GW Pilates Studio, Naples It’s worth sitting on the waitlist for a few months to score a spot in one of Gina Wyatt’s coveted Pilates classes (you can book packages of five to 60 classes and pick time slots in advance). Clients love Wyatt’s attentive approach to the practice, limiting classes to five participants to allow time to focus on each person’s form. You can also reserve a time to create a private session, with up to five guests, and teens can start their fitness regiments early with workouts aimed at ages 16 to 19. gwpilates.com
Pure Skill Fitness, Naples In-the-know locals rave about this studio, where every guest is greeted by name. Technogym equipment monitors your heart rate and sends results to your phone via an app, which also allows members to compete for prizes like massages or dinners. Workouts range from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boxing to sled pushing.pureskillfitness.com
Dream Fit, Fort Myers The staff here kick wellness up a notch with 45-minute, sweat-inducing HIIT classes tailored to each member’s ability. With a dietitian on staff, the team also offers a nutritional program, with counseling and the option for premade healthy meals that can be picked up or shipped straight to your door. dreamfitfl.com
New World Defense and Fitness, Fort Myers Go beyond strength and cardio training with this gym’s diverse cast of coaches, who are well-versed in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), boxing and jiu-jitsu—some even have their black belts from the United States Krav Maga Association. The practices converge under one roof with a roster of classes that include martial arts, self-defense and CrossFit training. newworlddf.com
Skylight Yoga & Fitness, Naples At Skylight, it’s all about balance. Try the YogaBox class, which starts with cardiovascular kickboxing and ends with restorative yoga poses. The studio also offers barre, TRX suspension training and a range of yoga styles including slow flow and faster-paced vinyasa. Classes are limited to 10 participants. skylightyogafit.com
Beyond Motion, Naples You’ll find athletes (like Minnesota Twins pitcher Devin Smeltzer) at this Naples locale. Run by a bodybuilder and her athletic-trainer husband, the studio is made by athletes for athletes. But don’t worry, you don’t need to have a case full of trophies to train here, the gym also offers Pilates, barre and Olympic lifting. go2beyondmotion.com
Fountain Life, Naples Formerly known as Longevity Performance Centers, the doctor-driven programs here rely on results from MRI and CT scans, blood tests and DNA analysis to craft hyperpersonal wellness plans aimed at preventing illness. Smart equipment uses cloud systems to store your workouts, so you don’t have to rack your own weights (or count your own reps). Members also have access to cold laser therapy on-site to aid in recovery. fountainlife.com
Mike Harrington