Hot girl summer may be over, but we still want to look our best for chunky sweater girl fall.
And since it’s way more difficult to motivate without the pressure of bikini season upon us, we’ve connected with the queens of all things health and wellness to whip us into shape.
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Introducing fitness gurus, Elizabeth and Dale, the beauty and brains behind popular Instagram account, Sweats & The City.
Sweats & The City offers an ultimate wellness destination for their dedicated community of followers, featuring studio reviews, the latest in fitness trends, lifestyle tips, and more!
The BFF duo has curated a passionate group of individuals looking for connection and comfortability as they navigate the inundated and overwhelming world of boutique fitness in NYC, LA, and beyond.
In honor of pumpkin-spice latte Autumn, the girls have rounded up the hardest workouts in New York City.
In the words of Ms. Kim Kardashian, get your toosh up and work!
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32 E 31st St, Manhattan/Website
The hardest workout in NYC (or maybe anywhere, truthfully!), Tonehouse is an athletic-based workout focusing on HIIT, conditioning, and strength training. As hard as this class is, they create a very "team-like" atmosphere that helps you get through it.
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Multiple Locations/Website
Solidcore is all over the nation and is absolutely one of the most challenging workouts, especially on the reformer. It is pilates-inspired but really creates an intense cardio workout as well, with extremely quick transitions and moves.
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240 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn/Website
Located in Williamsburg, Warrior Fitness Bootcamp is likely to leave you breathless for a long time. The class consists of obstacle courses (think: Monkey Bars, Climbing Ropes, and climbing over walls) and will no doubt challenge you mentally and physically.
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636 Broadway, Manhattan/Website
Founded by Akin Akman, this studio contains both a spin as well as a bootcamp studio. It offers an athletic coaching experience, where the instructors push you past your limits, on the bike and/or floor.
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If you're looking for an intense classic reformer workout, look no further than Forma. While it is referral-only and on the pricier side, if you can get in, this small group pilates class will most definitely whip you into shape
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12 E 18th St, Manhattan/Website
You may have heard of this intense cycling studio located in Union Square. Their "Black Label" class is their most intense class and requires an invitation by being a class-goer (although it's stated on the website, that there are no invite guarantees!) This class is designed to mentally and physically push your limits.
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Multiple Locations/Website
Most are familiar with Barry's, even if you're new to the boutique fitness scene. It's a half-floor, half-treadmill workout (or you can choose to do double-floor!) Barry’s is an intensity interval workout with a combination of strength and cardio exercises.
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15 W 18th St, Manhattan/Website
Nofar is reformer and cadillac pilates class, but a lot more intense than your average pilates spot. This studio will be sure to leave your muscles shaking for days.
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