A new gym in the Montrose is taking Houston by storm with high energy, challenging cardio classes that are perfect for letting off steam. Choose between spin and boxing classes in the spacious new studio and refuel after your sweat sesh at the small café. The Vortex Studio Vortex is currently in a soft opening phase, having opened … Continue reading
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Why I’m Obsessed with Boost Pilates
Pilates is by far my new obsession. It’s a targeted muscle workout that is challenging every time I go. This past weekend, I visited Boost Pilates in West U. The space is a little oasis inside a meh-looking strip center off Stella Link and Bellaire. Warm sky blue geometrics divide the room and inspiring phrases … Continue reading
Breaking Out of Studios at East Side Vibes Yoga
If there is as such thing as a yoga version of pick up basketball, you’ll find it in a small unassuming room with wide windows and hardwood floors in East Downtown. There is no juice bar in the lobby. There’s no designer yoga clothes for sale. There’s no partnership with Maduka mats. It’s just a … Continue reading
Open Swim @ Memorial Park Pool
Ah it’s summer in Houston! Which means its hella hot as soon as the sun comes up to do any sort of cardio activity outside (looking at you, running). Memorial Park (SE corner of I-10 and 610) has a fabulous 3 mile running trail, but on days when you’d rather not swim in your own sweat, … Continue reading
I Hate Spin Classes, But I Went to One
Spin classes are boring. Well, I guess most workouts are boring. But like, when you run you’re seeing your city and being in nature. And when you do some sort of weight lifting class, you’re doing different muscle groups, so there’s variety. When you spin, you’re literally going no where but pretending like you’re climbing … Continue reading
Chronicles of a Swimmer who Dabbles in Running: Week 4
After my Ireland trip, I’ve been a bit jetlagged. Not horribly so, but I’ve been waking up before my alarm pretty consistently for the past couple of days. On Friday morning motivated by the desire to get back into my training schedule and sweat out all the chips and beer I consumed on vacay, I set me alarm for six am … Continue reading