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"Operating across Boston, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago, FitReserve offers access to the class schedules – without “blackout times” – of the cities’ best boutique studios. Book in for barre, gyrotonic, hoist or rowing via a monthly membership plan or a flex pack.”

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"There are tons of classes available with some of the best instructors [New York City] has to offer. High-quality services like FitReserve make workouts fun...and let you pay a set monthly fee for access to hundreds of amazing classes."

"Since they tasked you with helping them up their workout game, give them a monthly membership to FitReserve to inspire them to try out new classes, studios, and gyms around the city. Just be prepared for them to ask you to be their workout buddy..."

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"All your favorite home workouts, together in a single streaming platform. Give the gift of on-demand ease for all the exercise fans on your list."

"Fear of commitment? A new service lets you sample L.A.’s hottest workouts...Previously operating in New York, Boston and Washington, FitReserve now offers some 6,000 classes a month at 50 studios around Los Angeles and Orange counties. Members can dip in and out of classes like indoor cycling, yoga, boot camp, dance, Pilates and barre, among others."

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"FitReserve is your ticket to all the different workouts and fitness studios you could ever need. It’s the ultimate aid for any modern fitness enthusiast, offering instant access to dozens of different fitness locations in big cities around the United States. With simple pricing plans, affordable options, and amazing flexibility, the FitReserve multi-studio fitness membership is the perfect option for anyone who wants to enjoy all the benefits of multiple exercise studios without having to pay individual fees for every single one."

"FitReserve is a great option to try out a wide variety of studios around the city...The class equality is a MAJOR draw. You won’t need to calculate which classes you can take based on what credits you have left, etc. It’s nice to know how many classes you can take per month w/o any limitations."

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"FitReserve, a multi-studio membership plan that already operates in New York and Boston, launches in D.C. today, allowing users to take boutique fitness classes at more than 60 area studios and gyms."

"Did you know a new multi-studio fitness membership has landed in Seattle? FitReserve recently launched its sixth market here in our city, offering monthly classes at dozens of studios/gyms. Members can mix and match between: yoga, Pilates, barre, indoor cycling, HIIT and boot camp, boxing, aerial, pole, dance and more. "

"Looking for the perfect gift for the fitness fan on your holiday gift list? Don’t sweat it. In fact, leave the sweating to them! This season, a gift card to FitReserve, the premier multi-studio fitness membership, is the perfect present for anyone on your list — from the fitness newbie to the enthusiast."

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"Anyone looking to try a mix of exercise classes — yoga, Pilates, barre, boxing, indoor cycling and more — at a variety of different gyms and studios can do so with a FitReserve membership. Partnered with over 1,000 providers in several cities to offer app users access to as many types of exercise as possible. Isn’t “getting in shape” everyone’s New Year’s resolution?"

Today we speak with Megan Smyth CEO and cofounder of FitReserve, the company allowing you to mix-and-match workouts across studios and classes. After spending 7 years on Wall Street, entrepreneurship called Megan’s name. Through cofounding GoRecess and working with the Nike+ Accelerator, the company morphed into FitReserve. Megan, an avid runner and dedicated gym rat, is just as dedicated to NYC’s growing tech ecosystem and goes the distance to give back to the community supporting women and men alike.

"Download the app and you can choose from 10,000 classes every month from the top 70 studios in the Metro Area. Mix it Up."

"If you’re hopelessly trying to balance your fitness portfolio and somehow make it to cycling class, yoga, barre, and CrossFit in one week, you should be using FitReserve....FitReserve offers four different plans that allow members to mix and match from more than 70,000 classes at a cross-section of studios, all at a price that’s less than half retail. After launching in New York and Boston two years ago, FitReserve expanded to Washington, D.C., this past spring, with plans to add more cities this fall and in early 2018, for all your calorie-burning needs."

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"The boutique fitness scene has grown by 450 percent since 2010, with more than 100,000 fitness boutiques across the U.S. for everything from yoga and Pilates to Barre, cycling, boxing and boot camps. Multi-studio memberships such as FitReserve make it possible for consumers to sample any one of the dozens of member partner studios for one monthly fee."

"There are advantages to FitReserve particularly since they are 'the only monthly multi-studio membership that offers access to all class times at top studios'."

"FitReserve allows variety-loving gym rats to take classes at boutique studios all over town.There are no blackout periods, so any class on a participating gym’s schedule is fair game. FitReserve members also get discounts at wellness businesses including Instacart, Thrive Market, and SweatStyle."

"FitReserve spices up the workout game with D.C. launch....Say goodbye to the days of having a gym membership to one specific gym, and say hello to adding variety into your daily workout routine. "

"FitReserve’s menu reads like a Who’s Who of the city’s most buzzed about and desirable studios...Whether your thing is yoga, pilates, barre, spinning, rowing, CrossFit, boot camp or dance, there are attractive options for you."

"Gym-goers can build their personalized workout schedule by taking advantage of the complete class offerings at all partner studios. Due to FitReserve, users may attend, say, a pilates class on Tuesday and an indoor cycling class on Thursday, and maybe try a boxing class just for fun."

"Currently, FitReserve partners with 85 studios in Boston; check the full list here. In October 2015, when the company started its rollout in the city, partner studios were at 35....its headquarters are in New York, where it partners with 425 studios."

"Since launching in New York City in 2015, Co-Founders Megan Smyth and Bill Arzt have been able to do just that, growing their studio footprint, bringing on name-brand partners like Barry’s Bootcamp and Bar Method and offering consumers more than 60,000 classes to choose from per month. The company expanded to Boston and has other local roll-outs on-deck for the coming months."

"FitReserve enables this variety and convenience while offering the flexibility to not be tied down to one membership and the price savings of not having to purchase multiple memberships or class packages....in sum, FitReserve simplifies your active life."

"Triumph Hotels, a collection of seven unique properties located throughout Manhattan’s most coveted neighborhoods, and FitReserve, a premier fitness membership offering access to the top boutique fitness studios, have joined forces to give guests a healthy start to the new year with the debut of a one of a kind TravelPack option created exclusively for guests of Triumph Hotels."

"The FitReserve gift card is the perfect gift for the fitness aficionado interested in trying out new fitness classes and studios for the first time."

"After bouncing between Equinox and other gyms for several years, [Matt] finally ditched the gym a year ago and now uses FitReserve. 'Your schedule changes, your life changes and you’re kind of all over the city,' says Matt, a Manhattan resident. 'Most New Yorkers move every few years, and to be locked into a gym is inconvenient.'”

"Members of FitReserve don't have to worry about any blackout times—they have access to full class schedules at top studios, even at peak times, from dance to spinning, rowing to CrossFit."

"Once I tried it, I could see a big difference between these services – in the availability and frequency department, FitReserve wins hands down. It got me back to the gym, and felt like the Equinox of boutique fitness class services."

"FitReserve is the latest and greatest way to workout. FitReserve is here to make working out more convenient and enjoyable, with tons of options for different classes and budgets....it’s definitely a fitness membership that has something for everyone."

"I hate to say I told you so but… I think FitReserve really is a better bang for your buck. Since I’ve been on FitReserve, I haven’t had any trouble booking preferred studios, and FitReserve allows me to go to any one studio 4 times a month."

"While this ClassPass competitor may seem the same or a bit more expensive at first glance, if you’re going to shell out the dough, it’s a better investment. Gyms who sign up with FitReserve have to offer their full class schedule, instead of reserving some only for members. Plus, you get four visits per month per studio, instead of three."

"If you’re a fan of easy-to-use booking services and live in New York or Boston, you’ll love FitReserve. This fitness-booking membership offers classes for boutique fitness studios at peak class times so you’ll never get to use the “oops, all the classes are full!” excuse ever again when trying to book your workout"

"There's a new way to feel the burn in New York City. Meet FitReserve, the Gilt City of fitness booking sites."

"Gone are the days of trekking miles through the city just to take advantage of your neighborhood gym membership. The new trend? FitReserve, a members-only site that allows you to book all of your classes in one place. Think freedom to move around and attend all of your favorite classes, the ability to book based on your schedule and area and massive savings. Convenience at your fingertips."

"FitReserve, a fitness membership pass that gives you access to luxury studios at the times when you actually want to work out."

"If you'd rather mix it up, we highly recommend signing up for FitReserve."

"Level of Difficulty: Zero for the process of signing up for the classes, but between a 7-9 for the actual classes"

"You’ll get access to the studios’ full schedules, including peak class times (AKA the only times you really want), and you can go to any one studio as many as four times in a month."

"Access luxury fitness studios in the Hamptons through FitReserve, a fitness-booking service that allows members to view class schedules and book sweat sessions in a snap. "

"With so many choices of fitness classes, why limit yourself to one when you can mix and match as you see fit? That's the concept behind FitReserve, a membership program for New York City fitness lovers who want options in their workouts."

"Since classes can seriously get expensive, try FitReserve, a new fitness booking membership website that allows you to book classes at luxury studios."

"There are hundreds of gyms and boutique studios in New York City, and class subscription services like FitReserve are capitalizing on giving fitness buffs the chance to sample them all."

"Enter: FitReserve, a popular New York City-based and rapidly-growing boutique sign-up concierge service that makes fitting in interesting and convenient workouts as easy as having an internet connection. "

"Tired of trying to get your workout on but can't seem to get the exercise class that gets your blood pumpin'? Don't give up because FitReserve is exactly what the doctor ordered - a boutique fitness membership that is flexible and easy to use."

"Perfect for the person who loves the atmosphere of a boutique fitness studio but hates the high prices that often come with barre classes, cycling and other popular studio workouts."

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"FitReserve is a class booking service that prides itself on having an excellent selection of classes and a great user interface. I can speak to this! After frustrating experiences dealing with other class booking services, I've had the best experience with FitReserve. It's been a breeze!"

"LOVE fitness classes? But hate being locked out of classes? FitReserve is your answer!"

"If you are looking for a superior fitness concierge service, sign up for FitReserve. I promise you won't be disappointed!"

"FitReserve’s business model is built around a similar service but there are a bunch of attributes that set it apart and thus, made me a fan."

"Everything I needed was readily available, and the reserve and check in process at the studios always went off without a hitch."

"They had so many openings for classes — they don’t have blackouts so it wasn’t difficult to sign up for the most in-demand classes in the city."

"Peak time slots. Stress free booking. Good mix of classes."

"We’ve used other fitness booking memberships in the past and remembering to sign up at an exact time each week gave us severe anxiety. We really enjoyed that FitReserve gave us access to desirable classes at peak times (before and after work) and we were able to book our spots at our leisure. We never had an issue getting into a desired class with FitReserve."

"What really sets FitReserve apart is that ability to access peak class times."

"For those of us who seek out something new, it’s an effective way to sample a range of activities at in-demand studios."

"Flexibility is fitness's latest workout craze...Yoga, barre classes, spinning and so much more - with so many classes to try, workout warriors were having a hard time committing to just one. And so earlier this week came the debut of FitReserve."

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"While the numbers are growing, there are still too few female investors and startup entrepreneurs, which can make it more challenging to raise capital and find mentors," said Megan Smyth, CEO and co-founder of FitReserve. "Network and you will discover that there are plenty of women and men who are eager to advocate for and mentor female entrepreneurs.”