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Looking to get fit in 2026? Around Charlotte, several gyms and fitness studios are here to help, and many are offering deals in January.
So, are you looking for a new strength-training gym, yoga studio, CrossFit box or a cardio place? It’s OK if you have no idea what you’re looking for, too: Taking advantage of these “new year, new you” deals is a great way to find your new home-away-from home for fitness.
I found one of my favorite hot yoga studios years ago on a Living Social deal. I honestly did not think I’d like hot yoga before I tried it, but I was so wrong.
On the flip side, I’ve also found that using these deals can also tell you the places you don’t want to join, too. My cousin and I still laugh at a Groupon experience we redeemed one time at a gym chain that went super weird — the deal was for a strange “recovery” room with equipment that had to be leftover from the 1980s. But to my point: Good or bad, these deals are a great way to source out information.
Here a few places to check out. If we’re missing your favorite gym deal, send us an email at charlottefive@charlottefive.com and let us know — we’ll get it added!
Location: 125 Winona St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Deal: New students get 2 weeks for $49; $50 off all-inclusive membership for new members
What to know: I mentioned earlier that I discovered hot yoga through a Living Social deal, and this was the place where I discovered it. Before you go, know this: It’s very hot, like shockingly hot. If you’ve done hot yoga before, you might think you know what to expect, but you don’t.
Bring a water bottle and a yoga mat towel, know you’ll be advised not to leave the room, but you are welcome to lay on your mat anytime you need a break. This is how you get accustomed to the heat. I went from laying on my mat for 2/3 of class the first month to being among the first in Charlotte to get my 1,000 class band — that’s how quickly it grew on me. You’ll thank me later (but you might hate me first!).
Location: 8230 Poplar Tent Rd #104, Concord, NC 28027
Deal: 2 weeks for $50 for new clients
What to know: Charlotte Family Yoga focuses on yoga for every body — meaning all sizes, shapes and flexibility. Can’t twist yourself into a pretzel? Not to worry here (and truthfully, this is not a problem any other yoga studio I’ve attended on this list or around Charlotte either — I know I certainly can’t!)
The studio offers slow flow, gentle, sculpt and deep stretch classes, as well as heated options. My favorite is always the heated deep stretch. Virtual classes are available, too.
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Location: 2300 N Davidson St Suite 1, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 2729 South Blvd Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 1034 Gold Hill Rd Ste 103, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Deal: Get your first class for $15 and your first month for $99
What to know: If you’ve not yet experienced a core former class, get ready for a targeted workout that will humble you (and sculpt you) at Core704. The niche Charlotte studio lives up to its name: your core, along with the rest of your body, will thank you for giving this place a try.
Pro tip: Don’t sleep on the Core Stretch classes. They have been some of my favorite to attend as a “reward” after doing the hard work!
Location: 540 Brandywine Rd Suite #420, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 209 S Kings Dr Suite 203, Charlotte, NC 28204
Deal: First week of yoga is free
What to know: If you’ve never been to CorePower Yoga, getting a free week will be a great way to see if this is the studio for you. My favorite classes here are C2, so make sure you try one of those: The flow class is designed to get you into an advanced pose by the end. Whether you can do it on your first try doesn’t matter, but the fact that you’ll get to attempt something new can be so fun. I’ve found myself in poses during these classes I never thought I’d be able to do!
Too busy to make it to the studio? The virtual classes are great — and with locations all over the country, there’s surely a class time that will fit your schedule.
Location: 3811 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Deal: $100 off yearlong membership
What to know: The Fitness Factory of Charlotte is a great place to go for all of your exercise needs, including power lifting, Olympic lifting, bodybuilding, cardio, athletic training or flexibility work. While you’re there, check out The Graveyard, where vintage equipment goes to thrive. The gym is open 24/7, too, offering all the flexibility you need.
Location: Multiple
Deal: No enrollment fee; Sweat Elite membership for $20.26
What to know: Hotworx is a 24/7 heated infrared studio, where you can sign up for classes including yoga, pilates, barre, cycle, HIIT workouts and more. Classes are small — up to three people per session — and are taught by virtual instructors. That’s how you can attend a HIIT class at 3 a.m. if you want!
Location: 2115 E 7th St #104, Charlotte, NC 28204
Location: 2610 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Deal: $14 for 14 days
What to know: MADabolic is a strength training gym with circuit classes and — this is important — coaches who actually will pay attention to what you’re doing and rush over to help you correct it, if needed.
It’s been a handful of years since I’ve been here, but every time I went in the past, I was confident that I would not get hurt even if I felt like I hadn’t a clue what I was doing. The coaches were extremely helpful back then, and I suspect still are.
Location: 730 E 36th St unit 101, Charlotte, NC 28205
Deal: Free running assessment and Free performance assessment
What to know: Process Physical Therapy is where I go for PT, and I’m enamored with this place. Just walking in the door, you’ll see it feels more like a personal training space than physical therapy — and the truth is, it’s kinda both. You can show up with an injury and get help, but you can also just have the team assess you while you’re running, squatting, tying a yoga pose that’s stumping you, etc.
Just a few weeks ago, I found out while there that my side delts are stronger than my rear delts, so owner Cory Lail is now helping me work on my rear delts. I’m optimistic that with progress, it can help improve my neck and shoulder pain, too. I can’t say enough good about this place — just go check it out. You won’t regret it.
Location: 3508 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 1600 Fulton Ave., Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28205
Deal: One free class for new members
What to know: Q Fitness and Wellness is part gym, part gathering space for LGBTQ+ community members and allies to “work out alongside people who are there to lift each other up and empower themselves,” the website states.
Visit the gym virtually for a class or at one of its two Charlotte locations, where it offers open gym hours as well as classes for lifting, kickboxing, martial arts and more.
Location: Multiple
Deal: Join between now and January 16 and pay no join fee
What to know: The YMCA is a great place to go for your well-rounded fitness routine. With 14 locations around Charlotte, there’s bound to be one close to your home or work.
I used to love going to the Johnson Y in NoDa for my daily fitness then heading over to the Dowd location for classes (especially barre).
In addition to Y, don’t sleep on the chain gyms for deals there, too: Many with locations in the area, including Crunch Fitness, Life Time and Planet Fitness are offering discounted rates, free training, waived joining fees and more. Check out our guide to the big box gyms in the area for more information.
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