It's the new year, and for a lot of us, getting healthier is top of mind. That could mean cleaning up our eating habits or committing to moving our bodies more. Luckily, Hendricks County, Indiana, makes it easy, with indoor fitness options for every level and every workout style.
Below, I've rounded up local gyms and studios in a simple, easy-to-navigate list — from group fitness and Pilates studios to strength training and 24/7 access. Many of these are small businesses, so you can feel good knowing you’re supporting local while working out, making it a win-win.
No matter how you like to work out, there's a spot here to help you stay active not just during the colder months, but all year long.
Group Fitness & Class-Based Training
Group fitness classes are perfect for those who want structure, motivation and variety.
- Hoosier Trainer (Brownsburg) - Group fitness classes including Cycle, Body Pump, Step, Barre, HIIT, bootcamp-style classes, personal training and more.
- PULSE Fitness, HC (Danville) - Dance fitness meets cardio kickboxing in the dark.
- Sweat Like a Mother (S.L.A.M.) (Avon & Brownsburg) - Women-led fitness community offering stroller-friendly workouts with indoor and outdoor class options.
- Constant Quest CrossFit (Danville) - CrossFit-based strength & conditioning classes.
- CrossFit 9 Degrees (Brownsburg) - CrossFit and Hyrox-style training with coaching and group sessions.
Pilates, Barre, Yoga & Studio Workouts
Great for low-impact strength, mindful movement, flexibility and instructor-led sessions.
- Inner Balance – Pilates & Yoga Studio (Brownsburg) - Yoga, Pilates and barre classes.
- Rebel Fitness Studio (Avon) - Yoga, spin, aerial and dance fitness studio, plus TRX and other small-group fitness sessions.
- Rural Roots Pilates (Clayton) - Pilates studio focused on movement, strength and wellness by offering supportive, expert-led Pilates for every body.
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Strength, Functional Training & Specialty Gyms
These are the go-to locations for lifting, targeted strength work or more personalized fitness coaching.
- Barbell Fitness Club (Pittsboro) - Functional strength training and community-centric gym with open gym, group fitness, personal training, senior fitness and more.
- Exercise Inc (Avon) - “20 Minutes a Week” training method with personal training and customized workouts.
- Notch 8 Athletics (Avon) - Cross-fit style strength and performance training classes.
- Unbreakable Athletics Academy (Plainfield) - Gym offering strength and conditioning workouts including CrossFit, powerlifting and strongman.
General Gyms & 24/7 Access
These are best for families or anyone who wants access to a little bit of everything -- cardio machines, weights, group classes and sometimes pools or courts -- all in one place.
- Hendricks Regional Health YMCA (Avon) - Large wellness hub with cardio, strength, group classes, pool and more.
- Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center (Plainfield) - This town-owned facility (making a non-resident membership a little more expensive) offers a mix of fitness classes, cardio and weight equipment, an indoor walking track and a full gymnasium, plus an indoor aquatic park for lap swimming and water aerobics (free childcare included during open swim times).
- Danville Athletic Club (Danville) - 24/7 access to a full fitness center with cardio equipment, weight machines and multiple gymnasiums for basketball and group sports.
- Connection Pointe Sports & Fitness (Brownsburg) - Variety of fitness classes, cardio & weight equipment, open gym space for basketball or pickleball and a walking track.
- Exact Fitness (Brownsburg) - Locally owned 24/7 gym with weights and machines.
- Chronic Health Club (Danville) - Fitness center with trainers and workout space and 24/7 gym access.



