Dallas’ fitness landscape is experiencing a dynamic shift, with several new studios offering unique approaches to exercise. From pickleball-inspired workouts to specialized pilates and yoga experiences, these newcomers are injecting fresh energy into the city’s health and wellness scene. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just beginning your journey, Dallas has something new and exciting to offer.
Playkout: Where Pickleball Meets Fitness
Leading the pack of innovative fitness concepts is Playkout, a studio in Uptown Dallas that is capitalizing on the booming popularity of pickleball. Dubbed “The First Pickleball Simulator Experience,” Playkout blends the fun of pickleball with the intensity of a structured workout. Co-founders Bahigh Acuna and Jorge Guerrero have created a space that moves beyond traditional cardio machines, opting instead for custom-designed pickleball stations.
Phygital Fitness: Blending Physical and Digital
Playkout’s approach is unique, combining physical exertion with digital gamification. The studio features advanced pickleball simulators, allowing individuals to play games on their own or with friends. These simulators, tested in their Plano lab, have been shown to increase calorie burn by 15% compared to traditional fitness methods. The studio’s group fitness classes also incorporate pickleball-inspired cardio and strength training, providing a full-body workout with a playful twist.
Pilates Studios: A Surge in Reformer and Mat-Based Options
Pilates continues to grow in popularity, and Dallas is seeing a rise in specialized studios. These new spaces offer various pilates styles, including mat-based and reformer classes, catering to different fitness levels and preferences.
Be Fit Modern Pilates: Expanding its Footprint
Be Fit Modern Pilates has recently opened its third Dallas location on Lovers Lane, showcasing the growing demand for quality pilates instruction. This studio offers a modern approach to pilates, focusing on both strength and flexibility. With the new location, they’re bringing their signature style to a new neighborhood within Dallas.
Session Pilates: New Location in Preston Royal
Session Pilates has also expanded, recently debuting a new studio in Preston Royal. This studio emphasizes a blend of classical and contemporary pilates techniques, providing a well-rounded workout experience. The expansion of Session Pilates indicates a growing interest in pilates as a primary workout choice.
Temple: A Boutique Pilates and Yoga Experience
Located in the Bishop Arts District, Temple is a new mat-based pilates and yoga studio offering small class sizes. This approach creates a more intimate and connected environment for students and instructors alike. Temple focuses on creating a sense of community, in addition to offering pilates and yoga practices.
Oak Cliff Pilates: Reformer Pilates in Bishop Arts and Uptown
Oak Cliff Pilates provides reformer pilates classes in both Bishop Arts and Uptown. This studio focuses on combining fitness with a sense of community, offering a unique workout experience. Their reformer pilates classes cater to different fitness levels, helping people to improve their core strength and overall fitness.
Other Pilates Options in Dallas
Other notable Pilates studios in the Dallas area include Classic Pilates, a boutique studio specializing in the classical method; Pilates214, which offers a range of classes, including beginner, prenatal, and advanced reformer options, and Carrie’s Pilates which combines classic reformer workouts with a modern touch. There are many other options such as Club Pilates, Kiva Pilates, O2 Dallas, Shine Hot Pilates, One Lagree, SculptHouse, Solidcore, Tight, and Studio 6 Fitness, which offer a variety of Pilates styles and experiences throughout the city.
Yoga Studios: Variety and Unique Approaches
Dallas’ yoga scene is also flourishing, with new studios offering diverse styles and experiences. From traditional practices to innovative approaches, these studios are catering to a wide range of yogis.
BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of Dallas: A Focus on Tradition
For those seeking a traditional approach to yoga, the BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of Dallas provides instruction in the Iyengar method, emphasizing precision and alignment. This studio focuses on the art, science, and philosophy of yoga, guiding students on a transformative journey.
Align Studio: Infrared Heated Classes
Align Studio, located in Lower Greenville, offers a unique yoga experience with its infrared-heated pilates, sculpt, and prenatal/postnatal classes. The infrared heat enhances the benefits of the practice, promoting detoxification and relaxation.
MoveStudio: A Blend of Yoga, Dance, and Pilates
MoveStudio is another popular option, providing a variety of classes including yoga, dance fitness, belly dance, meditation, and mat pilates. This studio aims to be a comprehensive fitness hub, appealing to those seeking diverse workout options.
The Movement Loft: A Wellness Hub
The Movement Loft provides a wellness studio, offering a blend of adult dance, yoga, sound bath and wellness classes, retreats and curated wellness events in Dallas, aiming to provide a holistic approach to well-being.
Other Yoga Options in Dallas
Other yoga options in Dallas include Sunstone Fit, which has been leading the way with a variety of yoga classes since 2002; Ritual One Yoga, known for its intense Yoga Sculpt classes, and other studios like Black Swan Yoga, Jungle Dallas, Neon Cycle + Strength, Haven, and O2, all offering various styles of yoga practice.
Beyond the Usual: Unique Fitness Experiences
Dallas offers more than just traditional gyms and studios. Several unique fitness concepts are emerging, catering to those seeking new and exciting ways to stay active.
GRIT Fitness: Women’s Empowerment Through Fitness
GRIT Fitness is a women’s empowerment fitness studio with multiple locations in Dallas. This studio offers a variety of group fitness classes at an affordable price, creating a community that supports and motivates women.
Crunch Fitness: New State-of-the-Art Facility
Crunch Fitness is opening a new, 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in South Dallas. This new gym will offer a wide range of amenities and classes, including cardio, strength training, hot yoga, and cycling.
The Future of Fitness in Dallas
The fitness scene in Dallas continues to evolve, with new studios and concepts constantly emerging. These innovative spaces provide a wide array of options, catering to different interests and fitness levels. Whether you’re looking for a high-intensity workout, a mindful practice, or a fun and social experience, Dallas’s fitness community has something for everyone.
