Visited Gregory Gymnasium located on Speedway near the heart of the University of Texas Campus. It…read moreis a historic on-campus arena with about 4,000 seats. I love the historical brick architecture and it is one of the more aesthetically pleasing buildings on campus. Parking can be a challenge but there are paid garage options available. I have been here on several occasions to watch the UT women's volleyball team play home matches. I have sat in the bleachers and also in the bench seating and all seats have a great view of the floor. The venue is very intimate and had a loud, close-up atmosphere so you fell immersed in the game. This location is also a meeting hub for local clubs and activities. Met up here for the Longhorn runs and packet pick-up. Access to the gym facility is restricted to current UT students and individuals with a current RecSports membership or Day Pass. As a UT student, I also used the workout facilities. They have a variety of activities and amenities and it is a very nice gym facility. I used to do all my strength workouts in the weight room and they have an indoor track and basketball courts.

I go to the Greg regularly during volleyball season, and if you're a UT fan, there's nothing like…read moreit. What a crowd! What a vibe! But the building has many accessibility issues. The stairs are crazy heights, many areas don't have handrails, and the stair treads are way too narrow. This venue is terrible for older individuals or those with mobility issues. But there's nothing like the sound and energy of a home game here.

I came here yesterday. I am a old guy, broken down from a great life of being a musician,…read moremotorcycle wrecks, race car wrecks, skiing disasters, playing Army for many years and basically burned the candle at five ends. Add the tum tum, and you would think this is the last place I would end up. The different orthopedic doctors and Physical Therapists all basically said go to something like this and see what makes you hurt :-( . I called and talked to the business and it turns out that they have many different types of classes, including rehab and recovery. They would make adjustments for me if needed. The business was spotless and organized to a T. Then came the class. The instructor, Jennifer, was quite charming as was the staff. The attendees were all ages, shapes, sizes, and I was not the only man there. Jennifer said she could adjust the instruction if needed due to all my damage and I said no way, go full blast and if I had problems I would adjust myself. So, full of confidence, I started immediately with the class which was a "grace", or something like that, for newbies. Jennifer was enthusiastic, and kept the tempo going. I had some problems at first following the instructions as I was new to this, but with the mirrors and her assistants, I started getting the idea. Yeah! I heard "shake it off and rest" but I could never see where "rest" was in the picture. I realized that if I totally stopped I would never be able to start up again, so I did the best I could. Then I learned to hate the words "bar and barre". When you are told to grab or lean on the bar, you are really going to get it. All in all, it was wonderful. Jennifer or one of her assistants would come and help with advice, and there was only 2 moves I could not do. When we were finally finished, my muscles were shaking so bad from lack of use in the past few years, I asked my wife to drive home, much to her glee. Fast forward 1 day and I am worn out and sore, but in a good way. I am definitely more flexible, I don't have pain where I used to have pain, so this event probably saved me a lot of money to doctors and therapists as I know now where to target and to what extent I can handle and still live.

Today was my first visit to Dancer's Shape. A friend invited me and I wasn't sure what to expect…read morebut was down for some post holiday exercise. Walking into the studio you feel like you're in a trendy little boutique. Cute furniture, modern furnishings. The receptionist immediately greeted my friend and I and gave us a quick tour around. I felt very comfortable there for it being my first time. The instructor, Emily, met with us before class to explain what we were in for and reassure us that it was ok to work out within our own limits and take breaks as needed. We did the Shape class which encompasses strength training and toning. You might think a class loosely based on ballet sounds kind of like an easy work out, but it was definitely not! I work out at least a few times a week and this class really put me in my place. My arms were aching 5 minutes in and my butt was burning pretty much the whole time. I can't see how you wouldn't get in shape if you do this class regularly! There's a special right now where you get 2 classes for $22 as a new client and it was totally worth it. I have felt healthy and energized all day. It's nice to work out in such a clean and pretty environment. I really hope to make this a regular part of my week.

Our child has been at Yoga Peace School for a few years, and we LOVE this school. They teach these…read morebabies about mindfulness, emotions, and all the things we'd be well-served as adults to learn. The "little red house" campus on Woodrow is closing this year, but the other location (MLK) has been open for a while now. An (one of the founders), Meg (head teacher), and so many other amazing teachers there. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience at YPS, and we are sad to be leaving for 'big kid ' school this fall.

We hosted our little girl's 3rd birthday party at Little Yoga House, and it was PERFECT! Just get…read morethe kids there, and let the yoga teachers do their thing. Easy and such a unique experience...thank you!

I was invited to attend the Refugee Mother's Day Artizans Bazaar. The Bazaar featured many…read moreartisans selling many unique items including jewelry, clothing, and food. I learned about items from all over the world. The food items were a bit pricey, however, most items were reasonably priced. My friend Oksanna had beautiful jewelry, coasters and small tables made from resin. I purchased a vanity, that is super cool and unique. The vanity is made with quality materials and absolutely beautiful. Kudos to the YMCA for allowing their space to be used for the festival. This inKind contribution is commendable. This facility is nice and I will consider exploring fitness services at the Y.

This Y is unsafe. I am a member but I noticed on my last visit the homeless are now allowed to…read morecome on in and take a seat, relax, and take advantage of the facilities How much do they pay to come on in and why should people have to pay membership dues for this? If I use the bathroom will I have to encounter a man or woman in there, or both? The gym upstairs has dark corners and if these people are allowed to wander around what is to stop them from taking advantage of what they don't pay for. Thoroughly disturbing and very troubling for those with children.

As a HAAM member we get to take advantage of member rates at the YMCA for a discounted price which…read moreis such a blessing because as us musicians know we are not paid enough for our work. I can in , sign up process was very fast just needed to present my ID and my HAAM card then they took my photo and gave me my bar code keychain. Joel from the front the front desk was awesome he gave me a tour of the entire gym and workout rooms. They have everything you could ever ask for as far workout equipment. All the machines are brand new and modern. Tons of free group exercise classes! Thank you YMCA for keeping us musicians healthy and happy

Best senior fit classes. They are available almost every day. Great group of attendees-very…read morewelcoming.

Tried out the morning 6am HIT class through ClassPass. The gym is small but has plenty of parking,…read morethere is also some bathrooms with showers. There wasn't a formal check in process so I was a bit confused on what to do when I got there and ended up asking some random people. The workout itself was pretty weight intensive with lots of squats and repetitions. Most of this was strength training and not so much cardio. The instructor was very nice and helpful. You will definitely be sore after this!

I've been doing personal training with April for 4 months - she is awesome, and the gym is really…read morenice! It's small and only for clients doing personal training or group training. Staff is very professional - everyone there is all about working out and getting outta there. And April - she's super nice, so of course we come back, but she has in uncanny ability to know the weight and reps that will yield jello legs/arms. we move so quickly from one thing to the next there's not the opportunity to get bored or pause for a moment to worry about how sore you'll be the next day...but in a good /pain is weakness leaving my body kind of way... Highly recommend this cute neighborhood gym and it's staff. Hope we are lucky enough to have Mo and his crew in NW Hills for the long haul!!

THE BIG: Toddler and kid friendly swimming pool with lessons located in the Linc in Central Austin…read moreright off if I-35. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here on a Saturday for a trial to get my 5 month old to get used to water. Check-in is a breeze and the lessons were good. Instructors are also very nice. There is a viewing area in AC for the rest of the adults or party to chill and watch as the pool area is very warm along with the pool. There is alot of showers and changing rooms after pool time to get ready for the outside world. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, this is a great place to get your baby/toddler/kid to get used to water and swimming.

From the first second we walked in my kids were happy and relaxed. They felt comfortable and the…read moreschool is really good about letting you know about every small achievement. I will say there aren't many showers, I counted 3 and the changing rooms are unisex and don't have drains to wring out swimsuits. There's also no swimsuit dryer which we have seen in many other places. It's very clean and quiet and has a nice play area for siblings to stay entertained.

If you're game for private or semi-private training, no matter your current fitness or experience…read morelevel, you need to try Body Springs. I'd never done any Pilates before, but Vicki helped me truly fall in love with it. After a few months of working with her privately, supplemented by group classes, my entire body is feeling (& looking) SO much better that I don't think I could ever *stop* doing Pilates, even if I move away from Austin. Vicki is smart, thoughtful, attentive, professional, and experienced. More than that--her reputation precedes her among other Pilates instructors in Austin. Everyone knows she's one of the best, yet she's always humble & considerate. I'm so grateful that I found this place. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I've been physically active most of my adult life and have kept myself in good shape. Yet, as…read moreI've gotten older I've started having back issues. Someone recommended Pilates as a way to strengthen my core and suggested finding someone teaching the Classical Pilates Method. I found Vicki and I am so grateful I did. I've been taking private lessons for 2 years with her and, not only has Pilates helped with my back pain, Pilates has strengthened my abilities in all of my physical practices (running, yoga, skiing, hiking). I cannot recommend Body Springs Studio enough.