I took an outdoor class with Sound Off Cincinnati and it was so fun. The instructor/owner was so…read moregreat, made me feel comfortable with all of the new moves I had never done. The energy was great, and I loved seeing women and men there! This is definitely a difficult workout, but one of those things you should do often to keep things loose and in motion. Plus, they're behind a Chipotle. Workout, then chipotle, yes please.

LOVE this place! It's a great workout if you want to sweat but hate cardio. I've been several times…read moreand signed up for an unlimited month. The instructors are great and super friendly and helpful. It's a supportive environment and I don't feel nervous about what I'm doing. That being said, it is a TOUGH workout and it moves FAST. This is not for someone just looking to casually work out, it is a difficult class and you have to really push yourself. They also have an app where you can buy class credits, sign up for classes, and see the schedule. It's user friendly and very convenient. The only thing I don't love about this place is that it doesn't have a shower. You definitely need a shower after class, so if I have other plans I need to go home before I can meet up with anyone.

I've been working out at Fit Philosophie since January 2013 and have seen incredible results! I'm…read morein the best shape of my life thanks to the personal attention I get from Jennifer Lynn. The small class sizes allow for truly personal instruction that is tailored for your abilities and goals. Jennifer is a great motivator and is great at celebrating your achievements. The Pilates and Barre classes are no joke and TRX and Sculpt will take your workout to the next level. My husband is now working out regularly here and my mom and several friends have all gotten in on the action, too. Even my 6 & 7 yr old kids have given it a try. I LOVE IT ALL!!!

This place is life changing. Over the past four years I have tried it all --- barre, spin classes,…read morehot yoga. Do yourself a favor and try one class for $12.50 and experience a life change! Classes are small and insanely varied and the instructors are welcoming and kind --- bonus!

I think that this is a great workout class and is a really good community to join. The instructors…read moreare really nice and caring for your needs and help you whenever you ask. The music and instructors are very encouraging throughout the class. Even though working out can sometimes feel boring and hard to get to, I actually look forward to the classes. It makes you feel really good afterwards and is a great burn!

I got the 6 week unlimited classes trial hoping i would be able to try all the classes listed on…read morethe website to see if this is a place i wanted to get a membership to. Turns out this location only has hot Pilates. There are no hot yoga or regular temperature classes at this location like mentioned on the site. And you can visit other locations for $5 if you have a membership but i chose this location because it was convenient being only 5 minutes from my home. The rest are just too far for me to commit to going regularly. The class was also super packed. They marked pretty much every available sqft in the room to make sure as many people would fit as possible. There wasn't even enough room for the instructor to demonstrate the exercises which makes the class hard to follow. And Pilates isn't really Pilates without proper instruction. There's also barely any parking so i recommend arriving 10-20 minutes early to find some. Really the heat was the best part of the class other than that i would not recommend until they decrease the class sizes and offer more yoga classes instead of just hot Pilates all day which is why I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1. There's potential.

Not the biggest fan of this studio, while they have a lot of class times (which is appreciated)…read morethey had the most nasty, foul, explicit music playlist I have ever heard. If you like working out to the F word, S word, and N word (disrespecting minorities), then come here. Whoever greenlighted this idea and thought it was professional and a good idea has questionable judgement. Do you think more mature people or christians appreciate this? I had no warning either on the app or social media you were going to play such inappropriate music. Disgusting.

Too much of a sales environment that made me feel awkward. Pushing to join and long interrogation…read moreif you decide to step away. No Thank you!

I was introduced to Clear by Steph B and two others from Yelp/Twitter. They knew I liked working…read moreout and suggested I come to Clear. As luck would have it, I won a 5-class pass from a Clear contest (I like contests and free stuff). I decided to check out a MOVE class without telling any of these friends because I wanted to experience my first class as if I was a new student. It was great! I love that the studio is small and mirror-less. There are ballet barres on each side and Annie, the owner, provides doubled up yoga mats, which you use for kneeling and lying on to do repetitive leg movements. But if you want to bring your own mat, go for it! Her music is a spot-on reflection of her personality and Amy B is right, she curses but you're doing it under your breath ;) In terms of cuing, she always reminds you when to point and flex your foot, which matters and if you want the details, ask her after class. With room for 4-5 students in the studio, you won't be able to cheat yourself and give up on the moves. You'll leave the hour class sweaty and pumped that you used all those little accessory muscles. Clear also offers restorative yoga, which is yoga at a slower pace and you hold the moves longer so you do actually work to keep the poses, but it is great for runners or those who have workouts that a little harder on the body. I had a great TRX class in which Paige tailored the moves to each of in the class since we weren't all at the same level of use. She also did a great job of telling us which body parts were working, how to move through and want postures to maintain (if no one tells you, you need a maintain a strong core). Clear is a small, but mighty studio that offers a variety of classes in a very welcoming tone, where the students come to know each other by name.

If you want your butt kicked into shape (I mean that very literally) then check out the MOVE class…read morewith Annie at Clear! Walking into my first class at Clear, I had no idea what to expect. What I got was an amazingly small class with a super energetic instructor and an intense workout. Heads up: Annie is a lot of fun and is totally herself... complete with potty mouth. She says those curse words that you're thinking during that last leg lift at the end of your 6th set when every muscle is shaking. Maybe don't bring your Grandma unless Gram is down with the unfiltered expressions. Parking is metered on street, and there was plenty when I went after 6pm. The door to the class is accessed through the gym on the corner. Just head on in and hang out until Annie comes to welcome you into the studio. The studio only holds about 4ish students comfortably so you get a very personalized experience! The MOVE class I attended worked our butts and guts and the fun music mixed with Annie's commentary made the whole experience incredibly enjoyable! I felt muscles I didn't even know existed and will definitely be back to get those newly discovered muscles into shape!

This is a super cute studio - bright, clean, and welcoming. There are a good variety of friendly…read morestudents and good class times to choose from. And I had a pretty easy time finding parking. However, it's not for me. I'm used to the fully customized workouts and detailed instruction at the Studio Pilates franchise. The classes here were way too easy for me (I left feeling like they didn't "count" as my workout for that day), and the teachers weren't trained to the same level (e.g., no one ever asked if I have injuries - I do). The classes here are also very expensive, and I'm not willing to pay higher prices if I don't love it. I could see people really enjoying this studio - including people who live in the neighborhood or those looking for a flowy workout. But it's not for me.

Great place for Pilates! Amazing, thoughtful instructors. No need to worry if it is your first…read moretime, they are all there to help. Great workout too. Some studios I feel like I didn't get any work in, but here I feel the movements. Been going for over a year and plan to continue.

It's a small place but I actually like it that way. The workouts are great and I really like the…read moreinstructions. Abby in particular is great. Very energetic, yet patient with those of us not as coordinated. She manages to pack in. A great work out but was vigilant with how everyone was doing and adjusted accordingly. She even recognized that someone was dehydrated and caught them just as she fainted slightly. Only downfall is that there is no shower, but still great.

AKT is finally here in Cincinnati! I got the chance to take a class with them curtesy of Quidwell,…read morea local wellness connection group, and it was a blast. They have a few different class formats, but my favorite is turn between dance and bands. The bands hang from the ceiling, and you wouldn't think that they do much...but they will sneak up on you. They have amazing instructors that bring so much energy.

Pendleton Pilates is awesome! While walking through Hyde Park Square in July, I peeked into their…read morenew location and saw these interesting contraptions - a reformer machine. I had been wanting to start a new fitness regimen and pilates seemed like a great idea. After going home and googling "pilates reformer", I decided to give it a try! If you have never taken a reformer class, you are required to complete an initial consultation series. Essentially, you get four hour long private lessons to teach you the basic movements on the reformer. How neat! Many movements feel extremely awkward at first...one word: leg straps. Ha! After practice the movements start to feel more natural. I was so thankful for my consultation series. I felt like I knew all the movements, and was ready for my first group reformer class. While I was nervous, the instructor made an effort to pay special attention to me and to remind me of all the moves. This was easy for her, because each class has a maximum of seven students, limited by the number of reformers available. While the first class was difficult, (I totally got schooled by a woman probably 30 yrs older than me...embarrassing!!) I feel like I've gotten much better with every class. I feel stronger already! The instructors have been nothing but nice, and I've enjoyed every class I've taken so far. Each instructor teaches the class differently, which I enjoy. Reformer classes are great for people of all ages and abilities, and especially for those with injuries. The instructors always make sure to ask before class if anyone has injuries and make sure to remind students of the modified moves they can do. Pendleton has four locations- Hyde Park, Loveland, Downtown, and West Chester. Each studio offers a variety of classes including mat classes, ball classes, and a new jump board class. They offer classes at many different times making it easy to find time to attend a class. Pendleton also offers a teaching certification program through Balanced Body- the maker of the Pilates reformer machines they use. It is one of the most comprehensive in the area. Is teaching in the future for me? Perhaps... although I'm still trying to get used to those leg straps! Ha! I love Pendleton and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in pilates!

When this place came up on Groupon, I decided not to pass it up. The location is great, and the…read morefacilities are clean and attractive with the right amount of space. I went to five Saturday morning mat classes, which I really enjoyed. The instructor was different each week (I think I ended up experiencing three different ones) which I didn't mind, but I'd think some people might. Each instructor ran class a little differently - again, I liked this but you might not. Each one was also very effective at giving instruction and helping the participants work through the bizarre exercises you do in Pilates. Aside from the mat classes that my Groupon was good for, they also have "Reformer" classes - not that I'm sure what that means exactly. I think the Reformer is some Pilates apparatus, but I got the impression that the clients who take those classes do like them. In fact, there's a lot of positive energy at Pendleton Pilates in general ... always a good thing when you've dragged your butt out of bed to work out on a Saturday morning! One other thing I really like is their web site. They provide plenty of useful information about Pilates and all of their locations, and they even have a WebScheduler. I really appreciate this feature - you can see when the classes will be held and who will be teaching them, reserve a space in a class, and look up your class history and appointments all in one place. Very handy! The only downside is that now that I've used up my Groupon, I won't be able to afford to go every week. A 10-session pass for the mat class is $100 (individual passes are $12), which I believe you can split into two payments. I intend to go back, just not every week unfortunately. If you're looking for a Pilates studio in the Madisonville/Oakley area, I do recommend Pendleton :)