Played with paddles and a plastic ball on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net, pickleball has grown in popularity over recent years. It’s easy to see why: The rules are simple, it doesn’t require pro-level skills, and it’s a great way to meet up with friends. Plus, there are several bars and restaurants with courts in Austin.

Austin is also home to Pickleball Playmakers, an organization that will help you plan your next corporate or private pickleball event. They also offer one-on-one and group pickleball lessons for all skill levels.

Ready to hit the court? Here’s where you can play pickleball in Austin.

Austin Parks and Recreation Department Pickleball Courts

The city has over 15 sites of public pickleball courts across the city, which are free to use for anyone with paddles, and no reservation is needed. Some even have indoor courts for those unbearably hot days, such as the South Austin Recreation Center, Hancock Recreation Center, and the Northwest Recreation Center. Just find your closest location, and be sure to check the hours before you go.

Multiple locations

Austin Pickle Ranch 

Austin Pickle Ranch is a true adult playground and hosts one of the largest set of indoor courts with 16 courts under one roof! Housing state-of-the-art courts, designed with performance in mind using CushionX technology. They offer open play, leagues, clinics, and more.

11000 Middle Fiskville Road, Building B, Austin, TX 78753

Austin Tennis Center

Austin Tennis Center is the largest public pickleball center and has eight lighted pickleball courts with permanent nets, so you don’t have to quit just because the sun went down. If you really want to hone your skills, join the pickleball league or take a lesson with Coach Calvin Keeney. Call 512-928-8119 or use the online court scheduler to reserve a court.

7800 Johnny Morris Rd.

Bouldin Acres

Bouldin Acres patrons can rent one of the restaurant’s two pickleball courts in half-hour increments for $10 to $20. Need some equipment? Court rental comes with two balls, and you can rent paddles for $2.50 each. Courts must be reserved online and in advance, and bookings open one week in advance.

2027 South Lamar Blvd.

Dreamland Dripping Springs

Dreamland, located in Dripping Springs, is a private event space with mini golf, a splash pad, sculptures scattered throughout, disc golf, and 16 dedicated pickleball courts open to the public. Open walk-in play is available Thursday through Sunday mornings for a nominal fee, or reserve a court for your group during those same days. No need to scrounge up a paddle if you don’t have one—Dreamland has rentals available for $3 each.

2770 Hwy 290, Dripping Springs

The Fieldhouse at the Crossover

The Fieldhouse at the Crossover in Cedar Park has plenty of activities—live music, volleyball, cornhole, and two pickleball courts available to rent by the hour. And on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to close, the Fieldhouse’s courts become 21 and up. Keep in mind pickleball paddles and balls are not included with your reservation.

1717 Scottsdale Drive, Cedar Park

Little Zilker Neighborhood Park

The public park, Little Zilker Neighborhood Park, has two first-come, first-served outdoor courts that are shared with the tennis courts, but you will need to bring your own net. Stop here for an afternoon of pickleball and utilize the nearby tables for a picnic.

2016 Bluebonnet Ln.

The Pitch

Located next to Parmer Field, the Pitch has two courts available for free reservations and one court open to the public. Two balls are provided, and paddles are available for rent for $2.50 per pair. The Pitch also has four restaurants and two bars to choose from after you work up an appetite.

13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.

Shalom Austin 

You don’t have to be a member to take a pickleball class at Shalom Austin’s Hurt Family Tennis Center. They have four lit outdoor pickleball courts and classes and clinics for all levels. Non-members will pay a separate fee when they register.

7300 Hart Ln.

Ski Shores Cafe

MML Hospitality recently revamped the Lake Austin classic and installed special pickleball courts so you can play and sip a cocktail. You can likely expect pickleball events in the future—over Thanksgiving weekend in 2022, Ski Shores hosted their First Annual Ski Shores Doubles Classic, a three-day pickleball tournament.

2905 Pearce Rd.

East Side Paddle Club

Other Racquet Social Club

2717 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

Waterloo Pickleball 

410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703

PicklePub ATX

10630 Menchaca Rd Bldg B, Austin TX 78748

Williamson County Regional Park

3005 County Road 175, Leander, TX 78641

The Picklr

Two locations opening Fall 2024

West Austin: 8201 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726
Round Rock: S I-35 Frontage Rd, Round Rock, TX 78664

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Along with the rest of the “tribe,” you’ll work the heavy bag and do total-body exercises in the classes, which are designed for any fitness level. It’s a very new and innovative fitness concept. 

To celebrate their presence in Austin, Legends Boxing has created a limited-time three-month Spring Membership that can be used at both locations exclusively for 365 Things Austin followers. There is no enrollment fee, and you get your starter gloves and wraps for free. You also get unlimited classes!

The cost is usually $400 and will go up to $450 this summer. But now through April 1st, it’s only $350 when you mention 365. Interested? Come in for a free workout to try them out before committing. To schedule, call or text them at 512-777-8134 or email southaustin@legendsboxing.com or cedarpark@legendsboxing.com. 

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Spin Class

If there is any workout that really helps us to sweat out the booze—it’s spin class. Not only are spin classes extremely fun, but they are a killer workout. Now specifically, there are rhythm-based spin classes that we highly recommend for large groups. You get to ride to the beat of the music, feel like you’re in a dance party, all while sweating out toxins and giving you the ultimate glow.

Love Cycling Studio

LOVE is a local studio in ATX that values community and customer service. They also are the only studio in Austin with a state-of-the-art video wall. We love the clean, sleek look of the studio, warmth of the instructors, classes that push you and with music that always keeps us having a blast.

Locations: Downtown – 5th and Pressler (West of Lamar)

Favorite Instructors: David Garza (be ready for a dance party!), Megan Knight (be ready to sweat and stay on beat!), Bryan Gonzalez (video classes!)

Cost: $23/class ($50, 3 Class Pack Special for new members)

Parking: Free parking garage connected to building

On ClassPass for 5-9 credits!

Pole Dancing Classes

Brass Ovaries – A multi-functional aerial arts studio in Austin that strives to expose clients to the vertical world. They seek to maintain an attentive training facility so that guests are free to explore and release their inner monkey. They are open to all women, men, and trans-identified persons no matter your race, ethnicity, age, shape, size, or fitness level.

Inner Diva Studios – The largest pole studio in Austin with 10 poles to accommodate all of your party guests. Starting at $35 per diva, this includes a 1- or 2-hour Private Class of your choice: Pole, Twerk, Hoop Dance, Burlesque, or Chair. You will gain expert instruction in the dance style of your choice, by one of their certified instructors. Plus, you get a sexy swag bag for the Bachelorette.

SoFly Social – Austin’s elite dance studio specializing in Pole Dance, Chair Tease, Flexibility, and Soulful Movement. Pole dance instructors teach a diverse set of pole dance styles ranging from Pole Fitness, Low Flow, Contemporary, Broadway Fusion to Exotic Dance. Located in the heart of the Webberville District on the East Side of Austin, the Space is intimate and energizing—sun drenched during the day with sensual mood lighting at night.

Hot Yoga With Weights

Sweat out your booze and tone up your bod with some of Austin’s favorite hot yoga sculpt classes.

Wanderlust YoStrong – YoStrong is built on a foundation of yoga postures and breath, and integrates weight training and athletic conditioning. This is a high-intensity fusion class that incorporates vinyasa flows, hand weights and interval training for a full-body workout. Expect to sweat, work hard, and have fun! Classes are scheduled as either 50 minutes or 60 minutes.

CorePower Sculpt – When muscle meets yoga, Yoga Sculpt is born. Boost metabolism and build lean muscle mass as you move to upbeat tracks. You’ll combine free weights with CorePower Yoga 2 sequencing and cardio to intensify each yoga pose while mixing in strength-training moves like squats, lunges and bicep curls. At over 200 studios nationwide, CorePower Yoga offers yoga fitness classes that range in challenge, flow and style to fit every experience level.

For more of our favorite workouts in Austin, check out our 2020 Fitness Guide.

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Since we’re all about local love around here, we wanted to highlight a few Austin fitness businesses that are going online and helping us stay fit during these days of social distancing. Check them out below and if you’d like your spot to be added to the list, give us a shout at hello@365ThingsAustin.com. Namaste, y’all. Namaste.

Wanderlust Yoga

Wanderlust Live Streaming yoga classes are now available!

Register for your class as you normally would with your membership, class pack, or a drop in. You will receive an email from them 30 minutes before the start of class with the Zoom meeting information. You must have a Zoom account, get yours free here. Go to the Zoom link at class start time and enter the passcode your unique meeting ID.

Expect online classes to be available soon which can be accessed 24/7.

Castle Hill Fitness

Here’s an awesome workout from the folks at Castle Hill that will surely kick your butt and it doesn’t need to be done on a beach to be super effective. This equipment-free workout with Amid, on their Instagram IGTV channel, will be just the movement your body needs today.

» Jackknife x 4 + Bicycles x10
» Jumping Jacks x 6 + High Knees x10
» Mountain Climbers x 20 + 20 second sprint
» Switch Lunges x 6 + Lunge Hop x6
» Walk to Push-Up Position with Straight Legs + Push-Up + Downward-Facing Dog + Push-Up + Knee to Elbow Tucks + Push-Up + Walk Back to Beginning Position with Straight Legs

Do each exercise for as many rounds as desired—Amid recommends three!

Classes with Gustavo

Our favorite local fitness guru, Gustavo Padron, is taking his classes online with the help of the Glo online portal. Glo is currently offering a free trial membership and you can sign up for Gustavo’s yoga and bootcamp classes, and thousands of other classes as well.

E+E Fitness

E+E is live streaming classes and building a library of videos for purchase. Members can view for free as part of their membership and anyone else can purchase for $9 per class.

They are also offering a bootcamp style class just outside of the studio on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m., and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. This class will be limited to eight participants and equipment will be optional.

East Austin Athletic Club

EAAC has allowed members to checkout gym equipment and use it for their at-home workouts. They’re currently offering EAAC Strengthen & Shred (dumbbells, kettlebell, and body weight) and EAAC Power Yoga & Gentle Yoga classes virtually.

Black Swan Yoga 

Now you can experience it at the fun and super unique atmosphere of Black Swan classes at home. While their studios are temporarily closed, the online donations you provide for the practice will support the BSY Teachers we all know and love. Online donations are available in each of the studio’s live feed pages.

Camp Gladiator 

Camp Gladiator is all of the country these days, but a bunch of their workouts around town are run by local entrepreneurs. To combat COVID-19, they’re introducing the #HustleFromHome Series live on Facebook.

Tune in Mon-Fri at 5 a.m., 8 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. CT and Sat at 8 a..! They will also have printable workouts you can knock out any time, anywhere. More details here.

MOD Fitness

For all your barre needs, MOD is currently offering several virtual classes daily. Rather than viewing pre-taped classes on youtube, take a live virtual class with your favorite instructor.

Crux Climbing Center

Instructors at Crux Climbing Center are live streaming workouts on their own social media platforms. You can find their live streaming schedule on their website at here. Along with live workouts there is also previous live sessions on their site that you can steam at anytime! To keep things fun Crux has introduced Weekly Challenges to bring the community together. Tag them in your try-hards, fails, and successes on social media, so they can share with others!

Soma Lux Pilates

As most of us are either sheltering at home, or on the front lines providing essential services, it’s becoming even more important to keep our bodies and minds healthy and engaged. Soma Lux Pilates is excited to be offering the following virtual opportunities for movement, wellness and connection- group classes, customized sessions, and an array of tips and tricks to boost your mental & physical well-being. Find all of their virtual classes here.

Class Pass (But Make It Local)

We understand they’re a national brand, but membership includes virtual access to some of our favorite local gyms and studios, like Athletic Outcomes and Black Swan Yoga.

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Yoga combines exercise with spiritual practice and has evolved into multiple types. You can opt for spiritual, more meditative yoga to clear your mind and become more aware of oneself; hot yoga, which helps you detox and get that perfect glow; and even Bootcamp-style yoga classes in heated spaces, with infrared, weights and more Pilates built in.

Below you’ll find some of our favorite studios in Austin.

Wanderlust

Wanderlust is more than just a yoga studio, it’s our favorite yoga studio. They have retreats, workshops, teacher training, and more. With two locations, Downtown and the Domain, they offer multiple styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Technique, classes with live music, and our pick: YoStrong.

YoStrong is a heated yoga class (between 90-98 degrees) that integrates weight training and athletic conditioning. Another good one is the Candlelight Vinyasa. This is the perfect end to a long day—release toxins in a 84-89 degree room, and surrender into some extra relaxation. Inside the Wanderlust space you will find two studios, a retail boutique. and Blenders and Bowls, an organic cafe with acai bowls and smoothies.

Locations: Downtown at 4th and Brazos (same building as Brazos Hall), and the Domain next to American Eagle

Favorite Instructors: Gustavo (He also teaches at SoulCycle just a block away. His YoStrong and Power classes are so uplifting, and always have amazing music!), Lizzie B (Great for YoStrong, mainly at the Domain), Kaley (also an Ayurvedic wellness coach), Diana (She’s doing a Greece Yoga retreat in August!)

Cost: $28/class (includes mat and towel), $48 for 40 days for new clients (only in the month of January), otherwise $48 for first month

Parking:

Downtown – Metered Parking on the street (Mon/Tues free after 6 p.m., free before 8 a.m. every day, free until 11 a.m. Saturday, free all day Sunday; complimentary valet behind building off San Jacinto (Mon -Fri 4-10 p.m., Sat and Sun ALL DAY)

Domain – Free Garages – 1. Next to iPic 2. Behind shops in front of the studio

Be sure to book ahead of time on their website or the Mind Body app—the classes are super popular and book up!

Black Swan

This is a local Austin treasure that is donations based and has four locations throughout the metroplex. All locations are easy for parking and have a welcoming staff and four class offerings: You can book online but typically you can always walk in and make it into the class.

Locations: Four

Downtown at 5th and Orchard (behind Better Half)

South across Westgate from Central Market

East on Cesar Chavez, one block east from Cenote

North on Anderson Lane across street from Baby Greens

Favorite Instructors: JJ Pepper (hilarious, take for Hot Onnit) and Edwardo (great mix of reggae and hip hop music)

Cost: Donation Based – $10-15/class suggested, or $88/month unlimited classes

Parking: Downtown – Free street parking, South – Free in parking lot, East – Free street parking, North – Free in parking lot

On ClassPass for 3-6 credits

CorePower

We love Corepower Sculpt here, which is hot yoga with weights in a bootcamp style. They also have Level 1 and 2, as well as Hot Power Fusion. For this one, you don’t book online, it’s just walk ins, so be sure to get there early!

Locations: Downtown at the Monarch, the Triangle next to Snap Kitchen, and the Domain Northside on Rock Rose across from Mad Greens

Favorite Instructors: Taylor Hughes (awesome music), Joel (HARD), Kennedy (great music and super energetic class)

Cost: $20/class

Parking:

Downtown – In Parking Garage at the Monarch (fills up fast, get there early)

Triangle – In parking lot or garage (not usually spots outside, park in garage but get there early to walk over and grab a spot before it fills up)

Domain – Free parking in garages

On ClassPass for 5-9 credits

To see your business featured, please contact erin@365thingsaustin.com.

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If you haven’t been to a spin class yet, you are missing out. Try going to one that is more rhythm based—you ride to the beat of the music and it really makes for a much more fun and interactive experience. Spin classes are heavy cardio where you can burn 500-800 calories a class!

This is perfect for someone that wants to integrate more cardio into their exercise routine but doesn’t like running. It’s a great way to drop a few lbs. and get that sweaty glow.

Favorite Studios:

LOVE Cycling Studio:

LOVE is sleek and clean. Started by Stephanie Kincheloe, this gym focuses on great music and choreography. They also have 60-minute classes on lunch breaks, and music video spin classes.

Locations: Downtown – 5th and Pressler (West of Lamar)

Favorite Instructors: David Garza (be ready for a dance party! he also does the 60 min noon classes for some Extra LOVE), Katie Abell (hip hop Saturdays are amazing), Allee Beaty (fresh from Nashville and always playing the best music), Bryan Gonzales (Music Video Rides!) & Megan Knight (be ready to sweat and stay on beat!)

Cost: $24/class ($50, 3 Class Pack Special for new members)

Parking: Free Parking Garage connected to building

On ClassPass for 5-9 credits!

SoulCycle:

Soul has studios all over the nation and instructors have to travel to NYC for a 10-week training. They have great music, and the classes really push you!

Locations: Downtown in the Frost Tower (5th and Congress) and Domain Northside (the corner across from WeWork and Perry’s)

Favorite Instructors: Christy (hit up her Wake & Drake Class Tuesdays @ 7 a.m. Downtown), Chris Chandler (try a Soul Survivor class with him – one hour long and has some bootcamp/weight elements)

Cost: $30/class (not on ClassPass), or $60 for a 3 Class Pack Special for new riders

Parking: They validate parking in the Frost Parking garage for Downtown Studio, and for the Domain – free parking in garages (or in the lot behind Capitol One Bank)

Ride:

The OG spin studio of Austin. With three locations now, they probably have the largest following in ATX. Always known for excellent music, this place just feels like family, especially if you’re a part of their signature #ridetribe.

Locations: Downtown at 2nd and Lavaca next to 3 Forks, Westlake at Walsh Tarlton & Bee Caves Road, next to Cava, and Bee Caves in the Hill Country Galleria near Whole Foods and Barnes and Noble

Favorite Instructors: Allie (has taught in Houston and Austin Ride Studios for five years!), Tara (the best music and dance moves), Tasha (her body is insane!), and Mark (try his Mark after Dark classes)

Cost: $23/class (First class is free!)

Parking: Downtown – Amli or City Hall Garages, they validate (bring your parking pass in with you), Westlake – free parking in lot, Bee Caves – free parking in lot

On ClassPass for 7-9 credits!

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Barre focuses on small, pulsing movements that are incorporated from ballet. The exercise is typically in a room where ballet barres line the walls and the class uses resistance bands, yoga straps, exercise balls, and hand weights. Yoga and Pilates moves are also in the mix.

Most studios require you to wear grip socks—buy some before you go, they can be $15-20/pair in the studios.

Below are our favorite Barre studios in Austin.

MOD Fitness

Locations: North Burnet near 45th and Medical Pkwy, and S. Lamar (Opening Spring 2020)

Favorite Instructors: Aly (so hard!!), and Brittany Shimansky (head of training, former professional ballerina, teaches at Equinox also – her classes are always full and/or waitlisted)

Cost: $23/class or for First Month $89 Unlimited Classes

Parking: North Burnet – free street parking (minimal behind the studio in lot), S. Lamar – free parking lot

Offers childcare!

Classes are 5 credits on ClassPass.

Define

Define actually offers spin, yoga, and barre. Try one of their 30/30 Classes – 30 mins of spin followed by 30 mins of barre!

Locations: South Lamar in the Hanover Apartment Building

Favorite Instructors: Kristen Franke (barre or spin), Becca Flores (spin), Leigh Anne Spencer (take her Bounce class!)

Cost: $22/class, $125/month unlimited for first month ($150 after that)

Parking: Free in Hanover Apartment Parking garage, take elevator up to 1st floor where studio is

Classes are 5 credits on ClassPass.

Pure Barre

Try an Empower or Reform class – Empower has more Cardio circuits and reform does a lot more weights and bands.

Locations: Westlake, Arboretum, Lakeway, Round Rock, Cedar Park, San Marcos

Favorite Instructors: Jasmin (Empower class at Westlake and Arboretum), Maggie (Reform class at Westlake and Arboretum), Sabrina and Anna for Classic (Westlake and Arboretum), and Jennifer (Lakeway)

Cost: $23/class

Parking: Free parking in parking lot at all locations (Go Pure Barre!)

Classes are 5-6 credits/class on ClassPass.

Bar Method

This place is super technical with their form. They will correct you a lot when you first start going but you will get a killer workout and be super sore (and toned).

Locations: Downtown in the building where Sushi Zushi is

Favorite Instructors: Lindsey (The Owner), Jess (has some great class times!) and Courtney

Cost: $27/class or $99 for first month (if new client)

Parking: Free in Parking Garage

Classes are 5 credits on ClassPass.

Barre3

This is a very popular, nationwide studio. Barre3 is very much an aerobic class, with swift movements, upbeat music, and non-stop movement leading to an extremely tiring workout! They also offer childcare in their Play Lounge.

Classes are 2-7 credits on ClassPass. 

Locations:

Downtown (Lamar and Cesar Chavez in Gables Apartments)

Mueller (Town Center on Aldrich Street, just below Alamo Drafthouse)

Circle C (Parkside Village shopping center between Beckett and Mopac)

Galleria (Near the outdoor amphitheater)

Four Points (Trails at 620 Shopping Center on North FM 620 between Wilson Parke Avenue and Concordia University Drive. The studio is in Phase 2, Building M, Suite 200)

Cedar Park (Coming Soon – Presidio retail complex on Parmer Lane and Ranch Trails Road)

Favorite Instructors: Kelsie (Downtown, super cute and great music!), Maddie S. (the hardest instructor, her classes are super intense with almost zero downtime, and her workouts are always perfectly synced with her music), Chris P. (her classes are so well thought out, very precise poses and she is extremely positive), Jessica K. (one of the original Barre3 instructors at the Downtown location, a Barre3 veteran and it shows, always keeps things fresh and challenging), Lee Lee (she is always sure to tell you what muscles you are working, a very sweaty class!)

Cost: $23/class, or $99 for first month for new clients

Parking:

Downtown – Free Parking in Gables Garage

Mueller – Free two-hour self-parking with validation in the District Garage, located directly behind the studio on McBee Street

Circle C – Free Parking in lot behind the building

Galleria – Free parking in the streets around the Galleria as well as in the parking lots behind barre3

Four Points – Free parking in lot in front of the studio

Cedar Park – Free Parking in lot in front of the studio

To see your business featured, please contact erin@365thingsaustin.com. 

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Pilates reformer machines are so dang hard. They utilize springs to add weight and create more resistance in your workout. Like Barre, Pilates is extremely toning and creates long, lean muscles. Your heart rate is definitely up and most studios have body weight cardio bursts integrated throughout the class.

Club Pilates

This one has a bunch of locations and class options and we especially love the Cardio Sculpt class! Club Pilates is a Reformer-based Pilates studio that offers small-group classes in a variety of formats and for all levels. Discover the many benefits of this low-impact, full-body routine.

Locations:

East Austin – In Plaza Saltillo, near Wholefoods and Hopdoddy on E 5th Street

Domain/North Burnet – On North Burnet, next to Chilanto and Summermoon Coffee

Round Rock – At the intersection of highways 45 and 35 in the old Garden Ridge spot, now called Crossing Point Shopping Center

Cedar Park – In the Parke Shopping Center next to Bath and Body Shop and Maurices, in the same center as Wholefoods 365 and Costco

Georgetown (Coming Soon) – at 35 and University, next to the HEB

Favorite Instructors: Banks Cooney (also teaches at Equinox), Erin Finney (used to be at Redbird, so cute and great music!), Ann Tan (so warm and welcoming, great at making sure your form is correct), Charlie Qureshi (over 16 years of Pilates teaching experience!)

Cost: $29/class for a drop-in, but it’s more of a membership studio $89-199/month, student discounts

Parking: East Side – Validated parking in garage, or street parking; All Other Studios offer free parking in a lot.

*Currently not on ClassPass. 

Solidcore

Solidcore is tough and their classes are faster moving than the others we’ve tried. They really focus on one muscle and one movement until the muscle is completely exhausted. The studio is darker and they play more hip hop type music—so basically the SoulCycle of Pilates Reformer! No socks required.

Locations: Downtown (2nd and Colorado) and the Triangle

Favorite Instructors: Liv Cortes (She really pushes you with weight and keeping a very quick pace, also great music!), Bre Bradford (Studio Manager of the Triangle location but teaches at both—she is great at making sure you are hitting the correct form)

Cost: $30/Class, or for “Off Peak” $25/class, New Client Special – 2 Pack for $19/class

Parking: Downtown – Park in Amli Garage and bring your ticket in with you for validation, Triangle – Free Parking in lot and garages

Classes are 9-12 credits on ClassPass.

Pure Pilates

Pure studios are light, bright, airy, and clean. We love that they have so many locations, too! Sticky socks required.

Locations: South Lamar (in the Amli Apartments), West Campus, The Domain

Favorite Instructors: Chelsea K. (tough and very particular about your form), Missy (lead trainer, positive and uplifting, also plays great music!)

Cost: $30/class, A lot of student deals – 15% off for students, New Client (Student) $25/two classes; New Client (non-student) $30/two classes

Parking: South Lamar – Free parking in Amli Garage; West Campus – Validated parking in the Quarters Garage; Domain – Free parking in garage and in front of studio

Urban Lagree

This is Pilates on Lagree machines that have ramps to let the instructor move the machines to be at more of an incline, leaving you shaking and sweating! Sticky socks required.

Locations: 12th and Chicon on the first floor of the Chicon Apartments

Favorite Instructors: Abbie (co-owner and head trainer, she has been teaching for a long time and it shows!), Katie (other co-owner and head trainer, super upbeat, great music and hard classes!)

Cost: $30/class, New Client Special – 2 classes for $30, or $125/month unlimited

Parking: Free Parking on street or in parking lot

Classes are 5-11 credits on ClassPass. 

Lagree Studio

We love the class selection here—they even have 30 minute express classes that are perfect for busy schedules. The Arboretum and the Galleria locations also have Versa Climbers, which is a great full-body, cardio workout. Sticky socks required.

Locations: Three – Downtown, Galleria, Arboretum

Favorite Instructors: Jess Clark (used to teach at Ride and also teaches Precision Run at Equinox – great music and gives good direction on form), Adriana (funny and great music!), April (adorable, and we love her Versaclimber classes!)

Cost: $35/class, New Clients $89/two weeks unlimited

Parking: Free Parking in parking lots

Classes are 7 credits on ClassPass.

To see your business featured, please contact erin@365thingsaustin.com. 

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We love incorporating bootcamp workouts into our weekly routine. Building muscle not only allows you to burn fat, it helps you burn calories even days after a workout. Below are our favorite bootcamp-type workouts in Austin.

Legends Boxing

Legends Boxing workouts can burn up to 1,000 calories and incorporate total-body exercises like jumping rope, push-ups, squats, working the heavy bag, and so much more. You don’t need to know how to box already. Boxing Fitness classes are a fun, fresh, and motivating way to get your workout in. Every day they have a brand new, 1-hour workout, created and led by certified coaches.

Locations: Brodie Lane (South) – NOW OPEN!

Cost: First workout is free! Lower pricing for first 100 people to sign up – $100/month unlimited, no sign up fee and no long-term commitment.

To schedule your FREE workout, click here.

Parking: Parking Lot in Front of Gym

Check out more on Legends Boxing, here.

E+E Fitness

These are bootcamps and cardio kickboxing classes in an open gym-like bootcamp facility. Your first bootcamp at E+E is $6, or your first kickboxing class is $10. Their goal is to “Elevate + Evolve” community fitness by challenging members to learn new things while also creating a fun, approachable group class.

Locations: East 6th (E&E Fitness)

Favorite Instructors: Cody Wescott (also at Equinox!), Paige Harrell (so positive!) Patrice (her classes are TOUGH), Zeik (also teaches kickboxing)

Cost: $30/class or $160/month ($80 for first month – special running right now)

Parking: East 6th/E+E – Street Parking

*Classes are 4-8 Credits on ClassPass.

Stronghorn

Stronghorn is an outdoor group fitness workout hosted in a variety of locations around Central Austin. Each location has a different schedule. See info below to figure out which ones you can attend. They have a donation based Saturday community classes at Zilker park, too!

Locations: Six – All Around Downtown

Duncan Park – West 9th Street

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 6:15-7 p.m.

Frost Tower – 5th and Congress

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 12-12:45 p.m.

300 West 6th – 6th and Colorado, in the building where Gloria’s is located

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 7:30-8:15 a.m., 11:30-12:15 p.m.

500 West 2nd – 2nd and Guadalupe, near Google, Flowerchild, North, etc.

100 Congress – Cesar Chavez and Congress

Personal Training

111 Congress – Cesar Chavez and Congress, in the building with Fareground

Group Fitness – Coming Soon

Favorite Instructors: Jess (owner), Garret (also does personal training)

Cost: $80/month

Saturday Community Class at 9 a.m. at Zilker Park – Donation Based (bring a mat)

Parking: Zilker and Duncan park – free parking, Downtown buildings – you’ll have to find street parking, these are likely for most people who work in the downtown area and can walk over before, after, or during their work days

*Classes not on ClassPass at this time. 

Camp Gladiator

Similar to Stronghorn, this is an outdoor group fitness class held in locations all over Austin. Bring a mat, a set of weights, and water. These are TOUGH workouts but you will see results quickly, and get super toned.

Locations: Over 50 in the Austin area, check out the website to see the ones closest to you on days that work for your schedule.

Favorite Instructors: There are hundreds!!

Cost: $75/month

Parking: Dependent upon location

*Classes not on ClassPass at this time. 

Crossfit

Each CrossFit gym is its own franchise so they are all a bit different. The traditional Crossfit classes include a Workout of the Day (WOD) and weighted reps. The South Lamar location has some awesome bootcamp classes like HIIT and Tabata that we love. Take a class with Chad!

Locations: 41 Locations in the Austin Area

Favorite Instructors: Chad at South Lamar!! (came from Castle Hill, also does personal training and super tough bootcamp classes)

Cost: $20/class, depending on studio and how many classes, can be $75-200/month – For Kraus Fit (Chad) specifically it’s $60/month for unlimited!

Parking: Depends on Location, most have free parking in front of studio or on street

*Classes are 4-7 Credits on ClassPass.

Athletic Outcomes

This circuit, group-fitness facility is easily accessible from Central Austin and the East Side.

Locations: East Riverside

Favorite Instructors: Brittaney (aka Dr. B) and Kat (so warm and welcoming, but will also push you super hard, her classes are great!)

Cost: $20/class, or $170/month

Parking: Parking in lot

*Classes are 4 credits on ClassPass.

Orange Theory

These are circuit workouts with a strong focus on cardio intervals on the treadmill that mix in weighted workouts in between.

Locations: 26 Locations in Austin area!

Favorite Instructors: Hundreds in Austin – we like Alexa and Kate at the South Lamar location!

Cost: First Class Free – $59/month for 4 classes, $89 for 8 classes and $159 for unlimited classes

Parking: Depends on location – Downtown they validate parking and South Lamar there is a parking garage

*Classes are not on ClassPass at this time.

F45

45 minute circuit-style HIIT workouts. They do Cardio classes M, W, F, and Resistance classes Tue, Thurs, with Hybrid classes on Saturdays & Sundays.

Locations: 10 Locations in Austin – Westlake, North Shoal Creek, Oak Hill, Domain, Parmer & 183, Four Points, Jolleyville, Lakeway, Round Rock, and Cedar Park

Favorite Classes: Roman and Panthers

Cost: First Class Free – or $34/class, or $50/week

Parking: Free Parking in Front of Studio

*Classes are not on ClassPass at this time.

9Round

Check out these 30-minute kickboxing workouts! There are different trainers every day and there are not specific class times. This makes it very easy to go in and get a quick (and tough) 30-minute workout for any schedule.

Locations: 11 in Austin – South Lamar, Airport Blvd, Far West and Mopac, Braker and 183, 620 & 2222, Lakeway (620 & 71), West Parmer, Cedar Park, Hutto, Round Rock, Leander

Cost: $89/month for unlimited

Parking: Depends on location – free parking in lots or garages

*Classes are not on ClassPass at this time.

Knockout

They have 45-minute and hour-long kickboxing classes that combine boxing, body weight exercises and HIIT training intervals that work your full body. Try the Kickboxing & Killer Core class!

Locations: West 6th – Across from Clarks (Between Walsh and Pressler)

Favorite Instructors: David Garza (also owns Love Cycling)

Cost: $25/class, $165/month unlimited

Parking: Free Parking in front of studio

*Classes are 5-7 credits on ClassPass.

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Austin is one of the best cities in the world for outdoor workouts. With the exception of some the sweatier summer months, we have mild temps and a ton of gorgeous nature to explore. Chances are you’ve enjoyed the hike and bike trail, so this year why not take your workout on the water and see the city from a new vantage point?

Congress Kayaks, located at the Waller Creek Boathouse on Trinity Street, is Downtown Austin’s only rental spot—which means it’s the absolutely best launching spot for enjoying Lady Bird Lake the beautiful skyline and the world famous bats. And, let’s own-up that Austin is a paddle-happy city.

Kayaking is easy to pick up and fun. All ages can rent and family members and friends can team up on double and triple kayaks, or choose to ride alone in a single kayak or SUP (standup paddleboard).

They have daily deals and a frequent paddlers punchcard for those who can’t get enough. They also have amazing guided tours for the bats at sunset or cruising from downtown all the way to Barton Springs. Come see ATX in a whole new way—and get a great workout while you’re at it.

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