With its magnificent old-world gardens and plantations, historic downtown with horse-drawn carriages on cobblestone streets, beautiful nearby beaches, and gracious hospitality, it is no wonder Charleston was voted "Top City in the United States" in the Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards two years in a row.  Ranked among the nation's most visited cities as well as a top wedding destination, no surprise Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds chose this romantic city to say "I do". Read below for some great fitness studios in the Lowcountry!

Turn upside down with Charleston Power Yoga

As the only Baptiste Affiliate studio in all of South Carolina, Charleston Power Yoga's heated vinyasa classes will help you lunge, sweat, twist, flow, detox, and balance your way to a healthier and more empowered you.  Owned by Sarah Frick and Beth Thomas, this instructor team has a particular affinity to standing on their hands! Read more...

Strengthen your core at Breathe Pilates 

In addition to barre, Pilates mat, reformer, and pre- and post-natal classes taught by premier instructors trained by Balanced Body University and Fusion Pilates, Breathe Pilates offers a full-service spa, making it a one-stop wellness destination to simplify your life.  And as an added bonus for music fans, owner Elizabeth Bridwell is married to singer Ben Bridwell of grammy-nominated Band of Horses! Read more...

Ride it out with Charleston RIDE™

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Charleston, Charleston RIDE™ is the only studio in the Lowcountry offering a pure, authentic Spinning® experience.  Combining killer music, amazing bikes and a mind-blowing AV system, this passionate instructor team will help kick your workout into high gear.  Read more...

Keep your muscles guessing at Barre Evolution

Trained in New York City under esteemed veteran instructor Debbie Frank, former National Core Fusion®  Teacher Training Director at Exhale Spa, co-founders Nancy Meyer and Nicole Wallen were the first to bring a certified barre studio to Charleston two years ago and are in the process of opening a second location. Barre Evolution provides a body-transforming workout in a spa-like studio that is welcoming to clients of all shapes, ages and sizes.  Read more...

Ready for some "Recess" after class? This town is full of great food, music, arts and history

• Dining: FIG Restaurant, Husk, Cypress, and Puree for hand-made organic, vegetarian


• Outdoors: Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach and nearby Kiawah Island for beaches, the many county parks for hiking and biking, and strolling the cobblestone streets downtown


• Historical sites: Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant and Fort Sumter