NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Fit Magazine is kicking off the new year by celebrating the people, places, and programs shaping Music City’s health and wellness scene. The January/February Best Of Issue highlights the winners across more than 40 categories, all chosen by community vote. If you are new to Nashville or want to shake things up a bit, check out our winners below.
From boutique fitness studios and personal trainers to wellness professionals, recovery spaces, and local favorites, the annual Best Of edition reflects where Nashvillians actually work out, recover, refuel, and recharge. Votes were cast by readers, athletes, and wellness enthusiasts who know the city’s fitness landscape best.
“This issue is always one of our most anticipated of the year,” said NFM Editor, Tala Shatara. “It’s a true snapshot of what Nashville values when it comes to health, fitness, and community, and every winner earned their spot through the voices of the people.”
Below is the full list of Best Of January/February winners, as voted by you:
Nashville Fit Magazine Best Of Winners
Best Acai Bowl
E & Rose
Best Ambassador to Health & Fitness Community
Abby Moskal
Best Bodybuilding Competition
Tennessee’s Strongest
Best Bootcamp
The Lab Training Studio
Best Boutique Fitness Studio
Crew Training Club
Best Boxing/MMA Gym
Rumble Boxing Gulch
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Jennifer Devens
Best Coffee Shop
Elegy Coffee
Best CrossFit Coach
Alex Wayne, CrossFit East Nashville
Best CrossFit Gym
CrossFit East Nashville
Best Cycling Instructor
Dylan Jenkins
Best Cycling Studio
Full Ride Cycling
Best Dermatologist
Nashville Skin
Best Farmers Market
Nashville Farmers Market
Best Free Community Workout
Capitol Steps
Best Group Fitness Instructor
Diamond Adams
Best Gym
Music City Muscle
Best IV Hydration Therapy
Tempo
Best Juice Bar
Urban Juicer
Best Local Blog
Nashville Guru
Best Local Grocery Store
Turnip Truck
Best Local Nonprofit
Thistle Farms
Best Local Outdoor Store
Nashville Running Company
Best Local Podcast
Music City Mindset
Best Local Protein Bar
Grab the Gold
Best Local Supplement Company
Nutrishop
Best Local Wine, Beer or Spirit
Diskin Cider
Best Massage Studio
Massage of Nashville
Best Massage Therapist
Matthew Miner, Massage of Nashville
Best Meal Prep and Delivery Service
Clean Eatz
Best Mental Health Professional
Natalie Dodd
Best Nutritionist and Dietitian
Robert Reames
Best Orthopedic Physician
Eric Bowman
Best Outdoor Workout Park/Area
Percy Warner
Best Paddleboard or Kayak Rental
Paddle Dog
Best Personal Trainer
Robert Thomas (Trainer Rob)
Best Physical Therapist
Gina Gapstur (Boblit)
Best Pilates Instructor
Mackenzie Matlock
Best Pilates Studio
BODYROK
Best Recovery Facility
Urban Sweat
Best Running Store
Fleet Feet
Best Running/Triathlon Event
Rock ‘n’ Roll
Best Smoothie
SunLife Organics
Best Spa Float and Sauna Experience
Pure Sweat
Best Store for Fitness Apparel
Lululemon
Best Strength and Conditioning (Non-CrossFit)
MADabolic
Best Stretch Facility
Stretch Lab
Best Yoga Instructor
Naima Adedapo
Best Youth Fitness Organization
Nashville Black Wellness Collective
Hardest Workout in Nashville
Shed Fitness
Healthiest Restaurant
True Food Kitchen
Best Bachelorette Workout
Pushups & Prosecco
Best 5K
Tomato 5K
Best Barre Studio
Pure Barre
Best Bike Shop
Shelby Ave Bicycle Shop
Best Condo Gym
505
Best Dispensary
Marley’s Smoke Shop
Best Fitness Retreat Company
Heart Haven
Best Full or Half Marathon
Rock ‘n’ Roll
Best Kettlebell Instructor
Savanna Hill
Best New Gym (Started in 2025)
BODYROK East Nashville
Best New Trainer (Started in 2025)
Lindsey Platt
Best Photographer
Kenzie Barron
Best Rooftop Venue
L.A. Jackson
Best Tea/Boba Shop
Viet Tea Café