Nothing makes less sense to me than an outdoor workout group IN HOUSTON that meets up at different times across the city. But apparently I’m alone in the disbelief, because Camp Gladiator is alive and well in one of the hottest, humidity-filled cities in the world (probably). Here are 10 things to know before you … Continue reading
It took me less than five minutes in a HIP Fitness class to realize that I was so screwed. RIP, muscles. I’m no stranger to pilates, so I thought a reformer class would be NBD. Mistake No.1: HIP isn’t a reformer class. It’s a Megaformer, and this ain’t pilates. It’s a Lagree method taught class, … Continue reading
As I walked into InStep Pilates, which is located just around the corner from Saint Arnold’s near downtown, I saw allllllll the pilates equipment and joked that it looked like a torture chamber. And you know what…. I would have thought a private pilates session WOULD be torture. In a class, you can skip a … Continue reading
September slipped right past us, so to make up for it, we are doubling down. Basically, Anastasia and I both have been traveling a lot lately (proof). But, we wanted to keep you in the loop on what’s happening locally. Whether it’s a new spot, or just new to us, here are the 10 things … 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
This week has been a whirlwind of activity and fitness-wise and otherwise. I did yoga for the first time in a long time last weekend at Breakfast Yoga Club’s September event (see blog post!) and lawd did I feel it in my hamstrings after a nice splits session. Clearly, this was my body telling me … Continue reading
Whether you’re looking to channel your inner namaste, smell like grapefruit, or sweat like a crazy person, Soul Cycle is the place to get your athletic fix. Here’s some tips on how to survive the spin workout that sweeping across Houston. Choose your bike wisely. This might seem like a no-brainer because you can select … Continue reading
Bar classes have got to be the hardest type of workout to explain to someone. Half the time I talk about it people thing I’m becoming a bartender. Not the case. Instead of mixing drinks, I’m burning them off with this bizarre (yes, I said it) combination of weights, squats, and abdominal work. My latest adventures have been … Continue reading
I write this post from the floor of my living room just hours after my first Pilates class ever. At the moment, chairs and couches don’t make sense right now because my body is aching in some interesting ways. I consider myself a pretty fit person — I teach yoga, I survived a month of Pure … Continue reading
I’ve never regret a good workout class. And the Soul Cycle that opened up in River Oaks is no exception. While Soul Cycle might be the original cycling class that makes you tap it back while doing pushups with candles lit and music bumping all while meditating on the greater meaning of life, it’s still … Continue reading