The best health & wellness spots in Johnston City

“Aspire Yoga in Marion brings heated and non-heated vinyasa, hatha, power, Barre, and PiYo-style sweat sessions, plus calming Yin and a serene salted yoga experience if you’re craving deeper breaths. Bonus for locals, it’s also an authorized lululemon retailer, so you can snag gear before class.”

“West Frankfort Aquatic and Activities Center is the low-key local gem where you can swim laps in a 5,000-square-foot indoor heated pool, hop into aqua aerobics, hit a legit weight and cardio setup, then shoot hoops on basketball courts with four goals that pull pickup crews from 30-plus miles away.”

“Raw Fitness is a locally owned gym in Marion led by an ISSA-certified lifter that keeps it simple with 24/7 access, no contracts, and a clean, well-kept weight room stacked with free weights, machines, and cardio gear. Real training without franchise fluff, plus day passes and family memberships.”

From the Southern Illinois newsletter, September 18, 2026