Best of the County 2024 Readers’ Choice Fitness & Sports

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From yoga, fitness classes, health and wellness coaches and more, get your sweat on with the Best of the County 2024 readers’ choices for fitness and sports in Marin.

Our 2024 Fitness & Sports category sponsor is Club Evexia.

Best Fitness Classes

F45 Training, Multiple Locations

Man holds kettle bell in front of sign saying Functional 45 Training
Photo courtesy of F45 Corte Madera Facebook.

With locations worldwide, F45 is the fastest-growing functional training community. F stands for Function Training, and 45 is the total time for each intense, effective, and fun workout. Functional training is a mix of circuit and HIIT-style exercises that unify the muscle groups of the body to help you feel and perform better in life. 

 

Best Gym

Club Evexia, Mill Valley

Man on elliptical looks out bayfront window at Club Evexia
Photo courtesy of Club Evexia.

Evexia comes from the Greek word for “wellness” channeling the focus of this Southern Marin 21 and over fitness center. Club Evexia Fitness and Wellness aims to help their members achieve the optimal balance of fitness and wellness while creating a welcoming, health-conscious community. Try their multitude of workout options from indoor and outdoor group cycle classes, TRX and kettlebell, state-of-the-art equipment, yoga, mat pilates, nutrition, meditation and so much more. 

Best Health & Wellness Coach

Binay Curtis, Mill Valley

Binary Curtis looking at fruit at farmer's market
Photo by Daniel Carey.

Binay Curtis energizes clients through her enthusiastic and holistic approach to health and wellness. She offers virtual and in-person HIIT classes, live or recorded, nutritional reboot programs, carefully curated and delicious Bounty Bags, and a private label supplement line. 

Best Personal Trainer

Heather Leigh Mckenzie, Fit for Life, San Rafael

Heather Leigh Fit For Life Heath and Wellness coach
Photo courtesy of Heather Leigh.

With over 25 years of coaching and training experience, Heather Leigh has led fitness and yoga retreats around the world while continually taking classes and trainings to evolve her training and improve her understanding of the body and mind. She recently opened her own studio and teaches a variety of fitness methods, including power yoga, hot yoga, HIIT, pilates, yoga sculpt and more.

Best Pilates Studio

BodyRok, Corte Madera

People doing Pilates at Bodyrok Marin
Photo courtesy of BodyRok Marin Facebook.

BODYROK is an innovative blend of Pilates, cardio, and weight training specifically designed to increase your energy levels and fuel your metabolism. Each 40-minute, music-inspired workout targets your upper body, lower body and core. Experienced trainers teach each class with attention, encouragement and offer modifications for all physical fitness levels.

Best Spin Studio

Soul Cycle, Larkspur

Soul Cycle Marin, Larkspur, Best Spin Class Marin
Photo courtesy of Soul Cycle.

SoulCycle is a self-described 45-minute cardio dance party on a bike and we agree. There’s a reason they have accumulated a worldwide cult following of high-energy cyclists in love with their program. The dark room with loud music paired with enthusiastic and experienced trainers almost takes away the burn from their fast-paced workouts designed to push their clients to grow stronger with each class.

Best Yoga Studio Marin

NOW Power Yoga, Corte Madera

NOW Power Yoga, Corte Madera, Best Fitness Class Marin
Photo courtesy of NOW Power Yoga.

Despite the heat, name and attire, the classes at Now Power Yoga aren’t like other traditional yoga classes. With the mission to build a stronger, healthier and kinder community, founder Susan Hauser has created a following by combining the spiritual awareness of yoga with the character-building discipline and positive energy of traditional workouts.

Best of the County Fitness & Sports Sponsor

Club Evexia


Club Evexia is a luxury fitness, wellness and social club in Southern Marin. Set on the water overlooking beautiful Richardson Bay, the club offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, over 70 group classes a week and amazing social gatherings and events that promote connection and community.