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Wellness Wednesday: SWEAT1000

Born in South Africa, the Houston Heights location is the only one in the U.S.

It's a quarter past 5 a.m. on a Wednesday morning, but music is blaring from beyond the closed doors at SWEAT1000.

"It's unlike anything that I've ever been a part of or heard of," says instructor Frank Torres.

Born in South Africa, the gym's location near 18th & Shepherd is the only one in the U.S.

"They can't get it anywhere else in America except Houston, Texas," Torres says.

The idea is constant movement for a full 60 minutes.

"Even during the recovery, the rest periods, you're still moving," explains Torres. "You don't ever stop."

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Every class is different with a new mix of exercises on the treadmill and the floor.

"I love it," says member Kasey Long. "You're hopping from a treadmill to the floor, so you're getting a workout on everything. It's very fast-paced."

Though how you'll work out can vary, you can expect interval training, functional training, core stability work, athletic training and agility to work up a sweat.

"It is one of the best workouts I've had in Houston," member Caroline Walter says.

SWEAT1000 offers classes seven days a week. A schedule is available here.

Do you have an workout we should highlight on KHOU 11? Message Brandi on Facebook and Twitter or email her at wellnesswednesday@khou.com.

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