Top Spots For Budget Fitness Classes

Whether you're looking to improve your health, maintain a more active lifestyle or get your body in shape for the summer, taking a fitness class is certainly the way to go. There's an abundance of options available in South Florida; the problem is many of them will prove to put a little pinch (or a big snatch) on your wallet. The good thing about South Florida is that there is something for everyone - including those on a budget. This "Best Of" list features fitness classes that are intense, well-rounded, effective and, most importantly, affordable. Taking one of these fitness classes will cause you to break a sweat and not the bank.

Inner Balance Mind Body Studio

12579 Biscayne Blvd.
North Miami, FL 33181
(786) 383-3088
www.innerbalancemindbody.com

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Fitness classes at this facility offer peace, tranquility and affordability. There are a number of classes in pilates, yoga and barre to choose from. You can become a member or use the pay-as-you-go classes. When you purchase a class package or become a member, the price per class becomes as low as $10. In addition to group classes, Inner Balance offers private and duet sessions, massages, nutrition courses and health and fitness workshops.

My Only Bootcamp

7900 S.W. 40th St. (Located inside Tropical Park)
Miami, FL 33155
(786) 416-5143
www.myonlybootcamp.com

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The mission of this bootcamp is to bolster physical improvement and enhancement. The classes incorporate focuses on strength training and good nutrition. The one-hour classes offered aim to improve one's endurance, alertness, physical ability and overall health. For the best value, the one-month pass is the way to go, as it offers unlimited access to the number of classes you attend per week. If you're a real enthusiast, you can attend two classes a day at no additional charge.

Body Rock Fitness

1301 Coral Springs Drive (Located inside Cypress Park)
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 260-4423
www.bodyrockfitnessfl.com

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Body Rock Fitness is an appealing option not just because of its affordability, but because its classes are designed to accommodate people of all fitness levels. The nationally accredited and certified instructors teach the techniques of strength training, agility and endurance, and usually no equipment is needed. The fitness classes are a family-friendly option and baby- and child-friendly classes are also available. There's significant value here. You can try out a class for free and pay just $15 for a single bootcamp class. For the best value, choose the 10-class bootcamp package, where each class averages about $10.

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31 Ten Fitness

3114 N. Federal Highway
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
(954) 532-3497
www.31tenfitnessandpilates.com

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Here's a facility where you can engage in some of the most popular workout forms for an affordable cost. You can find classes in pilates, spinning, kickboxing and the increasingly popular zumba. Choose from a level 1 or level 2 training session, or a intensive class that hones in on a partifular form of fitness, including aerial and suspension yoga. If you like to workout a lot, the $120 fitness enthusiast option is a great value, breaking down to around $10 a class. If your goal is to do a group training in spinning or even zumba, $14 is an incredible deal for an intense and effective workout.

Newton's Method

5885 S.W. 73rd St.
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-7779
www.newtons-method.com

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The concept of Newton's Method is just as intriguing and intensive as the mind of the famed mathemetician. Newton's law is incorporated into the design of the classes offered at this South Miami facility. This is not a gym but instead an instruction-based class environment. Each class is designed to target a specific area, such as kettlebell training or kickboxing, but often draw in other elements of fitness like cardio training into each session. For a trial run, $10 is an excellent value. The best deal is in the unlimited membership package, where you can come into class as often as you like, even more than once a day. The price per class can end up averaging under $10 with this option.

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