19 Detroit gyms to get you into shape for summer

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, May 27, 2016 at 7:41 pm

Sure, summer is basically here, but that doesn't mean you can't go put in some work. Whether you're a fan of lifting weights or jazzercising, Detroit's got something for you. Here's our roundup of the area's top spots.

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Anytime Fitness - 735 Griswold St, Downtown
With its close proximity to near Campus Martius, Anytime Fitness is popular choice for the downtown crowd. And as its name suggests, the gym boasts 24-hour access, meaning you can work out whenever the time is right for you. Anytime offers a 7-day free trial and memberships starting at $40/month. Check out the gym's other metro Detroit locations, including Ferndale, Berkley, and Warren here. (Photo via Facebook)

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Boll Family YMCA - 1401 Broadway St, Downtown
It's hard to miss this facility right in the middle of downtown. Built in 2005, the state-of-the-art facility has great views of the city, which is a great distraction for when you need to go that last mile or get through that extra rep. (Photo via Facebook)

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CrossFit in the D - 150 Michigan Ave, Detroit
Crossfit (aka that workout for insane people) is one of the hottest trends in fitness right now and the D's got a few places you can go to lift your way to beast status. (Photo via Facebook)

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CrossFit BMW - 3124 Cass Ave, Detroit
One of the oldest standing Crossfit affiliates in Michigan, it boasts a 5000 sq. ft. facility, 3000 sq. ft. of outdoor space, and unlimited urban training ground because duh, it's Detroit. (Photo via Facebook)

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Planet Fitness - 1395 W 8 Mile Road, Detroit
The 8 Mile location opened earlier this year, bringing the "Judgment Free Zone" branded fitness center into the D officially. With low monthly memberships, this is a popular choice those not looking for a huge commitment. (Photo via Facebook)

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Pulse Fitness- 500 Woodward, Downtown
Members can choose from one-on-one personal training, group training, and a variety of challenging classes sure to get your heart pumping, and there's another location in Royal Oak! (Photo via Facebook)

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Powerhouse Gym-16251 Woodward Ave, Highland Park
This is the original location of the gym chain, which now includes 7 locations in metro Detoit (including a 24/7 location in Troy). Powerhouse is a go-to spot for those looking for a traditional gym experience. (Photo via Facebook)

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South Oakland Family YMCA 11 Mile, Royal Oak
- If you've got kiddos, a YMCA is usually your best bet. With on-site childcare at most locations (which include a whole bunch in metro Detroit) and a ton of programs for youth and adults alike, the Y is a great place to get the entire family active. (Photo via Facebook)

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LA Fitness-25352 Woodward, Royal Oak
Like classes? LA Fitness has got tons to choose from (and 7 other locations in metro Detroit), plus childcare, so you can drop 'em off while you let off some steam in Spin. (Photo via Instagram, _loriwild_)

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WSU's Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center- 5210 Gullen Mall, Midtown
You don't have to be a WSU student to take advantage of their state-of-the-art, centrally-located facility that even has a 'womens only' area. Anyone in the community can score a membership for $31/month (if you pay for the whole year) or $110 for three months. (Photo via Wayne.edu)

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Ren Cen Fitness Center-100 Renaissance Center, Downtown
If you work downtown and are super busy, the Ren Cen Fitness Center's lunchtime classes, which include everything from boxing to yoga, are a great option. You can even snag a free trial from their website and try it out before you commit. (Photo via Twitter)

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Detroit Tough - 1244 Beech St, Corktown
Founded in 2014, this boutique gym specializes in high-intensity workouts with an emphasis on technique. (Photo via Facebook)

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Snap Fitness-23000 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
Another 24/7 option, Snap offers a free 7-day trial and a 30-day trial for $8.95. With another location in Roseville and tons all over the country, a membership here gets you access to more gyms than you probably need access to. (Photo via Facebook)

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Your Area Recreation DepartmentNot a fan of traditional gyms? Wanna meet your neighbors while you work out? Plenty of towns near Detroit, including Hamtramck and Ferndale, have community recreation centers that offer super budget-friendly options for getting active. Hit your area rec department to see if your 'hood has one. (Photo via Hamtramck Recreation Department/Facebook)

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Cooper's Gym - 16849 W Warren Ave, Detroit
Opened by a group of marines and cops in 1972, Cooper's has been serving metro Detroit ever since. In addition to its Detroit location, the gym specializing in kickboxing, Muay Thai, and other martial arts has locations in Warren and Dearborn. (Photo via Facebook)

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J.C. Jones Boot Camp- 2239 Fenkell Ave, Detroit
No challenge, no change - that's the motto when it comes to this program. Personal trainer J.C. Jones offers zumba, kickboxing, spin, and a bootcamp built around "organized chaos." He also offers an Internet bootcamp for people who can't make it to the gym. (Photo via jcjonesbootcamp.com)

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Body Morph - 561 Livernois, Ferndale
Don't like huge impersonal facilities? Body Morph offers private personal training and intensive, small boot camp workouts for all fitness levels and is all about making your workout about you. Whether you want to change the music or be the only person in the room, your wants and needs are their team of trainers' top priority. (Photo via Facebook)

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Trainers Total Fitness-6629 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield
Trainers also has a location in Ferndale on Hilton and both places teams of trainers are there to help you meet your fitness goals. You can get an introductory session for just $29. (Photo via yelp)

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True Body Fitness - 1438 Michigan Ave, Corktown
This gym's motto is "fitness with an attitude" and it specializes in one-on-one training, or if that's not your thing (or you wanna save some dough), you can pair up with other clients or a group. (Photo via Facebook)

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