3 Group Fitness Classes to Know in St. Louis

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January 2026 Edition

January has a way of making us pause and reflect on how we want to feel in the year ahead — stronger, more energized, more connected, or simply more consistent. It’s also the most popular month to reset fitness routines, with new goals set and motivation running high. If you caught my October roundup of 3 Group Fitness Classes to Know, you know I’m less interested in quick trends and more focused on workouts that offer consistency, community, and a reason to keep showing up long after the New Year buzz fades. This month, I’m highlighting three regularly scheduled group fitness classes in St. Louis that are absolutely worth checking out as you set your sights on what fitness looks like for you this year.

1. 🥾 Hike & Hybrid — NutriFormance

  • small group fitness class at nutrifromance in st. louis; participants shown doing a range of athletic activities including lunging, TRX pull ups, hiking on a treadmill and pulling on a resistance band while instructor Amy Strahan coaches in the middle
  • 4 women shown hiking on a treadmill with a steep incline, during the hike & hybrid class at nutriformance
  • natalie kalmar, fitnessfoodiestl, shown at nutriformance at hike & hybrid group fitness class. she is holding herself up with one arm while other class participants are shown on the treadmill and doing crunches
  • exterior of nutriformance gym, location of many great group fitness classes in st. louis. blue sign with white lettering, clear glass doors

This is not your average interval training class.

Hike & Hybrid at NutriFormance blends treadmill hiking with strength training for a full-body, high-intensity workout — without the impact of running. While the 60-minute format alternates between treadmill and strength segments, don’t mistake “hike” for easy. During treadmill intervals, expect steep climbs with inclines reaching up to 25% grade.

The strength portions rotate through TRX, calisthenics, resistance machines, and floor work, delivering a powerful HIIT-style workout that’s tough on muscles but kind to joints. You’ll leave feeling strong, breathless, and accomplished.

Every Hike & Hybrid class I’ve taken with NutriFormance trainer Amy Strahan has been different, which keeps the experience fresh and challenging. Class size is capped at just 12 participants, allowing for meaningful coaching and a supportive environment.

NutriFormance is a gym I’ve written about before — and for good reason. This class (and many others taught by Amy) keep me coming back.

Hike & Hybrid Class Schedule:

  • Tuesday 6:00 AM — led by Kimberly Tedoni
  • Thursday 9:00 AM — led by Amy Strahan

👉 Learn more about NutriFormance on The Blog
👉 Visit NutriFormance’s website
📍 1033 Corporate Square, Creve Coeur, MO 63132

2. 📣 POMSQUAD Fitness — with Rebel & Roar at Central Studio

  • 4 women including natalie kalmar, shown holding brightly color pom poms and wearing athletic clothes striking a cheerleading pose at pom squad fitness class at central studio
  • The front of a Pom Squad dance fitness class, where instructor demonstrates a high vee dance move at pom squad fitness dance move and the class participants all with different colored poms follow along.
  • cindy henry, lead instructor of pom squad fitness showing smiling and shaking her pom poms while dressed in a red & green cheerleading outit

If you ever dreamed of being part of a dance or cheer squad — but without the grueling tryouts or judgment — POMSQUAD Fitness is your chance!

This dance-based cardio class will have you shouting “Ready, OK!” in no time. Led by Cindy Henry and her inclusive squad of instructors, POMSQUAD Fitness combines upbeat choreography with today’s pop hits in an easy, follow-the-leader format that’s welcoming for all levels.

This 60-minute cardio-focused class delivers a serious endorphin boost — no dance or cheer experience required. Just bring a positive attitude and a big smile. Pom poms are provided and you will love giving them a shake!

POMSQUAD Fitness is hosted at Central Studio, home to a wide range of dance classes for kids and adults, plus group fitness offerings like Pilates and aerial — with three St. Louis locations – Webster, Clayton & Central West End.

POMSQUAD Class Schedule (Webster Groves Location)

  • Monday 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM

👉 Visit Central Studio online
📍 15 S. Old Orchard Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119

BONUS – Reserve your spot in our 2/13 Galentine’s POMSQUAD Pour & More Event !

3. 🍑 Twerkercise — Get Sexy Movement

  • a group of smiling women in front of a blue wall with the "Get sexy movement" logo on it wearing athletic clothes after twerkercise group fitness class in st louis
  • a dark group fitness room with purple lighting and women shown twerking for fitness in short shorts
  • Ashley Angel Simmons teaching Natalie Kalmar a few Twerk tips during a private Unleash Her Session. 2 women shown bent over dancing near a chair

Ready to step outside your comfort zone and into a heart-pounding workout that targets your glutes, thighs, and cardio? Enter: Twerkercise.

Hosted once a week at Get Sexy Movement in Florissant, this 90-minute class is as much about confidence and community as it is about fitness. I’ll be honest — I was intimidated walking in as a white girl with a relatively flat butt — but I was very pleasantly surprised.

From the moment I arrived, it was clear this wasn’t just a workout class. It’s a connected, welcoming community where movement is celebrated and accountability is part of the playbook. Get Sexy Movement has built a deeply connected community rooted in empowerment, reflection, and support. You’re encouraged not only to move your body, but to celebrate what it can do.

Owner Ashley Simmons challenges her members to grow holistically through group classes, one-on-one training, wellness products, and monthly accountability challenges. Her studio motto says it all: “Working out is the new going out.”

On a recent visit, I had the chance to experience “Unleash Her,” a 75-minute one-on-one session with Ashley that perfectly complements Twerkercise. The session focuses on technique, form, and practical tips to make twerking feel more accessible and natural — whether you’re in class, on the dance floor, or simply wanting to feel more confident and uninhibited in your own body. I walked away with tools that will absolutely help me get more out of Twerkercise (and maybe the next time I’m at the club… 😉).

Show up in booty shorts & sneakers and expect to sweat, squat, lunge, shake, and drop it low. Come ready to be vulnerable, talk about your goals, have fun, and work harder than you think you will.

Class Details:

  • Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

👉 Visit Get Sexy Movement online
📍 62 Grandview Plaza Shopping Center, Florissant, MO 63033 

Takeaways

Whether you’re diving headfirst into new fitness goals or simply looking to refresh your routine, group fitness can be a powerful way to stay consistent and connected. These on-going classes in St. Louis are led by locally-owned studios that are doing things thoughtfully and intentionally. Each of the classes featured here offers something different to enhance your workouts in 2026. As the year unfolds, my hope is that this series continues to introduce you to movement experiences that feel supportive, sustainable, and genuinely enjoyable — because fitness should be something you look forward to, not just something you check off a list.

If you try one of these classes, tag me @FitnessFoodieSTL — I’d love to see where your fitness journey takes you this year.

Want to mix things up this month? Be sure to look at the Fitness Events Listing for fun weekly offerings and keep an eye out for new recommendations every quarter in this “3 Group Fitness Classes to Know” series!

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