Calling all gym rats! We’re bringing you a list of where the fittest of the fit break a sweat in this Magic City.
David Barton Gym + Spa
Fitness icon David Barton’s Miami flagship is the ultimate locale for a hard workout and relaxing spa day. The largest installment of his famous gym and first ever spa product calls home to the Gansevoort South where workout nuts enjoy unlimited kickboxing, spinning, krav maga (an Israeli fighting art), yoga, Pilates, and luxurious spa treatments.
The 45,000 square foot David Barton Gym + Spa includes 10,000 square foot weight room, dedicated yoga and Pilates studios, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, and a luxurious steam room. The spa offers rejuvenating massages, detox wraps, and other relaxing treatments to beautify the body after a hard workout. Ahhh….
Oh, and P.S. that’s the workout guru himself in the photo…Oh la la.
David Barton Gym is located at 2323 Collins Ave., (305) 534-1660.
Shuichi Take Fitness Company by Miami Personal Trainer Shuichi Take
Want a bod like Alonzo Mourning? Better hit up Shuichi Take, one of Miami’s most sought-after personal trainers who designed and facilitated a strength, conditioning, and rehabilitation program to help the superstar recover from a kidney transplant. Shuichi and Mourning’s partnership was even described in Chapter 12 of Mourning’s autobiography, Resilience: Faith, Focus, Triumph. The book goes in depth to illustrate the experience they both underwent in that period of their respective lives.
Since then, Shuichi has worked with many of Miami’s celebrities, professional athletes, and other elite clientele. Sounds like a guy you want to have on your side? You bet he is. And he’s got one killer team of highly trained and experienced fitness professionals in Miami available to work you out in your home or condominium gym in Miami or Miami Beach.
Shuichi Take Fitness Company by Miami Personal Trainer Shuichi Take is located at 3250 NE 1st Ave., #504., (305) 763-4308.
The Sports Club/LA at The Four Seasons Hotel and Tower
Fitting the essentials of a well-balanced life in nearly 50,000 square feet, the Sports Club/LA-Miami offers the ultimate resources to help you achieve fitness goals. The 50,000 square-foot luxurious fitness club boasts personalized five-star service, extensive fitness facilities, and Mind Body programming to build a comprehensive approach to wellness.
The Sports Club/LA at The Four Seasons Hotel and Tower is located at 1441 Brickell Ave., (305) 533-1199.
Equinox
Equinox Fitness Clubs, upscale full-service fitness facilities located in Coral Gables and South Beach aren’t just health clubs, they’re a lifestyle. Founded in 1991, Equinox is the leading operator of 32 upscale, full-service fitness facilities in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. High-end interior and exterior designs, Italian tile, fresh cut flowers, a full service spa, state of the art fitness equipment, elite trainers, and an unparalleled roster of classes are just a few of the luxuries, services, and unparalleled amenities that have come to define the brand. Don’t believe us? Just ask Matt Damon, Jessica Alba, Reese Witherspoon, and Jake Gyllenhaal who all break a sweat at these chic workout havens.
Equinox Coral Gables is located at 320 San Lorenzo Ave. in Coral Gables, (786) 497-8200.
Equinox South Beach is located at 520 Collins Ave. in South Beach, (305) 673-1172.
Elite Health & Performance
For the most private of athletes, Elite Health & Performance is a private and discreet gym in the exclusive art deco neighborhood of Miami Beach. Don’t think they won’t kick your butt though. The club was founded by former active duty U.S. Navy SEAL Donnie “Chief” Raimon. A 13-year veteran of the SEAL Teams, the chief spent more than a decade on the extreme edge of health and performance so you know once you work out here, you’ll be in tip top military shape. And according to Haute’s own Shareef, it’s hands down the best place to go for private training.
Elite Health & Performance is located at 747 4th St., Suite 100, (305) 531-4803.
