Fitness activities have recently become the go-to for finding dates. However, joining a running club for romance isn’t for everyone. So if you want to dip your toe into the world of fitness-based dating before signing up for that volleyball league, ClassPass has you covered. The booking platform is launching a nation-wide “Sweat Your Heart Out” series, which features workout sessions that are actually singles events in sweaty disguise.
“Sweat Your Heart Out” classes will take place on February 12 and 13 cities across the U.S. at six different venues, including gyms, workout studios, and even indoor golf clubs. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re looking for love or friendship. The idea is for fitness, sports, and exercise to be that social lubricant for mingling magic.
The series launches just in time for Valentine’s Day, but the concept is based on larger trends in fitness and dating. Social isolation and a renewed interest in wellness and outdoor activities in the wake of the pandemic have made running clubs and rec leagues popular spots for intentionally meeting new people. Dating app fatigue has made people seek out activities and venues that bring back meeting people IRL. ClassPass says its own 2024 user data supports these trends: “Community-centric” sports like volleyball saw a big boost in 2024, as did soccer and even ice skating.
Dating workout classes can be awkward—how are you supposed to flirt while huffing and puffing? But exercising with a prospective partner can also be a way to develop a relationship, building bonds and even getting you ~in the mood~ (with all that heavy breathing and blood flowing). Plus, ClassPass is hoping to help out with the social aspect of it by providing ice breaker and bingo cards, as well as cards that let someone know you want them to get in touch with you in the future. And if you’re the type of person who says “hell yes” to a fitness dating event, meeting over exercise is also a great way to ensure you’ll be connecting with someone with mutual interests.
The venues include four interval training studios: Barry’s in New York City, Fusion Integrated Training in Detroit, Train Moment in Milwaukee, and Shred415 in Louisville, Seattle, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. The 12, a gym based in Costa Mesa, California, will also host, and indoor golf club Five Iron Golf will hold events in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, and Cincinnati.
The events will cost the same as a standard workout class at their studios. You can find the full lineup below and book a spot via ClassPass or directly through the studio, If you do, we hope it’s your sweatiest Valentine’s Day ever—both during the class and maybe even with your new workout “buddy” afterward.
‘Sweat Your Heart Out’ singles workout classes
Find the cities, studio locations, dates, and times for all “Sweat Your Heart Out” classes below.
Barry’s
- New York City: 2/13 at 7:30 p.m.
Five Iron Golf
- Atlanta: 2/12 t 6-8 p.m.
- Pittsburgh: 2/13 at 6-8 p.m.
- Las Vegas: 2/13 at 6-8 p.m.
- Cincinnati: 2/13 at 6-8 p.m.
The 12
- Costa Mesa (Los Angeles): 2/13 at 4 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m.
Fusion Integrated Training
- Detroit: 2/13 at 7 p.m.
Train Moment
- Milwaukee: 2/13 at 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 12 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Shred415
- Louisville
- Seattle
- Cincinnati: 2/12 at 7:15 a.m.
- Salt Lake City: 2/12 at 9:15 a.m., 5:45 p.m.
- Chicago
- St. Louis: 2/12 at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
- Indianapolis: 2/12 at 5:30 p.m. and 2/13 at 4:30 p.m.
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