Hot Girl Fitness Classes for Less
We are NOT doing $40 drop-ins and pricey memberships. From free college fitness programs to low-cost Pilates and yoga trials, these are the best ways to stay strong, centered, and on budget.
I.Boutique Studios: Intro Deals & Student Discounts
NYC’s boutique fitness studios are obsessed with first impressions, meaning they often give huge discounts to new clients.
New York Pilates
Try “2 Weeks Unlimited” for 85% off — sleek reformer workouts in dreamy white studios.
🔗 New York Pilates Offers →
IM=X Pilates & Fitness
Claim your free introductory semi-private session — great for learning the moves one-on-one.
🔗 IM=X Intro Session →
Power Pilates Flagship
Midtown studio with unlimited monthly classes starting at ~$199 — affordable for NYC reformer standards.
🔗 Power Pilates Info →
Shape Up NYC
Free Pilates, yoga, and Zumba classes across NYC parks, libraries, and community centers.
🔗 Shape Up NYC Classes →
Fort Pilates
3 Reformer Classes for $75 or a free 7-day trial for their on-demand workouts.
🔗 Check Deals →
WillyB Fitness
Free intro class at both Manhattan and Brooklyn locations — ideal for HIIT and strength lovers.
🔗 Claim Free Trial →
Studio Pilates South Slope
Intro pack: 6 sessions for $60 (valid 2 weeks) — a total steal for reformer newbies.
🔗 View Intro Pack →
Avea Pilates
$33 for a new-client reformer class or $115 for a discounted private session.
🔗 See New Client Offer →
II. Platforms & Specialty Studios
These platforms and studio chains let you try multiple class types under one membership or trial.
ClassPass ( My personal fav)
Get access to hundreds of NYC studios (cycling, Pilates, boxing, HIIT) with flexible credits. New members get a 14-day free trial!
🔗 Try ClassPass Free →
CorePower Yoga
A cult-favorite for hot yoga and yoga sculpt. New students enjoy a free week of unlimited classes — perfect for sampling every flow.
🔗 Free Week at CorePower →
New York Sports Clubs
Grab a free guest pass to try gym access + group fitness before committing.
🔗 Get Free Pass →
The SaltDrop
7-day free trial for their digital dance-cardio and sculpt classes (and they host in-studio pop-ups too!).
🔗 Start Free Trial →
III. College & University Free Fitness Programs
College = free dance, yoga, and Pilates classes at many NYC campuses. Here are the best student-exclusive options to get your endorphins going.
New York University (NYU)
Free group fitness classes at 404 Fitness: dance, cardio, yoga, and Pilates. Perfect for midterm stress relief!
🔗 Explore NYU Fitness Schedule →
Barnard College
Students and faculty can take unlimited free classes through the Lefrak Center: yoga, total sculpt, and Pilates included.
🔗 Barnard Fitness Info →
The City College of New York (CCNY)
Free bootcamp, Zumba, and yoga classes offered to students, faculty, and staff, just bring your ID.
🔗 CCNY Recreation & Wellness →
LaGuardia Community College
Free access to recreation facilities and group fitness classes for degree-seeking students.
🔗 LaGuardia Athletics & Rec →
