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FOOD | ARTS | COMMUNITY | STYLE+LEISURE

Equinox is one of the newest openings in Houston and has kept the
buzz going since they set up shop in the posh River Oaks District in
December of last year. With an incredibly diverse member base,
there is one common denominator among Equinox members – they all
live a high-performance lifestyle. This lifestyle is what draws members
in because the club (as they refer to themselves) is about more than
just fitness – it’s about maximizing your life with a comprehensive
approach to health and programming with classes that change with
the seasons. Oh, and did I mention the locker rooms are stocked with
Kiehl’s products?
More than just a gym, this is a club that promotes a healthy lifestyle
that extends past their front doors. Even their hashtags promote that
concept: #ItsNotFitnessItsLife.

EQUINOX

“We are the first Equinox club in the company’s portfolio to have a
dedicated Barre Studio along with four other studios (Yoga, Cycling,
Pilates and Main Group Fitness) that run classes from 5:30am to
8:30pm! We have signature programming that you will only find at
Equinox in all disciplines, including cycling, yoga, kickboxing and
much more.”
– REBECCA BUNDRICK BULLER, General Manager, Equinox River Oaks
www.Equinox.com

O Athletik is anything but traditional and caters to the athlete within.
They recognize and reward members for their personal achievements
and help challenge members to get better. Opening their doors in
March, O Athletik has broken from the traditional expectations and
boundaries of gyms as we used to know them.
This class-based club is designed to fit the needs of the modern fitness
enthusiast – those who want guidance, motivation and support at all
times, and at no extra cost. This spectacular facility includes an indoor
soccer field, boxing ring, class studios, cardio and resistance training
areas, adult and youth sports leagues, and – very important
– valet parking.

O ATHLETIK

“Our coolest feature is clearly the running hill. Houston doesn’t have
many hills so we built our own! At over 30’ tall and at a 30% incline,
our hill allows members to get the most complete workout imaginable.
The hill combines both aerobic and anaerobic exercise, which means
you can improve your cardiovascular ability while building lean muscle
mass and power. The hill is also, surprisingly, very low impact. This is
because you produce less landing impact when running up a hill, so
your muscles are better able to act as shock absorbers to protect your
bones and joints.”
– BRIAN KAWANO, General Manager, O Athletik www.Oathletik.com

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