Get all your personal training needs met at Moore Than Fitness. | Photo via Moore Than Fitness
Exercising doesn’t look the same for everyone — what’s fun for one person may be a slog for someone else.
Fortunately, Richmond is home to many opportunities for exercise, whether you enjoy lifting weights, dancing to hip hop tunes for a little cardio action, or boxing for a full-body workout. Use this guide as a resource for all-things fitness in the River City.
Pro tip: Not sure which to try first? Try out multiple gyms with a free trial on ClassPass.
Work out with a community
Body Arc, Blackwell This gym’s values of inclusivity, community, and empowerment come through in its personal training, group classes, physical therapy sessions, and mural-dappled fitness space.
RVA Iron, East Highland Park + Chester Beginners to seasoned bodybuilders will feel at home at this 24-hour gym with hand-selected machines, dumbbells up to 200 lbs, and a state-of-the-art posing room.
Shockoe Bottom Performance offers coaching, programming, and community.
Shockoe Bottom Performance, Shockoe Bottom Find community and meet your goals at this CrossFit-focused gym.
RVA Performance Training, The Diamond Sign up for a free introductory look at this group fitness and personal training facility which also offers at-home workouts and a nutrition guide.
CrossFit Formula Athletics, North Chesterfield This gym offers personal training and CrossFit classes for all fitness levels.
Our full guide has even more places to punch up your fitness regimen, like Vintage Boxing Gym.
Photo via Vintage Boxing Gym
Get one-on-one training
Moore Than Fitness, North Highland Park Get ready to fowl in love with fitness at this chicken-themed gym. Start personal training, semi-personal training, or virtual coaching to meet your fitness goals.
Tequila & Deadlifts, The Fan With a flexible pricing structure and a belief in functional fitness, the Fan facility will set you up with consistent one-on-one or small group training.
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Garden Glow | Wednesday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 10 | 5 p.m. | Maymont | $12+ | It’s your last week to explore the illuminated gardens, Glow Village, and light installations by international artists.
Dominion Energy Jazz Café | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Head to the atrium to enjoy tunes from veteran keyboardist Wayne “Big Patt” Patterson.
Third Anniversary Celebration of The Virginia Wine Experience | Friday, Nov. 8-Saturday, Nov. 9 | 3:30-9 p.m. | The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs | Enjoy an intimate four-course dinner with six top vintners, a Norton wine master class, exclusive tastings with Jim Law, and more.*
André 3000: “New Blue Sun” | 8 p.m. | Altria Theater | $45+ | Enjoy a night of musical exploration and raw emotion, with support from serpentwithfeet.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Monacan Craft Fair | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Monacan High School, North Chesterfield | Free entry | Shop from local artisans, find your next read at the used book sale, and support the Monacan Band Boosters.
The Wilson Springs Hotel | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20+ | The Virginia folk band will be joined by local acts Landon Elliott and Deau Eyes.
Secret Squares is open for takeout business at its new Church Hill location. The former pop-up serves Detroit-style pizza with a creative variety of toppings. (Richmond BizSense)
Closing
Bon Air restaurant Southbound, which had a 10-year run at Stony Point Village Shopping Center, will close on Saturday, Nov. 16. Owners Lee Gregory and Joe Sparatta said their landlord wanted to raise the rent by 60%. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Coming Soon
Memi’s is set to open this month, replacing Barrio Taqueria and Tequila. Entrepreneur Ramy Yacoub, who also owns 3 Monkeys, bought Barrio last year. Get a sneak peek at the menu. (Style Weekly)
Outdoors
You only have a few days left to give your feedback on the first part of the plan to improve Richmond’s parks. The online survey closes this Friday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.
Holiday
Already feeling festive? Sign up for a wreath workshop at Maymont to make your own winter decor this season. Workshops will take place the first week of December. Tickets are $60 and include refreshments.
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