CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT : Classes and workouts at Crush Fitness Studios ; Bend Studios ; So Co Cycle ; Cross Fit Providence .
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I f you ’ re ready to kick-start your New Year ’ s health resolutions , you ’ re in luck : Rhode Island offers a wide range of studios to suit everyone ’ s preferences . Whether it ’ s weightlifting , yoga , Pilates , CrossFit or cycling , discovering what makes you feel good is important to staying motivated . These spots can help you transform your physical and mental health , one bead of sweat at a time .
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Bend Studio
Owner Caroline Keene discovered her passion for yoga after taking a transformative class in 2017 . Her life shifted from being a busy college gym rat to one centered on meditation , honor and inspiration , and she hopes her studio can change lives as it did hers . Bend Studio offers more than forty weekly classes , ranging from hot and intense to warm and relaxing , including power yoga , Pilates , full-body sculpt , reiki-infused slow flows and restorative classes , all between forty-five to ninety minutes in length . Workshops and events , including prenatal and postnatal yoga and sound baths , are also offered . Bend recently opened a second location in Charlestown on the site of the former Wilcox Tavern . HOURS : Mon .– Fri . 6 a . m .– 8:30 p . m .; Sat . 7 a . m .– 6:30 p . m .; Sun . 8 a . m .– 8 p . m . THE DETAILS : 99 Fortin Rd ., Kingston ; 5153 Old Post Rd ., Charlestown , 935-9617 , bendstudio ri . com
Crush Fitness Studios
Crush aims to empower women to celebrate their bodies and their power . Co-owners Jackie Delgizzo and Amber Koppen are passionate about inspiring members and helping them value their progress . “ We are in the business of lifting spirits , building confidence and connecting a network of feminine encouragement to build one another up ,” says Delgizzo . Classes focus on functional strength training , building muscle and improving overall fitness levels . The studio offers a variety of daily movement classes , including a total body mashup , “ CrushFit ,” barre , yoga and “ Goddess ,” a moving meditation practice . Crush also offers a five-week online program for those who prefer to work out at home . HOURS : Visit the website for class times . THE DETAILS : 5601 Post Rd ., East Greenwich , 241-2092 , crushfitri . com
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