Sweat + Soul

Sweat + Soul is a small-group fitness studio in Honolulu that offers a barre-based workout built around a 50-minute class mixing light cardio, strength training, and stretching. The studio also runs Cardio, HIIT, and Barre X classes, and it was founded by Melissa Rota, a former software engineer who wanted a more intense workout that would be easy on the joints.

Classes are designed to challenge the body while protecting the shoulders, back, and knees. The studio opened its first location in 2015 in a converted computer lab in Kakaako, and its address is on Ward Avenue in Honolulu. Newcomers can start with a first-timer option or a starter pack, and classes can be booked online.