Loved all the classes, great instructors! The energy in each class is different and makes you want…read moreto come back!

Great experience visiting from out of town. I do recommend booking online ahead of time and you may…read moreget on a waitlist but my companion and I started off as 7&8 on the waitlist and both got into class. Caleb at the front desk was friendly and efficient in greeting us and checking us in. Our class was taught by Maggie H. who is an absolute gem, the studio is lucky to have her. The class had a great flow, was challenging but not intimidating, and her cueing is on point.

Stopped by Pure Barre 280 and tried the Engage class with Madilyn... baby, it was a burn The moves…read moredon't look hard, but once you start....it's intense. They mentioned it's one of their tougher classes. Booked through ClassPass, but they offer a free first class. The instructor was nice and helpful, but you'll probably need a few classes to feel fully comfortable. I had a couple moments where I felt soooo lost, but I made it through. I'll be back to try more classes! Oh and bonus....ample parking and the bathroom was stocked with all the essentials.

I was in from Florida and thought I'd drop in on a class. The Barre family is real and the ladies…read moreat 280 were helpful and accommodating. I purchased one class and enjoyed indulging in the same moves and routines a state away from home. It was a banner day at the studio for a clients 2,000th class. A fun occasion indeed. The Barre gals were so welcoming, pointing me in the right direction for shopping and lunch plans. Even offering to drop me back off at my hotel following the class. Love the Pure Barre community, thank you Birmingham 280

My myofascial release sessions at Studio G with Genevieve helped tremendously in relieving the…read moretightness and pain in my chest and upper body.

I found Studio G in June of 2016 and have been a devotee ever since. Be warned... this review is…read moreactually a rave!!! FIVE STARS!!! Barckground: When it comes to fitness, I've done it all....I've done the traditional gym route... free weights, and loooots of cardio. Heck, I've even been a personal trainer before. I've done the home workout thing... p90X, barre workouts, good stuff. I've even done CrossFit... loved it. Whereas I've enjoyed many aspects of all the aforementioned types of exercise, I've never done type of exercise that I like so well as I do Pilates, and more particularly Pilates at Studio G. Studio G specializes in classical Pilates in individual or small group setting. Genevieve, and her team have done a phenomenal job of creating a warm and welcoming vibe in the Studio where people of all fitness levels feel at home. I find it sad that one often encounters a snobby attitude towards out-of-shape people at gyms and fitness studios. Trust me, you will not encounter that type of attitude here. Positive vibes only!! If you're looking to get back in shape, like I was, or, if you're an exercise fiend and you'd like to take your workouts to the next level, I assure you, Studio G has you covered! Pilates is very scalable to practically all level of fitness. All of the instructors are highly skilled and each bring their own unique strengths and personalities to the workouts. I've been a regular of Genevieve and Ryan for quite some time and thoroughly enjoy my workouts with each of them. I highly recommend either of them!! I've also had a couple of workouts with Tish and recommend her as well. She knows her stuff!! Both of the Studio G facilities are amazing. I love the 29th Court S location for group exercise. It's such a beautiful space with tall ceilings and large mirrors. The main studio on Oxmoor Rd is a wonderful space too. There's a nice front room with a couch an ottomans to sit on while you wait for your lesson and 3 separate rooms with various types of Pilates equipment. There's also a dedicated room for active isolated stretching and myofascial release...another great offering from the Studio! As a client, I appreciate that all of the instructors are required to pass a very rigorous and lengthy training course before they can instruct at Studio G. The level of training really translates into great workouts for the client. The instructors are very adept at diagnosing how the client can improve their form etc for maximum benefit. You really get your money's worth. In addition to the initial training, the instructors often attend seminars to hone their expertise and expand their knowledge base. I also love the focus of the mind body connection in Pilates. It's easy to get caught up in the chaos of our fast paced lives. Pilates is a great way to disconnect from the stressful state so many of us live in, reconnect with our bodies, and renew our minds. Pilates requires intense concentration to properly execute the movements from our center (core) with control, precision, and flow, all while incorporating deep breathing to power and fuel the movement. To me, Pilates is in an exercise league of its own - An exercise program that focuses on mind, body and spirit, that's capable of meeting the beginner no matter where their starting point is, but also very capable of challenging even the fittest amount us. I couldn't more highly recommend Pilates at Studio G!

I finally found a gym where it doesn't matter which class you go to because every instructor is so…read moreknowledgeable that you get a great workout no matter what. It is a welcoming atmosphere and they make you feel a part of the group immediately. Each staff member loves what they do so each class is fun and challenging. Beautiful facility and very clean! I love Provision!

From the owner: A fitness studio that offers a low-impact exercise program to provide you with the strength,…read moreflexibility, and muscle to build a stronger you for everyday life. Through our Pilates reformer + mat classes and cardio class, Accelerate, we offer a healthy combination of cardio and toning to create the perfect fitness balance. Two low-impact methods. One studio. One community.

What an empowering experience! I decided to try my first ever Pilates class with a friend at Core…read moreHaus. It was an amazing experience! Everyone was so nice and there were people with all different levels of experience. Abby was such an awesome instructor and I was so sore on day 2! I can't wait to take another class

From the owner: CoreHaus is more than a fitness studio, it’s a community-centered wellness space designed to make…read moremovement feel approachable and fun. We specialize in mat Pilates and yoga classes for women who are new to the wellness world or simply want a fresh take on it. With thoughtfully curated events, good music, and a welcoming vibe, we turn every class into a feel-good experience. Whether it’s your first time on the mat or your fiftieth, you’ll feel right at home.

I wanted so much to love this studio as much as the one I went to in Florida, but sadly I was…read moreterribly disappointed. The good: the workout was great and I definitely felt it both during class and after! That's the great thing about Pure Barre, they follow the basics same format and the actual workouts are super effective. The not-so-good: 1) Studio - there were no benches to sit to take off shoes and put on socks. This may sound petty, but after a workout, it can be a challenge to stand and put our shoes on! 2) Instructor - the instructor did come up and introduce herself to me, which I appreciated, but she never came around to correct my form (which I know for sure was wrong a few times). I know I had told her I had been to PureBarre before, so I wasn't brand new, but I also told her I was relatively new. She also never asked me about injuries (which I have several) like they did at the other studio. I don't know... maybe she was just preoccupied. Also, I had a really difficult time hearing her cues. I love having the music blasting as it keeps me going, but I just couldn't hear the instructor over the music for most of the class. 3) Staff - while the gals in the front were very friendly, I didn't feel "welcomed" like I did at the other studio I went to in Florida. The two of them were busy chatting and I kinda felt like I was interrupting each time I needed to ask a question. No one showed me around the studio - I had to ask where the restroom was, where equipment was, where the front of class was, etc. And no one even asked me my name. I know, it seems like a little thing, but I just felt like "another person" and they didn't really care one way or another if I enjoyed my workout or wanted to join. I don't like to leave negative reviews and if you read my previous review for Pure Barre in Orlando, you can see how different I felt after going to that studio. Maybe I'm just not being fair by comparing this studio to that one. Maybe that studio was exceptional and maybe those instructors were a rarity with how motivating and caring they were. And maybe I got my hopes up by thinking it would the same type of experience here. I did go back to another class with a different instructor, but pretty much felt the same way about that experience. So sad because I really love the Pure Barre workouts.

I was in town visiting family and wanted to get my workout in. It's a total body workout! We…read morestretched in the beginning and stretched in the end of the fifty minute workout. You use a tube that stretches with your movements that is intense on your arms and legs. We didn't use weights ; however, it was optional. Fun music. Great positive energy. I feel taller with good posture after class. Bring a water bottle because you will need to hydrate. Check it out they have great specials and Groupon currently:) I recommend!

I visited MPOWER when I was in Birmingham for a wedding. I take megareformer classes on the reg in…read moreAtlanta, so I was excited to continue my journey with pilates while out of town. The studio I visited is conveniently located in Mountain Brook and there is ample parking on the street in front of the studio. There is some cute retail clothing located at the front of the studio, and it was very clean and maintained. The front desk was so incredibly friendly when I arrived at MPOWER, and the instructor I took, ET was so nice and helpful. This is your standard, full-body 50-minute megareformer class, but ET offered modifications throughout the class for those who needed them. You get a great workout, burn a ton of calories, and you'll be sore the next day! Best of all, your first class is free! Highly recommend this place for anyone in the Birmingham area.

Love MPOWER! The instructors are energetic and passionate. Lots of classes everyday and also you…read morecan take private classes. The place is clean too. I love Emma, she is amazing!!!

It's an okay gym, but there's nothing even close to "luxury" about it. You'd genuinely get better…read moreservice at the YMCA. The women's sauna is constantly broken or smells like sewage, and it's been that way long enough that it's clearly not a priority to fix. They also completely erased a huge part of the club's community when they removed the basketball courts. That space brought people together, and replacing it with indoor pickleball--without asking members--says everything about how decisions are made here. Most of the events are geared toward the senior population, so calling this place an "athletic country club" feels misleading. And the last‑minute changes to heated classes, suddenly moving them outdoors when it's 60 degrees and cloudy, make no sense. It feels like they're sacrificing quality just to squeeze in more bodies. It was heartbreaking to lose the cycle classes as that was the only community I had been able to build there. When the gym is crowded, it's barely usable. I've seen the saunas so packed that people are standing shoulder to shoulder. It's uncomfortable and defeats the purpose entirely. And while most of the staff are friendly, it's hard not to notice that some employees show up smelling like weed, which doesn't exactly match the "premium" image they're trying to sell.

Lifetime (Birmingham) is an upscale gym, spa and recreation facility offering free and paid fitness…read moreclasses, state of the art gym equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room and whirlpool spa. They have childcare and even a cafe with healthy offerings (one inside and one by the outdoor pool for summer days). They also offer towels, lockers, shampoo, razors, etc, , personal training, small group training and educational programs. I have participated and taken advantage of all of these services and amenities, at some point. It's the nicest health and wellness facility in Business, and prices are reflective of this fact. It's worth every penny if you are able to take advantage of offerings. Unfortunately, the sauna and steam room are often closed, in need of repair and classes require advanced reservations and fill up quickly.