West Pines Fitness Center, Pembroke Pines

The instructors at West Pines Athletic Club take personal stock in motivating their clients to reach their fitness goals. In addition to spotting power lifters in the weight-training area and doling out pointers on the spinning floor, they lead a diverse list of group fitness classes, from self-defense to hot yoga to CrossFit. In Wing Tsun classes, they teach guests to defend themselves by using their opponents’ force against them, while shouting one-liners such as "I'm rubber and you're glue! Everything you say to me bounces off and sticks to you!" The professional CrossFit trainers inspire students to break a sweat in CrossFit classes, in which they hurl medicine balls, heave kettlebells, and lift weights toward fitter bodies. As parents and guardians work out, they can rest assured that their youngsters are busy playing with blocks and games instead of 50-pound weights in the kids' club, for an extra $10 per month. The Organic Blends smoothie bar serves up freshly squeezed juices, organic smoothies, and healthy wraps to help athletes recharge.