Back Bay Boston Studio Guide: Best Gyms & Fitness Studios

Discover the best fitness studios, gyms, and personal training spots in Boston’s Back Bay.

Where to sweat, stretch, and strengthen in one of Boston’s most active neighborhoods.

Back Bay is packed with top-tier fitness studios for every style and schedule. Whether you're chasing a new PR, craving a meditative flow, or looking for luxury gym amenities, this neighborhood has you covered.

For easy searching, we’ve divided this guide into four categories:

🧘 Barre, Pilates & Yoga Studios
🔥 Cardio & Strength-Focused Studios
🏋️ Personal Training Studios
💪 Gyms & Full-Service Clubs

Let’s find your new favorite.

Pictured above from left to right: Studio 617, Healthworks, Boston Body Pilates, Rev'd Fitness

🧘 Barre, Pilates & Yoga Studios

Barre Groove📍208 Newbury St

Fun, dance-inspired trampoline workouts that blend cardio and sculpt.

Boston Body Pilates📍17 Arlington St

Comprehensive Pilates training — reformer, tower, and mat options.

Boston Yoga Union📍364 Boylston St

Spacious yoga studio with daily classes and strong community energy.

btone FITNESS📍30 Newbury St

Pilates-style strength and core sessions on custom reformer machines.

Club Pilates📍31 St. James Ave **coming summer 2025

Low-impact, full-body workouts with a variety of classes.

CorePower Yoga📍399 Boylston St

Heated Vinyasa, Sculpt, and strength-based yoga options.

Destination Pilates📍160 Commonwealth Ave

Chic, private reformer studio with expert instructors and personalized sessions.

Down Under School of Yoga📍1112 Boylston St

New England's premier yoga school offering yoga, Pilates & fitness classes.

Pilates Back Bay📍376 Boylston St

A fully equipped, boutique studio offering private and small group lessons.

Pure Barre Back Bay 📍350 Newbury St

Low-impact, high-rep barre classes that target core, arms, thighs, and seat.

SLT📍341 Newbury St

Intense Megaformer Pilates that combines strength, cardio, and control.

The Pilates Lab📍376 Boylston St

Contemporary and therapeutic Pilates in a bright, welcoming space.

🔥 Cardio & Strength Focused Studios

Barry’s📍100 Huntington Ave

Iconic Red Room HIIT workouts that combine treadmill intervals and floor strength.

Invictus Boston📍209 Columbus Ave

Strength-forward gym with CrossFit, Olympic lifting, and open gym options.

OrangeTheory Fitness 📍10 St. James Ave

Heart-rate based training with rowers, treadmills, and floor strength circuits.

Rev’d Fitness – Copley Place📍100 Huntington Ave

Beat-based cycling with thoughtful programming and a sleek studio space.

SoulCycle Back Bay 📍500 Boylston St

Candlelit rhythm rides and motivational coaching in a boutique setting.

Title Boxing Club📍338 Newbury St

High-energy boxing and kickboxing classes focused on form and intensity.

🏋️ Personal Training Studios

AER on Newbury📍14 Newbury St

Evidence-based personal training with semi-private and 1:1 options.

B3 Fitness📍264 Beacon St

Independent coaches use this functional, well-equipped boutique space.

CLIENTEL3📍364 Boylston St

Luxury personal training studio with top-tier equipment and amenities.

Studio 617📍867 Boylston St

A private fitness studio offering personal training, private physical therapy and are soon to launch semi-private training.

SHED Personal Training Studio📍362 Commonwealth Ave

Supportive environment focused on strength, mobility, and balance.

💪 Gyms & Full-Service Clubs

Equinox Dartmouth Street📍131 Dartmouth St

Premium gym with classes, spa, café, and everything in between.

Healthworks Back Bay📍441 Stuart St

Women-only club with group fitness, recovery amenities, and spa vibes.

Lynx Fitness Club📍64 Arlington St

Upscale club with turf space, top-tier equipment, and a golf simulator.

✨ Why We Love Back Bay Fitness

With its unbeatable location, top instructors, and mix of boutique charm and big-club convenience, Back Bay makes it easy to stay motivated. Whether you're looking for a one-time drop-in or your new go-to spot, this guide gives you everything you need to start exploring.

Know a Back Bay studio we missed? Send us a message or DM @fitscenebos. We love hearing what moves you and we’ll keep updating this list as new favorites pop up.