If a traditional workout routine simply doesn’t excite you or going to the gym just doesn’t work with your schedule, MOD Fitness Studio is a high-energy alternative that Austin residents rave about. This unique fitness facility combines strength, cardio, and flexibility in each of its fun classes, and upbeat music will keep you motivated to push yourself a bit further each time. Workouts like MOD Barre and MOD Burn combine techniques from yoga, Pilates, and resistance training, and each class is offered at different times throughout the week in order to accommodate your busy schedule.

The studio itself is stylish and welcoming, featuring hardwood floors, chic decor, and a small, comfortable layout that is less overwhelming than larger gyms. If you need a bit of a boost to shake up your exercise routine, MOD Fitness Studio is a great choice.

MOD Fitness Studio is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and from 8 a.m. to noon weekends.

MOD Fitness Studio
2041 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 765-5663
www.modfitnessaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mod-fitness-studio-austin

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If you want to spend the day outdoors and challenge yourself to an adventurous physical activity, a lesson from Rock-About Climbing Adventures makes the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. This tour company travels to local climbing sites to offer year-round rock climbing instruction to participants of all skill levels.

Whether you don’t know the first thing about climbing or you’ve been climbing once or twice, the program offers a variety of different classes to accommodate just about anyone. Rock-About’s skilled instructors really know the ropes (pun intended), and the unique, team-based setup promote teamwork and self-confidence just as much as rock climbing skills.

Visit Rock-About Climbing Adventures’ website for a full list of courses and climbing rates.

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
3505 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 415-0804
www.Rock-About.com
www.yelp.com/biz/rock-about-climbing-adventures-austin

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Sit down, relax, and enjoy the chef-designed daily fixed-price menu at Barley Swine in Austin. This small, 36-seat restaurant works closely with local farms to bring you the highest quality foods available. It is recommended you make a reservation (up to a month in advance) to ensure you get a table, but the eatery will do its best to accomodate walk-ins.

The $75 prix-fixe meal includes a number of small plates both in individual and made-to-share portions. Dishes include quail eggs with steelhead row and jalapeno; squid jerky with watermelon, sunflower, and lime; blood crepe with sweet chili, duck breast, crispy leeks, and pear; and antelope leg served alongside eggplant and peppers. House-made desserts are rich and decadent and feature sorbets, ice creams, and more.

Barley Swine also serves beer and wine.

Barley Swine
2024 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-8150
www.barleyswine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/barley-swine-austin

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