Thanks for checking out our post about the best gyms in Knoxville plus all the things we know about working out near you. We know your time is of utmost importance so we will get right to it.
We can’t think of a better way to start off then by discussing the best Knoxville gyms. Once they are out of the way we will talk about the best studios for spinning or indoor cycling classes, as well as our favorite boxing and MMA gyms in your area.
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We know many of you are going to be interested in the best local yoga and pilates studios. As we continue to move forward other subjects on working out like bootcamps and barre exercises will be covered too.
Everyone reading this probably loves the gym but isn’t your only option for cardio so the top outdoor recreations areas in the region will be listed. And to finish things off we will tell you about the best stores to buy sporting goods or home gym equipment near you.
The Southeast is an area that we have written about many times on our site.
Best Gyms In Knoxville
Here is our list of the best gyms in Knoxville for working out:
- National Fitness Center at 8511 Walbrook Dr
- Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center at 270 Fort Sanders W Blvd
- Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA at 605 W Clinch Ave
- Armor Gym at 10710 Lexington Dr
- Planet Fitness at 9341 Kingston Pike
- Onsight Rock Gym at 5335 Western Ave
- National Fitness Center at 750 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge
- Gold’s Gym at 302 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge
- National Fitness Center at 1644 W Broadway Ave, Maryville
- Planet Fitness at 541 North Foothills Plaza Rd, Maryville
Planet Fitness in Maryville is a good 24 hour gym near you. Those who would like both a pool and basketball court can find them at both National Fitness Center’s, Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, and the Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA.
For group zumba or cardio dance classes head to Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA, both National Fitness Center’s, or Gold’s Gym. Those who need childcare while you workout can get it at both National Fitness Center’s, Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA, Armor Gym, Gold’s Gym.
Onsight Rock Gym is the best indoor rock climbing gym in your area.
Spinning & Indoor Cycling Classes Near You
Some of the best local spinning and indoor cycling classes for cardio can be found at:
- Cyclebar at 5444 Homberg Dr
- Turbo Spin Cycling Studio at 215 Brookview Centre Way #106
National Fitness Center, Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA, and Gold’s Gym also offer group spinning classes.
Boxing & MMA Gyms
Fighting can be another great way to get some cardio and the best boxing and MMA gyms in Knoxville are:
- Gracie Barra at 8373 Kingston Pike
- Knoxville Martial Arts Academy at 4201 Martin Mill Pike
- Progressive Martial Arts Academy at 138 Fairbanks Rd, Oak Ridge
There are more cardio boxing classes in your area available at National Fitness Center, Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA, and Gold’s Gym.
Yoga & Pilates Studios In Knoxville
There are also many good yoga and pilates studios near you to get your fitness in like:
- Real Hot Yoga at 8023 Kingston Pike #5
- Blue Ridge Yoga at 623 North Campbell Station Rd
- The Glowing Body Yoga Studio at 711 Irwin St
- The Guild Pilates+ at 3337 Sutherland Ave
They have local yoga and pilates classes at the National Fitness Center’s, Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, and the Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA too.
Plus there are more yoga lessons at Gold’s Gym.
Workout Bootcamps
Those who need a little extra motivation can get it by going to workout bootcamps and some of the best in town are:
- Burn Boot Camp at 11530 – 11560 Kingston Pike
- Greatness Fitness at 11139 Kingston Pike
Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center and the Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA also put on workout bootcamps.
Barre Exercises
Another way to workout that is growing in popularity is barre exercises and you can find them near you at:
- Barre3 Bearden Hill at 6450 Kingston Pike
- Neighborhood Barre at 2048 Town Center Blvd
- Neighborhood Barre Bearden at 4445 Kingston Pike
- Pure Barre at 133 S Forest Park Blvd
There are more group barre exercise classes at National Fitness Center, Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, and the Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA.
Best Places For Outdoor Recreation Near You
As we mentioned before the gyms in Knoxville are not the only places to workout. Many people prefer to run or ride bikes outside and some great places for outdoor recreation are:
- Urban Wilderness Corridor
- The Greenway
- Sequoyah Hills
- Big South Fork
- Cumberland River
- River Wildlife Management Area
- Sharp’s Ridge Memorial Park
- The Pigeon River
- Cherohala Skyway
- Cades Cove Loop
- Look Rock
- Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness
- Ijams Nature Center
- Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge
- House Mountain
- Ft. Dickerson Park
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- World’s Fair Park
- Big Ridge State Park
- Cherokee National Forest
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
- Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness
Where To Buy Sporting Goods In Knoxville
You may need to buy some things that will help you work out or visit the gym, and the best sporting goods stores in Knoxville are:
- Tennessee Sporting Goods at 4817 N Broadway St
- Mast General Store at 402 S Gay St
- River Sports Outfitters at 2918 Sutherland Ave
- Runners Market at 4443 Kingston Pike
- Bearden Bike & Trail at 126 N Forest Park Blvd
- Pluto Sports at 245 N Seven Oaks Dr
- REI at 6700 Papermill Dr
- Fleet Feet at 11619 Parkside Dr
- Academy Sports + Outdoors at 145 Moss Grove Blvd
- Oak Ridge Bicycle Center at 28 N Jefferson Cir, Oak Ridge
- DICK’S Sporting Goods at 369 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge
- Cycology Bicycles at 2408 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville
- Little River Trading Company at 2408 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville
Home Gym Equipment
Those local sporting goods stores will likely sell some home gym equipment in your area but you can also find more at:
- Push Pedal Pull at 6513 Kingston Pike #100
- Legend Fitness at 5901 Middlebrook Pike #1230
- Fitness Solutions at 8891 Town & Country Circle
You can read more of our local fitness guides for cities like:
Enjoy Working Out At Knoxville Gyms
We wish we had more to offer but for now that is all we know. After reading about all of those gyms, spinning classes, yoga studios, outdoor recreation spots, and places to buy equipment for working out near you you should feel a lot better about what comes next. We will come back to keep these lists as fresh as we can.
If you think we got something wrong or if you have any of your own local fitness tips to add please use the comments at the bottom of this post to let us know. Have fun visiting the best gyms in Knoxville or working out in whichever way you prefer.