As a friend recently put it, the June Studio Tour “is basically a dissertation of fitness” — and she’s not wrong. I absolutely love it! Because if you’ve watched my visual recap on Instagram, you know that you get it all in June: strength, weights, boxing, spinning, sculpting, Pilates, Yoga, barre… even tennis this year. It’s a full-spectrum fitness experience packed into 30 days.

The June Studio Tour started in 2021 as a way to check out local gyms and report on their masking policies (remember that era? I’d like to forget it, too). Thankfully, we’ve moved on from that. But the tour stuck—and it's grown into something much bigger now. What began as a logistical workaround became a summer tradition, a personal challenge, and one of my favorite ways to connect with fitness communities across the region.

*fellow yogis from Hilltop Yoga at Movement Designed to Feel Good*

Every day in June, I try a new workout—and yes, it’s as chaotic as it sounds. By July 1, my car is an avalanche of water bottles, yoga mats, grip socks and protein bar wrappers. But I wouldn’t trade it. Over the past four years, the tour has extended beyond just the Main Line. I now spend the first week on the Main Line before doing a week in Philly, a week down the shore, and I finish the month sweating all over the Philly suburbs. And this year, I threw in some self care each week for my own sanity… and the fact that you guys eat up the self care stuff. I see you, ladies. This June, I did 23 workouts, received 7 self-care/ recovery treatments, visited 25 towns or neighborhoods, checked out 15 new businesses, interviewed 29 studio owners and fit pros (okay, I did forget one), and struck a Warrior 2 on both the Schuylkill River and a South Philly rooftop.

*all wrapped up during a special full body treatment at Cure de Repos*

What makes the tour so special isn’t just the workouts—it’s the people. Each studio welcomed me with open arms, and every year I leave June with new friendships and a deeper appreciation for how much heart goes into this industry. You can feel the passion, the hustle and the community. It’s not just about the sweat—it’s about connection.

*spinning to raise money for our Vets at Philly’s Ruff Ride*

At the end of each tour, I try to highlight a few standout spots—but honestly, it gets harder every year. The quality, creativity and commitment of the fitness and wellness businesses in and around our city are so inspiring. So here it is: my 2025 June Studio Tour recap and awards. Let’s celebrate the studios, the owners, the instructors and of course, you guys — the people who keep showing up!

*table top on the paddle board in Gladwyne by Hiking Hound Adventures*

TOUR RECAP:

June 1: Ruff Ride in Philly - 24 hour team charity bike ride to raise money for Team Foster which supports Veterans and funds the training of services dogs for Vets. Learn more here.

June 2: FitMix Studio in Paoli offers yoga, strength, TRX and spinning. Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

June 3: Focused Fitness in Paoli offers small group training, using individualized programs from a trainer. Learn more here. NEW GYM ALERT.

*group training at Focused Fitness in Paoli*

June 4: Beem in Malvern offers infrared sauna and light therapy. Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

June 5: Everfresh Yoga in Havertown is a hot yoga studio. I took one of their most popular classes, Hot Body Sculpt. Learn more here.

June 6: Cure de Repos in Ardmore is a full service spa. I received the Contouring Marine Body Wrap. Learn more here. NEW SPA ALERT.

June 7: Leverage Fitness in the Rittenhouse neighborhood of Philly offers group strength training as well as personal training. Learn more here.

June 8: Court 16 in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philly for group tennis coaching with the ball machine. Learn more here. NEW FACILITY ALERT.

June 9: The Sporting Club is a full service gym in Center City, Philadelphia. I took a new class that combines Pilates, yoga and weights, called Sculpt & Tone. Learn more here. NEW CLASS ALERT.

*showing off this new indoor tennis facility in Fishtown, Court 16*

June 10: Spa Hygge is a full service spa in the Old City neighborhood of Philly. I received their signature facial. Learn more here.

June 11: Whole Health Studio is an integrative wellness center for women in the Washington Square neighborhood of Philly. I attended one of their weekly workshops, titled Cortisone Care. Learn more here. NEW CENTER ALERT.

June 12: Callo Skincare for their pop-up at Boyds in Center City, Philadelphia. This unique self care workshop allows you to formulate custom skincare, while learning the benefits of natural ingredients. Learn more here.

June 13: Arena Fitness in Center City, Philadelphia offers functional team circuit and hybrid training. Learn more here. NEW GYM ALERT.

June 14: Solmar Pilates in the Fitler Square neighborhood of Philly offers all types of Pilates group classes and private sessions. I took Reformer Pilates. Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

June 15: In Flow Studio in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philly offers all types of yoga and Pilates classes, as well as workshops. Learn more here. A THIRD STUDIO OPENING SOON.

*inside the dreamy yoga studio, In Flow Studio*

June 16: Revel Reform in Margate, NJ offers various types of Pilates classes. The class I took used the Lagree MicroFormer. Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

June 17: Sweat OC Studio in Ocean City, NJ for Total Body Burn, a weight training group fitness class. Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

June 18: Zone Yoga and Pilates in Margate, NJ offers Classical Pilates and yoga. I took the Reformer Jumpboard class. Learn more here.

June 19: Stone Harbor Yoga in Stone Harbor, NJ offers hot yoga year round. Learn more here.

*the shoe line-up outside Stone Harbor Yoga during class*

June 20: Stride in Avalon, NJ offers a variety of heated group fitness classes. I signed up for the popular, Hot Pilates class. Learn more here.

June 21: Heat Wave Studio in Cape May, NJ is an infrared heated studio. I signed up for another hot Pilates class (yes, I was hydrating extra this week). Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

June 22: Peak Mobility in Ocean City, NJ offers sports massage using recovery techniques including bodywork. Learn more here.

June 23: Align Barre & Fitness in Glenside offers a variety of barre classes, as well as some Pilates and yoga classes. Learn more here.

June 24: BodyRok in Newtown offers “Pilates-inspired” classes on “reformer-like” machines (yes, I am using my words carefully). Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

June 25: Dub Fitness in King of Prussia offers small group fitness training. Learn more here.

*“love notes” left on the wall at Dub Fitness*

June 26: Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga in Blue Bell offers Ashtanga Yoga and I took for my first Mysore class. Learn more here.

June 27: Movement Designed to Feel Good in Chester Springs is a Pilates Studio located on a sprawling farm. During the summer they offer Hilltop Yoga in the lavender farm. Learn more here.

*Hilltop Yoga turned to barn yoga during a wild summer thunderstorm*

June 28: Fit Formula Lifestyle Gym in Fairless Hills offers small group training. I took the Weekend Warrior class, which combines cardio with strength. Learn more here.

June 29: Hiking Hound Adventures in Gladwyne offers SUP Yoga with yoga instructor Jess on the Schuylkill River every week during the summer. Learn more here. NEW CLASS ALERT.

June 30: Revive Hive in Newtown offers state-of-the-art recovery treatments. Learn more here. NEW STUDIO ALERT.

*the Ammortal Chamber at Revive Hive heals your mind and body*

And if 30 studio stops weren’t enough in June, I also snuck in two extra special workouts: A pride celebration with Geoff Tough from Invert Your World and Lululemon at Bok Building, and the much anticipated studio opening of Leveaux Pilates in Ardmore.

*what a memorable morning with Lululemon and Geoff Tough*

And the winners are….

Favorite Yoga Class: In Flow Studio

Favorite Pilates Class: Zone Yoga and Pilates

Favorite Strength Class: Arena Fitness

Favorite Self Care Service: Callo Make-Your-Own-Custom-Skincare Workshop

Favorite Instructor: Elise at In Flow Studio and Melissa at Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga

Dreamiest Studio: In Flow Studio and Align Barre & Fitness

*Dreamiest Studio Winner: Align Barre & Fitness*

*Dreamiest Studio Winner: InFlow Studio*

I’m Telling All My Friends About This Class: Hot Body Sculpt with Pamela at Everfresh Yoga

I’d Come Here All The Time, If I Was Down The Shore All Summer: Stone Harbor Yoga

*I’d Come Here All The Time Winner: Stone Harbor Yoga*

Best Way to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Hiking Hound Adventures SUP Yoga Class

Best Beats: Sara’s Playlist for Sculpt & Tone at The Sporting Club

Hidden Gem: Dub Fitness

Best Experiential Workout: Hilltop Yoga (or Barn Yoga, if it rains) at Movement Designed to Feel Good

Strongest Community: Fit Formula Lifestyle Gym

*Strongest Community Winner: Fit Formula Lifestyle Gym*

I’ve already started to compile a list of places that I couldn’t get to this year for my next June Studio Tour, so keep your recommendations coming. And happy July, everyone! I’ll just be over here with my feet up for the next few days.

June Studio Tour 2025 Recap and Awards

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