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Best Place to take a Pilates class
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1. Romney Pilates (5619 Magazine St., 504-8951167; www.romneypilates. com) — Soft-spoken receptionists, muted lighting and infused water greet patrons downstairs while ballet barres and wall-towall, floor-to-ceiling mirrors encourage clients to explore their bodies’ full range of motion upstairs. Romney Pilates is also known for BOSU/PULSE classes and meditation and is the only studio in the city that offers Gyrotonic training. 2. Elmwood Fitness Center (1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., 504733-1600; www.elmwoodfitness.com) 3. New Orleans Athletic
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Club (222 N. Rampart St., 504-525-2375; www.neworleansathleticclub.com)
Best DaNce class aND where to take it 1. Zumba at Elmwood Fitness Center (1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite 1200, Harahan, 504733-1600) — In a format designed to feel more like a dance party than a workout, Zumba combines classic Latin dance moves that contribute to body sculpting and fat-burning, making Zumba a fun but effective workout.
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