Murfreesboro is located in central Tennessee, approximately 35 miles from Nashville. Murfreesboro has experienced rapid growth in the last few years, with the population surpassing 100,000. The health club industry has taken notice of Murfreesboro and many health and fitness clubs are available in this growing exurb. From large chains to private clubs, Murfreesboro has a lot to offer you if you're looking to get in shape or keep strong and fit.
City-Operated Fitness Centers
The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) offers fitness and wellness services at the Sports*Com location and the Patterson Community Center. Both have fitness equipment, aerobic rooms and indoor tracks. Additionally, Sports* Com has an indoor and outdoor pool and gymnasium. At both facilities, you can pay a daily rate or become a member on a monthly or yearly basis.
Campus Recreation
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The campus has a recreation center with weightlifting and cardio equipment, including more than one room for aerobics. Also available are basketball and racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor pools and an indoor track. Memberships are offered on a four-, eight- or 12-month basis, with varied pricing for faculty, students, alumni and guests.
Women-Only Fitness Clubs
Some women prefer to work out in a female-only atmosphere. For those individuals, there is a health club chain named Curves that caters exclusively to women. Murfreesboro is home to two of these clubs.
YMCA
The Rutherford County Family YMCA provides a free tour for those looking to join the YMCA but membership is required to use the facilities. The Rutherford YMCA has racquetball courts, a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor track and fitness studios. Various fitness classes are available for adults and children.
Yoga and Pilates Studios
While many of the large health clubs offer yoga and Pilates classes, there are a few individually operated yoga and Pilates studios in Murfreesboro. Hot yoga, the latest yoga craze, is also offered at some yoga studios in the area.
Chain Health Clubs
There are health and fitness clubs in Murfreesboro that are part of health club chains. Most large chain clubs will let you have a one- or two-week trial period to to try the club out to see if it fits your needs. Additionally, most large chain clubs will let someone "drop in" and use the club for a small fee if they are visiting from out of town or are not members.
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