Business Basics Equipment: Poles, hoops, weights, yoga mats, yoga blocks, and more Students should bring: shorts, tank tops, water Average class length: 60 minutes Number of Staff: 5–10 Class location: Mix of indoor and outdoor classes Established: 2012 Registration required: Yes Good for beginners: Yes Guests allowed: No Parking: Parking lot Tobin Edmunds does pole fitness to stay in shape, to help other women change their lives, and, occasionally, to give back to charity. And she loves what she does. In fact, her fun-loving attitude netted her the most audience donations at the charity event Poles for Paws. At Love Pole Fitness, she strives to help other women find joy in life through pole fitness and other sassy classes. Tobin and her fellow instructors teach students how to twirl around a pole, perform sultry chair dances, and create undulating belly-dance movements. They also help sculpt bodies in pole classes designed to build strength and endurance. Tobin knows her fitness classes—really, any exercise in general—can be tough. She says, "Making changes can be challenging," but adds that it's important to remember the mantra "if at first you don't succeed, try again." She credits her studio's "supportive family atmosphere" for helping women overcome their fitness hurdles and successfully trade slow-cooker recipes.

Martial arts at Milford's Lamy's Black Belt Academy is a great workout that will leave you feeling Zen. If you're inspired and passionate about MMA, treat yourself to a professional MMA class. Want to get in shape but don't know where to start? Enlist the help of one of the personal trainers on staff to coach you through the path to fitness. Re-invigorate your physique with a true challenge of fitness. Cross fit poses the perfect workout to meet your fitness goals. Engage and tone every muscle in your body and kick your way to fitness victory. Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

For the ultimate mind-body workout, Bellingham's Usmmallc has got you covered. Make the trip to this studio even more savory with a visit to their fine restaurant. Take the kids along too — this studio is a great spot for families with activities that even little ones will love. Impress your friends and family with your kickboxing skills. You may want to pack a change of clothes before heading to Usmmallc, where students rave about the hot yoga classes. You'll break more than a sweat with their incredibly intense MMA workouts. Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Bob and Marie Clemente opened Midtown Family Fitness & Racquetball Club in 1999. The fitness haven houses more than 80 pieces of cardio equipment along with saunas in the locker rooms and a range of fitness classes that includes yoga, barre, and Pilates. Moreover, racquetball and basketball players can hit the convertible racquetball/basketball court to invent a new game that might involve spinning a racquet on the tip of your finger. Racquetball is available for individuals who are 8 years of age and older, but all skill levels are welcome.

Give yourself that extra push and head to Fit First In Training in Bellingham for a workout you'll remember. You'll start to see the contours of your muscle when you take advantage of their cross fit programs. Heat things up (and sweat out the impurities) with Fit First In Training's hot yoga classes. Develop kickboxing skills and discipline during one of these high-intensity kickboxing classes. Remember personal trainers are available to help strengthen your core and keep you on track. Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

No one ever said exercising is easy, but it can be fun at Milford's Jazzercise Milford Fitness Center. Looking for a more personalized work out? Meet with one of the personal trainers on staff. Notice the results in your physique when you take any one of their great aerobics classes. Sign up for one of these kickboxing classes and burn fat, build muscle and stay learn. Kick your stress and body into gear with the rigorous cross fit challenge. With a parking lot adjacent to Jazzercise Milford Fitness Center, you won't get stuck circling the block.