It’s been a weird time to workout and support our favorite local studios here in Houston, but I gotta say… the silver lining of this pandemic is the growth and evolution of the home workout! Never was I the gal to do some quick HIIT in my garage, but now that I have tons of … Continue reading
Every new year, we’re intrinsically programmed to try something new — new diet, new goals for ourselves, and new workouts. There are countless opportunities to get fit here in Houston, and I thought this year I’d tell you 20 of my favorite workout studios, classes, or instructors, and why I love them so much. I know … Continue reading
Ahh, New Year’s Day. The day we all promise ourselves that this is it. This is the year we lose 20 pounds, get that 6-pack or run a half or full marathon. For a lot of us, those plans are not going to pan out… but for the rest of us. Let’s get to work. … Continue reading
Clearly, as we’ve learned from DEFINE’s new Heights Mercantile location, the workout studio is all about finding gorgeous boutique exercise space in trendy new shopping centers. The new studio off Memorial in West Houston’s new Memorial Green space is no different. The franchise studio is owned by three DEFINE instructors — all of whom will … Continue reading
First there was a few construction cones and a bulldozer or two. And then, I swear, overnight, they’re putting the final touches on the Warby Parker mural and everyone and their mother is lining up to get a crepe. If you don’t know what I’m talking about than take a quick drive up Heights Boulevard … Continue reading
“And now, if we measured you, you’d be a little bit taller,” Define founder/hammock class instructor Henry Richardson says as we all crunch up from hanging upside down from the ceiling of Define Living. (Click here to read more about the studio!) That’s pretty freaking cool. Yoga is all about stretching and lengthening, but we … Continue reading
Inhale. Exhale. Sip Tea. Buy a Crystal. DEFINE Living is one of 21 stores in the DEFINE umbrella of work out studios. It’s different from all the other ones that I’ve been to because it in part shares a space with the nearby Life HTX building for its yoga classes, has a little cafe, and … Continue reading
Define your body and mind with some weights, bands, and a little TLC from DEFINE River Oaks. With my erratic travel schedule for work, it’s hard for me to maintain a regular work-out routine. So whenever I’m in town, I try to find the best classes that will have the largest impact. For a full … Continue reading
It’s March — which is basically nearing Houston’s summer. Even though we’re back to cool days, we have sweaty ones just ahead. We’re thinking about pool and beach time and immediately heading for the gym, snacking on protein bars and low-cal chips or doing juice cleanses. While the rodeo has left town, we’re just gonna fill … Continue reading
DEFINE Bounce (Montrose location only): TU/TH at 12:15 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. Sign up here! Win free class passes here! Rejected titles for this blog include: Bounce your way to a hot bod I tried a trampoline exercise class and lived to tell the tale I said a hip, hop, a hippity hop DEFINE the word … Continue reading