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Where to Workout During Long Layovers
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Airports Offer Gyms to Workout on Layovers

by Dr. Jo Lichten

The more you travel, the more likely you are to find yourself stuck at an airport with a few hours to kill. Instead of just waiting for the weather to clear or for your flight to make it across the country, do something productive. A workout might be just what you need to work off some steam — and those French fries!

There's often a health club at the airport or within a couple of miles of it and most offer daily rates. Here's a guide to finding a gym near some of the most popular airports:

Atlanta (ATL) — Attractive Bodies Health & Fitness Club is a 5-minute ride away from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Chicago (ORD) — The Athletic Club at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is accessible through underground tunnel.

Dallas (DFW) — Athletic and Tennis Club, Hilton Dallas-Fort Worth Lakes is 10 minutes away from the airport. Take a cab or Hilton shuttle. Irving Fitness is is also close by being 15 minutes away in the opposite direction.

Denver (DEN) — 1. World Gym is 15-20 minutes SW of Denver International Airport. The Stapleton Fitness Center in the Radisson Hotel is about 30 minutes west.

Detroit (DTW) — About 5-10 minutes away from Detroit Metro is Wayne Racquet & Exercise Club.

Houston (IAH) — A 15 minute taxi ride from Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Greenspoint Club is behind the Wyndham on the fifth floor of the parking garage. A free Wyndham Greenspoint shuttle is also available.

Los Angeles (LAX) — Walk the mile from Los Angeles International or take Hilton shuttle to 24 Hour Fitness/LAX Hilton

Las Vegas (LAS) — Located on the 2nd floor right above baggage claim at McCarran International is 24 Hour Fitness. Workout clothing (including shoes) is available for rent.

Miami (MIA) — Health Club at the Miami International Airport Hotel is located in Concourse E, 2nd level.

Minneapolis (MSP) — Appletree Fitness Center is 10 minutes away from Minneapolis-St. Paul International on 3rd floor of the Holiday Inn Select. Free shuttle available.

New York (JFK) — Holiday Inn John F. Kennedy Airport has a free shuttle and is about 10 minutes away.

Newark (EWK) — Airport Hilton is just across the highway from Newark Liberty International, but allow 10-15 minutes.

Orlando (MCO) — The World Gym is five to 10 minutes away from Orlando Interntaional Airport.

Phoenix (PHX) — Arizona Athletic Club is a 10-minute taxi ride from Sky Harbor International Airport.

San Francisco (SFO) — Schoeber's Athletic Club is just a mile away from San Francisco International Airport.

Seattle (SEA) — Powerhouse Gym is a 5 minute cab ride away from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport..

St. Louis (STL) — 1. St. Louis Workout is in close proximity of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.