There’s always a new reason to get in the gym.
With hundreds of unique climbing and fitness classes each month, there’s a lot to do at Oso. Plan your visit around one of our exciting classes where you’ll get a great workout, make new friends, and move a step closer to achieving your fitness goals.
More Ways to Train
Here are a few of our favorite ways to get more out of your workout.
Bootcamp
Introducing I AM LIFTED: An Antoine Howard Fitness Experience. Inspirational Fitness Training and Mental Health Education. Voted #1 Bootcamp in Dallas.
Climbing
There’s always something new to climb. Weekly routesetting with a focus on improving your strength, grip and technique. Climb on your own, join a Meet-up, or take a Fundamentals Class.
Cardio Kickboxing
Cardio Kickboxing will get your heart pumping! In this dynamic, high-energy class, we focus on punching and kicking technique and building core strength.
Spin
Spin is game-changing for your cardio and strength routine. Get motivated on your bike and sweat to the music in this high-energy, group cycling experience.
Weight Training
State-of-the-art facility including Olympic lifts, functional fitness training, cardio equipment, free weights, and machines. Our instructors teach a wide range of classes and offer personal training.
Yoga
Classes and workshops for all levels in our boutique yoga studio. Members have unlimited access to all of our yoga classes. Formats include Beginner Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, and Deep Stretching.
Personal Training
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just testing the waters, Personal Training at Oso can help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Get started with a Free Consultation.
Physical Therapy
Oso offers our members and guests on-site physical therapy and recovery + injury prevention services. All services are provided by a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Unique Workouts + Events
Whether it’s participating in a members-only climbing competition, struggling through the Murph with 100+ of your closest friends, or dancing in a Salsa class, you’ll have a full calendar.
Class Schedule
With 100+ classes each week, there’s always something to do at Oso.
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitely – feel free to drop in and we’ll get you set up to have a great experience. We do encourage you to wear athletic apparel if you wish to participate (we’re a gym, after all) and it’s always faster when you fill out your Visitor Agreement prior to arriving. You can always purchase a Visitor Pass prior to arriving here.
Bouldering is the simplest form of rock climbing – it’s just you and the wall (and a bunch of soft padding beneath you).
It consists of climbing short but challenging “problems” that focus less on your endurance and more on your technique and power. Bouldering walls are generally around 13-16ft feet tall, so you won’t need a rope or harness. Proper falling technique and a padded landing zone provide safety (though we encourage you to downclimb). You can go at it alone but we recommend climbing with friends.
When you arrive at Oso, please feel free to walk up to the reception desk and one of our staff members will be able to assist you. During your first visit we’ll help you sign the Visitor Agreement, give you a tour of the gym, explain climbing safety, etiquette and basic techniques, and set you up with gear you can borrow during your visit.
Oso staff members are always ready to provide advice and assistance. If you have any questions or would like some help before your visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or (844) OSO-GYMS.
Not much. During your first visit, an Oso team member will teach you everything you need to know to get to know the gym, our rules, and get you climbing. No matter what your skill level is, we have a unique and fun route for you. We thrive on variety and update our routes every day.
As far as apparel is concerned, make sure to wear something that’s comfortable to sweat in (there’s a lot of great athletic apparel out there).
As far as gear is concerned, all you need is a pair of climbing shoes, though we recommend a chalk bag (with chalk ball) or liquid chalk to help remove moisture from your hands and improve your grip. If you don’t have these items, no problem – all of these things are available for rent or purchase at the gym.
Yes, we offer a variety of climbing classes for all skill levels as well as private classes. Feel free to sign up for these classes through our mobile app, or by asking a friendly staff member. Outside of classes, we have highly skilled staff that would love to give you pointers on your climbing technique.
We also offer fitness and yoga classes and private training sessions.
No – Oso is a bouldering gym so no partner is needed. Though we recommend a spotter, so feel free to bring a friend (or tons of friends).
Absolutely – we encourage it. Members have unlimited Member-Guest Passes that can be used with their visitors who accompany them to the gym. Please note that Member Guest passes cannot be used without the associated member present, and non-members are limited from accessing Oso more than 5 times each calendar year as a non-member guest.
Definitely! We require that all children under the age of 16 be actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian during their visit. Though children of all ages can climb at Oso, we typically see that children 10+ years of age and older have the best experiences.
In climbing, the difficulty of a climb (known as a “problem”) is called its “grade”. Grades are a numerical representation of how easy or hard a climb is. In bouldering, grades operate on the V-Scale with lower numbers, such as V0 or V1, being easier and higher numbers, such as V8 or V10, being harder.
To make things easier, inside the gym we indicate sets of grades by the color of the climbing holds. These ranges overlap somewhat, so don’t shy away from trying colors that are both easier and harder than your usual level – that’s how you get better and learn new skills.
The beginning of a climb is indicated by a set of two Start tags that coordinate to the color of the holds on each climb. Sometimes these tags are separated, meaning the climb starts with your hands on separate climbing holds. On other climbs, the Start Tags are mounted on top of each other, indicating that your hands start on the same hold. The Start Tags will always be closest to the holds that are intended to be the beginning of a route.
Typically, climbs end with both hands grabbing onto the top edge of the wall. Occasionally, the end of a route is marked with a black “Finish Tag” near the last hold- you’ll see these often on easier climbs since they end at a lower height. To complete your boulder, you should aim to control the finishing hold with two hands prior to descending from the wall.
