Hi, Asheville. Brook here. Fitness + health are top of mind for many of us this time of year and I’m no different. I’ve always been into exercise (I still hold multiple N.C. State Powerlifting records from my high school days), and one of my goals for 2020 is to continue working out on the reg. Sure, I do it out of vanity, but also — and this is huge — because it helps me better manage the depression + anxiety I’ve struggled with for over two decades.

Since July, I’ve been working out at the North Asheville 9Round (61 N. Merrimon Ave. Suite 105) a 30-minute kickboxing spot with nine three-minute rounds that change daily — and it’s the best thing I’ve done for myself in a hot minute. I still love jogging, pilates, and yoga, but there’s something about punching + kicking a bag that is so empowering and fun — plus, getting a killer H.I.I.T. workout in half an hour is super rad.

Want to try it for yourself? AVLtoday readers get $50 off registration through the end of February— just tell them you read about it here. I hope to see y’all there — I’ll be the one in the pink gloves whose face is as red as her hair.

#Asked — Now that you know my fave studio, we want to know where you like to go – and why. But first, here’s a list of some of our top studios + gyms. Oh, and yogis, don’t fret — here’s our guide to yoga studios. What hot spots did we leave out? Let us know here so we can add your smartypants feedback to our list.

💪 Underground Fitness, 144 Biltmore Ave. #002

Choose between three different H.I.I.T. work out options.

💪 Riveroak Fitness, 200 District Drive #002.

Head here for one-on-one personal training sessions, as well as semi-private group classes + yoga.

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💪 9Round North Asheville, 61 N. Merrimon Ave. # 105

There are no set class times, so just drop in anytime during business hours for an intense H.I.I.T. workout consisting of nine three-minute kickboxing-themed rounds.

💪 MADabolic Asheville, 150 Coxe Ave #102

All of their sessions focus on momentum, anaerobic + durability moves (M.A.D.).

💪 Hard Exercise Works, 1636 Hendersonville Rd. Suite 195

Currently, this is the only N.C. location + they offer training classes at specific times.

💪 Joyryder, 14 Lodge St.

Head to this indoor studio to pedal your heart out with several different cycle class options.

💪 Well.Fit, 239 S. Liberty St.

Take your pick between cycle, TRK, boot camp + more.

💪 Primal Studios, 457 N. Louisiana Ave.

Shake and sculpt your booty with Buti yoga (a mix of yoga, plyometrics + tribal dance).

🏋CrossFit Asheville , 438 Haywood Rd.

Focus on strength, Olympic lifting + more.

💪 Burn Boot Camp, 100 Julian Shoals Rd.

Get a full-body burn from this total body boot camp. Bonus: They offer childcare so you can workout without worrying about your young’uns.

💪 Ladies Workout Asheville, 802 Fairview Rd # 1000

Try kickbox, spin, HIIT, lifting + more at this women-only establishment.

💪 Summit Crossfit, 21 A McArthur Ln.

Try crossfit, afterburn, find the perfect personal trainer + more. Programs + classes are created for all skill levels.

🏋Rebel Strength & Rowhouse

📍408 Depot St #130 | Group Row, Semi-Private Training | 💰Single class $16, packages available | 📸Instagram | 💪This fitness boutique focuses on a balance of strength + endurance

💪 Orange Theory, 1816 Hendersonville Rd. #60

This fitness boutique focuses on science-backed, heart-rate based training.

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