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Best Sweat Session in a Welcoming Environment

Inside of NYXX Cycle's fitness studio, two rows of cyclists look directly into a floor-to-ceiling mirror, which helps everyone remain synchronized through each round of choreography.
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Inside of NYXX Cycle's fitness studio, two rows of cyclists look directly into a floor-to-ceiling mirror, which helps everyone remain synchronized through each round of choreography.

Especially for those new to the world of boutique fitness, walking into a new fitness studio can be incredibly intimidating. Unlike a gym or your living room, the community aspect of a boutique fitness studio is strong. This likely accounts for that feeling of isolation that you get when you walk into a boutique fitness center — that feeling that everyone else has already bonded and knows what to expect in a particular workout class that is completely foreign to you. Even if you’re in the best shape of your life, this isolation can be a major turnoff. However, at NYXX Cycle in Norwood, owner Nick Melnyk is so welcoming that you almost feel pressure to never leave the studio again. From the minute you clip into the exercise bike, Melnyk and the other riders cheer you on without making you feel embarrassed for all of the effort that you’re putting into your workout. It’s truly a welcoming experience for new and veteran indoor cyclists. nyxxcycle.com.

Shops & Services

CityBeat Best of Cincinnati Shops & Services
Here are the 2024 Best Of Cincinnati® Reader and Staff Pick winners for Shops & Services.

Best Acupuncture Practice: Caldwell Family Wellness

  1. Caldwell Family Wellness
  2. Guanhu Yang Acupuncture
  3. Allyson Trebbi Acupuncture

Best Adult Toy Store: HUSTLER Hollywood

  1. HUSTLER Hollywood
  2. Pure Romance
  3. High on the Hill

Best Antique Store: Ohio Valley Antique Mall

  1. Ohio Valley Antique Mall
  2. Flamingo Haven Antique Mall
  3. Wooden Nickel Antiques

Best Arts & Crafts Classes: Cincinnati Art Museum

  1. Cincinnati Art Museum
  2. Silk Road Textiles
  3. Queen City Clay

Best Auction House: Everything But The House (EBTH)

  1. Everything But The House (EBTH)
  2. BidFTA
  3. TIE: 513 Auctions AND Caring Transitions

Best Auto Repair Service: Tire Discounters

  1. Tire Discounters
  2. Jake Sweeney Automotive
  3. University Motors

Best Bank: Huntington

  1. Huntington
  2. Fifth Third Bank
  3. PNC

Best Barber Shop: Bellevue Barbershop

  1. Bellevue Barbershop
  2. Clifton Barbers
  3. Bishops

Best Bed and Breakfast: Weller Haus Bed, Breakfast & Event Center

  1. Weller Haus Bed, Breakfast & Event Center
  2. Gaslight Bed & Breakfast
  3. Six Acres Bed and Breakfast

Best Bicycle Store: Montgomery Cyclery

  1. Montgomery Cyclery
  2. Reser Bicycle Outfitters
  3. Bishop's Bicycles

Best Birthing/Maternity Center: Good Samaritan Hospital

  1. Good Samaritan Hospital
  2. The Christ Hospital
  3. St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Best Bookstore (Non-Chain): Joseph-Beth Booksellers

  1. Joseph-Beth Booksellers
  2. Roebling Point Books & Coffee
  3. The Bookery

Best Camera Store: Dodd Camera

  1. Dodd Camera
  2. Western Hills Photo & Hobby
  3. K&R Photographics

Best Car Detailer: Carriage House Car Wash

  1. Carriage House Car Wash
  2. Spick and Span Car Wash & Detailing
  3. Pearl's Auto Recon

Best Car Wash: Mike's Carwash

  1. Mike's Carwash
  2. Carriage House Car Wash
  3. Spick and Span Car Wash and Detailing

Best Carpet Cleaning: Spick and Span Home, Window, & Auto Cleaning

  1. Spick and Span Home, Window, & Auto Cleaning
  2. Stanley Steemer
  3. Widmer's Cleaners

Best Carpet Store: McSwain Carpet & Floors

  1. McSwain Carpet & Floors
  2. Big Bob's Flooring Outlet
  3. JP Flooring Design Center

Best Arts & Crafts Supplies: Indigo Hippo

  1. Indigo Hippo
  2. Hobby Lobby
  3. Michaels

Best Auto Dealer (New Vehicles): Jake Sweeney Automotive

  1. Jake Sweeney Automotive
  2. Jeff Wyler Automotive Family
  3. Beechmont Toyota