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People want Pilates. Specifically, reformer Pilates classes. Why it matters: Low-impact workouts, like reformer Pilates, are trending big time, offering a joint-friendly way to build strength and stay fit. And Charlotte is seeing a rapid growth of studios to meet the demand. What to expect: A low-impact, full-body workout that strengthens muscles, particularly the core, on a machine called a "reformer," which uses springs to create resistance.

1 week ago | axios.com | McKenzie Rankin

Charlotte is hungry for HYROX — the popular global fitness race combining running with functional exercises. Why it matters: Numerous local gyms are partnering with the HYROX brand to host official training events and workouts for Charlotteans looking to train for a race. The intrigue: HYROX is what local fitness coach Nick Rodriguez calls "toughly manageable."Rodriquez, who owns ORO Athletic in NoDa, is one of many gym owners turning their space into a HYROX training club.

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Dom's Dive Bar opened over St. Patrick's Day weekend. Photo: Courtesy of Matt MarennaDom's Dive Bar recently opened in Lower South End in the former Bar LoSo space, near Goldie's. Why it matters: The dive bar is a new joint from the team behind some of Charlotte's best-known soccer bars, including Valhalla in Uptown. What to expect: Dive bar staples like $2 Miller High Lifes, pool tables and dart boards.

1 week ago | axios.com | McKenzie Rankin

Dom's Dive Bar opened over St. Patrick's Day weekend. Photo: Courtesy of Matt MarennaDom's Dive Bar recently opened in Lower South End in the former Bar LoSo space, near Goldie's. Why it matters: The dive bar is a new joint from the team behind some of Charlotte's best-known soccer bars, including Valhalla in Uptown. What to expect: Dive bar staples like $2 Miller High Lifes, pool tables and dart boards.

1 week ago | axios.com | McKenzie Rankin

FlowCorps, a Triangle-based reformer Pilates studio, recently opened its first Charlotte location in Cotswold. What to expect: The Charlotte studio offers reformer Pilates only. Their signature class is the "Corps 45," a 45-minute, full-body reformer workout. New clients can get two weeks of unlimited classes for $70. Stop by: 108 S Sharon Amity Road in Cotswold Village. Go deeper: Pilates studio guideSubscribe for more Axios Charlotte in your inbox. Read the full editionMore Charlotte stories