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Hyde Park Gym
Category:
Fitness
4125 Guadalupe St
Austin,
Texas 78751
(512) 459-9174
Not only is the location awesome, the gym itself is just really cool! I never feel like this gym...
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Not only is the location awesome, the gym itself is just really cool! I never feel like this gym is going to swallow me up! The staff is really cool, and I always feel like they have my best interest at heart. This is a great place to work out and not feel any pressure!
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When I joined this gym I did so, because it was the only gym by my house and the trainer Omar...
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When I joined this gym I did so, because it was the only gym by my house and the trainer Omar Overturf actually helped me by letting pay in payments. I'm a single mom and I was extremely over weight, not to mention embarrassed, insecure, and intimidated. Omar made me feel comfortable, and showed me pictures of members and the goals they have accomplished at Oxygen Fitness. He told me I'd have to work very hard, and the results WILL come. I couldn't afford a trainer, but the guys pointed me in the right direction. Thay had me read books and magazines for help while I rode the bike. Well in 8 months I lost 90 pounds. # months later and I can fit into a size 2 on my 43rd b-day! Some people tell me that is unhealthy ( I thought so too), but Omar said 226lbs for a female was unhealthy. I was obese. I feel like a totally different person, and I could have never done this somewhere else, or by myself.(I feel like I'm going to cry). No gym would have let me pay in payments, help me out, or make me feel comfortable. All the guys and especially Omar Overturf have made me a new and better person, and there is no better feeling than when I look in the mirror. He told me I would feel bad when I missed a workout or a meal, and when I did I was miserable....miserable because I didn't get to the gym. What a FEELING!!! So when I saw this site I had to comment. Why would anyone demean the only gym that is REALLY helping those who can't out? There are NO OTHER gyms that are EAST of Ih-35! And to complain about petty thing ..WHY? It's a gym it worked for a poor single overweight mom, and it would work for you if you went. Please don't mock the only gym East Austin has, embrace it. I make my monthly dues and never have had 1 problem w/ any of the guys at Oxygen. Omar Overturf and the guys have been nothing but helpful and a god send to the residents over here. I know alot of students come and go over here, but the old timers like me need this place. The equipment is great and they got new cardio machines, so they must be doing right!
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Austin Rock Gym
Category:
Sporting Goods
8300 N Lamar Blvd Ste B
Austin,
Texas 78753
(512) 416-9299
Austin Rock Gym has 2 locations. I have gone there to bring small kids who want to climb the...
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Austin Rock Gym has 2 locations. I have gone there to bring small kids who want to climb the opportunity to do so. The staff there is great, they teach tips, techniques and offer equipment there that you need for climbing. The facility is large and clean, and there is never overcrowding on the climbing surfaces.
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Yoga Yoga
Category:
Yoga Instruction
2167 W Anderson Ln
Austin,
Texas 78757
(512) 380-9800
Yoga Yoga is a super beginner friendly place to take a yoga workshop. They have several great...
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Yoga Yoga is a super beginner friendly place to take a yoga workshop. They have several great locations with plenty of parking, and their schedules allow all sorts of people working all sorts of schedules to partake. I was very impressed with my instructor - she was very patient, helpful and kind. She stressed that yoga could be learned by anyone....even those not naturally flexible. And the tea they serve at the end of class is awesome!
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Gregory Gym
Category:
Fitness
2101 Speedway
Austin,
Texas 78712
(512) .47-1.6370
Gregory Gym is a gym of University of Texas at Austin, but it also opens to community, you can get...
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Gregory Gym is a gym of University of Texas at Austin, but it also opens to community, you can get membership in the office. This gym is really nice, has very good facilities and environment. In this three-floor building, there are jogging track, all kinds of ball courts, big locker room and offer wide variety classes. It is always full of students because of it is in campus, and it open late. They offer membership and also have one-day pass.
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It's mainly women but there are some men and it's an all ages thing. Exercise, jam to the latest...
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It's mainly women but there are some men and it's an all ages thing. Exercise, jam to the latest hits and some older ones and put a little dance in your step. It's pretty cheap for unlimited classes,about $35 a month, no contracts. Check the www.jazzercise.com to find one in your area, prices are different for each place because they are independent francises. I like the Northwest Recreation one myself.
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Krav Maga
Category:
Fitness
6929 Airport Blvd, Suite 164
Austin,
Texas 78752
(512) 323-9070
The instructors here offer classes in Krav Maga, Core Fitness, and Kickboxing/Fight Fitness. They...
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The instructors here offer classes in Krav Maga, Core Fitness, and Kickboxing/Fight Fitness. They use methods I had not seen before, such as using kettle bells as weights in the core classes. There are usually less than 20 people in each class, so you get the individual attention you might from a personal trainer. It's not a true gym as it's more focused on teaching the martial art of Krav Maga. So don't expect to find weight machines here -- classes only.
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This place is fantastic. The equipment is very up to date. You have the opportunity to work out...
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This place is fantastic. The equipment is very up to date. You have the opportunity to work out outside. They have a running trail in the back for the same purpose. There is a great variety of classes for you to take and enough room for everyone. Of course, with all of these great perks, there comes a hefty pricetag. However, this is by far the best gym in Austin. Join if you can afford it!
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Body Business
Category:
Fitness
3801 N Capital Of Texas Hwy
Austin,
Texas 78746
(512) 306-0557
I am in my twenties and was a bit young for this place. However, if I were a bit older, it would...
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I am in my twenties and was a bit young for this place. However, if I were a bit older, it would be the perfect place for me. There is no pressure about looks as there are people here of each body type. They have a trainer on the floor to help you learn how to use the equipment. They also have a very helpful (and free) equipment reservation system for the cardio machines. There is a great variety of classes including things such as water aerobics and fitness balls. And the classes are never too full as there is a reservation system for these as well. Be sure to show up early!
Website: http://www.bodybusinessfitness.com/
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Gold's Gym
Category:
Fitness
7800 N Mo Pac Expy
Austin,
Texas 78759
(512) 340-9937
Gold's has the reputation as a muscle man gym and it certainly lives up to it. But there are...
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Gold's has the reputation as a muscle man gym and it certainly lives up to it. But there are options for the ladies as well. They have added some interesting aerobics classes including body pump (lifting weights to music) and body flow (yoga, pilates, and tai chi in one). Those classes can get busy at peak times, and body pump is limited, so show up early. The main issue with this gym is the same with most others -- if you want to work out after work, expect to fight for everything. Otherwise, it's pretty decent. And definitely decent for the price.
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