Welcome to our post on the best gyms in Richmond and everything you need to know about working out around the area. We know your time is valuable so we will get you in and out as quick as we can.
To get things going we will dive right in to the best Richmond gyms. Once they are out of the way we will mention the best studios for spinning or indoor cycling classes, plus our favorite boxing and MMA gyms in your area.
We certainly won’t want to leave out the best pilates and yoga studios near you either. As the post goes on we will cover other topics on working out like bootcamps and barre exercises.
We all may love going to the local gym but it isn’t the only place to work out and we have lengthy list of outdoor recreation areas where you can get all kinds of great cardio. To end things the best stores to buy sporting goods or home gym equipment will be listed.
Those who need 24 hour gym access can get it at Gold’s Gym. The top four on the above list plus all of the YMCA’s should have both a pool and a basketball court.
Anyone who wants to try group zumba or cardio dances classes in your area can find them at Crunch Fitness, Gold’s Gym, ACAC Fitness Center, and the YMCA’s. The YMCA’s Gold’s, and Crunch Fitness all offer childcare while you work out.
Spinning & Indoor Cycling Classes
These indoor cycling and spinning classes near you can be a great way to enjoy your cardio:
You can try more spinning classes at some of the above gyms like Cary Street Gym, MCV Campus Recreation Center, Gold’s Gym, Crunch Fitness, and the YMCA’s.
Boxing & MMA Gyms Near You
You can find cardio fighting classes at many places, but if you are hoping to improve your technique you should visit local boxing and MMA gyms like:
For more group yoga and pilates classes in your area you can try out what they have to offer at ACAC Fitness Center, Crunch Fitness, and the YMCA’s. Gold’s Gym has yoga.
There are so many types of poses and techniques these days like vinyasa, hatha flow, hot, bikram, power, ashtanga or more and we really don’t know what you are after. It is probably best if you look at the links to the above studios and choose the right one for your personal needs.
Workout Bootcamps
Those who need a little extra motivation can get it by going to local workout bootcamps and you can find some here like:
Some of the places from our best gyms in Richmond list also offer group barre workouts like Cary Street Gym, ACAC Fitness Center, Gold’s Gym and the YMCA’s. Plus you don’t want to forget about Hot Yoga Barre from the yoga and pilates section.
Best Places For Outdoor Recreation
Now you have read about the best Richmond gyms, but you can also work out under the sun at these outdoor recreation areas that are great for hiking, running, or riding bikes:
Belle Isle
James River & Trails
The Manchester Climbing Wall
The Virginia Capital Trail
Williamsburg’s Freedom Park
Pocahontas State Park
Powhatan State Park
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park
York River State Park
Rockwood Park Trails
North Anna Battlefield Park Trail
Dutch Gap Trail
Mid-Lothian Mines Park
Three Lakes Park
William Byrd Park
Deep Run Park
Where To Buy Sporting Goods In Richmond
You may need to buy some things that will help you workout or visit the gym, and the best sporting goods stores in Richmond are:
Johnson Fitness & Wellness Store at 9462 W Broad St is a good place to buy home gym equipment plus some of the above sporting goods stores near you may also carry what you desire.
Just so you know we have also discussed the local fitness scene in:
After learning about all of those gyms, spinning classes, yoga studios, outdoor recreation spots, and places to buy equipment for working out near you your confidence should be sky high. It would be quite helpful if you could share your own local fitness tips or let us know if we got anything wrong in the comments.
Have fun visiting the best gyms in Richmond or working out in whatever way you enjoy the most.
