"Thank you so much, you guys are definitely doing something right! I love the gym... it is by far the best one I have ever joined."
Jennifer

"I am enjoying the gym so much. I have tried 3 gyms in my adult life and never went more than a handful of times....I am loving the zumba class, tatum's cardio class and the yoga wall. I like that Jenn knows my name when I check in. Thank you for creating a great atmosphere for me to get healthy!"
Nina

"Malisa is the least pretentious yoga instructor I've ever had! I feel so happy to attend her class. Not only is her physical instruction top notch, her instruction on the inner aspects of the practice is relatable and stays with me even when I am not in a class."
Trish Benford

"Thanks for all of your help! Everyone at Castle Hill has been wonderful so far and I'm very happy that I made the switch from Pure! You all make me feel very welcome and not like just part of the crowd."
Jill Welch

"This gym is not merely a place to workout like a gerbil in wheel. Castle Hill encourages you to make health and fitness a lifestyle."
Amy S

"I think you could successfully promote your environmentally conscious gym in advertising. It is so attractive to many Austinites to find a business with that commitment and very unique as well. Thanks for creating such a great space to work out in."
Laura Balla

"I love the gym, how it appeals to young and old and how clean it always feels. I asked you a few weeks ago to fix the total body gym and was gratified about how quickly you responded."
Jan Dailey

"Your gym is the best! And I am proud of your commitments to your love for health, life and the environment."
Katherine Butler

"I am one of the first clients of Castle Hill and it is truly my home away from home as well. I can honestly say that I am in better shape and health since faithfully going to this gym. This well-being makes me a better person toward everyone."
Janet Sullivan

"Fitness is indeed more than lifting weights for body strength - Castle Hill demonstrates this!"
Rich Armington

"As I often tell my children "you have to be different to make a difference"! Castle Hill is different."
Julie Horvath

"I love the little community you've created at Castle Hill... thanks for all your work!"
Lesley Ramsey

"Castle Hill Fitness is an exceptional place. Thanks for providing such a first class facility and group of people."
Randy Rice

"I don't know that I have ever been associated with a better managed facility. Your very happy client,"
John Mobley

"Thanks for caring about the environment. I have been very happy at the Castle."
Penny Hobbs

"I'm happy and proud to be part of such an awesome community. Castle Hill rules!"
Selena Pang

"I'm very proud of you and proud to be a member of Castle Hill!"
Toni Thomasson

"I love your Planet Castle Hill. It has made a huge impact on the health and well-being of both my daughter and me. Keep up the amazing work and spirit!"
Barbara Laing

"I love Castle Hill and the people in it - thanks for all that you do for us!"
Amy Roberts

"I had no idea that the most favorite gym that I've ever used in my life, the one that finally turned around my contempt of exercise by actually making it fun and unintimidating, also was run with the same concern and thoughtfulness for the future of the planet and its inhabitants that I feel. "
Heather Page

"Castle Hill has totally changed my lifestyle. The teachers are unparalleled. Now I exercise every day and I feel completely different. I hate to miss a day!"
Janis Hydak

"Castle Hill is different from other gyms because of the cool laid back atmosphere and it's not a meat market. What keep me coming back are the instructors. Great gym: clean, cool and just my style."
Melody Thames

"Castle Hill is the most welcoming gym I have ever been a member of. People who work there and who attend are warm and friendly, and focused on fitness and health."
Jenn Lindberg

"Everyone treats me with respect and near admiration for showing up consistently. I have made quite a few new friends."
Steve Jung

"I have had more personal attention from your staff in one month than I did in a year and a half at my old gym."
Joe Wojtowicz

"I must tell you that I have belonged to many gyms and I am in love with working out at Castle Hill… I am 6 pounds lighter today… I feel so much better."
Aimee Deputy

"All three instructors I have taken yoga with have been much better than average: articulate, knowledgeable and attentive to their pupils."
Byron Thomas

"I am truly inspired by your staff and the commitment they have to your patrons and members"
Angie Houtz

"Know that I recognize and deeply value the loving contribution of artistic form + imaginative function = Castle Hill Fitness"
Dianne Graham

"It is almost a family environment, very personal. This is the first time I really stick to a program simply because I truly enjoy the hour I spend at Castle Hill every day."
Peter Burner

"The Castle never lets me down!!! This month is my 3 year anniversary!! I could not ask for a better gym or a more delightful group of dedicated athletes to staff it."
Anna Krachey

Workshops / Series

All	Sept	Oct
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Studio: Martial Arts

September 8th –
October 6th

2 for 1 Toning Series: Arms + Legs

with Hilary

7 a.m. Wednesdays

Combining the best exercises to tone and trim your shoulders, arms, back, and legs? Join Hilary as she takes you through a firming and lifting sequence that satisfies both upper and lower body. Get 2 for 1 toning and say, "Bye-Bye Bat Wings & Inner Thighs!"

Questions? Email hilary@castlehillfitness.com.

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September 7th –
October 5th

Road Rides

with Jodie Eldridge

6 p.m. Tuesdays

Do you have a road bike but just don't know where to go outside your neighborhood? Let Jodie show you the ropes while teaching group riding skills. This 5 week class series will introduce you to routes around Castle Hill and new buddies to ride with! Each week will progress to a more challenging route with terrain ranging from flat (Shoal Creek loop) to endurance building to the final big hill (Mt. Bonnell). Each Tuesday we ROLL OUT at 6pm, bring 2 bottles, electrolyte or fuel snack, wear sunscreen. We meet at the Castle Hill Cycles shop. A basic knowledge and experience in riding on the road is required, clip in shoes a plus, always wear a helmet.

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September 2nd –
September 30th

Riding the Edge

with Jerry

6:30 to 8 a.m. Thursdays

The series is designed to determine threshold heartrate and to train very close to that number for three consecutive weeks in an effort to raise the threshold to a higher level thus increasing the fitness of the rider and the average speed out on the road. Class-series participants are highly encouraged to attend Jerry's 7:00 AM Monday/Wednesday morning classes as well to get more saddle time with the heartrate monitor to get an even bigger boost in threshold.

This series will be an awesome start to your training program and will provide valuable heartrate data for setting goals for the rest of 2010. Feel free to email or call Jerry Gerlich at 512.576.9144 with questions.

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Studio: Multisport
Martial Arts

August 30th –
September 27th

Partners Adventure Camp Training

with Erin Truslow + Adam Reardon

7 p.m. Mondays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Join fitness duo, Erin Truslow & Adam Reardon, for a progressive class series focused on partnered exercises and teamwork! Partners will focus on total body fitness, challenges, trivia, and FUN. Each week the teams will be given a homework assignment that will take them around town asking them to photograph themselves doing an exercise in front of a "clue to be solved" using their cell phone. Class will build to an "adventure race" finale using all of the mental challenges, exercises, strength gains, cardio fitness procured during class.

Questions? Email erin@castlehillfitness.com

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August 29th –
September 26th

Pilates Class Series

with Montserrat Gonzalez

9 a.m. Sundays: Mat Series for Beginners + Intermediate Levels
Get a strong, fit mid-section with the Pilates mat exercises! One of our largest and most dynamic areas, your "core" refers to the area between shoulders and hips. Join Montserrat as she takes you through a new slim, trim core training workout each week using mats, magic circles, foam rollers, and other fun Pilates props.

10 a.m. Sundays: Pilates Equipment for Beginner 2
If you have taken several beginners classes and want to graduate to an intermediate class, this is the series for you. Montserrat will deliver some very focused feedback and fine tuning on the basic Pilates equipment exercises, sequences, and form. Progress your skills to the next level and get more individualized attention to deepen your Pilates practice. Experience how Pilates can profoundly impact ALL your other fitness activities, sports, and posture.

11 a.m. Sundays: Introduction to Pilates Equipment for Beginners
This is the perfect PRIMER to get MORE out of your class work. Get MORE results from your class work after this series. Beginner level students with healthy bodies are encouraged to join us in this progressive class format that will utilize mat exercises, the Wunda Chair, and the Reformer.

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Studio: Multisport

August 23rd –
September 13th

Sweat Fest

with Minna

Noon to 1 p.m. Mondays & Fridays

Don't join the masses, be the individual who is in charge of his or her own destiny and waistline! Join Minna in this high calorie burning workout to keep your waistline in check. Best way to do it is to commit to a program that keeps you on track!

Each session will include a low impact yet high intensity workout for the core, plus cardio and weights. Dynamic + challenging at your own level + low impact = high results!

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Studio: Martial Arts

August 17th –
September 14th

MIXboxing

with Minna

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Mix it up with a fresh indoor workout! This class series combines high intensity cardio and toning kickboxing moves. Finally, a great way to get lean and relieve stress! Each class will end with core strength moves and stretching to promote lean muscle rebuild. All levels are welcome, intensity is adjusted according to your own level.

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Studio: Chakras

August 16th –
September 27th

Anusara-Inspired™ Beginner Yoga series

with Mandy

7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays (skips Labor Day, Sept. 6th)

This 6 week Anusara Inspired™ Beginner Series will introduce the students to the bio mechanical principles of the body known as the universal principles of alignment. They will also be introduced to the the heart-oriented spiritual philosophy of Anusara Yoga as well as the energetic actions, known as the loops and spirals. This series is perfect for the raw beginner and those who are interested in learning more about Anusara Yoga. There is no yoga experience necessary and the series is suitable for those who have injuries.

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Studio: Pilates

August 9th –
September 20th

Bunz on the Barre

with Mel

11 a.m. Mondays

Get your bunz on the barre and get a great toning, lifting and firming workout for the legs, derriere, and core! Bunz on the Barre is not a ballet class, but a combination of strengthening exercises using the ballet barre. So bring your two left feet there's no choregraphy here. Just a totally upLIFTing workout!