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From cycling to HIIT to Pilates, there’s a boutique gym in Dallas for every type of workout. In our weekly column Shape Up, D’s wellness editor Catherine Wendlandt—who has a disability called arthrogryposis—will review these classes on accessibility and difficulty.
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I Needed Megan Thee Stallion to Get Through Jungle Dallas’ Strength Class
I used all my energy to push my 'body-ody-ody-ody' through all the stations during the HIIT-style sweat sesh.
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The Staff Is Eager and Helpful at Rise Nation, But the Class Is Intimidating
While my instructor was great, the intense “choreographed climbing” studio is not for the faint of heart ... or the disabled.
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I Actually Said ‘Om’ During My Gaia Flow Yoga Class
There was plenty of twisting and stretching during the limb-tangling hot yoga session.
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I Used Physics to Get Through a Class at The Barre Code
The 50-minute session had us testing our balance and strength.
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I Tried a Tower Class at Kiva Pilates
After a disastrous reformer class, I wanted to give Pilates a second chance.
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I Couldn’t Keep Up with the Pace at Uptown Yoga
While we ran through the various positions quickly, I was impressed with the modifications my instructor made.
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I Channeled ’80s Workout Video Energy at Grit Fitness’ Step Class
The 45-minute offering is basically a mix of aerobics, HIIT, and Dance Dance Revolution.
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Shape Up: Somehow, I Fell into the Megaformer at SculptHouse
My first foray into Lagree Pilates was much more than I bargained for.
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I Learned How to Jab and Punch at Ding Ding Group Boxing
I went three rounds at the new boxing gym, which opened last month on Ross.
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I Bent My Body into a Pretzel at My Bar Method Class
I was genuinely shocked with how accommodating and inclusive the Inwood Village barre studio was.