The trainer at Glutes 317 leads exercises in the middle of the space with participants in their own surrounding pods. | Photo by @set3prod
Exercising doesn’t look the same for everyone — what’s fun and muscle-building for one person may be a slog for someone else.
Fortunately, Indy is home to many opportunities for exercise, whether you enjoy lifting weights, dancing to hip hop tunes for a little cardio action, or boxing for a full-body workout. Use this guide as a resource for all-things fitness in the Circle City.
Pro tip: Not sure which to try first? Try out multiple gyms with a free trial on ClassPass.
For those who enjoy working out alongside others
Day Won Fitness, 1125 E. Brookside Ave., B10
Take part in small group classes or personal training located just north of Mass Avenue at the Circle City Industrial Complex. The workouts are focused on full-body movements, incorporating strength, mobility, and low-impact cardiovascular endurance.
Glutes 317, 201 S. Summit St.
Indy’s only shipping container gym offers full-body weightlifting workouts with a focus on the glutes. If you like the outdoors with some coverage, Glutes 317 is a great option.
DYC Fitness, 1703 E. Michigan St.
At DYC Fitness, the goal is to create a personalized experience — through one-on-one or small group personal training that is tailored towards your individual goals. Pro tip: Visit the website to sign up for a free personal training session.
Awaken, 971 N. Delaware St.
This personal training studio focuses on strength and conditioning, mobility, and nutrition. One-on-one training is the most popular at this studio, but it also offers two-on-one sessions.
Hoosier gym rats, you need to check out American Muscle Factory. | Photo by INDYtoday team
For those who believe burpees are a lifestyle
American Muscle Factory, 7747 Shelby St.
This family-owned facility is runby a local USA Championships Heavyweight winner and Mr. Olympia qualifier — but don’t let that intimidate you. It offers a community environment, a posing room, rehab and injury prevention sessions, and personal training.
Indy City Barbell, 104 S. College Ave.
Pump some iron like a true Hoosier by getting your sweat on in the heart of downtown with a variety of free weights, weight machines + cardio options. If you want to try it out, day passes are $15.
A. Loud grunting/noises
B. Not wiping down equipment
C. Not re-racking weights
D. Talking loudly on phone
E. Reserving machines/equipment with a water bottle
Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show | Tuesday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $10-$16 | Find your adventure with over 700,000 sqft of the great outdoors, indoors.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Indoor Pickleball | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 5-7 p.m. | Avon Christian Church, 920 Millbrook Dr., Avon | Registration required | Every Wednesday evening players of all levels are welcome to come and play on the courts provided for a safe and warm place to play during the winter.
Thursday, Feb. 22
Career Day for High School Students | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $5 | Career Day is an opportunity for you to meet Newfields professionals, make connections, learn about what a career in the arts is like, and ask any questions you have.
Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $11+ | Cheer on the Pacers at their first home game since All-Star Weekend.
Saturday, Feb. 24
PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” | Saturday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $29-$144 | Bring the whole family for this Live “Paw Patrol” adventure that kids will love.
Sunday, Feb. 25
Posh Wedding Planning Event | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 12-4 p.m. | 502 East Event Centre, 502 East Carmel Dr., Carmel | Free | Sip drinks, sample cake and catering treats, browse bridal gowns and tuxedos, meet photographers, videographers, DJs, travel and honeymoon experts, and decor specialists.
Command Coffee’s second location in the former Starbucks spot on Monument Circle has officially opened its doors. It’s open from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekends.
Coming Soon
Nails By Neat, a local nail salon focused on modern nail services, is having its official open house for its new flagship location at the Circle City Industrial Complex (1125 Brookside Ave.) on the first Friday in March from 6 to 9 p.m.
Sports
ICYMI: The Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 211-186 in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, with the East team becoming the first in the game’s 73-year history to score 200 points. Hometown hero Tyrese Haliburton finished the game with 32 points. (WTHR)
Eat
Exotic On the Run, known for its heaping seafood boil platters, has a new location at 3039 N. Post Rd. Try the gumbo, lobster, and “exotic fries.”
Edu
Three charter schools, which are part of the United Schools of Indianapolis network, received a $12.5 million donation for teacher merit-bonuses as high as $40,000 at the end of each school year. The extra bonuses could help the schools retain their highest-performing teachers and staff. (IndyStar)
Ranked
WalletHub compared the 116 largest cities across 11 key metrics to determine the hardest-working cities in America. Indianapolis ranked No. 37 with a total score of 66.91, based on data set ranges from the employment rate to average weekly work hours.
Trending
NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal was in town for NBA All-Star Weekend and shared his thoughts on the best eatery around town. Shaq posted on X (formerly Twitter) saying Kountry Kitchen, located at 1831 N. College Ave., has the “best soul food ever.” (WRTV)
Sports
The Indiana Pacers had a quality All-Star weekend with Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Myles Turner, and Oscar Tshiebwe winning events in Indianapolis. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Pacers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Travel
A friendly reminder to book spring + summer vacations (they’re just around the corner). Looking for privacy? This beachfront Bahamas cottage is perfect for two. Prefer the mountains? Book this newly built Gatlinburg, TN cabin. Want beach time? Walk to St. Simons, GA’s shore from this Vrbo that’s also a treehouse.*
The Buy
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I don’t know about you, but I’m still not over NBA All-Star Weekend. I participated in NBA Cares Day of Service, went to Tip-Off at Bicentennial Unity Plaza, walked around downtown checking out some of the pop-ups, and spontaneously went to the Celebrity Game. The energy was electric and it was seriously so cool to see the city in the spotlight. Indy is an All-Star host.
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