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Re-DEFINE-ing West U
DEFINE Body and Mind, Houston’s most results producing and transforming workout studio announces the opening of their 4th location, located in West University. The studio will offer DEFINE’s signature DEFINEbody (ballet barre) exercise class combining Pilates, yoga, and core strengthening. They will also be offering two new services: a new full body rhythm based cycling class, along with a new demonstration kitchen to bring food education and health-supportive cooking classes to further balance clients healthy lifestyles.
“At DEFINE, we want our clients to see the results not only physically, but in every aspect of their lives,” said Henry Richardson, Founder and Lead Instructor of DEFINE: body&mind. “At the West University location, we are taking our services to the next level for Houstonians. There will be something for everyone as we aim to help every client DEFINE their balance.”
At the corner of Bissonnett and Kirby, the new studio offers a new trademarked class, DEFINErevolution. DEFINE’s take on indoor cycling incorporates the ultra-effectiveness of their DEFINEbody class onto the bike, combining principles of isometrics with cardio blasting high intensity fun. For 45 minutes DEFINErevolution incorporates choreographed movements to high-energy music on a stationary bike for a full body workout.
In addition to the revolution class, the fitness studio welcomes another novel concept to the brand, DEFINEfoods. Between the two studios at the West University location, a demo kitchen offers workshops and cooking classes highlighting healthy eating practices.
DEFINE West University will be the fourth location opened under the leadership of Henry Richardson. The business-savvy, fitness expert, who was named by Houston Magazine as Houston’s “Fitness Guru” and recently named as one of Houston Business Journal’s 40 under 40, welcomes Erin O’ Leary Stewart as a co-owner in his latest venture.
Erin O’ Leary Stewart is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York City. Erin has spent time working in the raw food and vegan kitchen at Pure Food and Wine and owned and operated her own healthy cookie and granola company, O’Cookies Wholesome Bites. She danced professionally in the performing arts world and instructed ballet-barre classes at Physique 57 in New York. Erin brings this expertise to DEFINE West University by providing food education and health-supportive cooking classes to further balance healthy lifestyles. She will also be a lead instructor of DEFINEbody and DEFINErevolution classes.
DEFINE West University is located at 2518 Bissonnet. DEFINE offers products and services that are specifically designed to help each client look and feel their best. Signature classes, DEFINEbody and DEFINEmind, strengthen and lengthen the entire body with a combination of Pilates, ballet and yoga to fitting and current music. Classes are offered seven days a week from passionate and enthusiastic instructors with a time schedule to fit any lifestyle. www.DEFINEbody.com.