Our Space
Welcome to SoWa Health + Wellness — your all-in-one fitness destination. From a vast selection of free weights and machines to an expansive turf area and top-tier cardio equipment, we’ve got everything you need to reach your goals. Enjoy dynamic group fitness classes, expert personal training, recovery areas, and even golf simulators for a unique workout experience. Whatever your fitness journey, SoWa is here to support, challenge, and inspire you every step of the way.
Fitness + Wellness
Rooted in community and designed for balance, our space offers more than just workouts. From energizing fitness experiences to restorative recovery rooms, golf simulators, and a welcoming café, we invite you to move, unwind, and connect—all in one place.
Our Mission
To be an essential element in the daily pursuit of health and wellness for individuals and communities by providing results-driven fitness experiences and meaningful social connections in an encouraging and inclusive environment.
Well-Being + Recovery
Physical and mental relaxation await you in our unique recovery lounges. Our recovery experiences are designed to complement your training—helping you reduce soreness, restore balance, and return stronger. From physical recharge to mental reset, it’s all part of the process.
Equipment Floor
Our expansive training floor is built for every style of workout. You'll find everything from free weights, squat racks, and deadlifting platforms to top-tier strength machines and cable systems. The dedicated turf area is perfect for functional training and mobility work, while a full lineup of cardio equipment keeps your heart pumping. Whether you're lifting heavy, training for performance, or just getting started, this space has what you need.
Group Fitness
Our group fitness program spans four unique studios—Flex, Ride, Center, and Box—each offering a distinct experience. Whether you're building strength, cycling to the beat, flowing through yoga, or throwing punches, there's a class for every mood, goal, and level. With a wide variety of formats and expert instructors, movement never gets boring.
Personal Training
Personal training at SoWa is all about you, the individual. Our certified personal trainers will customize a program for you for based on holistic and evidence-based training methods. Train with us to maximize the effectiveness of your workouts, reach and exceed your fitness goals, reduce the risk of injury, and have fun.
Recovery Rooms
Recovery is essential to progress. Our dedicated recovery spaces support muscle repair, reduce soreness and inflammation, and help you perform at your best. Our Recovery Lounge features Therabody JetBoots Prime and Hypervolt massage tools; Our Sauna + Chill Room offers an Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge for deeper relaxation and circulation benefits.
Golf Simulators
Experience next-level indoor golf with our TrackMan simulators, featuring industry-leading technology for unmatched accuracy and gameplay. Practice your swing, play iconic courses from around the world, or challenge friends in a variety of game modes—all in a comfortable, private setting. Perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned golfers.
Luxury Locker Rooms
Our locker rooms are spacious and immaculately clean, with large lockers, modern showers, towel service, hairdryers, mirrors, and plenty of space. Each locker room is outfitted with a sauna, so you can relax and find stillness after your workout.
Unparalleled Facilities
SoWa Health + Wellness is Boston’s premiere full-service neighborhood gym. Our 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility combines the most advanced exercise equipment, expert coaches and trainers and signature amenities for the most comprehensive and thoughtful fitness experience in the city.
The Space
Parking
We are proud to offer secured parking at our adjacent parking lot. Parking is FREE from 5am – 9am & 4:30-10pm, Monday – Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday from 7am – 9am. From 9am-4:30pm on weekdays and 9am-7pm on weekends, parking is $1/hr. for up to three hours. Validation is available only for active members while using the gym.
About Us
The idea of building community is in the DNA of SoWa Health + Wellness founders Mario, Anna and Giampaolo, the family of legendary property developer Mario Nicosia. Mario is credited with coining the name SoWa, with a goal of revitalizing and defining this important Boston neighborhood. Collectively known as SoWa Centre, the area is a central commercial and residential district of the South End, a core community providing a full complement of shopping, arts & culture, dining, living, health and wellness, entertainment, and special events.
Take a Tour
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