As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to refresh your fitness routine and set new wellness goals. Check out three of our favorite local fitness studios and programs, featuring unique classes and expert coaching to help you feel your best in 2025.
Reach Yoga
Laura Merlo, who has owned Reach Yoga since 2018, has continued its strong community reputation with the help of 25 skilled female instructors. This boutique Glencoe studio offers classes for all levels, including Vinyasa Flow, Essential Yoga Stretch, Basics and Beyond, and Gentle Restorative Blend as well as special workshops focusing on breathwork, meditation, mindfulness and more. Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, Reach Yoga provides a supportive space to grow and enhance your practice. The studio also provides mats, towels and props for use as well as a full clothing boutique filled with street- and studio-wear.
688 Vernon Ave., Glencoe / reachyogaglencoe.com /847.786.4211
Studio Spin
Founded by Julie Hafner, Studio Spin is a boutique fitness studio with locations in Highland Park and Glenview/Northbrook, offering group classes for athletes of all levels. Classes include Spin, Cut (spin + strength), Rumble (boxing + strength), Lift (strength training), YogaCut (strength + stretch), and hybrids like Spin+Boxing and Spin+Yoga. Studio Spin's workouts energize your body, mind, and soul, helping you redefine your limits and emerge stronger.
332 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park; 2861 Pfingsten Rd., Glenview / studiospin.com / 888.CYCLE.55
Melissa Lerner Personal Training
Melissa Lerner, a certified nutrition coach, master health and wellness coach, and personal trainer, trains clients in personal or small group sessions at Fitness Hero Wellness Center in Northbrook. Focusing on moms and seniors, Lerner emphasizes corrective exercise, functional fitness, and resistance training. As a health coach, she also founded the Micro Modify Method, a program that helps clients improve their relationship with food, develop healthy habits, and achieve sustainable weight loss.
700 Anthony Trail, Northbrook / micromodifymethod.com / 312.493.8615