Believers' Boxing Gym, Forest Lake

There's a reason so many movies have been made about boxing—the drama of the sport is undeniable, with its combo of a high-intensity work rate and razor-sharp focus. At Believers' Boxing Gym, instructors promote these same tenets with each session. Muscle tone, endurance, and flexibility improve with every punch, while concentration and discipline reap the rewards as well.

In the 13,000 square feet of training space dotted with bags and equipment, owner Rachel and her team offer a dozen weekly classes as well as schedulable personal training sessions. The gym's expertly-led skills and drills classes, sparring, circuit sessions, and aptly named "Gloves, Sweat, and Tears" class will make believers out of any newcomer.