When Brad Howe decided to open Short North Fitness, he was looking for a community atmosphere that was hip and energized. Landing that business in the district, directly below The Jackson, provided him just that. Howe chose the Short North because of its community appeal, however he was also hoping to cater to what appeared to be an under served area in terms of gym availability. Residents of the district were previously limited in choice between a variety of corporate gyms that were further away. Now, residents have the opportunity to develop their fitness close to home and in a more urban setting.

The Short North Fitness Team has a deep background in personal training and unique class offerings.  SNF is combining with muliple fitness trainers who have experience in various fitness regiments.  Limiting their membership to around 1,000 member, the Short North Fitness team is hoping to foster an individual relationship with every member through their classes and training sessions.

Currently, SNF offers classes ranging from Power Yoga to Rock-n-Abs to Zumba, in addition to regular personal training sessions and a full gym. Furthermore, the classes are available to those who choose to forgo a gym membership but want to indulge in a specific class. In the near future, Short North Fitness will be adding a mind & spirit, spinning and high intensity section of their facilities.

SNF is going above and beyond their fitness initiative. Collaborating with Level, Short North Fitness continues their dedication to community in creating a healthy menu option for members. Food from the menu will be available via direct catering to the gym. In addition to their partnership with Level, Short North Fitness is also heavily involved with the Jackson. Residents have the opportunity to have a one-year free membership to the gym.

With their focus on individuals and community, what’s not to love about the district’s newest workout facility, Short North Fitness?

If you take a stroll down through the Short North Arts District you will quickly notice the creativity and originality that flows through the street. But this creativity doesn’t end with our businesses because now it can be your turn to get creative! In the Short North you can learn to design and reinvent your own works of art.

Substance Design Lab Workshops: For those of you who are inspired by shows like Project Runway and want to customize your clothes the design lab workshops at Substance are a great way to get started.  The shop offers three different design labs: The Tee Shirt Renovation, which you will learn to deconstruct and redesign a Private Label tee, The Antique Block Printing workshop which teaches hand painting techniques and stamping on a Private Label tee and the Re-Design an Old Favorite Workshop, which allows you to re-work one of your own pieces to make it feel new again.

The best part of these workshops is that they are flexible to your schedule. All you need is a minimum of three participants (or you can make some new friends by joining another group) and to call 72 hours before your desired day and time. It’s that easy! Participants even receive a 10% discount on all purchases made on the day of the workshop.

Learn to Paint at Terra Gallery: If you are looking for a romantic way to get creative Terra Gallery now offers a date night of painting lessons. The lesson includes snacks, wine and basic painting instruction.  Lessons can also be done independently as well.  It’s the perfect way to not only get to know yourself or your date but also to tap into your inner creativity. No skill is required but that doesn’t mean that if you already have painting experience that this lesson wont be fun.

Camelot Cellars Experience: Created for those who know nothing and those who know everything about wine, Camelot Cellars has created a unique experience: wine making. Through Camelot Cellars you can create your own private reserve (28-30 bottles). You will follow your wine through the whole process beginning with fermentation and ending with designing a label for your wine.

Creating your own wine is not your only option in getting creative with wine. Camelot Cellars offers wine tasting, tips on how to store your wine, and recipes that incorporate different wines.  This allows you to get creative even during your busy workweek.

Adore House of Bloomsbury Loft: If you are looking to create that touch of something special for your home, Adore is the place to go. Currently specializing in a handmade holiday wreath workshops, Adore can teach you to make all kinds of fun things from necklaces, to personalized pillows all in their own workshop.