Embarking on a fitness journey can be quite a challenge, but the real struggle often lies in discovering the perfect workout spot where you not only enjoy your sessions but also leave feeling like you got in a great workout.
In recent years, Charlestown has emerged as a fitness hotspot, offering a diverse range of exercise options to suit every fitness enthusiast’s goals and preferences. Whether you’re a devoted yogi seeking inner balance or crave the adrenaline rush of a high-intensity cycling class, Charlestown has something for everyone. Here are our top five recommendations for fitness studios located in Charlestown.
The Box
Founded by Boston’s fitness guru Britt Vitello, The Box presents a multitude of classes designed to push your limits, encompassing weightlifting, circuit training, and enhancing your overall strength and conditioning. Whether you’re taking your first steps into fitness or are a seasoned athlete, there’s a class tailored just for you. The Box boasts a team of certified, experienced coaches who are wholeheartedly passionate about helping you reach your fitness goals.
MYSTRYDE
In June 2023, MYSTRYDE expanded outside of South Boston and opened their second location in Charlestown. The fitness studio offers a variety of treadmill and strength training classes, catering to all fitness levels. MYSTRYDE provides a community hub for run enthusiasts, hosting run clubs, personal coaching, and even an On Running shoe shop.
The Handle Bar
With more than ten years in business and six indoor cycling locations, The Handle Bar is known as one of Boston’s leading spin studios. Their instructor-led, music-driven, low-lit classes are fun, sweaty, and consistently authentic. The talented and dedicated instructor team at The Handle Bar is passionate about fostering human connections through the power of music and movement, ensuring that every session is fun and sweat-inducing.
CorePower Yoga
With over 220 locations in 21 states and virtual live streaming, and video-on-demand classes,
CorePower Yoga is a style of yoga that combines physical strength and flexibility with mindfulness and breath awareness. With various class styles and intensities, CorePower Yoga offers a unique spin on yoga, providing fitness goers with unique approaches to building physical and mental resilience.
Monument Fitness Center
Monument Fitness Center is a HIIT fitness facility with CrossFit, its own bootcamp style class called Sweatcamp, open gym sessions, personal training, and lifestyle consulting. What’s more, the studio offers programs for children and teens, including kids conditioning classes, after-school programs, and teen fitness classes. Monument Fitness Center focuses on providing everyone the opportunity to achieve the best health and wellness of their life.

Alexa Battista Baker is a freelance writer and publicist with a passion for storytelling and discovering the best of Boston and beyond. Alexa lives with her husband, son, and dog, Winnie.
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