Ambassador’s Corner: Pvolve
What is up Austin Fit Fam! Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) back again for this month’s Ambassador Corner, highlighting the must-visit health and wellness spots around Austin! If you are active in the local health and wellness scene here in Austin, you most likely have already heard about Pvolve. They took the scene by storm with various pop-up events and did an amazing job promoting their downtown Austin location opening. The 2,000 square-foot studio boasts a modern and elevated design featuring luxury amenities, patented and innovative equipment, and a beauty bar featuring products from Public Goods, Pathwater, Rael, and R&Co. Pvolve Austin is partnered with many high-caliber brands, including ARMARA, Nutrafol, and Vuori.
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Pvolve is a fast-growing boutique fitness franchise and expanded its national footprint with the opening of their new location in downtown Austin, Texas this past January.
The science-led method combines low-impact functional fitness with resistance-based equipment to deliver results that include a strong, sculpted physique, increased mobility, posture, and balance, thus making you look and feel better. In 2017, entrepreneur Rachel Katzman went searching for solutions. Feeling broken from high-intensity workouts mingled with scoliosis pain, she knew there had to be a better way to get results. Then she found functional fitness, which sculpted her body without the drain. Inspired, she put the pieces in place to develop an entirely new low-impact, big-results fitness method with a Clinical Advisory Board, expert trainers, and unique equipment. Its unique approach uses the premise of functional movement to mimic how the body moves in everyday life. The exercises target the muscles in a way that aligns with the body’s natural biomechanics and their unique numbered mat makes it very easy to follow along with the instructor in the proper form.
If you have seen Pvolve popping up in your ads, it is most likely from world-renowned actress, producer, and director, Jennifer Aniston. In 2023, she officially partnered with Pvolve after falling in love with the method as a member and referring to it as “transformational.” Those ads personally caught my attention, so I clicked in and saw what it was all about! Being in the heart of downtown Austin, it is actually quite easy to get to and find parking. The studio itself is very cute and aesthetic with a historic feel from the brick detailing. It gives high end New York studio vibes.
Strength and Sculpt is Pvolve’s signature class that blends low-impact, functional movement with resistance-based equipment for incredible results. A 50-minute class that works every muscle group in the body for a dynamic sculpting and toning workout that builds stability, mobility, and full-body strength. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a low-intensity workout that will not cause burnout but still challenge you and build strength.
I have now been to a Pvolve class three different times, and I love that every single one of them is a different experience. Every instructor has their own unique style and utilizes different one-of-a-kind equipment to have different focus areas while still giving a great full-body workout. It truly keeps things interesting, so you will not get bored being a regular! Every time, I have been challenged in a new way. Whether it was testing my balance, core, cardio bursts, or burning out a specific muscle group – I learned new moves, challenged myself, and felt great afterward without the typical exhaustion or burnout from many HIIT classes.
Pvolve launched The Sculpt Anywhere Tour, where Celeb trainers Dani & Maeve are taking Jennifer Aniston’s workout on the road, and they are heading to Austin on May 12! Come for the total-body sculpting. Stay for the gifts from Beyond Yoga and Daily Harvest, photo ops, and refreshments, and to hang with Dani, Maeve, and the Pvolve community in real life. If you cannot make it to class in person, join the Sculpt Anywhere Challenge on-demand. 8 classes. 14 days. All based on Jen’s signature routine. Runs May 1-14. As Pvolve’s Head of Training and Jen’s personal trainer, Dani has helped Jen overcome injury and discover a whole new way to work out. Maeve is Pvolve’s Director of Programming. Her extensive background in anatomy, exercise science, and nutrition, coupled with her infectious personality, make her a go-to choice for on-demand and Live classes.
Do you prefer workouts from home? You can actually experience Pvolve in the comfort of your home anytime! They offer an online membership to access thousands of classes designed to help you reach your goals. Access to thousands of on-demand classes ranging from 5-60 minutes, with new classes added weekly. There are live virtual classes over Zoom 7 days a week if you want that in-studio experience at home. There is a wide variety of classes tailored to all life stages, from fertility to menopause – something for everyone. You can purchase a bundle that comes loaded with a streaming membership plus equipment–the best way to get started with Pvolve at home.
Texas native and seasoned entrepreneur Marci Bain joined the Pvolve family as the franchise partner overseeing the Austin studio. Together with her three daughters, Marci has committed to a multi-unit agreement to open five Pvolve fitness studios in the greater Austin area. This downtown location on Congress is the franchise’s first entry into the Austin market before it starts expanding. Next on the books is Westlake and Beecave, which are both coming soon. Join their VIP list to claim EXCLUSIVE PRE-OPENING SPECIALS & stay in the know with their studio opening updates. There is also a new client special for the Downtown location, so there’s no excuse not to go check out Pvolve!
