Kenny Santucci highlights four US gyms he says get it right

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 9

He named Life Time Fitness, Anatomy Gyms in Florida, Powerhouse in New York and New Jersey, and New York City's Training Lab, while saying top memberships can exceed $300 a month.
Santucci said the best gyms balance equipment, aesthetics and, above all, culture, praising hands-on owner-operators and arguing people should choose exercise they enjoy and treat fitness as a daily necessity.
His recommendations come as US gym membership reached a record high in 2025, according to the Health & Fitness Association, giving consumers more options as wellness spending and premium fitness experiences expand.

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