Strong Pilates, an Australia-based company, opened its first U.S. location in Stone Oak Sept. 28 at the Village at Stone Oak retail center.

The gist

Strong Pilates focuses on the Rowformer and Bikeformer, two machines that allow elevated heart rate by using the row or ride functions, then transition back to Pilates, according to its website.

The classes also feature a mixture of cardio training and Pilates-inspired strength and resistance training.