Black Owned Fitness Studios in the DMV

Hi Curl Friends! A new year means new fitness goals, right? Its reported that the top five New Year resolutions are exercise to get in shape, diet to lose weight, save money, eat healthier, and do something for self-care (Vitagene, 2019). Clearly, health and fitness are high priorities for the majority of Americans. Well, the good news is you can achieve these goals by living a healthier lifestyle. If you’re located in DC, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV), and are looking for a new gym community, then look no further with these Black owned fitness studios located throughout the DMV. There’s a little something for everyone including cycling, barre, bootcamp, yoga, and boxing that are all Black owned and will help you get your body and your mind right to conquer your goals.

1. CYCLED! Takoma Park

   Cycled is an indoor cycling studio located in Takoma Park, Washington DC, where you’ll find less cult, more community. Indoor cycling classes offer a fat-blasting, full-body workout intense cardio. This workout is designed to challenge your endurance and maximize your caloric burn. If indoor cycling is not your thing, don’t worry because Cycled offers barre and yoga sculpt classes. The best part is that Cycled is offering outdoor cycling classes so customers can sweat while socially distancing themselves. Website/Instagram: @cycledstudios

2. BOOMBOX BOXING Club

   I’ve attended Boombox Boxing and can say the 50 minute class was definitely booming (Read my review). The gym is located in Navy Yard of Washington DC. Classes are music driven and combine shadow boxing, aqua back work, and functional training to burn fat and build lean muscle. Website/Instagram: @boombox_boxing

3. SWEAT DC

   SWEAT DC believes that training should be fun, inclusive, challenging, and inspirational all in 45 minutes. SWEAT DC offers HIIT training, strength and conditioning, and even virtual training so that you can move while social distancing. Website/Instagram: @sweatdc
   
   

4. SIDEBARRE

   Sidebarre is a high intensity, low impact full body workout. Classes are designed to build and tone in all of the right places, sculpting your best body yet. Established in 2018, Sidebarre has been recognized by The Afro, Essence, Travel Noire, and many more. Due to COVID-19 all classes have been temporarily suspended, but make this your first stop once life resumes back to normal. Website/Instagram: @sidebarredc

5. HARD TRAINING CLUB

   The name Hard Training Club speaks for itself offering intense small group and boot camp boxing classes. Hard Training offers more than just boxing and includes mix martial arts and self defense. Website/Instagram: @hardtrainingclub_dc

6. BOURNE2FLY Fitness

   Bourne2Fly Fitness is a community focused fitness gym experience located in Washington, DC. Bourne2Fly offers an uplifting fitness experience including HIIT, yoga, and youth boxing classes. When Bourne2Fly staff are not teaching classes you can find them in the community sponsoring food drives and community fitness classes. Website/Instagram: @b2ffitness

7. Gibson Performance Training

   Located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, Gibson Performance Training (GPT) elite personal training, group training, and sports training. Whether you’re an NFL pro or a mom seeking a complete body makeover, GPT has something for you. If you have children who play youth sports, then GPT can train your child in both functional and skilled athletics training. Website/Instagram: @gibson_pt

8. Pilates Plus Wellness Center

   The newly opened Pilates Plus Wellness Center is Upper Marlboro’s wellness center for Pilates, yoga, and nutrition services. Their philosophy towards wellness is simple: wellness through balance. The studio offers both group and private yoga and Pilates classes, nutrition support services, liver detox, hypnosis and much more. Pilates Plus Wellness Center is perfect for those seeking a balance wholistic approach to their health and well being. Website/Instagram: @ppptandwellness

9. Spiritual Essence Yoga

   Spiritual Essence Yoga was established in 2003 in the heart of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. At the time, there were no yoga classes in the area and founder Dana A. Smith wanted a way to share the transformational practice of yoga. Now after 18 years, the mission of the studio remains the same: empower others to live a healthier and happier life by creating balance in their lives. Spiritual Essence has grown to a premier yoga studio offering an array of classes including sunrise yoga, Chakra mediation, gentle flow, yoga and mediation for anxiety, hot flow yoga, and much more. Website/Instagram: @se_yoga