{"id":2641,"date":"2026-03-06T15:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/quoi-faire\/the-best-places-to-workout-downtown\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T11:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:12:11","slug":"the-best-places-to-workout-downtown","status":"publish","type":"what-to-do","link":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/what-to-do\/the-best-places-to-workout-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"The best places to workout downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Downtown Montreal has quietly become a playground for people who love to move. Full gyms, yoga studios, intense training sessions and dance classes are all within walking distance of the office or home. Many centres also offer guided classes and unique training styles designed to keep motivation high.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 16 places to workout downtown,<\/strong> whether you\u2019re looking for intense cardio, slower mindful movement, or a new activity to try.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gyms and studio workouts<\/b><\/h2>\n

Structured workouts, often in a group setting, combining cardio, strength and intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sh\u0101b Studio<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

With its industrial decor, red neon lights and hanging plants, Sh\u0101b Studio offers a distinctly urban setting<\/strong> to work out. The studio hosts a range of classes including calisthenics, bootcamp-style training, yoga, pilates and reformer pilates, all in a modern space designed for movement and pushing your limits.<\/span><\/p>\n

345 De La Gaucheti\u00e8re Street West<\/em><\/p>\n

MAA Club Sportif<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

At MAA Club Sportif, the workout doesn\u2019t stop after the last rep. The club offers a complete wellness experience<\/strong>, from effort to recovery. After a gym session or class, members can unwind at the spa with a pool, sauna, steam bath and hot tub, all designed to support relaxation and recovery. An ideal way to move, then slow down, right in the heart of downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n

2070 Peel Street<\/em><\/p>\n

Soma Fit Club<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Soma Fit Club offers a different approach to training using EMS technology<\/strong> (electrical muscle stimulation). Sessions last only 20 minutes but work the entire body in depth. Guided by a coach, participants wear a high-tech suit that stimulates the muscles during the workout, creating an intense and efficient session in a short amount of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Place Ville Marie<\/em><\/p>\n

Studio Epix<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

EPIX offers dynamic workouts combining cardio, strength training and group energy<\/strong> in a motivating atmosphere. Sessions are designed to work the entire body and keep the intensity high from start to finish. New clients can also try a discovery week with unlimited classes for 7 days at $26 + tax<\/strong>, a great way to explore the studio and test different workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n

385 Mayor Street<\/em><\/p>\n

B.Cycle<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

This indoor cycling studio<\/strong> offers high-energy spinning classes set to music in a vibrant atmosphere. Specialized cycling shoes are provided on site. If spinning isn\u2019t your thing, other classes such as barre and conditioning workouts are also available.<\/span><\/p>\n

2 downtown locations<\/em><\/p>\n

1500 Atwater Avenue, Suite G-19B
\n2000 McGill College Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n

Club Athl\u00e9tique Sherbrooke<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

This training centre offers a very complete lineup<\/strong>: gym access, group classes, personal training<\/strong>, and services like massage therapy and nutrition coaching<\/strong>. Members can explore different types of workouts depending on their goals. Open seven days a week, it\u2019s a convenient option for fitting exercise into a busy schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

1100 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 300<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \"Gym <\/div>

\u00a9 Sh\u0101b Studio<\/p> <\/a>\n \n

\n \"Entra\u00eeneuse <\/div>

\u00a9 Club sportif MAA<\/p> <\/a>\n \n

\n \"Entra\u00eenement <\/div>

\u00a9 Soma Fit Club<\/p> <\/a>\n \n

\n \"Groupe <\/div>

\u00a9 Studio Epix<\/p> <\/a>\n \n

\n \"Participants <\/div>

\u00a9 B.Cycle<\/p> <\/a>\n \n

\n \"Membres <\/div>

\u00a9 Club Athl\u00e9tique Sherbrooke<\/p> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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