Love this place, Vanessa is the best teacher you can get. My wife and I both doing pilates there.read more

For those of us not looking to shell out a month's salary for a gym membership, there's the…read moreaffordable and decent Smart Fit. Located all throughout the city, and country, this local chain is where I get my run on. While every location offers a little something different, this particular Leblon outpost is pretty tiny, so if you go during the morning or after-work rush, you may find yourself waiting for a cardio or weight machine. What I do like is the new and high quality equipment that you'll find. The upstairs area is where the weights and loads of people are located. It's usually pretty hard to find even a small area for stretching and you'll have to jump in between reps if you want to get on a machine. Then again, if you can go during off hours, you'll likely have a better experience. Because of convenience and cost (just R$69 a month), I choose this gym.

It's a pretty good place to work off the beers and caipirinhas you drank last night. The front desk…read moreis very helpful getting you a day pass for something like 19 reis (you could go to body tek and pay 150!)The inside is small but the equipment works. They have nice big lockers so bring a lock. While equipment worked most was outdated. The water fountain inside shoots out so slow, so I found myself dehydrated after long workout and people waiting to drink. But like I said the price is right

Great gym in the heart of Leblon with all new and well maintained equipment. Cardio, free weights,…read morecycle classes, nice lockers and facilities. I came here to work out and was a bit shocked by the cost at first; however, Bodytech contracts private trainers to correct and/or point out how to use their machines better at no extra charge. The cost of this free service is built into the gym membership so it makes it easier to swallow. They also have private trainers for hire for one on one attention. Very nice and nice looking clientele makes it a pleasure to work out here.

I LOVE Blyss. The owner, Coaracy, is so awesome. He runs the coolest most laid back studio and…read morealways greets you with a smile and some insightful knowledge about yoga or the moon cycle or the origin of language. He has a great deal for people who are trying the studio out for the first time: 10 classes for 50 reals! That way you can try out each teacher and see which classes you like the best before you commit. It is also an English-friendly studio for those of you expats out there. The prices at Blyss are the best I have found. I pay R$220/month to go 3 times per week. Since I travel a lot, he lets me freeze my account and start back up when I get back with no hassle. As for the teachers, I really love them all. Sá, Ju and Rebeca are amazing. There are classes all day long so it really should suit anyone's schedule. The studio was recently remodeled so it is now one big room, which I love. If you love yoga, you will love Blyss.

The studio is OK, but there are a few problems: 1. it is not…read morevery clean, there is hair and lots of other stuff on the floors and I felt uncomfortable because of that 2. there is little space in the crowned waiting room 3. it is over-priced for very average teachers (there are cheaper Yoga studios with better teachers in Ipanema)

So I was looking for a place to work out in Copacabana and I tried smart fit first. The system…read morethere doesn't allow foreigners without a Brazilian social security number to join and nobody there spoke English. I made my way over to Body tech and they were much friendlier and spoke English. I had no problem joining for a month with just my drivers license. The place is very clean and has very up to date equipment. I highly recommend this place for anybody.

Great gym. Cost 65 US dollars per week to join. Some of the staff speak English. If you are a…read moregym rat, this place will keep you happy while you are on vacation.

This is the best place in the world to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ari Galo is a very well respected…read moreProfessor and he has dedicated his whole life to teaching the art. The team is very strong, supportive, and very attentive to technical details. You will immediately feel like part of the Carlson Gracie family from the first day of training. If you are in Rio de Janeiro, this is definitely worth a visit. The gym is also connected to Walk On The Favela Hostel and has a rooftop with the most amazing view of Copacabana. They hold 2 camps every year, one in the winter season and one in the summer season, where you can eat, sleep, and train all under one roof.

Brazil is famous for its dedication to Judo and other various forms of martial arts…read more This Sale de Judô is located inside a sports club complex next to a massage therapist. Call ahead and bring a friend who can translate for you just in case. Check out their facebook and instagram too.

Great Location in the neighborhood of Humaitá in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!…read more I was weary to come to a box in Brazil due to my lack of ease with speaking and understanding Portuguese BUT I decided that WOD lingo is a universal language amount my Crossfit people! Lol This location could be tricky to see when walking as the signage is above and a bit hidden but step into the street a bit and you'll see it. The studio is on the 2nd floor and is sharing the floor with what looks like a MMA Or some type of martial arts studio. I walked in to find a class just beginning. The instructor, Juliana greated me with a "Olá, bom Dia!" And a smile which put me at ease a bit. I told her I didn't speak much Portuguese and she said it a ok and ushered me toward a nice girl who did! Thank goodness! She explained the warmup and WOD with great detail and always made sure to check if I was following. The WOD was perfect since I hadn't worked out since staring my vacation! The drop in fee was $50R (Reise) but that's like $16.50USD. Not bad! I always purchased a shirt to mark the occasion. The facilities are smaller than I am use to (being from USA) but it was good enough for a great workout! I went back the next morning to get my butt kicked again! Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again. Muito Obrigada Crossfit Corcovado!