It’s January 1. A.k.a. National Turning Over a New Leaf Day. Did you vow to get into shape this year like I did? Well, here’s a list of 6 new, popular workout franchises in Cola to get you started. Don’t hate me for holding you to your word.
Barre 3 | a low-impact, ballet barre-based workout with cardio, core strengthening + toning via “small movements” | 💸 beginner’s 1-month unlimited package $99 | 📍 locations on Rosewood Dr. + near Lake Murray
Photo by @barre3columbia
Crunch | group fitness classes like cardio, dance, spin, yoga, Zumba + more | 💸 packages range $9.99-39.99 | 📍 275 Harbison Blvd.
Photo by @crunchcolumbia
MÜV Fitness (formerly Gold’s Gym) | traditional gym equipment, personal training, and group classes including cardio, yoga, barre + more | 💸 start with a free 14-day trial | 📍 locations in Forest Acres, Sandhill, Irmo, West Columbia + Lexington
Photo by @muvfitness_fa
Orangetheory | group interval training in various “zones” like treadmill, rowing machines, suspension machines + free weights | 💸 4 classes/month for $59, 8/month for $99, unlimited for $159 | 📍 locations on Forest Dr., Two Notch Rd. + Lexington
Photo by @otfnecolumbia
Planet Fitness | traditional gym with equipment room + training; some open 24/7 | 💸 packages for $10 or $21.99/month |📍 locations on Garners Ferry Rd., Two Notch Rd., near Dutch Square, Cayce + Lexington
Photo by @alicepyh
9 Round | kickboxing workout with nine rounds of interval, cardio + circuit training per session | 💸 packages range from $59-148 |📍 locations at UofSC, Forest Dr., Harbison, Hardscrabble Rd., Lexington + Irmo
Photo by @melissannbrown
