Barre3 offers the latest craze in the fitness world with a low-impact workout suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The program combines yoga, ballet, and Pilates, and features three steps: Isometric exercises build strength and muscle, one-inch movements increase the metabolism, increase core strength, and heat up the body, while large, dynamic movements burn calories, increase the heart rate, and energize the body.

Trained instructors teach the classes, ensuring your workout takes place in a safe, supportive setting. The studio is clean and expansive, with changing rooms, showers, and a play area for kids. See the Barre3 website for a schedule of classes and pricing information!

Barre3 is open every day.

Barre3
12800 Hill Country Boulvard
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 243-5233
www.barre3.com
www.yelp.com/biz/barre3-bee-cave

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If you're looking for a convenient place to work out without breaking your wallet, look no further than the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. Supported by the city of Round Rock, Clay Madsen offers great rates on annual, quarterly, and monthly memberships for families, couples, and individuals. You get a lot of bang for your buck, too. You can take advantage of racquetball courts, free exercise classes, an indoor swimming pool, cardio and weight rooms, and locker rooms to store your belongings.

Parents will be happy to know there is a professionally supervised babysitting service on site that costs only $2 an hour. Most group exercise classes, like Zumba and water aerobics, are free for members, but you'll have to pay a little extra for personal training or the indoor boot camp training. You'll probably always find space available in the cardio and weight rooms, but classes fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to ensure you get a spot.

Clay Madsen Recreation Center
1600 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 218-3220
http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=210
http://www.yelp.com/biz/clay-madsen-recreation-center-round-rock

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