The ballet-inspired workout mixes yoga, Pilates, and interval training for lean, toned muscles. New members get a 30-day unlimited pass for $100.
The Bar Method, 5560 West Lovers Lane, suite 243 (214-357-4444 or dallas-parkcities.barmethod.com).
The two-room studio hosts yoga, boot camp, spin, and something called Shred and Tread. But the real reason to get off your butt is the twice-a-week dance cardio class, an hour-long sweat session of toning work and memory-free movements to kick off your Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Ya Look Great, 4430 McKinney Avenue, suite 100 (214-443-0202 or yalookgreatbootcamp.com).
Tighten those buns with American Gladiators alum Ally Davidson’s outdoor boot camp. Expect obstacle courses, cardio workouts, and resistance training.
Locations online at campgladiatordallas.com.
This tranquil spa and fitness studio is known for Core Fusion. (It has a cult following.) The relaxing treatments — facials, massages, acupuncture — balance out the butt-kicking.
Exhale Mind Body Spa, 5300 East Mockingbird Lane (214-370-5800 or exhalespa.com).
With basketball and squash courts, cardio machines, a free weight floor, and exercise studios, this multilevel club has a little something for everyone — including an in-house spa and bistro.
Life Time Athletic Dallas, 5910 North Central Expressway (214-624-5800 or lifetimefitness.com).
Unisex classes run three days a week and combine resistance, cardio, and stability training. The first class is free — so you can get a feel before taking the financial plunge.
Fore more information and locations, go to rockstarfitcamps.com.
Saddle up for 50 minutes of Pilates alignment methods, intense sprint intervals, and hard-core bike-climbing at this Snider Plaza fitness studio.
Beyond Pedaling, 6814 Snider Plaza (214-361-1171 or beyondstudiosdallas.com).
This industrial-style gym has AlterG treadmills, a designated cardio mezzanine, spin classes, and a groovy garage door that opens to the outdoors.
Sweat, 5470 West Lovers Lane, suite 335 (214-956-6700 or sweatdallas.com).
Small training classes (capped at eight) combine traditional moves (boxing, sprints) with fun stuff like speed ladders and relay races.
Locations online at drenchfitness.com.
Lace up your Nikes and join the volunteer-run organization for events, training sessions, and social activities around town.
Information and locations online at dallasrunningclub.com.
The dance studio offers fitness (Zumba, jazz, hip-hop) and competitive classes (rumba, foxtrot, waltz), as well as individual and group sessions. Styles range from swing, jive, two-step, and salsa to the sultry rumba and Argentine tango.
Studio 22: a Ballroom & Social Dance Club, 14902 Preston Road, suite 400 (972-490-0022 or studio22dallas.com).
A boutique studio with six instructors leading semiprivate and private training sessions as well as barre classes. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Lee Park and flood the studio with natural light.
Classic Pilates, 3303 Lee Parkway, suite 105 (214-520-0386 or classicpilatesstudio.com).
John Terlingo teaches this popular (read: reserve a bike early) spin class at Equinox. Be prepared for an intense ride set to a motivating playlist created for each class.
Equinox Highland Park, 4023 Oak Lawn Avenue (214-443-9009 or equinox.com); Equinox Preston Hollow, 8611 Hillcrest Road (214-265-5512 or equinox.com).
The Asian art museum celebrates holistic philosophies of Eastern culture. A membership ($125 per year for two) entitles you to weekly yoga, tai chi, and meditation sessions. Score free lectures and discounts at The Lotus Shop.
The Crow Collection Wellness Program, 2010 Flora Street (214-979-6430 or crowcollection.org).
A tried-and-true yoga chain with locations from Uptown to Frisco. Expect professional trainers and several variations on the centuries-old workout (for a challenging sweat session, opt for the stamina-testing Metal series).
Locations online at sunstoneyoga.com.
No matter your physical shape, the Exotic Flo workshop will whittle your waistline with sensual moves and the dance of the chakras.
The Girls Room, 1921½ Greenville Avenue, suite b (214-821-0123 or thegirlsroom.com).
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