The Results
Mostly A’s And B’s
November Project: If you need a little extra motivation to crush a morning workout, these chirpy early birds will pull you out of bed with a pre-workout huddle, hugs, and plenty of high-energy encouragement. The group meets at dawn on Wednesdays, rain or shine, on the steps of the Indiana War Memorial. The sessions are free, and everyone will remember your name.
Kangoo Jumps Rebound Shoes: Indy offers several group fitness classes that involve what sounds like one of Doc Brown’s quirky contraptions from Back to the Future. It’s impossible to take your workout too seriously when strapped into a pair of these specialized bouncy ski boots, but the workouts with JumpFit Indy, Mo Bounce Fitness, and SweattBoxx Wellness Center burn calories and engage the core muscles while putting less impact on the knees, hips, spine, and joints.
Indy Pickleball Club: If you are ready to paddle your way into the court sport that everyone is talking about, this nonprofit group offers everything from beginner clinics to competitive tournaments.
Mostly B’s And C’s
Invoke Yoga: A downtown staple for 20 years, Invoke provides a serene and welcoming space to perfect your downward dog while bonding with fellow yogis. With a second location on the northwest side and over 100 classes a week, it’s the ideal spot to meet supportive instructors—including Let’s Be Friends models Halle Shine (pictured with the Indianapolis Hiking Club on page 41), Hannah Carlock (page 42), Uma Behati (page 46), and Emma Doud (page 49)—and other like-minded people who’ll make you feel at ease.
North Mass Boulder: Fitness meets community in the most modern and millennial way inside North Mass’ rambling repurposed warehouse. With its bouldering walls, yoga classes, weightlifting space, and Top Out Cafe for post-workout hangs, this urban-chic gym is a hot spot for meeting cool, active people.
Ozwell Fitness: Find a workout buddy who shares your passion for fitness at this sleek, modern space where working out and recovery go hand-in-hand. Take advantage of the top-tier equipment and share some fresh air on the outdoor turf as you crush your workouts.
Mostly C’s And D’s
Ultimate Ninjas: With obstacles like the Warped Wall and Salmon Ladder, plus adult programs alongside all the kid-friendly energy, this specialized Noblesville gym provides a way to get in shape that is equal parts quirky and hardcore. You will push your limits and make friends who are just as excited to climb, jump, and conquer challenges.
Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay: This gorgeous downtown facility takes everything that makes the Y wonderful and puts a shine on it, offering outdoor sunrise yoga, pickup basketball games on a gleaming court, spin classes that make you forget you’re even working out, and more. Extras include a staffed swimming pool, saunas, an indoor running track, and cardio machines with a city skyline view. It stays open late on weekdays—a great way to meet fellow night owls. Free downtown parking seals the deal.
Indy City Barbell: This downtown gym with a raw, no-nonsense vibe is the place where bodybuilders, powerlifters, and beginners alike come together to chase their goals in a supportive, barbell-driven community.
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