Dragonfly Fitness and Training

Wise Warriors MMA in St. Louis is a welcoming gym for all levels, offering set routines, group and personal instruction, and a focus on safety. Coach Ray brings substantial knowledge, guiding members with respect and support. The community is encouraging and fun, helping athletes learn, build confidence, and reach their martial arts goals.

Ready Fitness Training is a 24/7 gym in St. Louis, tucked in an industrial area and sharing a warehouse with other locally owned facilities. Reviewers highlight friendly, knowledgeable coaches (notably Kramer) and a well‑equipped space with power racks, deadlift platforms, an Olympic platform, turf, and kettlebells. The gym offers group fitness, personal training, and access to an on-site physical therapist in a welcoming co-op setting.

Yes Honey Studio in The Grove offers bright, welcoming dance and strength workouts like Yes Choreo and Yes Move. Drop-ins are welcome with registration preferred; classes are $22 with a $4 discount for students, healthcare professionals, and military personnel. Instructors are friendly and motivating, with Jenny helping everyone feel at home.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis is a welcoming gym in St. Louis, MO, offering open, collaborative BJJ training for all levels. Located at 3525 Hampton Ave, the facility features clean mats and a friendly, pressure-free environment. Instructors Eric and Mark Clarkson are praised for patient, knowledgeable coaching, with strong programs for kids and for self-defense, competition, or fitness.

South City YMCA in St. Louis offers a comprehensive fitness scene with a gym, a multi-lane pool, three studios for group exercise, a main basketball court, and a running track (19 laps to a mile). It features weight machines, free weights, saunas, steam rooms, and customizable lockers. Reviews praise friendly staff, cleanliness, and plentiful equipment, while noting some machines may be out of service and app-based class sign-ups can be limiting.

Freeman Pilates offers dedicated Pilates sessions in St. Louis at 3172 Morgan Ford Rd. This independent studio earns rave reviews for welcoming, judgment-free instruction from instructors such as Emily Freeman, Emily M, Max, Crissy, and Ellen. Clients describe well-equipped facilities, personalized guidance, and a balance of challenge and care that improves mobility, strength, and pain relief. The studio embraces a 'pilates is for everyone' approach.