When my gym closed Dec '23, I checked out 6 different gyms before deciding to work with Jonathan at…read moreTensile Strength, formerly Aspire. I kept getting hurt on my own, even after working with a handful of other personal trainers. I didn't want to keep getting hurt and needed eyes on me to correct my form and reach my goals. I chose to work with Jonathan for the small group training, which feels very much like one on one training without the same price. Unlike other gym classes, where all the students are doing the same exercises, each class is tailored to each individual goals. I followed Jonathan's instructions, did the workouts he told me to do, finished a bulk and a cut phase and I couldn't be happier with the results! Jonathan's patience with me really stood out, especially when learning new exercises that my brain took longer to wraparound. If you are wanting results and ready to commit to the work to get there, Tensile Strength is your new gym.

I would give zero stars if I could…read more YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR HEALTH IN DANGER IF YOU PAY TO TRAIN HERE. I was a client here from Sept. '17 to March '18 and in that time SERIOUS DAMAGE was done to my spine. I had to have many consultations with my doctor and even a spinal surgeon due to the excruciating pain that I have been in day to day. I had to be lifted out of bed in the morning and lowered into the seating position. I was a healthy 26 year old before I let the trainer here wreck my back. I told him I was in pain during a set of 10 sets of 10 reps of deadlifts that he PRESSURED ME INTO DOING and he ignored me and went back to looking at his phone. Fast forward 2 months and I've been complaining about the same pain the whole time and he continues to take my money to train me, even though the FIRST DOCTOR I see tells me to take time off from training. Hmmmm, it seems like the trainer was much more interested in draining my wallet, not improving my health. He's a scammer and unprofessional and he will tell you about his degrees and how he cares about fitness but it's all BS. See all their nice new equipment? They buy it by training people who have no business doing the kinds of exercises they recommend. Confirmed by my spinal surgeon. BUYER BEWARE

I can't actually speak to the gym experience, how good the classes are, anything like that. What I…read morecan say is that the staff here is INCREDIBLE. I came in with my landlord who is older(75+) and her doctors told her to lose some weight. So we came in and the lady at the front desk, Stephanie, was amazing, and then Liz, one of the trainers came over, spent 20-25 minutes with us explaining the programs they have, what she should be doing, all of it. Now, let me finish this by saying I'm a 39 year old guy, in decent shape, do my thing at the gym. I was BLOWN AWAY by the way Liz and Stephanie handled my elderly landlord. They didnt sell her on "yea, sign up for 10 weeks and u can lose the 20 lbs your doctor is saying"... completely understood that she has no gym experience, and that it isn't the weight or a number, its about being in good shape physically. The way Liz and Stephanie took the time, explained everything, handled an elderly person's questions about a gym (her never setting foot in a gym until now)... Just amazing, wow, 5 stars

This workout has helped me tremendously with stability and core! I love all the instructors and…read morethey are very hands on. I have been coming close to 2 years and continue to love the workouts!

Been coming to F.A.C. for about 3 months now. I was fairly active on my own prior to joining, but I…read morewanted the extra push. I've really been enjoying the classes. I've attended classes by both Alex and Jalen; they're both awesome and add their own flair to each class. The group is a good mix ranging from beginners, and ppl who have been working out for years. No matter your fitness level, anyone can do the workouts and leave feeling good. Coach Jalen once said, "The workouts aren't hard, just intense." I completely agree. Because anyone can do the exercises, but the difficulty level is completely up to you (until the coaches get on you that you're making it look too easy lol). Great gym, great coaches, great classes!!!

One of a kind coaches and an amazing gym! I've experienced immense kindness and support from the…read morestaff. Their personalized attention and encouraging atmosphere have truly transformed my fitness journey. I wholeheartedly recommend this gym to anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing

This studio had great work outs!…read more Rose, the owner, is a tiny thing....but don't let her size fool you. She will kick your butt big time and look so sweet and cute as she does it! She is asks for suggestions on how to make the studio and classes better, including new times, classes, etc. The 30/30 spin and sculpt kicked my butt, sculpt/boot camp class with Marc or Rose are great, the Pilates Fit was pretty kick butt too. I really liked all the classes! The Pilates/Yoga class wasn't very intense, but it was a good class to get a good stretch and work the core and bootie. Tip for parking - you don't have to pay the street parking fee if you park on the side street, I believe it was 22nd, instead of parking on J St. Great studio to work out at!

Metered parking on J and posted limited time spots on numbered streets…read more I bought a Groupon. Part of me feels like there's a stigma around Groupon users.. but i did it. I checked out their class schedule online and it fit my schedule so I bought a Groupon. 4 weeks unlimited boot camp. I got on their website, signed in and signed up to go to an orientation. This is where I met the owner/trainer Rose. She showed me around the place and filled me in on the need-to-knows. There's snacks and bottled water you can purchase.. merchandise.. This is all in the reception area, when you first walk in the door. (Filtered water at the sink to fill your bottle as well). You sign in at the desk and if you come in early for a class, you're welcomed to jump on a stationary bike to warm up. There's cubbies to keep your personal items.. They have a restroom and even a shower for those on the go.. The main studio area suits maybe eight people comfortably and initially I wondered about the workout and how it would accommodate a large group and they split them up into smaller groups to work in different rooms as part of a circuit. P.S. I dislike the Christmas lights in the studio. Currently, there's Marc, Rose, and Jill instructing classes. Music could be better. But that's personal taste, right? Everybody is incredibly nice from the people that work there to the people that workout there. (They're all also not intimidating). You have to sign up online or using the app for classes prior to showing up. I liked having to do that because it was scheduling the workout into my day and not leaving room for me to put it off. There were days I didn't want to go in but I signed up so I felt like I HAD TO GO. And you'll never regret going. On the instructor side, signing up tells them how many people are coming and help them tailor a workout for that size of a class. Classes weren't crazy.. just challenging. As a result of 4 weeks, I feel stronger. There wasn't any pressure to keep going when your time was up but they do offer an incentive. I'd also receive recipe emails and goings on newsletter types.

I did their intro of 3 classes. I picked one turf class, one rig class, and a barbell workshop…read more(which is not normally on the schedule). Received great coaching on the turf with tips on improving my wall balls, rowing, ski ergs, and pacing. For the barbell workshop and rig class the coaching on form was helpful. Welcoming coaches and community. Did not join only due to the location from where I live, combined with the class times. Other than that I just wish they had hot and cold therapy for recovery at this location. It is pricier than other gyms/studios, but their fitness programming and coaching was solid when I went. Will most likely do drop-ins for now when I can.

What separates this gym is the community they are building, add to that a workout that is different…read moreeverytime and challenging in a good way. For sure worth checking out if you want something different to get to your fitness goals

This has been the gym I've been going to for the past few years and the owners are so relaxed and…read moredown to earth! i was an AM and i'd chat with the older folks with no judgement and in the PM you get the younger crowd and it's still such a great environment. Super clean and welcoming, if your a first timer or not it's definitely worth it! I've even convinced both my brothers to join!

Wow. This is such a fantastic little gym! Jacob gave me a tour and answered all my questions. He…read moreis a really great guy. Sign up was easy. I love the 24 hour access. The place is clean and well maintained. I am really really impressed. There are a number of negative reviews in the history of this gym, but if you look you will notice that the ownership changed a few years ago and that since then there are many more positive reviews. While this gym is small, it has everything I need and is in a great location.

Pilax Pilates- located on Freeport blvd with a very small parking lot! Street parking available…read morearound the business! I took a Pilates class from mt class pass app and loved it! The instructor was very nice and gave me a tour of the studio and went over where everything was! The Pilates class was upbeat and they played great music! A great workout and I'm glad it wasn't heated! The studio fills up fast and is a beautiful property!

*In response to PP reply*…read more At the time, there was no updated phone number listed and no email address provided. Instagram was used as a last resort. I was never directed to email instead or given the updated phone number. If email is your primary channel, that should be clearly communicated across all platforms. I was also informed via Yelp messages and Instagram DM that the phone number was changed 6-7 months ago. Referring to this publicly as "recently updated" is not transparent. As of today, the number still has not been updated on your website or Yelp. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I hope this feedback helps improve communication moving forward. ------------------------------------------ I tried calling Pilax Pilates multiple times regarding an issue with a 10 class Groupon package. Every call went straight to voicemail and I was unable to reach anyone directly. Since I couldn't get through by phone, I reached out on IG. The responses were not helpful. The classes never appeared in my Mindbody account. I mentioned that it wasn't showing in my account and I even tried logging in/out. This should've confirmed that I have an account with them already, but I kept receiving repetitive troubleshooting questions instead of a clear resolution. In addition, the classes are consistently very packed. On multiple occasions, the spacing was so tight that I was physically touching other people's toes, and my toes were being touched too. It felt overcrowded and uncomfortable. While the business did respond to messages, the overall experience felt disorganized and frustrating, especially after already paying for the package. I've had a similar issue in the past and it was also complicated to get the issue resolved. Overall, the customer service has not been helpful, which makes it hard to fully enjoy this studio.

My husband and I went for the Valentine's Day workout class they offered "bring your boo". I had…read morebeen wanting to try this place out but it's a bit far out from my daily commute. But together, we went on a Friday night for a 7pm class. The class was full of different couples at different physical strength, the instructor was the owner and she did her best to make the workout difficult but also not too hard.. everyone had a great time. At the end, the instructor asked a question related to V-day holiday and everyone who participated in answering had such sweet wholesome answers. I've never gone to such an inclusive place. Truly. Walking in, they were so kind and everyone was genuinely friendly. The atmosphere was what made my husband and I feel in awe of the place. If I was closer, I'd be here daily. Thank you for the experience!

I absolutely loved my experience at this gym! As a woman-owned, Latina-owned space, it truly feels…read moreempowering the moment you walk in. The gym itself is beautiful -- clean, thoughtfully designed, and such a welcoming environment that makes you feel comfortable and motivated right away. The owner Atalia is incredibly warm and inviting. You can genuinely feel how much care and intention she puts into creating a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and encouraged, no matter where they're starting from. It doesn't feel intimidating at all -- just positive, uplifting, and community-driven. If you're looking for a gym that feels inclusive, inspiring, and run by someone who truly cares, this is the place. I can't recommend it enough and will definitely be coming back!