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THE 21 MOST INNOVATIVE GYMS IN THE U.S.

Posted by Jordan Shakeshaft (/p/jordan-shakeshaft) on February 13, 2012

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Ready to hit the electricity-generating elliptical, a track made of sneakers, or a treadmill on ice? Some gyms arent quite like the others, and they have the facilities to prove it. So take a tour of Greatists most innovative gyms, those at the forefront of developments in exercise technology, methodology, and management. Whether youre near one or not, theyre sure to inspire your next great workout.

1. Athletes Performance (Phoenix, AZ)

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Go big, or go home, right? At Athletes Performance (http://www.athletesperformance.com/), elite athletes get the All-Star treatment, including top-notch integrated performance training, physical therapy, nutrition planning, and massage. The Adidas-sponsored facility is also home to a renowned NFL Combine Program (http://www.athletesperformance.com/blogs/in-the-news/athletes-performance-supported-players-shine-at-nflcombine.html) and state-of-the-art performance innovation labs (http://www.athletesperformance.com/about/innovation/). (But start saving now the High Performance training program can cost up $16,500 a year!)

2. Reebox CrossFit Back Bay (Boston, MA)

Looking for a little more green cred? At the Green

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According to Reebok (http://www.reebokcrossfitone.com/), The sport of fitness has arrived. And its all starting in the Back Bay (http://www.crossfitreebokbackbay.com/index.php/about) area of Boston, home to Reeboks first ever CrossFit box (http://articles.boston.com/2012-0126/yourtown/30667594_1_gym-menino-healthier-city). With pull-up bars, barbells, ropes, rings, and zero bells and whistles, the Reebok brand of CrossFit emphasizes the same founding principles (think: constantly varied, functional movements at highintensity) but with a splashy campaign (http://youtu.be/6LvBk1N0fXQ), world-class competition (http://games.crossfit.com/), and some undeniably sweet new gear (http://shopcrossfitreebok.com/).

3. The Green Microgym (Portland, OR)

(http://thegreenmicrogym.com/)Microgym (http://thegreenmicrogym.com/), eco-conscious gym-goers help generate electricity simply by working out. Capturing energy produced from the flywheel, the gyms high-tech bikes and elliptical machines can produce approximately twice the power needed (http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,2032281,00.html) to run the facility at any given moment. Converting melted calories into precious watts? Now thats hot.

4. DeFranco's (Wyckoff, NJ)

5. University of Missouri Columbia (Columbia, MO)

The MizzouRec

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Turn your body into a weapon. Thats the motto at DeFrancos (http://defrancostraining.com/), New Jerseys hardcore, warehouse-style training facility focused on cutting-edge strength and conditioning techniques (http://www.youtube.com/user/joedefranco/featured). Void of TVs, juice bars oh,

and air conditioning (NBD) this no-frills gym is all about discipline, determination, and results. Just ask Dhani Jones, Brian Cushing, and its other pro athlete (http://defrancostraining.com/pro-clients.html) trainees.

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(http://www.mizzourec.com/) philosophy? Maximum participation. And who wouldnt want to hit the beach club (http://www.mizzourec.com/facilities/beach_club/) instead of the books? The swanky pool (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/sioncampus/09/14/fitness.weight.rec/) and lazy river (seriously) come complete with palm trees, a waterfall, and flat screen TVs. Prefer to stay on dry land? Head to the Pump Room, Jungle Gym (http://www.mizzourec.com/facilities/jungle_gym/), or scale Scroggs Peak, a 35.5-foot rock climbing tower. Wed heart college, too.

6. Nike World Headquarters (Beaverton, OR)

Working at Nike has its perks and its not just getting first crack at the KobeSystem (http://kb24.com/2011/12/29/exclusive-kobesystem-teaser/). At the Nike World Headquarters (https://www.nikemedia.com/el/node/359), employees have access to 190 acres of star-powered facilities, including the Lance Armstrong Fitness Center, Ronaldo Athletic Field, and Michael Johnson Running Track made from 50,000 recycled Nike shoes collected from the Reuse-A-Shoe (http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/) program. Were still waiting for our invite.

7. Athletic Republic (various locations)

Everythings better on ice treadmill workouts included. At Athletic Republic training centers, patented skating mills (http://athleticrepublic.com/hockey) can hit 16 mph and reach up to 32 percent elevation. And if state-of-theart ice hockey training isnt your thing, simply hop on the Generation II Super Treadmill (http://www.bluestreakst.com/equipment/). Raised and lowered hydraulically, these tricked-out treadmills are designed to help athletes improve their speed (http://www.athleticrepublic.com/theDifference) (28 mph sprints or 40 percent incline hills, anyone?) while reducing force at the knee upon foot strike.

8. Westside Barbell
(Columbus, OH)

Home to some of the worlds strongest powerlifters

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(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBB1GO_e5iY), this is one gym thats earned every ounce of its reputation. And with powerlifting legend Louie Simmons at its helm, Westside Barbell (http://www.westside-barbell.com/) devotees have more than just world-class equipment at their fingertips. Simmons resume includes three books, 37 years (http://www.westside-barbell.com/the_gym/louie-simmons.html) of elite lifting experience, and strength training consulting for the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, and New England Patriots. Oh, and he invents and patents his own machines (http://youtu.be/j0zjMFNjC4M). Now whos ready to put up some weight?

9. Peak Performance (New

York, NY)

Who wouldnt want to train like a VIP? At private training facility Peak

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(http://peakperformancenyc.com/) Performance (http://peakperformancenyc.com/), owners/celeb trainers Joe Dowdell and Jay Wright help clients get in the best shape of their lives using innovative tools and equipment, and impeccable technique. And while these workouts dont come cheap (http://peakperformancenyc.com/mobile/rates-packages/), every inch of the 10,000-square-foot space is designed to work for you, from functional battle ropes, prowlers, and sandbags to state-of-the-art Force treadmills

(http://www.woodway.com/performancetreadmills/force.html) and Olympic lifting platforms.

10. Green Fitness Studio (Brooklyn, NY)

An eco-friendly gym grows in Brooklyn, its true. With bamboo floors, recycled rubber mats, and remanufactured, energyefficient exercise equipment, the Green Fitness Studio

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(http://greenfitnessstudio.com/) is building a more sustainable gym from the ground up. And we mean all the way up: The living rooftop (http://greenfitnessstudio.com/going_green.html) features a 2,000-square-foot blanket of sod, designed to absorb pollutants, conserve rainwater, and reduce storm weather runoff.

11. Cressey Performance (Hudson, MA)

GTL someplace else. Designed by athletes for athletes, this highperformance training facility is the real deal. Stripped of non-functional machines and extraneous equipment, Cressey Performance

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(http://www.cresseyperformance.com/) and its sports-specific development program (http://www.cresseyperformance.com/services/elite-baseball-development-program/) is the go-to gym for elite and pro athletes looking to throw, hit, and run faster, increase strength (http://www.syattfitness.com/6-principlesfrom-westside-barbell-and-cressey-performance/), and stay injury-free.

12. Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning (Woburn, MA)

Elite athletes come far and wide to train with legendary performance training coach Mike Boyle

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(http://www.bodybyboyle.com/staff), owner of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning. Voted America's top 10 gyms (http://thebestlist.menshealth.com/node/2620) by Mens Health, the cutting edge facilities (http://www.bodybyboyle.com/) feature 2,000-plus square feet of multiuse turf for sprints, drills, and sled work, along with functional training equipment like slide boards, plyo blocks, and 70-plus feet of concrete wall space for a barrage of medicine ball drills (http://stacktv.stack.com/Training-Spaces/Mike-Boyle-Strength-and-ConditioningFacility-Tour/Mike-Boyle-Strength--Conditioning-Facility-Tour.html).

13. Gym Jones (South Lake City, UT)

Mere mortals need not apply. At Gym Jones (http://www.gymjones.com/), (indeed, a nod to Jim Jones (http://articles.cnn.com/2008-11-12/us/jonestown.factsheet_1_jonestown-airport-ambush-leo-ryan?_s=PM:US), the sect leader who drove more than 900 people to suicide in 1978), the workouts are grueling, and the culture, rooted in The Art of Suffering (http://www.gymjones.com/gym/). But while the unmarked, invitation-only facility caters primarily to the fitness elite (this is the gym that got 300s Gerard Butler (http://youtu.be/h8bIEk58LzI) loincloth-

ready), for the rest of us, theres always online memberships

13_GymJones

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by Mark Twight

(http://www.gymjones.com/memberships/) (get ripped at your own risk).

14. The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers (New York, NY)

The ultimate urban escape, the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers

14_Sports Center at Chelsea Piers

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(http://www.chelseapiers.com/new/sc/index.cfm) offers 150,000 square feet of athletic adventure, perched above a sprawling NYC pier. Featuring a -mile indoor track, a 46' high x 100 wide rock climbing wall, and the Big Apples only indoor sand volleyball court, theres truly something for everyone triathletes included: The Sports

Center is the only USA Triathlon Certified Training Center in the Northeast (http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/club/index.cfm).

15. Crunch (various locations)

Group fitness might not seem revolutionary, but throw antigravity yoga (../../fitness/gractivity-weekantigravity-aerial-yoga/), pole dancing, and Kangoo

15_Crunch

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Photo: Crunch Gym

(http://youtu.be/kYBDLPsjvNg) into the mix, and things are known to get a little cray in a good way. From day one, out-of-the-box classes (http://www.crunch.com/Classes.aspx) have been Crunchs calling card. And with 31 locations (http://www.crunch.com/en/Crunch/About%20Us.aspx) and counting, the no judgments chain always seems to have a few new tricks (http://youtu.be/SilXE1oTnG4) up its sleeve.

16. Jacksons MMA (Albuquerque, NM)

The premier Mixed Martial Arts (../../fitness/grobby-mma/) school in the country, Jacksons MMA (http://www.jacksonsmma.com/) is where the sports rising stars (not to mention a few UFC title holders) come to train under the great Greg Jackson (http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/mma-article.asp? aid=537&issid=37) and Mike Winkeljohn. Featuring a pro boxing ring and cage, Jacksons hones fighters wrestling, kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai skills tapouts guaranteed.

17. Institute of Human Performance (Boca Raton, FL)

In case the name alone didnt sell you, Floridas premier private fitness facility offers innovation at every turn, from sports-specific training to weight loss, combat, and conditioning programs. Whats more, the Institute of Human Performance (http://www.ihpfit.com/) serves as a consulting and beta-testing site (http://www.ihpfit.com/train-atihp-boca/who-trains-at-ihp.html) for the industrys top manufacturers so clients can get first crack at some of the latest cutting edge technologies and equipment.

18. David Barton Gym (Miami Beach, FL)

Gym-as-nightclub? Why not. Splashy, flashy, and oozing with South Beach flair, Miamis David Barton Gym is the ultimate exercise in excess, featuring entrance-reflecting pools, valet parking, and live deejays (oh yeah, and 42,000 square feet of fitness space

16_Jackson's MMA

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17_Institute of Human Performance

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(http://www.gansevoortmiamibeach.com/gym-spa/)). With six ultra-luxe locations to his name, David Barton has clearly found his ($230 million) niche, and has no qualms about cashing in (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/fashion/28barton.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all).

19. Curves (various locations)

Do my ladies run this m*th@f? Hell yeah! The first fitness and weight loss facility designed for women only, Curves (http://www.curves.com/) boasts nearly 7,000 locations, millions of members worldwide, and a signature 30-minute circuit workout

18_David Barton South Beach

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19_Curves

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(http://www.curves.com/the-workout/circuit-demo.php) that blasts up to 500 calories a pop. Cleveland Clinic (http://news.curves.com/curves+cleveland+clinic/) employees are getting in on the action, too, resulting in more than 100,000-pounds lost in the first year of their partnership.

20. Golds Gym (Venice, CA)

Want to lift with the big boys? This three-story flagship

20_Gold's Gym Venice Beach

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(http://www.goldsgym.com/) is considered the Mecca of Bodybuilding (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=caple/080919/venues/11-100) and for good reason. Complete with 35,000-square-feet of free weights and Nautilus machines, a posing room (http://blog.koldcast.tv/2010/koldcast-news/10-of-the-coolest-gyms-in-the-world/), and a larger-than-life guest list (including Lou The Hulk Ferrigno, Jim Morrison, and the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger), when it comes to "Pumping Iron (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076578/)," Venice Beach is still the place to be.

21. Parisi Speed School (Fair Lawn, NJ)

Ready for life in the fast lane (../../fitness/25-ways-to-runfaster/)? Far from your average snooze-fest, this school offers the ultimate in speed training, with a focus on power, strength, flexibility, and endurance. Touted by NFL players

21_Parisi Speed School Fair Lawn

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(http://www.parisischool.com/trainerfinder/websites/60063/programs/NFLSuccessStories.html) and UFC fighters (http://parisi.squarespace.com/parisi-speed-school-news/big-night-for-parisi-trained-fighters-at-ufc-111.html) alike, the Parisi Speed School (http://www.parisischool.com/) combines everything from plyometrics, speed work, strength training, yoga, and more. And with 75 locations and counting, chances are theres one within running distance.

A note about our methods: So how did Greatist's Editorial Team come up with our list of the coolest, most
innovative gyms in the country? We asked our writers, editors, readers, and experts to weigh in, and did a whole lotta independent research as well (its The Greatist Way (../../team/the-greatist-way/), after all). Dont see your

favorite heavy-hitters on the list? Tell us which gym keeps you on your toes in the comments section below!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR JORDAN SHAKESHAFT

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d e b r ob y

BodyTribe Fitness, Sacremento, CA., offers strength training in a nontraditional setting. Barbells, sandbags, tires, kettlebells, and more are the stars here. Owned by author, lecturer, Chip Conrad - the affordable dojo is the home of the modern physical subculture movement.

Families work out together-children are not allocated to special spaces- and the BodyTribe animals keep everyone calm and on a positive groove.

February 13, 2012 1:38 pm

t h e h e ale r 714

Extreme Fitness Personal Training, Fallsington, Pa. , pushes clients through grueling workouts using the functional training method with atlas stones, weighted kegs, prowler sleds, truck pulling, up to 1000 pound tire flipping and more. 3000 square feet of NFL quality artificial turf (the only facility in the area with that workout surface and 3500 additional square feet of machines, dumbbells, kettlebells, rings, TRX, Jacobs Ladder and more, it is a one of a kind facility. Clients range from 8 to 72 years old and they all work

out in the same style and intensity. Here, regular people are made into athletes and athletes are made indestructible! www.extremefitnesspa.com (http://www.extremefitnesspa.com)

February 13, 2012 1:51 pm

Be n jam in W or d e n

I'd say Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club (East Lansing, MI) should get a nod. A 276,000 square foot facility that houses 16 tennis courts, 4 pools, 3 basketball courts, 2 sand volleyball courts and over 150 weekly classes in any of six studios. A 1/5 mile track, 10,000 square foot weight room floor, massage, salon services and full restaurant round out the numerous options. As an affiliate of Sparrow Hospital, tons of medically based programming is available to the community and MAC members - free injury clinics, nutritional seminars, post rehabilitation training and more. In business for over 20 years, the MAC is always innovating - seems like they belong with the rest of the group. Great list!

February 13, 2012 1:54 pm

KShah

@BenjaminWorden Love the MAC, grew up playing tennis there. This place is amazing.

February 20, 2012 11:24 pm

J or d an S h ake s h aft (/ p / jor d an -s h ake s h aft )

We'll definitely consider Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club and BodyTribe

(/p/jordanshakeshaft)

Fitness for next year's list. Thanks for suggesting!

February 14, 2012 8:48 am

Be n jam in W or d e n

@Jordan Shakeshaft Thanks Jordan, looking forward to seeing next year's list. Keep an eye on "the MAC" at www.macfacebook.com (http://www.macfacebook.com), michathclub and www.themac.org

(http://www.themac.org). Thanks greatist!

February 14, 2012 12:06 pm

m ich e lle le e e

How did you base your rankings? What was the criteria? Are all of these facilities open to the public? I am curious what research was done to produce the list.

February 14, 2012 11:43 am

J or d an S h ake s h aft (/ p / jor d an -s h ake s h aft )

@michelleleee No, not all facilities are open to the public (unfortunately!).

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The selections were ultimately made by our editorial team, with input coming from our extended network of experts, writers, and contributors. If you have suggestions for next year's list, please let us know!

February 14, 2012 11:51 am

m ich e lle le e e

@Jordan Shakeshaft Thanks for your speedy reply. Who is part of your network of experts, writers and contributors that created the list? I'm not challenging it. I think it's balanced and represents a good array of facilities. Just curious on the method of research your team used? Thanks again!

February 14, 2012 12:00 pm

J or d an S h ake s h aft (/ p / jor d an -s h ake s h aft )

@michelleleee Of course. You can check out our team here:

(/p/jordanshakeshaft)

http://www.greatist.com/about/ (http://www.greatist.com/about/) and http://www.greatist.com/experts/ (http://www.greatist.com/experts/).

February 14, 2012 12:06 pm

BEAS T T R AI N I N G

BEAST TRAINING (BEAST - @Beasttraining) is the #1 Strength & Conditioning Facility in CT; they are dedicated to helping athletes achieve their full potential on and off the field. BEASTs goal is to develop their athletes into: Scholarship Players, High School and Collegiate AllConference Players, All-State Players, and/or to facilitate entry into reach Colleges through excellence in athletic performance. Utilizing top-of-the-line equipment from @EliteFTS, Beast combines old-school methods with intelligent programming to achieve superior results - http://beastllc.com/ (http://beastllc.com/)

February 14, 2012 11:58 am

gcar ver

@StrengthBox in Toronto. Uses the MovNat philosophy of fitness through moving naturally, and with its cedar climbing structure - even a log hanging from the ceiling - it's pretty unique.

www.strengthbhox.ca (http://www.strengthbhox.ca)

February 14, 2012 12:23 pm

R ob b y G

I am A private Gym owner in Scottsdale. I will always have a problem with top 10 anything so I have a biased opinion from the start. What really makes a gym innovative? What is the criteria? Who is rating them, and are all gyms included?Clearly it is impossible! I grew up in New Jersey so I do Know Parisi and Defranco's Gyms,also being in AZ now, I know about Athletes Performance..... they all have their place in the fitness industry. To me, it has never been about the star power, the square footage, profit margins,or a cookie cutter facility. It has ALWAYS been about customer service and results for all types of people. The versatility is what gives a Gym success and the relationships between Teacher and student. I know that this is the top 10 innovative gyms in the U.S., but I think we do not have to reinvent the wheel here for results. Our country is WAY overweight for many reasons which I won't get into, but being fit is very simple and there is always "The next best thing" spin on getting in shape when it has always been right in front of us the entire time. Calories in = calories out. Put down the fork and

get active. I never wanted to be famous or train anybody famous, or compete with a Gold's or a Mega Sports complex Facility. What I would like is for people to understand that it is our lifestyle that needs to change, not the facility. Thirty years ago, the average person was in better shape and I believe the only Franchise gyms were Gold's and Jack LaLanne....remember him?

I received this email through a client who thought was doing me a favor, it only sparked a fire inside of me to say "enough".

February 14, 2012 1:30 pm

Gn u h ig h life

EZIA Human Performance!

February 14, 2012 3:47 pm

Gn u h ig h life

EZIA Human Performance - www.eziahp.com (http://www.eziahp.com)

Action sports mecca for Personal, Sport Specific Training.

February 14, 2012 3:49 pm

L J d aw g (h t t p :/ / w w w .s s t can ad a.com )

How about Sports Specific Training (SST) in Canada! Check out their website at SSTcanada.com!

Tons of great athletes- combine testing- rated #1 speed facility!

February 14, 2012 6:42 pm

M ich ae lD _ PT

@MichaelD_PT here: I visited Santa Barbara and went to Fuelled Performance - Astro turf, vertical jump tests, sledge hammers, prowlers, kettlebells, strongman farmers walk equipment, multiple hanging rings, indoor moving climbing wall... the list goes on! As a PT it's one of the top gyms I'd love to work at and use regularly.. unfortunately I live in England!! :-(

February 14, 2012 6:53 pm

kjcon t i

What about Reebok Sports Club/NY and The Sports Club/LA?

February 15, 2012 10:56 am

Pau lAle xan d e r

There are some great faciities on this list, but Curves, come on!!! WHERE IS THE MONKEY BAR GYM, THAT IS INNOVATION!!!

February 15, 2012 9:57 pm

Pon y b oy

How is Reebok Crossfit BackBay on this list considering there are literally thousands of other Crossfit gyms or boxes opened for the past couple of years. And it is planted right in the middle of an office building so there is no space to run.

February 17, 2012 1:55 pm

LUAN N 36

ASAP training with Dave Stroshine

July 20, 2012 7:56 pm

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August 9, 2012 1:38 pm

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Jordan,

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September 19, 2012 9:55 pm

ch r is _ ffh

Definitely need to check out a place in the Outer DC area. It's called Fitness for Health in Rockville MD. They have a facility where everything is electronically interactive, it's like your playing games the whole time and not working out, but it's a killer workout!

September 24, 2012 5:36 pm

R om ain Gallib ou r

How many gyms exist in the USA ?

November 5, 2012 4:32 am

Pau lAle xan d e r

Curves is on this list and the Monkey Bar Gym isn't???

Ouch...Anything that

gets people moving is a great thing, nothing real innovative. MBG was doing body weight training before it was trendy.

November 12, 2012 9:46 pm

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nice pic ,this type of facility should be provided in every gym

January 25, 2013 7:18 am

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