The holiday eat-a-thon is finally over! As you start working on your New Year's fitness resolutions, consider these unique gyms and studios around Harlem—many are offering start-of-the-year promotions.
• Central Harlem 54-62 W 125th St between Fifth and Lenox Aves
• Central Harlem 2350 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between 137th and 138th Sts
Boutique cycling with a focus on community—now with a second convenient location on 125th Street.
Central Harlem 236 W 135th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds
Individual and group boxing classes are on offer at this boxing studio on 135th Street.
East Harlem 1775 Madison Ave between E 116th and E 117th Sts
This boutique kettlebell studio run by Harlemite Jah Washington includes classes like Bells, Bars & Bags, Functional Strength and Kickboxing.
• Central Harlem 56 W 117th St between Fifth Ave and Malcolm X Blvd
• Central Harlem 301 W 118th St and Frederick Douglass Blvd
• Central Harlem 60 W 129th St and Malcolm X Blvd
Reformer, barre, and mat classes at three locations across Harlem (one recently moved from 116th to 117th Street).
Central Harlem 44 W 125th St between Fifth Ave and Malcolm X Blvd, fourth floor
This yoga studio in a fourth floor walk-up offers general Hatha yoga classes, as well as hot Vinyasa, prenatal yoga, plus Pilates.
West Harlem 518 W 145th St between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway
Recently rebranded from Fierce Grace to ID Hot Yoga, this NYC hot yoga chain includes classes like Foundation, Old School Hatha and Hip Mobility & Strength.
West Harlem 2293 12th Ave and W 131st St
Located in Columbia Business School's Henry R. Kravis Hall, this women-owned space offers mat-based classes such as Pilates, yoga, plus strength and cardio.
Central Harlem 256 W 125th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds
Formerly The Cliffs (acquired by Movement in late 2023), this 15,000-square-foot bouldering space has a central location in Harlem—right across the street from the iconic Apollo Theater.
East Harlem 210 E 111th St between Second and Third Aves
This new storefront yoga studio offers everything from Intro to Yoga to Hot Open Level Yoga. There's also bilingual classes for native Spanish speakers.
West Harlem 501 W 145th St and Amsterdam Ave, Loft 3
Yoga and mat Pilates classes for all levels in a sun-soaked third floor studio space. Donate-what-you-can classes are every Wednesday and Thursday at noon.
West Harlem 3225 Broadway and W 129th St
This airy bouldering spot on Columbia's growing Manhattanville campus also has a financial support program.
East Harlem 2147 Second Ave between E 110th and E 111th Sts
Choose from individual or group boxing classes at the city's first privately-owned and operated women's boxing gym.
