I've tried a lot of fitness classes over the years and I've only found a couple things that I've enjoyed. My current one is Spinning. Yoga and Boxing are also up there but with asterisks.

Through trial and error I've figured out what makes me not want to do a fitness class:

• Difficult to access -- if it takes me more than 30 minutes to get there and it's not on the way to something else (like work) then I will stop going
• Evening classes -- I lose my motivation after about 11am
• Any partner work -- this is where most boxing classes lose me
• Not having a clear spot -- this is where yoga classes can sometimes lose me
• Anything where I constantly feel in the way -- again, certain boxing

Spin I enjoy because it checks all the boxes. The studio I go to has two locations that are very transit accessible. You have your bike assigned before the class begins. And the only partner work to speak of is cheersing water bottles at the end.

The problem with Spin is it's only cardio. So I need to find something to build up the rest of me (in addition to spin!). Over the next few months I'm going to take every trial I can find that's reasonably close to me and seems like it might be enjoyable. Here's what I've found so far and will update this post after every trial is up.

I'm going to change my goal from 100 spin classes to 100 classes in general and include these classes in them.

Chains

F45

In progress

Barry's

Up next

Orange Theory

Soon

Local options

Soul Fuel

Soon

Recess Fit Club

Soon