Gym, Yoga & Fitness Studio Guide 2026

IT’S TIME TO MAKE GOOD ON YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!

It’s easy to get stuck in a fitness rut and start to get bored with your gym workouts or classes. Luckily, we have included a few local gyms, yoga, and boutique fitness studios to shake things up and re-energize your fitness routine so you can meet your goals for 2026.

GRIT GROUP FITNESS
EAST MEMPHIS

HOURS: Class-based. Open Monday-Saturday
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Those who work out together, stay together. Grit Group Fitness is a new boutique fitness studio specializing in group fitness classes that are both fun and effective. With bright purple walls, small class sizes, and a come-as-you-are attitude, Grit Group Fitness is the place to go for movement variety and making new fitness friends in a judgment-free environment.
CLASSES: Grit Group Fitness keeps things interesting with their various class options, all accompanied by upbeat, curated playlists. Members can choose from strength-based classes, yoga, cardio, 45-minute tabata bootcamps, core, and Pilates, keeping things interesting and well-rounded without any guesswork.
THE RUNDOWN: Adopting the famous Les Mills group fitness workout methodology, Grit Group Fitness offers workouts that are choreographed to music and have been scientifically tested and proven to build muscle, strength, stamina, and balance. The studio’s small atmosphere means every client receives personalized attention while getting to know other members and building a strong community of motivated friends who care.
INSTRUCTORS: Their mighty team of instructors are all Les Mills certified, and genuinely kind and interested in getting to know who you are as a person.
NEW CLIENT SPECIALS: Try your first class for free, and then snag their two weeks unlimited intro deal for just $36. Rotating workout classes take place at Wiseacre Brewing and Soul and Spirits Brewery, among other community events.
MEMBERSHIPS: Options range from 4, 8, or unlimited classes per month.

Gritgroupfit.com / IG: @gritgroupfit

BETTER BODIES YOGA
EAST MEMPHIS

HOURS: Check the website for an updated schedule. Open 7 days a week.
Celebrating their twentieth year as one of the longest-standing and largest yoga studios in the area. Better Bodies Yoga specializes in Hatha Yoga for every level student and practically every style of yoga, including hot, The Great Yoga Wall®, yoga in dry salt (Halotherapy), Ashtanga, Pilates, and Free Yoga for Survivors therapeutic yoga. Better Bodies Yoga offers a nurturing space for students to cultivate inner peace and improve health and well-being. Their non-judgmental environment encourages exploration, serenity, and balance from within. No wonder Better Bodies Yoga has won many ‘Best of Memphis’ awards dating back to as early as 2008.
MEMBERSHIP: Inquire for details.
NOT TO MISS: Join Better Bodies Yoga as they mark 20 years in business with several weeks of special happenings, leading to a celebration event at the studio. (Check their website for celebration info.)
THE STUDIO: Quality spring-back wooden floors protect your joints while you move around and provide comfort when in floor poses. Enjoy their outdoor Yoga Garden and hang out by the fountains, shaded tree area, and yoga deck for outdoor practice on sunny days.
Better Bodies also has the Great Yoga Wall®, which can assist people in achieving proper body alignment and fine-tune other poses without stressing the joints. Home to the largest Halotherapy Cave in Memphis, Better Bodies features a Salt Relaxation Room, Private Salt Therapy Bed, and Salt Yoga Room. Mat rentals and retail items are available in the studio year-round. Round out your yoga practice by booking a session with one of Better Bodies’ onsite licensed massage therapists.
THE VIBE: Better Bodies’ seasoned teachers make the space truly a gem with their high spirits and dedication to patiently helping people find rejuvenation and relaxation of body and mind through yoga.
CLASSES: Basic Beginners, All Levels Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga, Hot Yin Yoga, Restorative, Pilates Core, Salt Cave Yoga, and Online Classes. Themed classes like their New Moon yoga flows add a fun variety, and every class ends with a Savasana that includes a hot towel, and a gentle shoulder massage to the neck and feet.
NEW TO THE STUDIO: Massage, Ashtanga Mysore & Ashtanga Primary Series

January Special: New students can get unlimited yoga and halotherapy (dry salt) relaxation sessions for just $99 for their first 30 days.

Betterbodiesyoga.com / IG: @betterbodiesyoga

Download the Better Bodies app to book your next class! Drop-ins cost $20.

HOT YOGA PLUS
EAST MEMPHIS

HOURS: M-F 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and Sun. at 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
THE RUNDOWN: Build your strength, confidence, and community all in one place. Each instructor at Hot Yoga Plus (HYP) brings their own flavor of teaching to the studio’s all-levels format, ensuring classes cater to all ages and abilities. A welcoming place for both new and seasoned yogis alike, HYP offers clients a wide variety of yoga classes and styles. Classes are heated to varying degrees, but expect most classes to hover around 96-98 degrees with 50%- 80% humidity.
THE CLASSES:

Power Flow Basics: This weekly class is taught at a slower pace and in a less heated room. It maintains all the fundamentals of a typical yoga class in a simpler flow to help people ease into the practice without feeling overwhelmed.
Power Flow: A challenging and dynamic, breath-to-movement class.
Power Espresso Flow: A shorter version of the Power Flow class.
Yin Yoga: A restorative class that works the body’s deep connective tissues.
Hot Sculpt Pilates: A strength-based, full-body workout that combines Pilates, weights, and yoga elements.
Restorative: This class uses the support of blankets, blocks, and other props to bring students into passive postures for deep relaxation.
Aerial Power Pilates: Aerial hammocks help develop alignment, core engagement, and joint stabilization.

SPECIALTY CLASSES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AND WEEKEND:

Ashtanga Vinyasa: A 75-minute flow that includes postures from the traditional primary and secondary series.
Sculpt and Yin: A high-intensity workout followed by deep stretching.
Handstand Flow: A flow that emphasizes upper body strength with arm balances.
Themed Flows: Offered throughout the year and focused on different poses, themes, and celebrations.

AMENITIES: Full locker rooms with showers and face towel service make the transition from breaking a sweat to your next engagement a seamless transition. HYP is proud to partner with local eatery Raw Girls to provide a variety of healthy, clean, and substantial grab-and-go meals. Stop by their clothing boutique to refresh your yoga wardrobe with brands like Spiritual Gangster, Free People, Beyond Yoga, Manduka, LuluLemon, and Vuori.
GROW YOGA SCHOOL: Deepen your practice with HYP’s year-round 300-hr. Yoga Teacher Training modules, and 200-hr. Yoga Alliance training. Next training starts this winter!
MEMBERSHIPS: New students can take advantage of two weeks of unlimited yoga for just $22. Drop-ins, 10, and 20-class packs are available, or opt-in for a monthly membership!

January Special: New students can take advantage of two weeks of unlimited yoga for just $22.

IG: Hotyogaplusmemphis
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For more information or questions, email Memphis@Hotyogaplus.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD BARRE MEMPHIS
EAST MEMPHIS

DAILY CLASS TIMES: 5:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
WEEKENDS CLASSES: 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
THE RUNDOWN: Neighborhood Barre (NB) Memphis is more than just your average barre studio. It is a space created with real women’s lives in mind. The studio is intentionally designed to serve women in two ways: feel welcomed and relaxed and get an effective, full-body workout. With total-body cross-training options, multiple formats, hybrid classes, and a warm community, Neighborhood Barre makes it possible to take care of your body and mind amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
CLASSES:

Barre50 – this signature 50-minute barre class integrates full-body toning through isometric, low-impact work and endurance training for a lean, sculpted result.
Barre30 – a fast and efficient 30-minute version of the signature format, for maximum results in minimal time!
SWEAT – HIIT-style workout designed to raise the heart rate and scorch calories. Hybrid formats include Sculpt + Sweat, and Sweat + Strength.
BarreSTRENGTH – self-paced strength circuit classes using 8-15 lb weights. Hybrid formats include Sculpt + Strength, Sweat + Strength, and Reform + Strength
REFORM – a reformer-inspired Pilates class that uses a reformer board while focusing on breathwork, lengthening and strengthening, and core control. Hybrid formats include Sculpt + Reform, and Reform + Strength
Sculpt Barre30 – this classic barre workout with an increased tempo is completed in just 30 minutes, perfect for any busy schedule.

MONTHLY INTENSIVES: Don’t miss specialty sessions like Hot Barre, Hot Strength, barrePOWER, and other monthly themed intensives.
WHAT SETS THEM APART: Neighborhood Barre is known for their fun, energizing playlists. Tailored modifications and advancements for every single movement ensure that each workout is perfect for your body, no matter age, stage of life, or fitness experience. Plus, all classes are safe for injury recovery, pregnancy, and a number of preexisting conditions. Not to mention, the community atmosphere is unmatched.
MEMBERSHIPS: 3 monthly membership options are available as well as class packs and prepay options.
SPECIAL NEW CLIENT OFFER: Your first class at NB Memphis is just $10!
BONUS PERKS: Bring your baby to the barre. Free childcare for members!

neighborhoodbarre.com/location/nb-memphis/
IG: @neighborhoodbarrememphis
Memphis@neighborhoodbarre.com

MEMPHIS FITNESS CO.
GERMANTOWN / WOLFCHASE

HOURS: 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., and mornings Sat. & Sun.
THE RUNDOWN: Start 2026 strong at Memphis Fitness Co. Locally-owned and hands-on, this welcoming, community-based training environment offers functional strength and conditioning for adults of all ages, shapes, and fitness levels. Their mission: helping people get stronger, healthier, and more confident– no matter where they’re starting from.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL GYM ROUTINE: Fresh workouts are offered daily, so you’re never doing the same thing twice in these jam-packed and effective 45-minute sessions. Plus, there are no late-cancel or no-show fees unless a class has a waitlist, which makes it easier to accommodate any busy schedule.
CLASSES: Full-body and cardio-conditioning classes are offered daily, using easy-to-follow demos, hybrid training, and upbeat coaching to make you feel at home right away. In addition to these cult classics, the studio offers two member favorites:

Strength Club: Dedicated strength-only sessions involving progressive overload and barbell techniques to build muscle, improve bone density, and age strong.
Not Your Typical Yoga: Mobility-driven yoga sessions are designed to reduce aches, improve flexibility, and support workout recovery for tight, active bodies. They’re a perfect addition to your regimen, especially for those who don’t usually enjoy a traditional yoga class.

OTHER PERKS: Receive customized and sustainable nutrition guidance to support energy, sleep, and body composition, with habits tailored to you. This full-circle approach to strength, conditioning, recovery, nutrition, and community have made Memphis Fitness Co. a standout studio this past year.
NEW CLIENT SPECIALS: This month, Memphis Fitness Co. is giving Memphis Health and Fitness Magazine readers an exclusive chance to experience everything the studios have to offer, completely free. Your complimentary 7-day trial includes:

Unlimited classes for one full week
Access to all strength, conditioning, and hybrid workouts
Strength Club + Not Your Typical Yoga included
Beginner-friendly coaching and support
Access at both Germantown and Wolfchase locations

LEARN MORE ONLINE: memphisfitness.co
IG: @memphisfitnesscogermantown / @memphisfitnesscowolfchase
FB: MemphisFitnessCoGermantown / MemphisFitnessCoWolfchase

Click on your preferred location to claim your complimentary week. Offer valid for new guests only.
Germantown / Wolfchase

SANA YOGA
EAST MEMPHIS / DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS

HOURS: Weekdays 5:45 a.m.–8 p.m. and Weekends: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, with morning, midday, and evening classes available daily.
WHY SANA: SANA Yoga is built for people who want to feel good for the long haul – stronger bodies, clearer minds, steadier routines, and a community that feels like home. Our classes blend mindful movement with expert instruction, giving you a space to breathe, reset, and build consistency no matter where you’re starting from. What sets SANA apart is our commitment to connection. Whether you’re stepping into class for the first time or returning after a long season, you’ll be met with encouragement, accountability, and a community of people who are choosing their health right alongside you.
MEMBERSHIPS: Intro offer: Two weeks of unlimited classes for $39. Memberships begin at $85. Drop-ins available for $29.
CLASSES: With 70+ classes each week across two studios, SANA offers both heated and unheated options to support your long-term practice. Our signature SANA Yoga sequence – available in 50-, 60-, and 80-minute formats – balances strength, breath, mobility, and flow in an accessible, heated room. Other offerings include SANA Hot HIIT Pilates, Sculpt, Flow/Vinyasa, Ashtanga, SANA Reset (Yin), pop-up workshops, instructor training certifications, retreats, and specialty series designed to support strength, recovery, and longevity.
RECOVERY & WELLNESS: SANA East features infrared sauna and contrast therapy (cold plunge) to support muscle recovery, stress resilience, and overall well-being. SANA Downtown debuts its Opus Sound Bath experience this year – bringing deep nervous system rest to the heart of Memphis. Both studios also offer post-class lavender cloths, towel service, and access to SANA’s Glow Circle, our community hub focused on consistency, connection, and long-term health.
WHAT’S NEW: SANA enters the new year with a full brand refresh, expanded recovery services, a formal Nutrition Coaching program, upgraded member experiences, and a renewed focus on helping Memphis feel stronger and more supported. Downtown celebrates another year of growth, and East Memphis marks a decade of serving the community.

Intro Offer: Two weeks unlimited classes for $39

Come see what’s new – and what’s next.
Sanayogastudio.com / 901.716.4447 / IG: @sanayogastudios

MEMPHIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
EAST MEMPHIS NEAR GERMANTOWN

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 5:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat. 12 p.m.-6:45 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
WHO WE ARE: No matter where you are in your fitness journey, there is something for everyone at the J! The Memphis Jewish Community Center (MJCC) welcomes people from all walks of life and backgrounds to enjoy fitness, programming, education, and arts in one, central location. You’ll find state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as trained and certified staff in all areas. We offer a range of activities, classes, and schedule options to fit your personal needs, interests, and goals.
EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF: The sky is the limit when it comes to workout options at the Jewish Community Center of Memphis (MJCC). With an array of 40+ classes per week to choose from that include barre, cycling, aerobics, all-levels yoga, boot camp, aqua dance, and Zumba; JCC Memphis is your one-stop shop for fitness this year. Members can drop-in to any of the 40+ Group Fitness classes offered each week. Work out with the latest cardio and weight machines on the facility’s fitness floor and build strength in the Functional Training Studio using heavy ropes, kettle bells, punching bags, cable pulls, and more. Take advantage of year-round access to their indoor pool with dedicated lap swimming lanes and their outdoor water park, open Memorial Day – Labor Day. Step out of your comfort zone with Specialty Fitness Classes, which include unique exercise experiences such as Pilates Reformer and Bootcamp, Boxing Bootcamp, Barbell Blitz, and Rock Steady Boxing for people with Parkinson’s disease. The MJCC also offers Water Aerobics and Aqua Pilates in the heated indoor pool, and a variety of youth classes, including Gymnastics and Dance classes, Ninja Warrior and Super Hero Training for younger kids, and Teen Fit for older kids. Members receive a discount on Personal Training sessions and sports league registrations.
JANUARY SPECIALS:
– $0 Registration fee to join for the full year in January.
– $50 Registration fee to join month-to-month in January.
BABYSITTING WHILE YOU WORK OUT: Members can drop kids, ages 1-7, off in the Kids Korner for babysitting while working out or swimming – available Sun.-Fri. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. & Mon.-Thu. 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
PROMOTIONAL PERKS: Several membership options to choose from: single, couple, young family, senior, and more. All new members are eligible for a 30-minute Welcome Workout and a personal training coupon for three, half-hour sessions at a discounted rate of $99.

You can drop by for a tour of the MJCC facility Sun.-Fri. during business hours or schedule your tour by calling the front desk at (901)-761-0810 or at jccmemphis.org/membershiptour.

Jccmemphis.org / 901.761.0810 / IG: @memphisjcc

BALLET MEMPHIS PILATES + WELLNESS
EAST MEMPHIS / MIDTOWN

HOURS: Classes run 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Booking times for privates and semi-privates are flexible.
THE RUNDOWN: This Pilates haven for both amateurs and professionals alike is the go-to destination for personalized instruction and community-focused mat and reformer classes. Ballet Memphis Pilates + Wellness’s alignment-based workouts build foundational strength, support injury prevention, and promote longevity in movement. They are all guided by highly qualified instructors with professional backgrounds in dance, massage, and fitness, who continue to expand their knowledge through continuing education workshops each year. Classes are thoughtfully leveled to support your progression, with Level 1, 2, and 3 options that help clients advance with confidence. As the only STOTT® PILATES Licensed Training Center (LTC) in the Mid-South, the studio houses the full suite of professional equipment – reformers, springboards, barrels, chairs, cadillac, and more – within their newly renovated, naturally lit studios.
WHAT MAKES THEM STAND OUT: Every instructor at Ballet Memphis Pilates + Wellness is trained to identify postural imbalances to prevent injury and movement limitations. Classes are kept intentionally small at 4–5 clients in order for instructors to give precise technique and individualized alignment cues, ensuring that everyone is performing the movements correctly for their bodies. Many instructors also hold advanced training in areas such as Active Aging, Athletic Conditioning, Pre/Post Natal, Scoliosis, and Back Care. Ballet Memphis Pilates + Wellness has partnered with The West Clinic to offer weekly classes for Breast Cancer survivors.
CLASSES: The studio has streamlined its class names to make your Pilates journey intuitive and accessible:

Level 1: The ideal starting point for beginners that covers foundational movements, and supportive instruction at an approachable pace.
Level 2: For those with a consistent Pilates practice who want to deepen strength, coordination, and understanding.
Level 3: A dynamic and challenging class for healthy, fit clients familiar with the Pilates curriculum.
Reformer Jump: A vibrant, cardio-infused workout using the jumpboard.
Fit for Life: Designed for older adults, emphasizing mobility, balance, and strength.
Athletic Conditioning: A quicker-paced class for those wanting to build stamina, agility, and speed.
Mat Flow with Props, Barre, Advanced Mat Challenge, and more: Additional specialty classes appear on the schedule seasonally and online.

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS: Ballet Memphis Pilates + Wellness offers instructor certification in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels, along with mentoring and official exams. Continuing Education Workshops are open year-round to Pilates and fitness instructors of all methods. The upcoming Beyond the Basic Principles Workshop (January 16, 12:00–3:00 p.m.) provides in-depth training in the six foundational principles of the STOTT PILATES movement system.
NEW CLIENT SPECIAL: New clients receive 15% off a 5-class pass – normally $180 for equipment classes and $90 for mat classes – the perfect way to explore the studio’s offerings.

Balletmemphis.org/pilates / IG & FB: @balletmemphis

IRONTRIBE MEMPHIS
EAST MEMPHIS / GERMANTOWN

Fun. Fast. Fitness. Iron Tribe pushes you to challenge your fitness and see real results. Their in-house services include nutrition coaching, body composition testing and guidance, and top-tier Memphis personal training.
HOURS: Classes run 5:15 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
THE RUNDOWN: Take the guesswork out of exercise with the support of a community of like-minded, motivated individuals. Irontribe brings the vibes and tribe to each 45-minute strength training mixed with functional fitness class. Prepare to challenge yourself lifting barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, and other heavy objects, while rounding out with a heart-pounding conditioning series. Their structured, guided program uses an app to record lifts, timing, and stats with every workout, so you can accomplish that progressive overload without having to track yourself.
OFFERINGS:

Power Program: level up your fitness in these group classes of up to 20 people.
Prime Program: receive individualized workout plans and direct support in classes of up to 4 people.

OTHER PERKS: Those who sweat together, stay together. Members can enjoy various community-building activities at Irontribe, including in- and between-gym competitions, Marathon in May cumulative runs, transformation challenges, holiday parties, and the gym’s own take on the Hyrox fitness competition. No workout is complete without a quick dip in the space’s new cold plunge.
NEW CLIENT SPECIALS: Memberships may be purchased as 1, 3, 6, or 12-month packages.

January Special: Bring a copy of this magazine in for 20% off your first month!

Irontribefitness.com
IG: @irontribe_eastmemphis & @irontribe_germantown
Contact Germantown at lshaw@irontribefitness.com, or East Memphis at jerryewing@irontribefitness.com.