It’s been proven that incorporating various styles of exercise into a workout regimen will produce greater results and it’s incredible that the fitness scene around Montclair is so diverse. Whether it’s breathing and meditation, high-intensity interval training, cycling, and toning, or strength training, there is a studio or gym out there that fits your needs. Here is a roundup of the best fitness studios in Montclair for your next workout.
Montclair
Barre
The Bar Method | 493 Bloomfield Avenue 2nd Floor
Inspired by ballerinas, the Bar Method’s technique is proven to tone arms, legs, and midsection while improving posture and core strength. No matter how addicting, be sure to utilize those rest days because you will have spaghetti legs the next day, if not immediately after.
Pure Barre | 650 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 5
This barre studio promises a low-impact, high-intensity workout from head to toe. Sessions will focus on strengthening and lengthening muscles while improving cardiovascular endurance. Try the Pure Barre Empower class for a cardio boost or the Pure Barre Align class for balance + flexibility.
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Crossfit
Bridge Athletics | 130 Valley Road A
The group at Bridge Athletics maintains an inviting and challenging learning environment, which has its members coming back for more. There is a four-week Fundamentals package for first-timers to help them learn the moves and get into the swing of things. Beyond that, what changes is the difficulty and level of intensity of each workout, the moves stay the same.
Guerrilla Fitness | 19 Elm Street
At Guerrilla Fitness, locals can join one of the most experienced CrossFit communities in New Jersey and become the strongest and fastest version of themselves. Build strength and have fun being fit. Guerrilla also has classes designed for kids and teens to keep the whole family strong.
Pilates
Corefire | 211 Bellevue Avenue #201
The philosophy at Corefire truly embodies mind, body, and spirit. The instructors, who are often spotted taking classes themselves, promise the strength and empowerment gained during your workouts will carry into life past the studio doors. With consistent practice, the owners promise results in just 30 days.
Equilibrium | 42 Park Street
At Equilibrium, the class sizes are intentionally small and focused to give each customer the individualized attention needed to make the most out of their sessions. The studio has tower and mat classes as well as Gyrotonic, which is a blend of yoga, tai chi, swimming, and dance using a weight and pulley machine.
Longevity Pilates | 522 Valley Road
There are only private and duet lessons at Longevity so guests can rest assured they are receiving the most attention possible. Aside from strengthening muscles, practicing alongside Pilates instructors with over 20 years of experience can provide relief from everyday aches and poor posture to those suffering from chronic or short-term pain.
The Link Studios | 7 Park Street
Trained through the Certified Romana’s Pilates Certification Program, the instructors at The Link Studios are changing the bodies of clients one session at a time. Take a combination of matt and tower, private and small group classes to balance difficulty, focus, and fun.
To Be Pilates | 47 South Park Street
To find the latest generation of pilates equipment, look no further than To Be Pilates. Owner Barbara Morini provides classes on the mat, reformer, Cadillac, combo chairs, and even on trampolines for her signature Cardiolates.
Spinning
CycleBar | 656 Bloomfield Avenue
CycleBar Montclair makes it easy to stick to a routine, which sometimes is half the battle. Riders can reserve a bike ahead of time, get (free) biking footgear, and ride! The studio is dark, the beats are pumping, and the energetic instructors are pushing everyone to the limits. If you’re worried about staying hydrated, water bottles are on the house. If you need some post-workout protein, snacks are included. The thrill of the ride plus all the amenities make it hard to consider skipping that workout.
Row House | 638 Bloomfield Avenue
Row House — a boutique fitness concept — is revolutionizing the way people view indoor rowing. By providing a variety of classes, those of different strengths and abilities come together for a synchronized group fitness experience in an environment that is always welcoming.
Yoga
JaiPure Yoga | 575 Bloomfield Avenue
JYP (as the yogis call it for short) aims to provide a physical workout, mental focus, and spiritual study throughout the range of yoga classes. Some classes are hot, some are not, some are even in the air. We recommend the Infrared Pure Flow to remove toxins from the body while relaxing the mind.
Juniper Yoga + Fitness | 213 Bellevue Avenue
There is an array of traditional yoga, Bikram yoga, hot pilates, and barre classes provided at Juniper. There are also numerous massage services, which combined with a yoga class, make for the ultimate self-care day.
Yoga Mechanics | 107 Forest Street
This studio is named after the foundations in anatomy and biomechanics that support yoga alignment. Through this connection between the physical body and the mind, the rigorously trained staff at Yoga Mechanics provide tailored experiences for each of the students.
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Other
FITloft | 4 Erie Street
FITloft is a newer fitness studio that provides group fitness classes, personal training, spin classes, boxing classes, and sports performance classes. There are also wellness and recovery services here.
THE MAX Challenge of Montclair | 516 Valley Road
THE MAX Challenge is a group training program that combines fitness, nutrition, and motivation to help members achieve results. The program includes unlimited fitness classes for all levels, a nutrition program, and more.
Rumble Boxing | 536 Bloomfield Avenue (coming soon)
At Rumble, classes are divided into two intense halves, blending boxing + resistance training into one dynamic session. Each class is 45 minutes and is 10 rounds.
