Katelyn is an fantastic teacher!! As a beginner, she was very patient with me, consistently…read moreproviding positive encouragement and cues to help me make the right connections. My body thanks me after each session - I leave feeling relaxed, stronger, and with a more positive and peaceful mindset. HIGHLY recommended!!

I had the opportunity to work with Katelyn as an introduction to Pilates. I showed up to my first…read moreappointment with an injury and she truly made me feel comfortable and heard. Katelyn is a fantastic teacher!

I have been going to Ms Dabinga's class for about 3 years. I absolutely love her hot pilates…read moreclasses. I never miss a class unless absolutely necessary. Thee class is definitely challenging. You will see yourself get stronger and notice increased endurance if you are consistent with your attendance. The music is awesome and the group dynamic is fantastic. I've lost pounds and gained friends. I look forward to each and every workout. The class has people at many different fitness levels. Shuamba will offer modifications to fit your needs. Come to class. You will not regret it.

Inferno Hot Pilates is an amazing workout!! It is fun but one intense workout. It incorporates…read moreHIIT style training with lots of core and strength. All exercises have modifications but Shaumba will encourage you to push yourself. The instructor Shaumba is energetic, fun and very motivating.

I'm so lucky to have found Rachel. Her understanding of how the body works is astounding. She…read morecombines her knowledge with a friendly, warm approach to teaching. Every class is thoughtfully prepared. Every private lesson I make new discoveries and improve my movement. As a ballet dancer and teacher, I've noticed that I have greater range of motion, and greater EASE of motion for at least 24 hours after Rachel's classes. This is true even when I take class with Rachel via Zoom! I also find that private lessons give me a greater understanding of what my body needs, and when I apply these learning to group classes I'm able to get MORE out of the group classes. This is true whether I'm taking Rachel's group class, or someone else's class--pilates, yoga, or ballet!

Great post-partum exercise sessions (with my 2-month-old baby)!…read more After two kids, I'm out-of-shape, overweight, and have abs of jello -- so I arranged 6 private sessions with Rachel, where I bring my baby. The first session, per my request, she helped build me a core-strengthening routine that I can do on my own when I have a few minutes (without any special equipment). I just finished my 2nd lesson -- using the "reformer" pilates machine -- to do more specific exercises, and it felt great. I really like Rachel's hands-on approach. She physically lays-on hands to guide me through an exercise; to show how I'm using more/different muscles than I should be; and to physically hold one part of my body still so I can work specifically on another part. This is terrific for me since I don't have great body awareness -- and in large yoga classes I never know if I'm doing things correctly. I've heard Rachel's also good with more advanced folks & dancers, but I can only speak to her abilities with novices like me. How did it work with the baby? Today, my 2mo old needed to nurse right on arrival. While I fed him, Rachel used her Alexander Technique training to work with my posture, and by placing her hands on my head, neck, shoulders and back (while I was nursing), she was able to improve my posture to a more lengthened, upright, and comfortable position -- without any conscious effort on my part. Next, while I changed his diaper, Rachel pointed out how the disorganized and flexible movements of an infant differ from adult's organized but more limited motion -- so I didn't even feel that this was wasted time. Then, my babe watched us for a while, but when he wanted attention, Rachel held and bounced him while I continued with my exercises. When she needed to demonstrate something, we would pass the babe back and forth -- worked great. How does this compare to a "mama and baby yoga" class? I like those too, but didn't feel like I was getting the needed attention to properly strengthen my core muscles & pelvic floor. I think of these private lessons as an investment.

I am so grateful for Endurance! I had walked by the studio for several years and, when looking in…read morethe window, was intimidated by the reformer machines, to be honest. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed a different kind of workout and a coach to help me through that I decided to try Endurance. I am soooo glad that I tried! First of all, Julie is amazing. She is highly educated in anatomy and physiology as it pertains to movement and she is an excellent communicator. Being new to Pilates, she really helped me do the movements correctly which is key in Pilates. It's easy to "cheat" but cheating doesn't get you results. Secondly, I no longer feel intimidated by the reformer. Haha. Julie made sure that I felt welcomed and comfortable from the start. Even when I was going through chemotherapy and radiation, bald, overweight, edematous, and exhausted, she made me feel welcomed. She made me feel cared-for. She tailored my workout by how I was feeling and addressed issues right on the spot, like if I noted pain in one area or another. There were so many changes going on in my body that I couldn't keep up with and Julie helped me recognize them and helped me come up with solutions. For example, she recognized certain areas of my body that needed more stretching which probably became tight from spending so much time on the couch after chemo. Now that I have finished chemo and radiation, we are working on building back up my core strength. So grateful she is my coach to encourage me through an ab work out! I have not taken a class with any of the other instructors but I understand they are highly qualified and amazing too. And from watching the end of a class, here and there, waiting for my session to begin, they are amazing! To sum it up: Don't hesitate to try! I am so glad that I did.

Love the instructors, love the facilities !! Love how I feel after the sessions!!…read moreJulia is fabulous & great at adjusting your body to where it should be!!

Really nice gym facility hidden away at the brewery. There is a huge amount of cardio equipment…read morethat is in great shape. There are several distinct spaces that make it feel like you can find a corner of the gym and focus. The space isn't overly loud and there is great natural light. The sheer amount of equipment is impressive. The staff are really nice and helpful, they know most members by name which is great. Pricing is competitive. Locker rooms could probably use an overhaul and there aren't amenities like saunas, but overall really nice gym.

They need to update their pics. There's like 10 big rooms packed with different machines or places…read moreto stretch, free parking lot, monthly locker rentals, no contracts or initiation fees, lots of sun (its on the 2nd floor), and a sauna in the women's locker room. It's really not as raggedy or as small as it looks in their pics, it's a huge gym

Classes were leveled, well explained and made me feel great. Knee arthritis pain improved.read more

Fantastic instructors, good variety in the classes! I have been to barre in the past, but I was new…read moreto Barre3, they were super welcoming to newbies, you have the option of hands-on help and the instructor makes a conscious effort to be in a central place to demonstrate all exercises/flows. Will be continuing to take classes!

Not sure why there are 2 listings for Smartbody Movement, but I'll post here too…read more.. I wish I could give Smartbody 6 stars!!! I've only worked with Iwalani, but she is a truly wonderful teacher. I love gyrotonics, and to my knowledge this is the only studio in the Brookline area. It's suitable for all ages and the classes are small (no more than 5 or 6 people, usually) so everyone gets personalized instruction. Iwalani is really good at modifying the exercises for each student as necessary. Try it, you'll love it!

I've been taking Gyrotonic lessons with Iwalani and Pilates with Anne for a few months now. As a…read morevocalist, I've noticed an EXTREME increase in my lung capacity. I've also had major improvements with shoulder and back pain. Gyrotonic is great! It's like swimming out of water... Really nice teachers too!

This studio is clean, and located in a great area of town…read more I love Solidcore classes, but be sure to book in advance as classes in this location fill up quick!

This is not for the faint of heart, but boy, has my body officially started craving classes after a…read moremonth. Monday 1pm is my go to with Molly, who is incredible and always so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this low impact, high intensity workout.

As a woman of a certain age returning to Pilates after a number of years, I am striving to keep up…read morewith level 1!!! That said, I am happy to be back and feel like my body is much happier. This is my first group experience. I'm pleasantly surprised. There is a lot of good equipment at each compact student station. The instructors seem knowledgeable and will correct or assist when needed. Also it appears to be very neat and clean, albeit under low lights. Go try it

Club Pilates is located on Beacon Street, near Coolidge Corner in Brookline. I was excited to try…read moreout this through my class pass trial, but unfortunately will not be returning. I came about 20 minutes early to check out the place and settle in. I signed a waiver at the front desk and put my belongings into a cubby and watched the ending of the previous class. There are 12 reformers in the studio with mats and lots of equipment to use. There is soft music playing in the background, but it's mostly just the instructors voice giving out directions of breathing and moving from section to section. I would have be extremely lost if I didn't have prior pilates knowledge. This class is at a very slow pace, I didn't feel like I got any workout of it. I should've kept my sweater on cause I was pretty cold throughout class. We started with some footwork, used the ball, black box, and the mat for planks. There is a water fountain and a bathroom in the back of the studio. Overall, compared to other boutique fitness studios, I was not impressed with the service and quality of the class.

I am so glad to have joined 4Life! I've been going for now for several months. Jade and her team…read morehave built a strong and welcoming community. No matter your fitness level, Jade makes the classes challenging and fun. I am stronger and more confident. Jade met me where I was and each training session builds at a pace that feels comfortable while also getting me to do more than I thought I could. Jade feels more coach than trainer - no ick gym feeling but a sincerity for building my health. Def recommend!

Jade and her team have built an oasis of fitness, health and community that is professional,…read morepositive, welcoming and lots of fun! The classes as well as the individual training sessions are thoughtfully planned, challenging and so enjoyable that they fly by before you know it. Great music and often a party vibe. Whatever your state of fitness is, you can participate, improve and most of all gain confidence that flows into your practices, sports, and daily life. I started out feeling stuck, creaky and limited, sometimes even dreading a flight of stairs, to choosing to walk an extra T stop or two, mixing a jog into my walks, and even doing a round of crunches before breakfast. This improvement in my daily energy and attitude has been crucial to my overall wellbeing during these challenging times in the world. I highly recommend Fit4Life Movement!