15 Charlotte fitness studios with sign on specials like free classes

State of play: The the pandemic caused many Charlotte fitness studios — like Barre Code, Yoga One and Flywheel — to close for good. But newcomers have also emerged from the ashes, like SkyCYCLE, Charlotte’s first outdoor cycling studio.

• Fitness studios have had to pivot to stay afloat, from offering more virtual classes to extending generous new client specials.

Here are 15 local gyms currently offering sign-on deals.

[Axios related story: How Charlotte’s fitness industry evolves amid the pandemic]

Y2

Workout style: Their signature style is a faster paced, challenging hot yoga, with a mix of slower flowers on the weekly schedule as well.

Deals: 3 weeks for $39.

Locations: Cotswold (274 S Sharon Amity Rd. #1) and Dilworth (2230 Park Rd.).

Corepower

Workout style: Corepower has a variety of yoga classes, including Vinyasa flows, sculpt classes, hot yoga, restorative yoga and meditation classes.

Deals: 2 weeks free.

Location: Midtown (209 S. Kings Dr.) and Park Road (540 Brandywine Rd.).

Pure Barre (Myers Park)

Workout style: Traditional Pure Barre classes involve small but mighty movements focused on arms, abs, seat and thighs. They also have more cardio-based classes, intensives and resistance classes.

Deals: Two weeks for $79 or 3 months unlimited for $135 a month + 20% off the first month.

Location: Myers Park (603 Providence Rd.)

Hilliard Studio Method

Workout style: HSM offers high-energy resistance training classes focused on sculpting and strength.

Deals: $15 first class (normally $27) and $150 for pack of 10 classes (normally $230)

Location: Myers Park (516 Fenton Pl.)

Fit Atelier

Workout style: They have six unique workout classes that focus on aerobics and sculpting using a variety of techniques from boxing to Bosu balls to mini trampolines.

Deals: One month unlimited for $179 through Oct. 31.

Location: South End (1930 Camden Rd.)

Orange Theory

Workout style: OTF circuit-style classes have three sections: treadmill, floor and rowers. You’ll cycle through various strength and cardio exercises.

Deals: One to two free classes at select locations.

Location: There are 10+ Charlotte locations, from Ballantyne to Steele Creek to Park Road. Find one near you here.

Cyclebar

Workout style: Cyclebar is an indoor cycling class.

Deals: Five classes for $59 or one month unlimited for $99 (usually $149).

Location: Midtown (339 S. Kings Dr.)

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Workout style: This is a reformer-based pilates class.

Deals: One week of unlimited classes for $45. They also have regular community drop-in classes for $10 each.

Location: South End (1932 Hawkins St.)

Barry’s

Workout style: Barry’s is a bootcamp-style high intensity interval training class.

Deals: Three classes for $45 (normally $29 for 1).

Location: South End (2140 South Blvd., Ste. 2).

MADabolic CLT

Workout style: The class has three interval-based sections focused on endurance, speed and power, and strength and stamina.

Deals: Five days for $5.

Location: South End (2610 South Blvd.) and Elizabeth (2115 E. 7th St, Suite 104).

Volofit

Workout style: They offer HIIT classes based on endurance, strength, power and agility.

Deals: Two-day free trial.

Location: South End (200 West Blvd., Ste. 150).

Burn Bootcamp

Workout style: The 45-minute classes include strength and HIIT methods.

Deals: Free 7-day trial.

Location: There are multiple in the Charlotte area. Find one near you here.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Workout style: The family-friendly gym has everything from group fitness classes to swimming pools to free weights. The Dowd location even has a rooftop track with skyline views.

Deals: When you join the Y between Oct. 25. and Nov. 15, you get 10 free guest passes.

Location: There are multiple branches in the Charlotte area. Find one near you here.

Eat the Frog

Workout style: You’ll take a fitness assessment and then a trainer will give you an eight-week workout guide.

Deals: Four weeks free.

Location: Metropolitan (1111 Metropolitan Ave., Unit 110).

Class Pass

Workout style: Your membership allows you to use your monthly credits for any participating gym, from aerial yoga classes to barre workouts.

Deals: One month free.

• Sign up and find classes here.