BEYOND500

I have been on Class Pass for three months now and try new studios in the Dallas area every week. I was incredibly impressed with the welcome I received from Allison at Beyond 500. She took the time to show me and a couple other first timers how to sign in, and acquaint us with the equipment, how the studio was run, how the workouts progressed, really going out of her way to make us feel comfortable. I have never gotten such a thorough intro at a studio. And the workout kicked my butt! Great mix of cardio and strength training, and nothing seems too intimidating when done in short, repeating circuits. I will definitely be back!

This is one of the best workout studios in Dallas! Be prepared to sweat a ton. I would compare this work out to having a great personal trainer pushing you to your limits. The music is loud and all of the teachers are awesome!

Took a class via classpass while I was in town for work. My instructor, Mallory was very upbeat and welcoming and did a great job of acclimating me to all the new equipment I’d never used before. Class consisted of 3 rounds of treadmill, pilates seat and kettlebells (4 min each), with a one minute break in between each. We did the same exercises on the pilates chair and the kettlebells each round while mixing it up on the treadmill each time — this kept things interesting but not overwhelming. I somewhat wished the break was a little shorter so that our heart rates stayed up a bit. That being said, I’m still very sore two days after so this workout got the job done! I hope to be back when I’m in Dallas again.

After joining ClassPass, I tried out Beyond500 and loved it! I now incorporate this into my workout schedule once a week.
The class really helps improve your cardio, endurance and strength. Typically, you rotate between the curved treadmill, kettlebells and the bench. The instructors are great at pushing your past your limit and are very enthusiastic/​knowledgeable. They are always willing to answer any questions. I definitely recommend trying this class if you are looking for more cardio and strength training!

Super fun class! Great thing to try if you enjoy running or just getting a quality sweat in.
The curve treadmills are different and a nice change of pace to challenge yourself. The mix of cardio, reformer, and kettle bells is a great mix to get the heart pumping and muscles burning.
Will definitely be back! Compare to Barry’s bootcamp but not as much cardio. As an avid runner (to say the least) it was a nice change of pace for an off day.
Will definitely leave you sore but wanting for more!
Only warning would be the awful parking situation.

Beyond500 has been taken over by millipedes! A few weeks ago I noticed one during the warmup and the instructor quickly disposed of it. This morning there were a dozen millipedes crawling around the studio and another dozen dead ones that had been stepped on during the workout. I pointed out two that were crawling under my equipment and the instructor just shrugged. If dodging millipedes doesn’t bother you, go for it!

I have now taken two classes here and I love it! It is a very high intensity workout, fast-​paced, and always changing. You definitely don’t get bored. The «Curve» treadmill takes some getting used too, but you really do feel the burn and it feels great once you get the hang of it! Be ready for a full-​body workout with a cross-​fit vibe!

To me, their cardio class felt like lighter version of HIIT/​Pilates. The class was fine, I did sweat, but there was absolutely no build up to the «push» moments– a little more build up for those, a little more excitement and motivation would have really improved this class format. As long as you are self-​motivated and can push yourself, this is a pretty good workout.

BEYOND500 is a studio specializing in group HIIT (high intensity interval training) class, utilizing a combination of a curved treadmill, a Pilates seat, and kettlebell moves.
When you first arrive, you do a self sign-​in at the tablet at the front table or the reception desk. Afterwards, the instructor will split everyone into two groups: one group starting on the curved treadmill and another group starting on the floor with the Pilates seat or kettlebells. Overall, both groups will rotate through the treadmill and the floor two times for a total of two treadmill sessions and two floor sessions, each lasting about 8 – 9 minutes with a 1 – 2 minute break between each session.
For the treadmill, it’s typically a HIIT workout to maximize the cardio with the instructor providing low and high speeds to change to for your runs. Additionally, the curvature of the treadmill makes the workout tougher and more efficient at calorie-​burning. The Pilates seat and the kettlebell, on the other hand, help you focus on arms and abs. Other common floor work consists of lunges and squats with the kettlebell.
Overall, I really enjoy the HIIT aspect as well as the blend of cardio and strength workouts. The workouts seem to pass by very quickly given the short intervals of time for each session, and you still end up working up a sweat.
My only reason for deducting a star is the lack of parking spots for the studio. At most, there are about 9 – 10 spots in the lot, and it gets hard to find a spot when the classes get maxed out. You can try to park in the lot for another business across the street but I would just be careful in case they enforce towing!

OMG THEY R PLAYING KE$HA THIS IS MY JAM BRING IT ON I AM KILLING IT RIGHT NOW!!!
*Takes deep breath*
So there’s a new Beyond 500 location on Henderson and to promote it they are offering free classes throughout the week. So I decided to give it a try.
Because I work at home I tend to work out at around noon so I signed up for the noon class. This means that I tend to work out with women. I don’t know why but it’s very rare to find guys working out at noon. Well, that and this is group exercise not named crossfit so it’s rare to find guys. So as usual I was the only dude in the class. This doesn’t usually bother me I mean everybody is always so focused on their own individual suffering that they’re not paying attention to anybody else. However, I do feel a little out of place while waiting before class starts.
But if you are a woman and like wearing lululemon, you’ll fit right in here.
Facilities/​Layout
This place has lots of light through the windows, yet it’s kind of dark inside. They have track lighting throughout and exposed ducts, so it’s a very urban feel. There is a line of treadmills facing a wall of mirrors and then two rows of pilates benches behind the treadmills.
Their treadmills are actually really cool. They don’t require any electricity or anything it’s basically a inclined loop so the closer you are to the front the faster it goes. It’s really ingenious. However, I didn’t know that getting onto the machine and almost fell down because when I first stepped on it I stepped on the high part so it immediately started to take off. There was a bit of a learning curve, but once I figured it out though it was actually pretty cool.
Classes
This place is basically guided group circuit training (like crossfit, kind of). The instructor divided us up into three different groups and before he started the workout he explained what each group was doing while demo’ing the movements.
The template was to work at each station for five minutes. We had a one minute break between stations and we did each station three times. For example, I started out on the treadmill, then I moved on to a Pilates bench and did three different movements (10 reps a set) and then when time is up I moved to the third station which was working with the kettle bells. There is did three different movements, all in sets of ten.
The instructor turns on some mad beats, started the timer, and we were off to the races. Throughout the workout the instructor is talking through his headset, reminding us of what we are supposed to be doing so you’re never really at a loss of what to do.
It was kind of funny working out with all these women in that all the settings and weights were set for somebody who is much smaller than myself. The assistance spring on the board probably was probably set for somebody who weighs 100 pounds less than me. So all the board work was pretty darn difficult, felt like I had no help whatsoever. Also, the kettle bells only went up to 26 pounds which is pretty light for me (I’m used to 56# KB swings). So that part of the circuit was where I took some rest.
The treadmill, however, was where I was able to really push myself. Thanks to the sprinting classes I’m taking I actually have pretty good sprinting technique right now I was able to go really fast and that wore me out pretty quick. However, the jelly-​bean shape of the surface really made it difficult to work on striking the ground by punching it with my forefoot. The same of the treadmill lends itself to a heel strike, which I find unnatural and hard on my heals. This class made me realize how much I need to work on conditioning.

Beyond 500 is a total body workout based on a curved, manual treadmill (the Woodway is the real reason I tried Beyond 500 out), a Pilates chair, and kettlebells. Each class has different circuits at each station (treadmill, chair, kbs). I don’t really care to remember the different types circuits. I do care that I know in advance that a particular station is only going to last so long before I can bend over and gasp for air, gulp down some water, and move onto the next station. For me, the 45 minutes has never dragged, which is a serious accomplishment.
In the workout world of Dallas, I haven’t found a place similar to Beyond 500, but I haven’t been everywhere. Yet.
The classes are pretty structured, and the instructor explains the exercises before the start of the circuits. Nothing is too complicated. The structure makes it pretty easy to modify exercises as needed, and the instructor doesn’t seem to mind the modifications I’ve done for my joint issues or my lack of strength. However, it’s not a Pilates class and people tend to do weird stuff on the Pilates chair. On one occasion, when everyone’s form got really bad on the chair, the instructor used a water break to explain proper form for an exercise.
The music is loud. The instructor tries to talk over the music, but it rarely works. Fortunately, the necessary instructions were done earlier.
The kettlebells are on the light side. I think they’d be considered a women’s set. Following Jen Sinker’s rule, I just lift faster (or use 2) if I’m not getting enough of a workout. Or slower if I need more of a break.
The studio is clean and attractive. The lighting is somewhat reminiscent of a club. The TV on the wall is weird — it just plays advertisements for Beyond. Check-​in is a breeze on an iPad at the door. Parking is limited (and some of my classmates have evidenced poor driving skills in such a small space), although there’s more parking across the street at Beauty Bar.

This is a workout like no other. The curve (special manual powered treadmill) will really help you with your running form. While it is a serious workout and I worked harder than I expected to, the class is also non-​intimidating. I felt welcomed and comfortable on the equipment. The format is very focused on pushing yourself to your own limit and not comparing yourself to other class members. Bring your own towel! Be prepared to sweat.

I have never done a pilates class before but this was a comfortable intro into the pilates world. Classpass allows you to try all sorts of crap so why not? Right? I don’t know if they are all like this but I liked the method. 8 minutes on the curvy treadmill while there is another group doing 8 minutes of floor work and then … you switch. Essentially two classes at once. If you have ever done Barry’s Bootcamp, this is very very similar but not as much emphasis on the weights. Give it a shot. Worst case scenario, you hate it, you hate yourself, and you hit up the bar (yes bar not barre) next door and drink away your sorrows.
Solid workout, solid sweat, solid instructor. Don’t worry if you have never done the curvy treadmill thingy majiggy before. The instructor will show you whats up before class starts so you don’t fall on your face.

Beyond500 is a fantastic workout! When I tried class here, we did the 3×3 stack (4 min. hamster treadmill, 4 min. kettle bells and 4 min. chair work 3x each) with Mitchell as the instructor. The class went by super fast, and boy could I feel the intensity!
I would say that Beyond500 is a great total body workout with heart-​pumping cardio sessions, strength training for your legs/​quads/​glutes and engaging core movements for your abs/​arms. It’s unlike any workout I’ve really done before, so it is definitely worth a shot. Mitchell is also a dynamic and upbeat instructor who loves burning it down to some sick beats!
I am very physically active and I do a plethora of different exercises every week, so I am always looking for a challenging experience. After all, time is money & I don’t feel the need to exercise with an easy, frou-​frou workout that barely breaks a sweat. With all of that being said, this class is not for the faint of heart– Come prepared to WORK.

First of all, this studio space is beautiful! It’s so clean and fresh, everything is pretty!
I attended the BEYOND500 class with Kristin and while I’m not a fan of cardio, I was super into the workout.
You’ll work in intervals of 4 minutes with kettle bells, reformer chair and the self-​propelled treadmill (aka hamster wheel, but it’s not scary — promise!). You’ll definitely work up a sweat QUICK and feel the burn days after this experience. If you’re a beginner or hate cardio all together, be sure to let your instructor know so they don’t set speed limits on your running/​jogging! Also, get there early if you’ve not attended before so you can walk through the movements with your instructor!

Get that workout in and get out, that’s what I prefer. Clean studio, great music, committed and enthusiastic instructors.

I love this studio. With so many workout options in Dallas being yoga, barre or cycle — BEYOND500 is an excellent place to get a great combination of cardio and strength training in a quick, never-​boring 50-​minute class.
Classes involve rotating 5 – 9 minute segments on the Curve treadmill (self-​powered treadmill that’s lots of fun and a calorie-​burner) and weight or strength exercises.
It’s a cute, clean studio, the instructors are good, the playlists are motivating, and it’s always changing. Definitely one of my go-to’s!