The instructor was great and so was the lesson. I'm used to my home studio where the air is dry but…read morethe lights keep us warm so I guess I'm spoiled . The owner and teacher were super nice .

I have tried hot yoga once before and it was amazing for me. I have debated trying this studio out…read morefor a few months but then I started going through some personal and work related stresses and was in need of a healthy release so I decided to go for it. They have a $99 first time student intro offer so this was perfect for me. My first class here was the Wednesday 60 min hot yoga candlelight and it was just what I needed at the first time. I'm not a huge sweater but with all the stresses I was dealing with and the amazing teacher I was covered in sweat and felt so relieved after my first class. I immediately enrolled in the Saturday 90 min class. Now that I've been coming for about 3 weeks I have seen improvement in my flexibility and have been managing my stress level tremendously. I have been doing the weekly candlelight and 90 day Saturday classes. I will update once I am able to attend the Monday yin and Saturday Pilates classes but I've been told both classes are great as well. I have attended classes from all 3 teachers and though their styles vary slightly I have felt amazing after classes with each 3. There are locker rooms to leave your personal belongings while in classes and clean showers and restrooms. Which is a huge plus. The owner is amazingly supportive and encouraging as well.

Been working out here for quite sometime now and finally decided to leave a review after my All…read moreAccess Membership ended! Price: First...yes, classes are expensive! However, they do have a few discount options for memberships and class packs. I enjoyed my All Access Membership because it allowed me to take unlimited classes and to reserve my spot for class up to 2 weeks in advance. I started out with the 1 week trial (no credit card needed) and fell in love with this studio. With my membership I was able to frequent different locations as well and take classes in other studios besides Kapolei. Classes: As someone who used to weight lift and run, I naturally gravitated to Yoga Sculpt and Strength X. Yoga Sculpt is a mix of classic yoga poses with compound-complex patterns using low resistance and high repetition sets. All of the sculpt instructors I have taken are amazing. I like Strength X as well for circuit training: lifting heavier weights with less repetitions. Some weeks I like to do the Core Restore classes which include breath work and holding a stretch position for 3-5 minutes. I have yet to try actual yoga classes here but all in all, I feel like there's a class for everyone. Ambiance: The energy is amazing, especially here at Kapolei. Instructors are extremely friendly and welcoming. You grow to be a part of their family and community the more you come in to take classes. Parking can sometimes be a hassle but it's in a shopping center with lots of stalls but limited ones directly adjacent to CPY. Verdict: If you are looking for some structure with working out and getting moving, I highly recommend CPY! It is worth the price when you break the cost of everything down. Plus, health is wealth!

I recently started going to this studio and I love it. It's so easy to find parking and the classes…read moreare challenging but fun. The location is great and all the teachers are really helpful in providing modifications whenever I need. I have taken the yoga sculpt and the strength x as well as the core restore.

I've been wanting to try hot Pilates for a while and came across this studio while driving through…read moreHo'opili--so glad I did! It's super convenient and close to home. The owner, Catherine, is incredibly sweet, welcoming, and informative, which made me feel comfortable right away as a first-timer. I love that registration is via text--so easy--and she makes sure you're fully prepared before your first class. The class is challenging (in the best way!), and the instructors really focus on proper form, which I appreciate. The vibe is also amazing--everyone is so kind and welcoming. They also have some of the most affordable pricing I've come across, which is a huge plus. I've recommended friends to join me, and they've loved it just as much. Definitely worth checking out!

I've been following HYPE on IG for a while and always wanted to try one of their classes! I tried…read moretheir Inferno HIIT Pilates class with Catherine. I love how they message/ check in with you before class and give you clear instructions on what to bring and where it's located. I found the studio easily and there was a lot of street parking. It was a full class but I'm glad there were beginners like me in there. I also saw people I recognized which was nice. I love that Catherine walks around class and fixes your form. The workout was tough and really pushes you through your limits which I needed. Definitely a humbling experience! Can't wait to take more classes!

Just a shout out for the Gentle Yoga class on Fridays at 10:30 am. It's WAY better than any massage…read moreyou could get. It's a beautiful way to slow down the mind and stretch out the body in a relaxed, gentle way. Everyone should give themselves this wonderful gift. Tasha leads the class with her supportive and inspiring spirit.

My friends and I booked this yoga to try for the first time in Hawaii. The instructor was…read moreknowledgeable and nice. One of the issue we had was parking. We did not know that it was in a residential area and there was no parking available when we arrived 15 mins early. Maybe because there was a garage sale that weekend and there was no street parking anywhere else. We ended up parking in front of their house which was not one of the designated offered spot. We barely made it to class. The other small issue was the teaching. She would verbally give the instructions but not perform most of the poses. I haven't done yoga in a while so that was a bit confusing for me. I had to keep looking at the other students for guidance. The pace was a bit unsteady during the middle of the session. It started off good, one breath one movement but in the middle she gave a few instructions that was more like half a breath and one movement. We did have a good workout overall. It seems there's a lot of regulars that knew her way of teaching and they didn't have any problem following her during the class. The students were very welcoming and nice to us newcomers. They also had incredible strength and stamina doing the head stand. My friends and I were quite impressed.

When I was a four, the Little Mermaid was one of the first movies I saw in theaters, and from then…read moreon, I was hooked. I had mermaid bed sheets, mermaid dolls, watched every mermaid show I could, and even wore little diving rings onto my ankles to keep them together like a fin when I swam. To me being a mermaid meant that I could live in the ocean (my favorite place), be friends with sea creatures (loved dolphins too), and could sing to my hearts content (my other favorite thing to do other than swimming). Fast forward 24 years and Ariel is still my favorite princess, I collect more mermaid memorabilia then the average person (books, art, etc.), and I've been guilty of slipping into a mermaid imagination every so often when I'm swimming alone. Needless to say, my fascination (or obsession ;) ) has only grown. When I found out about Kari's "Fin to Fitness" on facebook I was instantly interested. You mean there was a way to live out my mermaid fantasies and get fit at the same time??? Sign me up! I contacted Kari through her email and phone (both on her mermaidkariel.com site) and secured a spot for my best friend and I to try it out on a Saturday. She makes it easy to pay (paypal or cash) and the class is $25 for Ihilani guests or $35 for non guests. Now before you balk at the price (trust me I'm a penny pincher who hates paying $33 monthly for 24 hr), I'll have you know this class is the most fun I've had in a fitness class ever! The class we took started at 11am on a Saturday, so we parked in the parking lot of Ihilani (parking is free with class validation) and made our way up to the 5th floor from the parking garage elevators. There is a private lap pool and deck that is part of the spa where Kari conducts her class. Luckily the class was small (only 3 of us) but the capacity is 10. She introduced us to the concept of mermaid swimming (she is a mermaid performer professionally) and explained which muscles are engaged and it keeps her in shape (her body is rocking!). We began with stretches on yoga mats next the pool and then did some strength exercises using our abs and lower backs (I honestly wish there were more of these). Then she had us stand up and practice the mermaid motion we would be using in the water (harder than you think). We were fitted with mono fins (think snorkel fins fused together) and got to watch her demonstrate in the pool....in her mermaid tail!!!! (maybe I'm the only one who thought this was awesome but her tail looks so shimmery and beautiful and she moved so gracefully!) Once in the water we put on our monofins and she worked with us one on one (sans tail) to make sure we were engaging our abs, butt, back etc. and doing the movement right. Because our class was small, we got a lot of one on one time with her. After she approved our "technique" we were free to start practicing up and down the length of the pool, enjoying the feeling of swimming like a mermaid with our feet fused in the monofin. I was able to move on to the next step which was swimming on my side using the same movement (harder to swim straight). Before I knew it, the hour class was over...but the fun wasn't! She gave us all certificates of completion which included a code for $5 off a mono fin on her website (she sells them!). Then we took pictures with her mermaid tail laid over our legs (one by one) as a souvenir photo that she is going to photoshop and send to us! Overall I had an awesome time and will definitely be back! I think the class (with all the extras) is worth the cost, especially since it's so unique...where else can you learn to swim like a mermaid and burn calories! From the fitness side of it, it really didn't feel like a workout, but let me tell you the next day I had sore muscles....a true testament! If you ever dreamed of swimming gracefully as a mermaid when you were a little girl (and I know there are more of you out there) then this is truly an experience for you!

I absolutely loved this girl! She did amazing with the whole group and makes you feel great.read more

Paige has been coming to our Airbnb for the last month on Oahu for private yoga classes for me and…read morea friend and she is fabulous! I've practiced Vinyasa primarily, but she has introduced Yin Yoga to my practice which has been a great addition. It's been a real joy and privilege to be able to have daily yoga with her over the last month and we'll definitely take classes with her again. Her lesson planning is very thoughtful and fun. She also doesn't take herself too seriously which I think is an important trait for yoga teachers. :) I highly recommend Paige for yoga - whether at your home or on the beach!

I absolutely loved it!!! Min Soo is real and straight up. I will definitely be coming back.read more

I absolutely love Min Soo sound healing!!!! After leaving her sessions I always feel lighter more…read morerelaxed and at peace and our conversations are enlightening and full of truths. Min Soo gives me tidbits to ponder and these tidbits always lead me to a aha moment. My husband sees Min Soo for massage and can't recommend her enough!!! Make a appointment and go see her!!!!

This gym is reflects really poorly on 24hr and I don't understand why the company does nothing…read moreabout it. 1- immediately smells bad when you walk in, it's a gym but that's not an excuse to smell bad, I have many gym memberships in my life and this was the worst one by far, the smell is of urine, it is bad. 2- bathrooms are a complete mess (probably why the club smells like urine) 3- the machines have duct tape, torn pads, missing padding and are super rusty, this is actually a health concern as people can get cut on the damage machines and they actually hurt to use like the bicep curl scrapes your tricep it's so torn. 4- The staff just stands around and is not welcoming. 5- Please listen to everyone's reviews and renovate and hire cleaners, there are only a few gyms here and this is disrespectful to the customers and community. Please show some respect and provide a proper experience and service ITS BASIC to be clean and have equipment that won't hurt you and isn't damaged. I would gladly pay more for a membership if the gym was clean and had good equipment. 6. Kaneohe and Kapiolani are in contest to be worse than this location.

I was so excited when I signed up for 24 Hour Fitness Kapolei. I had recently moved and decided to…read moreswitch from UFC Gym because it was much closer to my new home and significantly more affordable. If you're trying to decide between UFC Gym and 24 Hour Fitness based solely on price, let me tell you, this is your sign to spend just a little extra and choose UFC. My very first experience at 24 Hour Fitness was absolutely terrible. My friend and I, two easygoing women who were genuinely excited to start working out there, were greeted by one of the rudest front desk employees I've ever encountered named napoleon. From the moment we walked in, he acted as though we had done something wrong. His attitude was cold, dismissive, and openly unfriendly and wore his dark large sunglasses indoors which I thought was strange and unprofessional. We were so uncomfortable by the way we were treated that I seriously considered speaking with a manager. What made it even more disappointing is that many women already feel intimidated walking into a gym. It can take a lot of courage to start a fitness journey, especially when you're new, trying to build confidence, or simply stepping outside your comfort zone. Imagine finally working up the courage to walk through those doors only to be met with unprofessional behavior that makes you feel unwelcome and judged. No one should have that experience. The interaction completely ruined the vibe of our workout. We actually cut our session short because we felt so uncomfortable. We left confused, discouraged, and wondering why we were being treated that way. While I can overlook older equipment, I can't overlook an environment where employees seem unhappy, angry, and uninterested in treating members with basic respect. Environment matters. The atmosphere starts the moment someone walks through the front door. At UFC Gym, I never experienced anything remotely close to this. The staff was always professional, friendly, and welcoming. The equipment is newer, the facility feels cleaner, and the overall atmosphere is much more positive. In my opinion, it's worth paying the extra money for an environment where people are willing and able to offer basic customer service and professionalism. Unfortunately, that first experience completely ruined our membership. We ended up letting our year-long memberships expire and chose not to renew. To make matters worse, when we returned another time, we were greeted by the same employee and received the same treatment, which only reinforced our decision. We barely came back after that initial incident because it left such a bad impression. To management: I strongly encourage you to pay closer attention to how your front desk staff interact with members. First impressions matter. Your front desk employees are often the first and last interaction people have with your business, and they set the tone for the entire experience. Someone who consistently makes members feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or judged may not be the best fit for a customer-facing position. A gym should be a place where people feel encouraged, supported, and motivated, not discouraged before they even start their workout.

The staff have been welcoming when I have encountered, one sweet lady is often cleaning. The…read moredumbbells go above 80lb which is rare for AF locations. This gym has rarely had more than 12 people inside and it is larger than the many AF gyms I have worked out on the island as well as the mainland. The temporary is always perfect as I have found several AF's are freezing. The equipment is dated but everything is usually in working order. The layout. equipment placement, and flow of the gym is good. Cons - it needs a deep cleaning | some areas of carpet needs repair or be replaced | the small refrigerator rarely has the free water bottle as advertised but they will provide RedBull on occasion | the water fountain / dispenser for sure needs to be cleaned | they need more than 1 stair master | Bottom line, I really like this Anytime Fitness location and I think the staff does the best they can in most areas. Ownership should dig deep and make a few repairs starting with carpet that is tapped down near stretching area and the press machines.

If you're into convenience great. If you prefer customer service, go somewhere else. I just got off…read morethe phone with the General Manager and was told that I can cancel my membership anytime since I'm on an open contract. BUT, their policy requires that I pay for December and January before I will actually no longer be a member. I've been attempting to cancel my membership for a few months. I called their toll free number only to be told that this location requires termination in person. I've called and texted since then with no response. I finally went in person and saw on the door that service is by appointment only. I have an appointment set for tomorrow. It is unfortunate because up until now, I've appreciated my membership. I am canceling because I got my own rowing machine, which is why I became a member in the first place.