Reform classes at the new Kor180 are based on Pilates Reformer, which uses the korFormer machines.[/caption]Kor180, a fitness company that spins together high-intensity interval training, nutrition and giving back, has opened its second location in North Austin.
“Our mission is to live an inspired life,” said Maja Kermath, who co-founded Kor180 with Don Kermath in 2014 in Austin. “We curated the experience around exercise, nutrition and community.”
The new location opened Jan. 25 at 11005 Burnet Road, Ste. 106, just across the street from The Domain. Maja Kermath said Kor180’s goal is also to make the boutique fitness industry more accessible by creating a place where anyone would feel welcome.
Kor180’s HIIT classes are available in Reform, based on Pilates, or Ryde, based on indoor cycling. Through a blog, the Kor Kitchen offers weekly recipes, programs and grocery lists to help people take control over their kitchens, Maja Kermath said. Recipes include gluten- and dairy-free options.
On the pillar of community, Kor180 has raised more than $50,000 for local nonprofits, hosts “bucket list” trips such as to Costa Rica and has pop-up Pilates classes at Whole Foods Market.
“Inspired living is all about the great people you surround yourselves with,” Maja Kermath said. “There are few opportunities to do so. We foster and create these opportunities.”
For more information call 512-772-2541 or visit www.kor180.com.
Farm-fresh eatery Modern Market is planning its first Austin location for late spring or summer. The restaurants serves entrees such as the crimini kale pizza.[/caption]Farm-fresh eatery expands into Austin
Boulder, Colorado-based Modern Market will open its first Austin restaurant in late spring or summer.
Co-founder Anthony Pigliacampo said he and co-founder Rob McColgan have eyed Austin for four years before finding the right location near the Arboretum at 9828 Great Hills Trail. Modern Market’s concept meshes well with Austin’s culture, Pigliacampo said.
“We love places that have our people in them: people who care about what they eat,” he said. “… Austin has this amazing food culture and a dearth of what we do, which is healthier faster options.”
Pigliacampo said the fast-casual, farm-fresh eatery offers fresh, healthy options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, such as breakfast sandwiches, salads and whole wheat pizzas cooked in a brick oven.
“Our protein comes off the carving station right onto the salad,” he said.
While in Austin on Feb. 12, Pigliacampo said he is meeting with local food producers to figure out who to use for products such as iced tea, coffee, kombucha, spices and beer.
“We make a really big effort to meet and use many local vendors as we can,” he said.
Modern Market was founded in 2009 and has 17 locations, including four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, where it is planning two new restaurants. For more information visit www.modmarket.com.
Other Impacts
Pam Kirby opened the brick-and-mortar location of Austin Trail Running Co. on Jan. 5.[/caption]NOW OPEN— Pam Kirby opened the brick-and-mortar location of her business, Austin Trail Running Co., on Jan. 5 at 13219 N. US 183, Ste. 200, next door to Papalote Taco House. Kirby founded the business in 2014 and sells shoes, clothing and other accessories for trail running, obstacle course races and functional fitness classes such as boot camps. 512-585-4429. www.austintrailrunning.com
COMING SOON— Construction is underway on a new retail center called The Grove at Lakeline, located in the northwest corner of US 183 and RM 620. The two-building, 16,000-square-foot project is being developed by Edge Realty Partners. Tenants include Mattress Firm, MAD Greens, OrangeTheory Fitness, T-Mobile and Fire Bowl Cafe. Tenants will be able to start build-out of their units this summer and will open before the end of 2016. www.edge-re.com
