As we approach the end of the first month of 2021 (don’t ask us how we’re already here), those New Year’s resolutions we made 21 days ago might be feeling a little more difficult to maintain these days.
If you’re anything like the COLAtoday team, one of your New Year’s resolutions probably had something to do with bettering your health and/or fitness. And while these resolutions are always made with good intentions, it can be pretty easy to get stuck in a rut or lose motivation to maintain your routine, no matter your personal fitness level.
Us trying to make our fitness journeys more fun. | Gif via Giphy
Lucky for us Soda Citizens, Columbia has no lack of fitness studios and gyms. Even better? There are plenty of options that are locally owned + not run by a franchise.
We did a little research and found local gyms owned by local people for every interest. So whether you prefer to downward dog or deadlift, check out one of these local spots the next time you’re looking for a little variety in your fitness life.
24/7 Health & Fitness Center, 1614 Main St., Suite B | $25+/month | Offers free weights and cardio + functional training equipment.
Alpha One Fitness, 1534 Main St. | $68-168/month | Offers personal training and HIIT, strength and balance, and yoga classes.
Athlete’s Arena, 3541 Dreher Shoals Rd., Irmo, 2829 Millwood Ave. | Contact for pricing | Offers personal training, fitness classes + Crossfit and is designed for youth, middle school, high school, collegiate, and elite athletes.
Brickhouse Gym, 519 Huger St. | $50-60/month or $10/class | Offers personal training and fitness classes.
Chosen Uno Training, 2627 Millwood Ave., Suite A2 | ~$100/month | Offers group classes, personal training, and studio access.
Dynamic Health and Fitness, 265 Charter Oak Rd., Lexington, 3225 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, 364 Longs Pond Rd., Lexington | $10/month | Offers group fitness, personal training, a kids zone, and tanning.
Fit413 Health Club, 4350 St. Andrews Rd. | Contact for pricing | Offers kids fitness classes, personal and small group training, spin class, yoga, pilates, heart rate monitored fitness, and childcare.
Fit Columbia, 2121 College St. | $15+/class | Offers personal training, yoga classes, bungee fitness classes, aerial yoga classes, and stretch therapy.
Jamie Scott Fitness, 702 Cross Hill Rd., Suite 300-B | $10 for first class, $25/drop in class, $119/month unlimited | Offers a variety of classes, personal training, pilates, perinatal fitness, a bridal bootcamp, and nutrition services.
Pink Lotus Yoga Center, 711 E. Main St., Suite J-1, Lexington | ~$10-15/class | Currently offering all classes via Zoom.
Sandpit Strength and Fitness, 6196 Edmund Hwy., Lexington | $30/month or $5-10/class | Offers a main gym + zumba, strength and core, and yoga classes.
Studio Fire, 3000 Rosewood Dr., Suite 6 | $19/class, $44/two weeks, $160/10 classes, first class $1 | Offers a variety of yoga, barre and fitness classes.
Temple, 1801 Taylor St. | $10 first class, $25/drop in class, $150/month unlimited | Offers four class types that focus on different fitness areas + personal training.
TNT Martial Arts & Fitness, 1330 Knox Abbot Dr., Cayce | Contact for pricing | Offers personal training, kid’s martial arts, fitness kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA + after school programs.
Wolf’s Fitness Center, 5432 Augusta Rd., Lexington | $295/year | Offers an open gym, a variety of group fitness classes, childcare, and tanning.
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