Photography by Dan Austin
There are excellent personal training and fitness classes at conventional gyms, but Lakeland also offers many other ways to exercise — and I went to check out what they have to offer. If you prefer the motivation of a group workout, the guidance of a fitness professional, a certain style of physical activity, different levels of intensity, or just a smaller audience, we sprint through the options in 3, 2, 1 go!
T FITNESS
From low-impact workouts to intense functional training, T Fitness has classes for every BODY, designed to burn fat, lose inches, and build muscle. Semi-private, six-person classes or private sessions before work, during the day, or in the evening for people who are new to fitness and for the fitness vet.
“It’s all mental.” – Owner and Trainer Tari Terry
2611 Orleans Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
863.332.9543
facebook.com/TFitnessandWellness/
VITAL FITNESS
Personal training, nutrition coaching, and CrossFit.
“We believe Fitness is for everyone, and physical health should never feel out of reach. Vital Fitness exists to help people reach their full potential. No matter your age, body type, or lifestyle, we can work with you to accomplish goals that once seemed impossible. There is an athlete inside you, we can help you find it.”
2500 Drane Field Road Suite 113
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.899.1296
LAKELAND CRYO AND RECOVERY
Whole-body cryotherapy, CryoSkin body shaping, InBody body composition scan, Normatec recovery boots
“Be better than yesterday.” – Owners Mike and Kim Knaish
2295 Commerce Point Drive, Suite 180
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.899.1296
LIFT – LAKELAND IDEAL FITNESS TRAINING
Group CrossFit classes, personal training, world-class coaching, and a community of humble, hungry, and happy people who want to see you succeed in a warm and friendly environment that the big-box gyms can’t provide.
“America has a near-record number of gyms and health club facilities, and yet the majority of us are still dying from preventable, chronic lifestyle diseases like Type 2 diabetes heart failure. Why? The modern health system has failed us; nobody knows how to eat thanks to baffling food choices at the grocery market, and big gyms charge next to nothing because that’s exactly what they provide when it comes to REAL results. At LIFT, we see people from ages 18 to 50+ getting their lives back on track and adding years to their future. It’s your turn now.” – Owner Robert Hull
925 E. Oleander Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.703.0283
CHOE’S KARATE BEYOND
Functional Fitness, Practical Self Defense, and Stress Relief. It’s like a combo meal that’s actually good for you.
“Learning discipline isn’t just for your kids… that’s right, I’m talking to YOU!” – Owner Master Jae Choe
4126 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33813
863.354.5467
karatebeyond.com
TAI CHI OF LAKELAND
Tai Chi classes at Lakeland’s two dedicated senior medical centers as well as Medulla Community Center.
“We are certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention through Tai Chi for Health.” – Instructor Linda Simpson
facebook.com/TaiChiofLakeland
PRIMAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Personal training, rehabilitative work, tandem personal training, small group personal training, group fitness classes, and monthly strength and conditioning programming. Stacey’s earned over 15 certifications including CrossFit Level 2, USA Weightlifting Level 2, Movement and Mobility, Endurance Running, Powerlifting, Strongman, Kettlebells, Gymnastics, Striking, CrossFit Kids, CrossFit Weightlifting, and SafeSport.
“My purpose is to help everyone I can to feel their best both physically and psychologically, perform to the best of their genetic ability, and become and/or maintain the healthiest version of their self as possible while staying injury free. Regardless of a person’s goals, limitations, current health situation, fitness level, age, background, I can help them reach their genetic fitness potential.” – Owner and Trainer Stacey Warnock Jenkins
1028 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL
863.738.9712
facebook.com/PrimalStrengthAndConditioningLLC
SIFU OCH WING CHUN KUNG FU
Safe and realistic in-depth training in Wing Chun, Self-Defense, Kickboxing, and fitness boot camp classes that combine boxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and Karate kicks, and includes body- and free-weight conditioning with endurance training.
“You won’t know the difference until you’re training here.” – Master Sifu Justin Och
116 E. Pine Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.800.0171
sifuochwingchun.com
YOGA POINTE
Yoga-based classes seven days a week at varying times, with private and semi-private sessions to meet individual needs and cultivate physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness for all.
“Yoga Pointe’s mission is to create a welcoming and peaceful space and have diverse offerings grounded in yogic traditions to inspire students and the community to root deep and grow.” – Certified Yoga Therapist Jana Whiddon
3203 S. Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
863.937.8069
yogapointe.com
THE BALANCE CULTURE
Group fitness classes including barre, Pilates, yoga, Spin, bootcamp, bootycamp, HIIT-yoga, and stretch; holistic health coaching, private sessions, and community events.
“At The Balance Culture we have worked to perfect and create a diverse class schedule that will keep your body balanced and strong as you work toward your goals. We welcome all fitness levels into our classes. We put thought and care into every aspect of your experience at The Balance Culture. We want you to be a part of our community.” Co-owner Ruthie Tait
1035 South Florida Avenue #200
Lakeland, FL 33803
863.603.8567
thebalanceculture.com
HAKA FITNESS
A highly educated staff with the most updated certifications and training methods available offer rehabilitation, seniors programs, youth athletic options, group training, yoga, and functional range conditioning.
“We believe that optimum health is achieved through a series of small successes repeated over and over rather than large grandiose schemes. Investing in a total health approach with small doable steps and a supportive team behind you is the best way to nudge your health trajectory in a positive direction!” – Founder and Owner Rebecca Wroten
4688 Cleveland Heights Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33813
863.944.2740
hakafitness.net
CROSSFIT LAKELAND
Group training through traditional CrossFit classes and HIITfit classes, individual programming, personal training, yoga
“We build better humans one body at a time.” – Owners Mike and Kim Knaisch
2295 Commerce Point Drive, Suite 180
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.937.8052
crossfitlakeland.com
ORANGE THEORY FITNESS LAKELAND
Coach-guided, one-hour, total-body workouts using heart rate-based intervals with real-time results displayed on screens in the studio. Coaches prevent over- or under-training with intensity based on the individual, making workouts effective for all fitness levels.
“We offer your first class for free, and we’d love to have you come by and see what OTF Lakeland is all about.”
– Manager Bailey Barquin
1489 Town Center Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803
863.226.1303
lakeland.orangetheoryfitness.com
LAKELAND CRYO AND RECOVERY
Whole-body cryotherapy, CryoSkin body shaping, InBody body composition scan, Normatec recovery boots
“Be better than yesterday.” – Owners Mike and Kim Knaish
2295 Commerce Point Drive, Suite 180
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.899.1296
lakelandcryoandrecovery.com
LIFT – LAKELAND IDEAL FITNESS TRAINING
Group CrossFit classes, personal training, world-class coaching, and a community of humble, hungry, and happy people who want to see you succeed in a warm and friendly environment that the big-box gyms can’t provide.
“America has a near-record number of gyms and health club facilities, and yet the majority of us are still dying from preventable, chronic lifestyle diseases like Type 2 diabetes heart failure. Why? The modern health system has failed us; nobody knows how to eat thanks to baffling food choices at the grocery market, and big gyms charge next to nothing because that’s exactly what they provide when it comes to REAL results. At LIFT, we see people from ages 18 to 50+ getting their lives back on track and adding years to their future. It’s your turn now.” – Owner Robert Hull
925 E. Oleander Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.703.0283
liftlakeland.com
9ROUND
Recipient of The Ledger’s Best Health Club in Polk County 2018 award, 9Round’s certified fitness trainers guide you through 30-minute heart rate-based circuit training programs targeting every body part for the perfect fat-burning, muscle-building workout. Workouts change daily, there are no class times: show up on your schedule and a trainer gets you started immediately. Your first workout is free at either of the two Lakeland locations. Members can use either club at any time with their unlimited membership.
“Fitness is so confusing. How many reps? How many sets? When’s the class? We fixed all that at 9Round. You walk in on your schedule. You’re always on time. Your certified trainer knows your name and your fitness level. They know hard to push you. The trainer puts you through a fun workout, and in 30 minutes you leave sweating, smiling and learning. And that’s why 9Round is so popular.” – Owner Eric Stehle
3604 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803
863.608.7790
2153 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33812
863.606-5742
9round.com
FABIO NOVAES BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu group and private lessons for adults and kids (ages six and up) taught by IBJJF World Champion and Pan American Games Champion Fabio Novaes.
“The floor may be the end for most people. For us, it is just the beginning.” – Fabio Novaes
845 Creative Drive, Suite 1
Lakeland, FL 33813
863.944.4543
fabionovaesbjj.com
ILOVEKICKBOXING.COM
Group workouts of fitness (non-contact) kickboxing for all skill/fitness levels, with a community feel where everyone is treated like family.
“We’re here to change lives and build a healthy community.” – Manager Kim Putt
5217 US-98 South
Lakeland, FL 33812
ilovekickboxing.com
LIFEFIT
Personal training, semi-private personal training, HIIT bootcamps, and yoga, with highly skilled, certified trainers specializing in functional training in the safest, most effective methods possible at affordable prices. Every workout is different, planned for your exact goals and abilities, and takes place in one of LifeFit’s four fully equipped, private training suites in its 3,000-square-foot studio.
“If you are looking to be a part of a family where there are absolutely no judgments, where you will learn the right way to make true lifestyle changes to become the best version of yourself, LifeFit is your place!” – Owner Jason Noel
1627 E. Edgewood Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803
863.606.1581
lifefitlakeland.com
SATYA LIFE
Yoga classes for people of all ages and abilities from beginning level to advanced, including specialty courses such as aerial yoga, yogabarre, prenatal yoga, family yoga, therapeutic yoga, as well as Tai Chi and Qigong. Yoga Teacher Training programs at the 200 and 300 level. Two fully equipped studios feature professionally sprung birch wood floors and high loft ceilings.
“In yoga we don’t have to be perfect; we need to be willing. It is this willingness that brings transformation.” – Owner Frankie Hart
112 East Pine Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
863.802.9642
satyalife.com