locals who compete in the CrossFit games!
Diversify Your Workout at the Park Board’s Family & Community Centers
No matter where you’re located in town, there’s a family center near you with dozens of amenities. Run by the Park Board, the Chesterfield Family Center, Dan Kinney Family Center and Doling Family Center each provide fitness classes, pools, gyms, child care and more. With a membership, you can visit any of the family centers for your workout or preferred recreational activity. Wanting to get in on a group workout? You’re in luck—at each of the facilities, there’s usually at least one workout each hour they’re open. Stop by your local family center to check it out!
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