802 Fitness and Therapy is a lifestyle enhancement gym at 1 School St in Wilmington VT (formerly Twin Valley High School, now Old School Community Center) that uniquely combines physical therapy expertise with personal training, founded officially on January 4, 2019 and celebrating nearly 7 years serving the Wilmington Vermont fitness community and Mount Snow area visitors. Owner Paul Croutworst is a highly credentialed Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed Massage Therapist, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Corrective Exercise Specialist trained in SFMA, FMS, 3DMAPS, and multiple manual therapy techniques including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cupping, and joint mobilizations, alongside staff member Wyatt Keith who holds a Bachelor's in Health Science and is pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. This Wilmington VT gym and therapy center won the 2018 "Make It on Main Street" business contest, receiving $10,000 in start-up capital after Wilmington residents voted a fitness center as their #1 needed business, and the facility specializes in small group training (most popular service), metabolic strength and conditioning classes that mix full-body movements with conditioning intervals using sleds, kettlebells, TRX, and sandbags, personal training, manual therapy, nutrition coaching, and youth strength groups for ages 10-16 on Wednesday afternoons. The family-owned business maintains an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints and 100% recommendation rate on Facebook (9 reviews), with client testimonials praising Paul's "amazing manual therapy skillset" and life-changing results, including one 4-year client who upgraded from osteoporosis to osteopenia, all within a friendly, non-intimidating warehouse-style space. Pricing and class schedules for this personal training Wilmington Vermont facility are not publicly listed but available by calling, as the owner prefers phone consultations to understand individual goals, and the gym focuses on corrective exercise, identifying root causes of pain, and creating personalized programs for everyone from chronic pain sufferers to athletes in this Deerfield Valley region. The business philosophy emphasizes education so members become less dependent on experts over time, transparency in communication, and building a "fit-family" community atmosphere in this holistic approach fitness center Southern Vermont.
Supreme Fitness Gym at 1589 Putney Road, Brattleboro VT is a 15,000 square foot fitness facility established in 2006 under current owner Carla Grant (who purchased it from the original founders), a certified personal trainer since 1999 and world record holder in APA-WPA Powerlifting for bench press, deadlift and squat. This Brattleboro Vermont gym has been voted #1 gym in Brattleboro for over 10 years and boasts excellent ratings of 4.7 stars on Google (63 reviews) and 92% recommend on Facebook (42 reviews), offering comprehensive equipment including dumbbells from 1-140 lbs, plate loaded and pinned machines, extensive Precor cardio equipment with motorized climbing wall and Concept 2 rowers, a dedicated 15-bike spin studio with candlelit atmosphere, functional fitness room, boxing space, CrossFit box, and state-of-the-art aerobics room with suspended hardwood floor. Monthly membership costs just $39.99 EFT (plus 7% Vermont sales tax) with options for daily passes ($15), weekly ($35), 6-month ($280), and yearly ($475), plus family packages where additional members get half-price rates, and the functional fitness center access adds $20/month for this affordable fitness Brattleboro option. The class schedule at this CrossFit gym Brattleboro facility runs Monday-Saturday with offerings including Senior Strong (FREE for members, ages 50-80), Fit Over 50 (available in-person and online), indoor cycling with instructor Natalie Knowles, Self-Defense Aiki Jujutsu with 3rd Degree Black Belt Rocky Ravenna, TRX suspension training, Pilates with Natalie, Body by Eric strength training, and Spin and Stretch classes, serving participants ranging from age 23 to 70. Open Monday-Thursday 5:00 AM-9:00 PM, Friday 5:00 AM-8:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, this gym Brattleboro VT features full locker rooms with saunas, tanning beds, massage therapy, child care playroom, free Wi-Fi, wheelchair accessibility, and over 20 years of certified personal training experience available, with customers praising the "sense of community and support among members" and the welcoming atmosphere for everyone from beginners to serious powerlifters and strongman competitors at this comprehensive fitness center Windham County Vermont.
Pro Forma Pilates Studio is a boutique Pilates and barre studio located in the historic Brooks House on Main Street in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont (05301), offering personalized fitness instruction in the heart of this charming New England town since approximately 2015. The studio is owned and operated by Gabrielle "Gabby" Ciuffreda, a certified Pilates instructor who transitioned from a career as a Manhattan attorney to follow her passion for wellness—she discovered Pilates in 2005, trained at the prestigious True Pilates NY, and relocated to Vermont in 2015, bringing nearly a decade of professional Pilates experience to the Green Mountain State. Pro Forma Pilates specializes in private sessions by appointment ($60/hour or $30 for 30 minutes), intimate mat classes, and barre classes designed for all fitness levels and ages, with a focus on the foundational principles of the Joseph Pilates method including core strength, flexibility, posture improvement, and body alignment. Private clients utilize a variety of Pilates apparatus including Reformer, Wunda Chair, and spine corrector for customized training, while group mat classes run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings with a Friday barre class also available. The studio also offers an unlimited online Zoom class membership for $30/month, making instruction accessible beyond the local area. The studio is fully ADA accessible and conveniently situated near Interstate 91 with ample parking, making it an ideal fitness destination for residents across Windham County and visitors seeking wellness services in southern Vermont. Sessions emphasize hands-on adjustments, individualized feedback, and flowing workouts that move from the body's center—perfect for those recovering from injuries, seeking back pain relief, or looking to build overall strength and coordination. As one of Brattleboro's dedicated Pilates and barre instruction studios, Pro Forma offers a personalized alternative to larger gym settings, catering to clients who value quality movement instruction and mind-body wellness practices in a supportive, intimate environment.
Outer Limits Health Club at 76 Cotton Mill Hill in the historic Cotton Mill complex, Brattleboro VT is an established 35-year-old fitness facility founded on September 15, 1990 by Nancy Alfaro and Chip Hellus, now owned since 2018 by Michael and Melissa Heiden, operating with 24-hour keycard access 7 days a week (staffed Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM). This Brattleboro health club Vermont earns outstanding ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google (42 reviews) and 96% recommend on Facebook (20 reviews with 948 likes), praised for its "friendly, good-for-all-ages gym" atmosphere and described as budget-friendly with a $ price range where membership costs are actually lower today than when the gym opened in 1990, making it one of the most affordable gyms Brattleboro Vermont. The facility features a comprehensive range of cardiovascular equipment including rowers, ellipticals, treadmills, stair climbers, and bikes, plus a full complement of free weights and machines, a women-only "Women's World!" room, sauna, air conditioning throughout, and a professional staff of 14+ including owner Michael Heiden and multiple certified personal trainers like Renee Sargent (yoga instructor), Avery Stern, Ethan Metcalfe, and Scott Botelho who provide personal training and group fitness classes. Services at this 24 hour gym Brattleboro include personal training, group fitness, yoga instruction with staffed business hours for consultations while members enjoy round-the-clock access, and the gym actively engages its community with challenges like the current 2,000 Push-Up Challenge (November 2025) and a 21-Day Challenge with Instagram photo contests to win three-month memberships. Owner Michael Heiden emphasizes the gym's inclusive community: "We've got kids here, we've got older people here, people of all shapes and sizes, and they can all talk to each other... It's everyone talks to everyone, and it's a really friendly environment," and this health club Windham County Vermont proved its strong community bonds when members donated money to repair a door after a burglary, with membership levels returning to near pre-pandemic numbers by 2023. The mission statement focuses on introducing tools and knowledge so members can obtain fitness goals and create healthier lifestyles in a clean, stress-free environment at affordable prices, with exclusive Outer Limits merchandise available and active social media presence at @outerlimitshealthclub on Instagram (466 followers, 283 posts).
The Pilates Loft is a highly-rated Classical Pilates studio in Manchester Center, Vermont, founded in 2008 and located at 14 Terry's Loop, Suite 306, making it one of the most established Pilates studios Vermont with over 17 years of continuous operation. Owner and lead instructor Erika brings 23,000+ hours of teaching experience to the studio, having first encountered Pilates at SUNY Purchase in 1989 (where she earned her BFA in Dance) at one of the first satellite studios opened by Romana Kryzanowska, a direct student of Joseph Pilates. The Pilates Loft VT features authentic Gratz equipment including reformers, Cadillac, tower units, Wunda chair, and high chair, housed in a space clients consistently describe as "immaculate," "beautiful," and perfect for focused mind-body work. Services include mat and tower group classes Manchester VT ranging from fundamentals to advanced levels, group reformer sessions, and private, duet, and trio appointment sessions for more personalized classical Pilates instruction Southern Vermont. The studio boasts a perfect 5.0 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor, ranking #5 of 11 spas and wellness centers in Manchester, with testimonials from clients who have trained for 10–12+ years and report remarkable results including a 20% golf handicap reduction, 25-minute improvement in half-ironman triathlon time, and relief from sciatica, stenosis, and chronic back pain. Second instructor Charlotte has trained under Erika for 17 years and is Power Pilates certified, described by students as "tough and kind" with deep expertise across every exercise and apparatus. The studio serves a diverse clientele from athletes (skiers, golfers, cyclists, runners, dancers) to individuals in their 70s seeking improved balance and flexibility, embodying Erika's philosophy that Pilates is "preventative care that nurtures the mind, body and soul." The Pilates Loft is a proud "Teasers for Tatas" charitable partner supporting breast cancer awareness, and accepts all major credit cards—contact the studio directly for current pricing on private sessions and class packages.
THE YOGA PLACE (also known as Bennington Yoga) at 532 Main St, Bennington VT (enter in back, over DMV) is a well-established 22-year-old yoga studio founded in 2003 by owner and experienced instructor Jane Schaeffer, who began practicing yoga 49 years ago and created this yoga studio Bennington Vermont to give back the "simple peace, serenity and confidence that comes from practicing yoga" to her community. This Bennington VT yoga studio offers multiple yoga styles including Kripalu, Amrit, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Alignment/Attentive Yoga, Bikram, Gentle Yoga, and Chair Yoga for seniors or those with injuries, plus Pilates and Qigong classes (Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM), operating Monday through Saturday with 3-4 classes daily in both in-person and Zoom hybrid format with mats spaced 6 feet apart and proof of vaccination required, and students can borrow mats and props. The light, airy, spacious over-2,000-square-foot studio receives highly recommended ratings on Alignable (12 recommendations) with reviewers praising it as "a great place to go whether you are a newbie or a pro" and noting the "loads of classes and inspiring teachers," plus positive Yelp reviews describing intense workouts that leave students "100% relaxed and ready for what life has to throw at me" at this yoga Bennington Vermont location. Pricing for this affordable yoga studio Southern Vermont includes workshops typically $10-$25 (Saturday 2-hour Integration of Essentials workshops are $25), plus FREE yoga on Tuesdays 11-12:15 PM and FREE Pilates on Fridays 9-10 AM taught by volunteer Kfir Kol with donations supporting Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services shelter and food programs, though specific drop-in and membership pass prices require direct contact. Special programs at this yoga teacher training Vermont facility include a $3,450 Yoga Alliance registered 200-Hour Vinyasa Flow/Hatha Interdisciplinary Yoga Teachers Training (includes room, board, tuition, and unlimited classes), regular workshops with national and international presenters including visiting master teachers from regional studios like Bhava Yoga in Brattleboro on topics like stress relief and weight management, and classes taught by experienced instructors including Jane, Carol, Lisa, Bob, Tracy Purdy-Martin, and Marlana Freitas. Jane Schaeffer explained in a Bennington Banner interview that yoga "teaches body how to be relaxed" and provides crucial mental health support, noting "I think people are thirsty for rest and peace, and they can find that in the yoga class," particularly beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic for managing anxiety and chronic disease symptoms at this welcoming Pilates Bennington VT and meditation studio. The studio maintains an active Facebook presence (561 likes, 167 check-ins), is a member of the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce, and emphasizes its warm, friendly community atmosphere serving students of all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners in the verdant Green Mountain foothills of downtown Bennington, making it a top choice for yoga classes Bennington Vermont and holistic wellness Southern Vermont.
Revolution Racquet & Fitness is a family-owned fitness center in Bennington, Vermont, offering southwestern Vermont's most comprehensive range of fitness options under one roof at 160 Benmont Avenue. Owners April and Sean Sherwin purchased the facility in September 2014, though the location has operated as a gym since approximately 1995, giving the space over two decades of fitness history in the community. The 12,000-square-foot facility occupies the top floor of the historic Mace building, a converted mill featuring loft-like spaces with 20-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the gym with natural light. Membership pricing starts at $45/month with a one-year commitment and autopay, or $55/month for month-to-month access, with discounted rates of $35–40/month available for seniors (65+), students, and military personnel. The Bennington VT gym offers 35+ weekly group fitness classes including yoga, Pilates mat work, Zumba, HIIT, spinning, and Les Mills programs like Body Pump and Combat, plus personal training sessions at $55/hour. Unique amenities include two racquetball courts ($15/month add-on), a batting cage with pitcher's mound ($15–35/session), a cross-training room with kettlebells and TRX equipment, a full cardio suite with treadmills, ellipticals, and rowers, and on-site childcare for busy parents. The fitness center Bennington VT proudly participates in Silver Sneakers and Renew Active Medicare fitness programs, with dedicated senior-friendly classes taught by certified instructors including Jane DiSanto (500-hour Kripalu yoga teacher) and Amy Barber-Thomas (200-hour certified yoga instructor). Customer reviews average 4.4–4.5 stars across Google and Facebook, with members praising the welcoming community atmosphere, variety of classes, and owners who are "fantastic" and deeply invested in fitness. Hours extend from 5am–10pm on weekdays and 7am–5pm on weekends, with no startup fees and discounts available for first responders, SVMC, and SVSU employees.
The Body Lab Training Center is a functional fitness studio Manchester Vermont specializing in strength & conditioning at 369 Depot Street, Unit C3, Manchester Center, VT 05255 (Equinox Square Shopping Center next to Subway), founded in mid-May 2019 by owner Melissa "Mel" McManus, a former Professional female bodybuilder (Women's Physique Division, 2017) who competed in five consecutive Regional CrossFit Competitions (2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016) and previously owned a 10,000 square foot CrossFit gym in Needham, Massachusetts before intentionally downsizing to create a more personalized 1,500 square foot facility with an "industrial raw" aesthetic in Vermont. This personal training Manchester VT and wellness center Vermont offers group classes, private one-on-one training, small group training, and monthly clinics serving youth athletes (focusing on physical literacy and injury prevention), adults (weight loss, sport-specific training, general fitness), and seniors ("pre-hab" training for maintaining independence in daily activities), with a non-machine-based approach utilizing kettlebells, dumbbells, and ski ergs for functional movements that mimic real-world activities. The coaching team includes head coach Mel McManus (contact: mel@thebodylabtraining.com), Jen Mardus (seasoned Group Coach and Personal Trainer with holistic wellness passion and detail-oriented approach), and Jenna Hoffman (local Manchester native and Burr and Burton graduate with Master's degree in Human Nutrition from University of Bridgeport, former collegiate athlete, marathoner, and triathlete who worked as trainer/nutritionist in Tennessee and Colorado), with additional coaches available through sister location InMotion (inmotionvt.com) offering boutique luxury training. Body Lab Manchester VT operates 6 days per week for group classes and 7 days by appointment with "early birds to night owls" scheduling including Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes at 5am, 6am, 7am, 8:30am, 9:30am, and 5:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday at 6am, 7am, 8:30am, 9:30am, 3:30pm (school year), and 5:30pm, with pricing at $185/month unlimited membership (as low as $8 per class), $165/month premium (12 classes), $125/month essential (8 classes), $22 drop-ins, and $145 for 8-packs. Contact information includes phones (802) 768-1098, (802) 768-8439, (802) 478-4544 and email addresses for Mel and coach Jenna, with facility amenities including shower facilities but focusing on functional equipment over traditional gym machines or spa amenities. Customer reviews are limited with a Facebook page showing 425 likes and 4 engagements but no visible star rating on major platforms, though one testimonial mentions "fabulous trainers," "quick results," and "great downtown location," with the studio's unique selling points including community-driven "What do you want? What do you need?" client-focused philosophy, intimate facility size ensuring personalized attention, comprehensive age-range programming from youth to seniors, minimal equipment philosophy emphasizing compound movements, and strong local roots with Manchester-area coaches.
Definitive Dance & Fitness is a boutique dance studio Manchester VT operation offering dance classes Vermont and comprehensive fitness classes Manchester Vermont at 138 Spruce St (Southern Vermont Ballet studio), Manchester, VT 05251, owned by highly credentialed Master Teacher & Trainer Susan Czechel (pronounced "Cheh-Hell"), a former professional NYC-area dancer who holds a B.A. in Elementary Education, M.A. in Special Education, black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and certifications as ballet barre instructor, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor with training from SUNY Purchase, SUNY Cortland, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, The Ailey School, and other prestigious institutions. Susan moved from New York to Vermont in 2021 after decades of teaching experience at venues including Fordham University, Westchester Dance Academy (where she previously owned/directed Dance Centre of Westchester), and Brattleboro School of Dance, bringing her life's passion of serving students ages 2-92 to Southern Vermont with a "personable and kind, yet strong and energetic approach" designed to create "a positive mind and body difference." Dance lessons Manchester Vermont offerings include "Sync Up With Sue Line Dancing" (country and mainstream music for all skill levels, Wednesdays 11am-12pm in Manchester and evenings at Wallingford Town Hall with beginner, improver, and intermediate levels), Hip Hop classes (fun upbeat music, no dance background required, freestyle form with personal stylized flair transferable to parties and weddings), "SUEperstar Barre" classes (ballet-inspired fitness focusing on deep muscle work, elongation, sculpting, injury prevention/healing, and flexibility for all levels, offered Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am and 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm), plus kickboxing, boot camp, HIIT/Tabata, Zumba, cardio barre, circuit training, strength training, senior fitness, balance training, functional training, step aerobics, sculpt, stretch classes, personal training, and Kids Fun Fitness. The studio also operates at an additional location at Wallingford Town Hall (75 School Street, 2nd Floor, Wallingford, VT 05773), with contact exclusively via email at Susan.DanceandFitness@gmail.com (no phone listed), class-by-class scheduling, January 2025 "2 for 1 deals" promotions, and equipment requirements including exercise mats and 3 lb. dumbbells for barre. Dance studio Manchester and fitness classes pricing details require email inquiry, though the business emphasizes drop-in and ongoing enrollment options, with Susan's competitive line dancing background (won competitions in New York), training of students who became professional dancers and performing artists, and decades of teaching thousands establishing her credentials, though notably no public customer reviews were found on Google, Yelp, or Facebook platforms for this Vermont location established after her 2021 relocation, making it a newer entrant to the Manchester Vermont wellness scene with strong NYC-area professional pedigree but limited online review presence to date.
Pilates by Nicole is a boutique Classical Pilates studio in Manchester Center, Vermont, located at 7254 Main Street specializing in private lessons and small-group reformer classes that provide individualized attention in a peaceful, light-filled environment. Owner and instructor Nicole Brooks is a Vermont native who discovered Pilates in 2009, trained under a Romana's Pilates instructor, then completed 600 hours of comprehensive teacher training through Power Pilates of NYC before returning to her hometown to open this classical Pilates Manchester Center studio. The studio features authentic Gratz classical Pilates apparatus—the original equipment designed by Joseph Pilates himself—which clients consistently describe as "state of the art" and "very comfortable." Private Pilates lessons Vermont run 50 minutes and are tailored to individual needs including injury rehabilitation, pre/postnatal fitness, and relief from lower back, hip, and neck pain, while group reformer classes Manchester VT are 45-minute open-level sessions combining classical exercises with modern sports science. Introductory pricing starts at $25 for a first reformer class, with auto-pay monthly memberships available for regular practitioners—contact the studio directly for full rate details. Client testimonials are overwhelmingly positive, with long-term students reporting significant improvements in body tone, flexibility, balance, and mobility, including one reviewer who noted their driving-related stiffness completely resolved after consistent practice. Nicole holds additional certification from American Barre Technique and regularly attends continuing education conferences to refine her teaching, which clients describe as "strong, sweet, and encouraging" with an instinct for knowing when to advance students to more challenging levels. The Vermont Pilates studio recently relocated to its current Main Street address in December 2024, continuing to serve Southern Vermont's wellness community with classical methodology and personalized instruction.
