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5 NYC Workouts Models Swear By


By: Jillian Gallagher
Don't worry ladies and gents, there are still 66 days until summer officially starts and if it's anything like how this spring has been going, you'll have a few more days before you can break out the mini skirts and shorts. Where do you go to work on your summer body? Why not the places that some of the best models are known to frequent? Here is a list of five different workouts that are visited by some of the top models in the business:
1.     Body By Simone
Simone de la Rue opened her first studio in 2011, where she helped people dance their way into better shape. Now she has six studios, including one in midtown west right by the water. BBS has five signature classes; Dance Cardio, Full Body, ABC (Arms, Back and Core), HTB (Hips, Thighs, and Buns) and Trampoline Cardio. Each class costs around $35 for a drop in class and $160 for a package of five classes. Since each class is ballet based, models find the lean muscles they are looking for and a fun way to get in their cardio.
2.     SLT
Strengthen Lengthen Tone, the name alone draws models to the studio. In fact, it calls anyone who is looking to get abs and muscles without the bulk. SLT was founded in 2011 by Amanda Freedman and now has seven locations in Manhattan alone. It is a reformer pilates class that highlights slow-twitch muscle movements, controlled movements and counter resistance to give a hardcore pilates workout. Classes start at $40 per single class and $195 for a package of five classes.
3.     Flex Studios
Flex Studios offers another option in the reformer pilates workout. In my experience the weight is a little less heavy at Flex compared to SLT, which is great for people who bulk up more easily. Another positive to Flex is that they offer more than just pilates! When you purchase a class package you have the option to use it for a reformer pilates class, barre class, and TRX. Since 2012, when Jeanette Simon started Flex, the studio has opened two locations in union square and NOHO.
4.     Mile High Run Club
If you have trouble motivating yourself to run in your apartment gym, this might be the place for you. The Soul Cycle of the treadmill, Mile High Run Club offers people a place to run with a group and instructor. There are two locations in the city, one the lower east side and another in Chelsea. Models have been seen here working on their running techniques as well as just looking to get in a good sweat. Classes start at $34 a class and packages of 10 cost $280.
5.     Gotham Gym
Last but certainly not least, Gotham Gym, my personal favorite workout in the city. Known for its work with supermodels such as Gigi Hadid or Sara Sampaio, Gotham Gym is a boxing workout that is great (and hard) for anyone. Gotham offers group classes as well as personal training sessions. They have a location in the west village as well as the Hamptons. You can go to as many classes as you'd like with a monthly fee of $130. Rob Piela, who has been a trainer and educator in physical fitness for the past 20 years, founded Gotham Gym. He still directly oversees many of the day-to-day operations in the gym and gives personal training sessions.





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