THE CITY’S MOST COVETED FITNESS SANCTUARIES
Contributor - Lindsey Friel | Lifestyle Consultant • 1/15/26
Where the city’s most discerning resolve to reset.
As the old adage insists, a new year brings a new you. A fresh start. A blank slate. A resetting of systems. There’s something thrilling about that — the little spark that emboldens even the most hesitant of us, that infectious whim that tugs at you to get up and begin. Whatever this year’s fitness resolution may look like, the city offers spaces that welcome both you and your ambition.
Few places in New York are intentionally carved out for the resolute and the quietly committed alike. This month, we’re spotlighting those buzzy, exclusive fitness enclaves that stand apart — distinguished by their offerings, their science, and their promises.
From high‑energy fitness clubs to boutique studios to recovery‑driven sanctuaries, these are the places that make the old adage’s promise feel entirely possible.
ULTRA-LUXURY FITNESS/WELLNESS CLUBS
Continuum Club | 676 Greenwich Street
An ultra-exclusive wellness social club backed by technology and science.
Continuum blends AI-driven personal health optimization with ultra high-end amenities, personal trainers, recovery tech (like hyperbaric chambers, red-light therapy, cold plunges), and a curated social/lounge experience rather than just a gym. There is an inclusive onboarding process designed to gather data that is used to implement a completely personalized path for each member. It’s the boldest use of data, AI, science, and technology we have seen in fitness.
Around $10,000/month with a cap of approximately 250 members
Nexus Club | 100 Church St 7th Floor
A true members club that performs like a year-round country club.
Fitness and wellness are treated as one integrated experience, anchored by a refined gym, highly customized services, and most importantly: community. As a global luxury members’ club, the offering is defined by community, curated experiences, and elevated amenities including concierge services, dining, a Champagne bar, private event spaces, and access to sister clubs worldwide.
The fitness center spans approximately 7,800 square feet with dedicated cardio and strength zones, private studios for personalized sessions, and a comprehensive wellness program led by Naturopathica, offering spa treatments, holistic therapies, a hair salon, and cryotherapy.
Around $20,000 per family and $12,500 in yearly dues
HIGH-END BOUTIQUE FITNESS AND WELLNESS
Willspace I 513 Hudson Street
Dedicated private training and movement studio.
A boutique training space centered on personalized coaching, functional strength, mobility, and small-group classes. Intimate by design, it prioritizes expert instruction and individualized attention, offering a curated training experience rather than a traditional gym membership. Sessions incorporate specialized tools and methodologies to address often-overlooked areas beyond conventional workouts.
S10 I 109 Leroy Street
A science, date-driven approach to boutique fitness.
It is widely recognized that an optimal body fat percentage sits around 10% for health and body composition. S10’s approach is designed to help members reach sub-10% body fat as efficiently and sustainably as possible. Through proven strength-training methods and disciplined nutrition protocols, the program is structured to deliver measurable gains in strength, health, and overall appearance.
RECOVERY BASED WELLNESS
Remedy Place Flatiron I 12 W 21st St FRNT 1
A recovery-focussed social wellness hub.
Located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Remedy Place redefines healthy socializing through a seamless blend of design, performance, and wellness. The experience includes saunas, guided ice baths, vitamin IVs, NAD+, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, acupuncture, and other advanced modalities, all curated to support optimal living.
Contributor — Lindsey Friel | Lifestyle Consultant
Originally from Pennsylvania, studied hospitality at Boston University but learned the most by wandering through the nooks and crannies of the industry itself. I spent time writing for small publications, highlighting lifestyle and hospitality through storytelling — my favorite medium. Admittedly, my love of the field has grown into an insatiable curiosity: always chasing the newest and coolest, the biggest and smallest, the in-betweens and overlooked. Now based in New York City, I remain enamored with the endless ways people gather, connect, and create experiences that stay with you long after you leave.
