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BÅL Studios
BÅL Studios is a studio in Katastralgemeinde Josefstadt. About 42 classes a week with 12 facilitators, busiest on Tuesdays and Mondays. Classes run from morning to evening.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Vienna, BÅL Studios leans toward Solar plexus 1.8× and Fire 1.7×.
How BÅL Studios feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of ViennaWho leads here
Manuel - ENG11 classes in two weeksNicole - ENG11 classes in two weeksEli10 classes in two weeksMJ - ENG/RU9 classes in two weeksSteffi9 classes in two weeksAlex7 classes in two weeks
All 11 facilitatorsPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout BÅL Studios
BÅL Studios sits on Schmidgasse in the Josefstadt district of Vienna and is built around strength. Most of its classes are slow, controlled sessions of about 50 minutes that work the whole body, with a particular focus on the back, glutes and core. The studio teaches on reformer equipment and offers a handful of Pilates and balance classes alongside its main format.
It suits you if
- you want slow, controlled strength work
- you prefer early morning sessions before the day begins
- you want a full-body workout on the reformer
At a glance
42classes this week
11facilitators
Read more about BÅL StudiosWhat the classes are, How the week runs
What the classes are
Most classes at BÅL Studios are strength sessions. Full Body Burner is a high-intensity but low-impact class that moves through the major muscle groups in one continuous sequence. The Sculpt50 series narrows the focus to the back and outer glutes, the glutes and arms, the posture and glutes, or the glutes, hamstrings and core, using slow resistance, long holds and controlled tempo.
A smaller group of classes sits outside the main format. Some are labeled core and pelvic floor, balance, or reformer Pilates, and a few are open to all levels. The Music Takeover sessions are full-body classes on the Megacore reformer that combine slow movement with balance and strength work.
How the week runs
Classes run across the whole day, with about half starting in the morning and about a fifth before 9am. Early sunrise editions of Full Body Burner help people fit a session in before work. Evening classes make up about a third of the timetable, with the most common evening start at 5:20pm. Weekends account for about a fifth of classes.
Most classes last 50 minutes. Facilitators include Steffi, Eli, MJ, Manuel, Nicole, Alex, Leonie, Lucy, Natalia and Anna J, several of whom lead classes in English or Russian. Classes are booked directly with the studio, and none of them are offered on a pass.
BÅL Studios: questions and answers
What kind of classes does BÅL Studios offer?
Most classes at BÅL Studios are strength classes built around slow, controlled movement, with a few core, balance and reformer Pilates sessions in the mix. Full Body Burner and the Sculpt50 series are the classes that appear most often.
When do most people practice at BÅL Studios?
Classes usually start between 7:15am and 8:30pm. The most common start times are 7:15am, 8:20am, 11:40am and 5:20pm, and mornings hold about half of the week. Tuesday, Thursday and Monday tend to be the busiest days.
Are there classes in English at BÅL Studios?
Yes, several classes are taught in English or Russian, including sessions led by MJ, Manuel, Nicole and Anna J. Steffi, Eli, Alex, Leonie, Lucy and Natalia also lead classes here.
What is the difference between Full Body Burner and the Sculpt50 classes?
Full Body Burner is a high-intensity, low-impact strength class that works every major muscle group in one session. The Sculpt50 series targets specific areas such as the back and glutes, the posture and glutes, or the glutes and core, with slow resistance and long holds. Both run about 50 minutes.
Is BÅL Studios suitable for beginners?
Full Body Burner has a sunrise edition for early starts, and most classes are open to all levels. One advanced Full Body Burner is open only to clients with at least 15 prior visits, so it is better suited to people who already know the format.