New Orleans Athletic Club

Overview

• New Orleans Athletic Club (NOAC) is a historic fitness and wellness facility in New Orleans, blending tradition and innovation to deliver fitness excellence. Established as more than just a gym, it offers a comprehensive range of fitness activities, group classes, and amenities in a vibrant, community-focused environment.
• The overall atmosphere is welcoming, upscale, and inspiring, often described by members as a “third place” outside home and work. Testimonials highlight its clean, beautiful facilities, excellent staff, sense of community, and ability to make members feel like they’ve “made it.” It’s a place for workouts, relaxation, socialization, and personal growth, with a historic charm featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials.

Features & Amenities

• Indoor Swimming Pool: 20-yard pool maintained at ~83°F, with 5 lanes for lap swimming and aqua aerobics; free swim during class hours.
• Fitness Areas: Cardio zones, turf room, indoor track, exercise areas, rooftop equipment, Pilates studio, spin room, boxing area, basketball half-court (in racquetball court), martial arts spaces.
• Group Class Studios: Dedicated spaces for yoga, barre, fencing, karate, kendo, tai chi, dance, and more; 70+ weekly classes.
• Library: Quiet zone with newspapers (e.g., USA Today, New York Times), magazines, high-speed Wi-Fi, leather chairs, workstations, and reading nook for relaxation and productivity.
• Other Amenities: Permanent and daily lockers (built-in locks), towel service (fee-based), secured parking (4 lots, sticker required), NOAC app for scheduling/reservations, online payments.
• Recovery & Wellness: Relaxation areas, certified trainers for personalized workouts.

Services

• Group Fitness Classes (70+ weekly, all levels): Aqua Aerobics, Fencing, Shotokan Karate, Tai Chi, Kendo, Boxing Fundamentals, Spinning, Cardio Interval, Boot Camp, Cardio Kickboxing, Intervals, Hard Bodies, Sprint Step, Step Challenge, Sculpt & Sweat, Ascension Dance, Pilates Mat, Power/Gentle/Flow/Restorative/Iyengar/Classic Yoga, Barre, Cardio Dance, Tango, Belly Dance, Acting Class.
• Personal Training: Certified trainers available; contact via website or email (e.g., mattsabella@gmail.com).
• Membership Perks: Class schedules/reservations, racquetball bookings, app access (iOS/Android), online payments, guest passes (1 free/month, $10/additional, max 5/year).
• Additional: Events, shop, blog; filming location for media productions.

Pricing

• Membership Types: Individual and Family (spouse + dependents 12-19; converts to individual at 20).
• Terms: Annual renewals (auto-renews; 30-day written notice for cancellation, no fee at term end).
• No specific prices listed; inquire for details. Referral credits: 0.5-1.5 months free based on referrals.
• Fees: Towels (per use or monthly), permanent lockers (annual, non-refundable), guest visits ($10 after 1 free/month), relocation cancellation ($75 individual/$100 family), freeze (1-6 months, $1/month fee).

Location & Hours

• Address: 222 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA | Phone: (504) 525-2375.
• Hours: Mon-Fri: 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Holidays: Closed New Year’s, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, Christmas; early close (2 PM) on select eves.

Notes

• What Makes NOAC Special: Historic landmark (century-old, featured in films like The Big Short, The Purge, Green Book, TV like NCIS: New Orleans, commercials for Nike/Blue Cross). Diverse, inclusive community fostering long-term loyalty (members 10-23+ years). Unique offerings like fencing, martial arts, dance alongside standard fitness; no-impact activities (pool, yoga) for all ages/fitness levels. Minors 13+ (7+ weekends, accompanied). Emphasis on wellness beyond workouts—library, recovery areas, social vibe. App integration and media hotspot add modern appeal to its classic prestige.