Finding a new gym, or a gym in general, can be a trying task. There's a lot to consider, from classes you want to take to what you're willing to spend to what time of day you'll be working out. Buckhead's Urban Active fitness club right on Peachtree Road has something for everyone, whether you're into group fitness classes, yoga or weight loss.
Recently, Urban Active was the recipient of a few awards. Every year, Club Industry Magazine, the highly respected fitness business publication, ranks U.S. health club companies by total corporate revenues. Urban Active made 9th place with a reported $107.5 million in revenue (up 7 percent), meeting their goal of making it into the Top 10 position in this year's Club Industry's "Top 100 Clubs List." This is a notable leap from last year's No. 11 ranking. Also, Urban Active Fitness has been voted "America's Top 3 Healthiest Gyms in the U.S." accruing to Health.com and has been voted "Best Gym" in all of their markets.
They're open 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Every day, Urban Active offers several classes that cater to beginners and intermediates alike, as well as racquetball and reformer classes. Their website and app will keep you up-to-date on the class schedules so you never miss your favorites. You can also request a complimentary session with a personal trainer if you find you're just not hitting your fitness goals.
So, if you're in the market for a new gym, definitely check out Urban Active is Buckhead. All this month they're hosting a 7-day trial membership where you also get 7 days of tanning and a 7-day guest pass, so grab your workout partner and get active!
Jacqueline Frasca just received her B.A. in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College and works as an editorial intern at New South Publishing in Atlanta, Ga.
