You could call me a gym rat rather than a studio one, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the more intimate, upscale experience that many small studios offer. The problem? It's hard for me to justify spending $30 or more per class, especially when I have a perfectly good gym membership waiting in the wings. The solution: my newest workout obsession, ClassPass. For $99 a month, you can take 10 classes at an impressive array of studios around your city. Think all the yoga and Pilates you could ever want, as well as in-demand workouts like Barry's Bootcamp, Flywheel, and The Bar Method. The membership pays for itself in just a few sessions, and it's a great way to test out studios you didn't even know existed (I've already got my eye on a beginner aerial silks class on the ClassPass San Francisco list). Even better: through the end of the year, you can take an unlimited amount of classes for the same monthly price — which means it just may take the place of my gym membership for good. ClassPass is offered in New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago, with plans to be available in Miami, Washington DC, and San Diego later this year.
— LS
