19 Local Health & Fitness Clubs

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19 Local Health & Fitness Clubs: Here’s 19 of the best high-tech state of the art fitness clubs, multi-purpose clubs and boutique personal fitness centers specializing in boxing, martial arts, Yoga, Pilates and Barre fitness in Northern Westchester.

Armonk

Equinox: Armonk’s go to club for people looking for a high-end multi-purpose gym. This light-filled club boasts a buzzing Group Fitness program housed in newly renovated studios, a beautiful Spa, a basketball court and a Cycling studio with state-of-the-art stadium seating. It has all the bells and whistles on the equipment front from Nautilus, Cybex, LifeFitness and StairMaster to Precor equipment. Plus a Yoga studio, Pilates, personal trainers and more. If you like to see and be seen, this is your place. (99 Business Park Dr., Armonk, 914.219.1601; www.equinox.com)

Core Lab, Cross Train with the Megaformer Workout: Kim Holzmann-Krolick’s boutique-style, 50-minute full-body, guided workout is based around the Megaformer, a fitness machine that evolved out of the Pilates reformer. It combines cardio, weight training, balance, and flexibility, and focuses mainly on muscular endurance, with the idea of bringing all muscle groups “to fatigue in a safe, effective [and] low-impact manner,” (CoreLab Armonk, 475 Main St., Armonk; 914.401.4224, Corelab Katonah, 192 Katonah Ave., Katonah; 914.401.4224: www.corelabny.com)

Go Figure Studio, The Figure Method Barre Class: Christina Schwefel’s figure method workout is a low impact, ballet inspired, full body workout that shapes and strengthens muscle groups through slow, sustained, precise movements followed by intense stretching to avoid building bulk. Developed with ballet trainer Steven Apatow, clients work on a padded floor and with a ballet barre, using their body for resistance. Light hand weights are used to sculpt and tone the arms, back and shoulders. (Go Figure Armonk, 111 Bedford Rd., (Elide Plaza) Armonk, 914.273.1626; www.gofigurestudio.com)

Sage & The Flying Buddha: Armonk’s longest-serving club offers 15 different classes incorporating five Yoga disciplines. Their Vinyasa, Hatha, Aerial, Restorative and Thai yoga classes range from slow paced Yoga Flow and Candlelit Gentle Yoga with meditation to Yoga With Weights and Buti Yoga that blends primal movements with cardio bursts. There’s an Aerial Yoga after school program for kids that uses a fabric hammock and a wellness spa that offers facials, massages and laser treatments. ( Maple Ave., 2nd Floor, Armonk, 914-273-7975; www.sageyogaandwellnessspa.com)

Bedford

Bedford Pilates & Fitness: Bedford Pilates & Fitness offers contemporary and traditional Pilates equipment and instruction. Classes include Mat Pilates, Core Sculpt Pilates and Yoga Pilates. They also offer an Intro to Yoga Workshop and a Healthy Back Workshop for people that have lower back muscular pain after workouts and a Back to Basics Workshop for people with chronic lower back pain. (460 Old Post Rd., Rte. 22, Bedford Village, 914.234.4634; www.bedfordpilates.com)

Katonah Yoga Center: Katonah Yoga has been developed by Nevine Michaan and her teachers over the last forty years. Synthesizing traditional Hatha yoga, classical taoist theory, mathematics, mythology and metaphor, Katonah Yoga provides a clear yet powerful understanding of “self.” Taught by Certified Katonah Yoga teachers from all over the world, classes feature asana, pranayama and adjustments in a non-competitive and welcoming environment. All classes are drop-ins. (41 Main St., Bedford Hills, 914.241.2661; www.katonahyoga.com)

Yoga Loft at The Bedford Post Inn: Looking for a serene backwoods setting for your downward facing dog? The Yoga Loft at Richard Gere’s Bedford Post Inn is a multifaceted studio offering daily classes, workshops, private sessions, guest speakers, private yoga parties, immersions, trainings and more. Classes include Alignment, Gentle, Therapeutic, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Slow Flow, Myofascial Ball Work and Yin with Restorative. (954 Old Post Rd., Bedford, 914.234.7800; www.bedfordpostinn.com)

Chappaqua

Life Time Fitness, Coming this January: This new, high-end club offers 43,000 square feet of sophisticated fitness, They feature the cutting edge in cardio and strength equipment, steam, sauna and whirlpool, a full service spa and salon, cafe and poolside bistro. Plus Yoga, Pilates, Barre, kids care, run & cycle clubs, birthday parties and parents night out events. Located in Chappaqua Crossing, you will be able to work out and (eventually) hit the aisles at Whole Foods next door. (480 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua; 914.296.600; www.lifetimefitness.com)

Prescriptions for Fitness: The boutique personal and sports training facility in Chappaqua with a no pain, no gain attitude. Prescriptions’ personal trainers will customize a workout for you to lose inches, increase strength and total wellness in their studio or in your home. Their sports training workouts focus on building strength and endurance for golf, tennis, or competitive team sports.They also specialize in providing the physical and mental preparation for Spartan Race adventure seekers. (255 King St., Chappaqua, 914.238.0500; www.prescriptionsforfitness.net)

Breathe Pilates & Yoga: Breathe offers group, private and semi-private Tower Pilates classes and instruction. Plus multi-leveled classes in Iyengar Yoga, Vinyasa and Katonah Yoga, Align and Flow and Foundations and Flexibility classes. You can also sign up for special workshops such as Judi Friedman’s Postures, Prinyana and Meditation workshops.(83 N. Greeley Ave., 2nd Floor, Chappaqua, 914.238.0184; www.yoga-pilates-chappaqua.com)

Katonah

Golden Temple Yoga: Golden Temple Yoga specializes in Kundalini Yoga classes that are a dynamic blend of postures, pranayam, mantra, music and meditation, which teach the art of relaxation, self-healing and elevation. (223 Katonah Ave., Katonah, 914.232.3473; www.goldentempleyoga.com)

Mount Kisco

Club Pilates: The full-body, low-impact workouts offered at Club Pilates provide a high-impact challenge to the stabilizing muscles of the core. Unlike the mat Pilates classes offered in many gym settings, Club Pilates offers classes using an array of specialized equipment, including the Reformer, EXO-Chair, Bosu Ball, TRX Suspension Trainer, springboards and more. (30 East Main St., Mt. Kisco, 914.362.8414; www.clubpilates.com)

Lexington Avenue Gym: With a full size boxing ring, Lex is the go to place for boxing for fitness. They also offer group fitness sessions, kickboxing, personal training, classes, boot camps and training equipment. Plus a special Rock Steady Boxing program for people with Parkinson’s disease. All Lex programs are offered on an a la carte basis with no monthly fees. (350 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco, 914.241.2657; www.lexavegym.com)

Peaceful Warrior: A great place for Yoga beginners, Peaceful Warrior offers classes in Vinyasa Yoga, Slow Flow, Align and Barre Bell fitness classes. Barre Bell utilizes stretch bands, pilates balls, ankle bands and light hand-held weights for a low-impact, complete body workout that tones muscles with isolated movements, isometric exercises and orthopedic stretches to tone your seat, arms, abs, legs, back, thighs, and improve your posture. (120 Kisco Ave., Mt.Kisco, 914.241.3114; www.peacefulwarriorstudio.com)

Quest Yoga Arts: QYA has two light-filled studios offering a full range of Hatha yoga classes and bi-weekly workshops. They also specialize in pre- and post-natal services that include yoga for expecting and new moms, labor preparation classes, breastfeeding workshops, doula services, mom & infant massage and more. (11-13 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, 914.996.4286; www.questyogaarts.com)

Saw Mill Club: The Saw Mill Club is, hands down, our area’s longest serving and most compete multi-purpose facility. With 13 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, group exercise classes, spinning, yoga, squash, racquet ball, dance classes, Aikido Martial Arts, wellness programs, a spa, nursery care, two restaurants and a pro shop, The Saw Mill Club is like a mini-country club without the golf course. They also have a children’s center providing everything from a pre-school to school recess mini-camps, summer camps, dance programs and Mommy and Me Music classes. (77 Kensico Dr., Mt. Kisco, 914.241.0797; www.sawmillclub.com)

Saw Mill Club East: The Saw Mill Club East is a state of the art fitness center in a hip contemporary styled facility. The club features a cardio cinema room, spinning and yoga studios, workout areas, 43 squash courts, a basketball court and 2 indoor pools. Services and programs include personal training, group classes, wellness programs, childcare and more. (333 North Bedford Rd, Mt. Kisco, 914.242.9760; www.sawmillclubeast.com)

Westchester Mixed Martial Arts: Kickbox to the music, lose weight, build muscle and increase your cardio through kick boxing in this 8,000 square foot facility. WMMA offers classes and private training in mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, cardio and strength training (333 North Bedford Road, Suite 228, Mount Kisco, 914.244.8888; www.westchestermmafit.com)