Fit Revolution, North Reading

Fit Revolution’s owner Michelle O’Connor wants people to reach their fitness goals by working smarter, not harder. She founded the training facility—which is located within the Rams Athletic Complex—to give her clients access to state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained instructors. Within the private cycling studio and on an indoor-turf boot-camp area, O’Connor and her team utilize techniques such as muscle confusion, interval training, and intense bursts of cardio to get noticeable results in less time.

The classes are taught by seasoned coaches who hold certifications in areas including metabolic and personal training, spinning, and kickboxing. They accelerate the calorie-burning process on equipment ranging from Stages Cycling Bikes to kettlebells and medicine balls, which get their heft from the crumpled-up prescriptions within.