I've been coming to The Pilates Body about 3 times a week since August 2019 and I am hooked. I…read morefirst discovered them through ClassPass. Teri is the absolute best. I love her Tower, Yamuna, and TRX Pilates classes. She has been a fitness instructor for many years and keeps the energy up and positive and humorous but also uses expert clinical direction for body movements and alignment. She has a keen eye for proper form and offers personal adjustments which is my favorite kind of instructor. You will see and feel results when you start coming to her classes. I also love Jennifer's jump and Power Tower classes. I can feel every muscle working and it's a guaranteed solid workout. Plus she's so kind and friendly and the classes have great sequences. I purchased a package of private Pilates sessions with Teri as a gift for someone else and they absolutely love her attention to body movement and how their body feels after a 1:1. They say there is so much more awareness throughout the day of body position and posture and that they make corrections for better support. This place is a gem-- I don't mind the drive from St Paul in rush hour to attend any of the classes here. The instructors are high quality and very well trained.

I cannot say enough things about all of the instructors at The Pilates Body. Each are extremely…read moreknowledgeable, and have the knowledge to work with those whom has suffered special injuries. I initially discovered this as it was new to my local area, and I can't tell you what a fantastic find it has been. Each instructor is very well versed in the arts of the Stott Pilates Methods and has the in-depth knowledge to create an individual, program to help you regain strength post surgery, or something such as run you through the Pilates principles to prepare you to enter a reformer course. The fun doesn't stop there! The also offer mat, Yamuna body rolling,,4!types Pilates classes and a nutritionist to help you meet each goal. This has been be best, most rewarding find since my move to Woodbury. Check them out. They each are wonderful, and will tailor a program suited to your individual or group needs. .

I've been going to Alota Pilates on and off for quite a few years. Starting at their old location…read morein one small room, I attended a variety of mat classes taught by Caryn and really enjoyed them. I have some body issues stemming from injury and flat feet (thanks dad) and caryn not only was respectful of them but also showed me how to modify certain stretches and sequences so as not to hurt myself or cause discomfort and also get the maximum stretch and strengthening. This morning I went to my first mat class (we had a private "family" class with my mom, me, our friend and her daughter) in probably 3 years and it was wonderful. Their new (well, new to me!) space is light, airy and just beautiful. Caryn is a fantastic teacher and is extremely attentive to all in her classes. I will admit, Pilates can be a bit expensive but the effect it has on your body...and really your mind, can be well worth the expense.

Here's the scoop - the reformer (which PR person came up with that name?) classes usually have 2-3…read morestudents so you really get a lot of attention from the instructor who constantly checks to make sure you're breathing right and have the right posture. Without these two things you could do a lot of Pilates and have nothing to show for it. The classes feel close to having a personal trainer - I haven't ever had one though - who gives you exercises to do at home and helps you stretch afterward. This is based entirely on my experience with Tia. You can buy 10-class packs for $300 (no credit cards). After being reformed, you can venture on to the chair and mat classes.

Thank you Studio L2 Pilates Training center! I started Pilates with Laura over 5 years ago and…read morekeep going back. Laura and her workouts at the Center have elevated my fitness level to new heights. As I get older, I am gettting more flexible and strong instead of tighter and losing strength like many of my friends complain about. Weekly Pilates have been wonderful for me both for Stress relief and health balance. Thank you Studio L2 for keeping me interested in maintaining my health by teaching me the latest great workouts so my body is always challenged!

I started at Studio L2 about a year ago. I started with the private Pilates sessions. I was…read morelooking for an instructor who was able to adapt my training routine to accommodate some physical limitations that I have. Laura was great at customizing my workouts and offering variations to work around my limitations. Since then, the studio started offering barre classes as well, that I just love. The studio is a great fit for me because of the small class sizes and personalized attention. And as a bonus, I have met many other wonderful women who attend there that have become friends and networking contacts. I highly recommend Studio L2!

I've had a chance to take a class instructed by Ritzy, Dani, Bao, Mary, and Laura. These ladies are…read moreAMAZING! I get much of my exercise in my home gym and outside when it's nice, but MN winters are not nice. It's hell out there. If you feel the same, you should checkout this place. I was browsing Groupon fitness deals and found Shape Me Group Fitness and went on their site to find out what classes they offer. There's a good variety from Zumba, Turbo Kick, Latin Hip Hop, Mat Pilates, Yoga etc. I went through with my purchase. I was nervous my first time, I went with a Zumba class. All of the instructors are really nice and don't make you feel like a beginner. They make it a point to let you know that no one cares what you look like doing it as long as you're doing it correctly and not injuring yourself. They want to make sure you're getting a good workout, and you're having fun. Which was great because I totally thought I had the moves down, then looked at myself in the mirror and I'm pretty sure I was just running in place and flailing my arms around. It doesn't matter though because everyone else is too busy keeping up, they're not watching you. The classes are always filled with a decent amount of people. You always have room, but you're never looking around like "dang I'm the only person in the mirror." The studio is a good size and you have clear views of the instructor. It's very clean, and there are bins for your personal belongings. My favorite classes so far have been Zumba in the Circuit with Ritzy. It's one minute of Zumba and one minute of machine for 50 minutes. Good stuff. Ritzy is super energetic and motivating, take one of her classes! Turbo Kick with Bao it really good too. I've learned I need to practice kicking higher. I'd never win in a kick off. Dani also works you hard in Zumba, but you feel great about your workout afterwards. All in all you won't be disappointed with any of the instructors here! P.S. For my male friends, there are men there too. Don't be shy!

I've tried a few other exercise places around town, including CorePower and the Midway Y, but Shape…read moreMe is my favorite. It's "homemade" in a good way. Rather than being part of a chain, it's a family business, with owner Ritzy teaching many of the classes. If you have a question or a suggestion, she is always available to talk. The instructors always invite you to talk with them after class. The instructors really set the tone for relations among the customers. Their kindness and equal treatment of all means that there's no snobby competition among the students. I've seen everyone from slim, toned model types to plenty of chunky gals like me to people who are badly out of shape and only able to participate for a few minutes at a time. There is a lot of ethnic diversity, too. The studio is clean and comfortable, the cost is reasonable, and there is ample parking. The only downside is that there is not a dressing room, although there is a bathroom where you can change if you need to.

This review is based on a one week free pass where I attended three different classes. I will say…read morethe instructors go out of their way to be super friendly and learn your name right away. Then while you were working out they will say things like "nice job Corey!" Also the other people attending class were very peppy and :-). The classes are 30 minutes which I didn't think was long enough. Part of the way they saved time was having you warm up while they showed you how to do the moves. That was way too much for my brain to handle, trying to learn 10 exercises while doing leg lifts. It was typically some sort of circuit format. One day it was do 10 reps of all 10 exercises the first time, eight reps the second time around and so on. Another day the exercise was timed for 40 seconds. Some of the exercises were very basic, do a Burpee, but others were more complicated and it was hard to remember exactly how to do. I will say, every time I asked for help, they were right over there. But this was a noon class with eight students, I can imagine it would be more difficult to get individual attention with 25 students. Also I noticed some of the people were doing the exercise wrong and they weren't being corrected. I was told they won't correct you if you're doing the exercise wrong but it still getting you a good exercise. This place seems to be targeted to people who are not in very good shape vs people who are already in shape. There are plenty of before and after pictures on the wall to attest to this. They do a before and after picture for their 21 day challenge. But I must say some of my friends who are going here (who are in shape) enjoy it very much. I went to another place where they had videos of the exercises and it was nice to be able to look up and see how to do the exercise. This place is $167 a month. You can try it out free for three days, they had a special try it out for a week for free, they also have $100 off your first month promo right now.

I found out about St. Louis Park Fit Body Boot Camp when I asked my local Zumba Fitness Instructor…read morefor an Instructor recommendation for when I visit the Twin Cities. She spoke highly of Tracy. Her class is great and it was often an hour of respite from dealing with stressful family situations. Tracy follows the Zumba formula (as a licensed Zumba Fitness Instructor myself, I appreciate this immensely) and fills her classes with fun and flavor!

Rachel, the owner, is a knowledgeable, caring, considerate person. She has a staff that is equally…read moreimpressive. The rates are great. I've worked with 3 different instructors and they are all just as accommodating. Can't say enough good about this studio. I've been taking classes for 4+ years. Best decision I've ever made. I had back surgery for a herniated disc 12 years ago. I've done PT countless times since. And then I started pilates. My back will never be perfect but this is the best it's been since before surgery. Rachel, and all instructors, address everyone's needs/limitations. And then covid. Rachel quickly figured out how to instruct via zoom. I don't think we've missed a week. I highly recommend this studio!

Upon inquiring about classes at this studio I received a reply almost a month later and was asked…read moreif I had any pilates experience and told that they offer no classes at the intro level and that private sessions are available. Their website says that "we approach teaching holistically" and one of the Pilates class descriptions says in all caps "NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY." The message sent to me seems unwelcoming, kind of rude, elitist and expensive. Not to mention a contradiction. I'll find somewhere else to work on my fitness, thanks.

Coaches are crushing it here! Great atmosphere, team and motivating music! Really appreciate the…read morepersonal touch and individual support.

This Orangetheory location illegally continued charging us fees for 3 months after we requested to…read moreend our membership totaling almost $500 that they refuse to return. This is a scam.

New space so I thought it'd be helpful to do a new review, especially now that I'm maybe considered…read morean OG in the class (wuhaha)! I was having a bad day at work earlier this week but went to class and was reminded why I continue to love Major Body Fitness. It is the people & because I have fun every time! It seems like Melissa & Chloe's (owner/instructors) purpose is to make every single one of us in class laugh, smile, & let loose each time! I feel re-energized, more centered, powerful, & feminine every single time. I also usually feel sore the next couple days which means I'm workin it. You'll learn a lot about different exercise moves, stretching, & even some dance moves. I honestly doubted I would ever be able to twerk but one day I shocked myself (& Melissa lol) by finally learning how & if I can, then it's within reach for everyone! About the New Space: Major Body is no longer in its stand-alone studio. All classes now take place at the Oxford Community Center. This means the instructors spend less time on building maintenance & more time in designing our classes. The building has a free and open parking lot & locker rooms that we are able to use. Note that there aren't single stall showers tho and are instead like middle school where there's a bunch of spouts in one room. The class is on the second floor. You don't need to sign in at the front desk, just go up the stairs on your right when u enter & follow the music and flashing lights. To get in the locker room, just tell the front desk ur with Major Body & they'll buzz u through the doors. Go to Major Body's website for the latest class schedule. Right now the classes are weightlifting (Major Power) on Mondays, Major Bounce on Wednesdays with a follow-up class that differs from week to week, & strength-building at 10am on Saturdays. It's super easy to sign up for class online. You can pay for classes in a bundle online too which is a better deal than paying for a single class. You should also follow Major Body on Facebook & Insta. This will be your best bet in knowing about any free classes or special events they offer once in a while. The instructors still love what they do & that feeling is infectious. If you're looking for motivation to workout while loving your body & having fun, you've got to try these classes out! Thanks Melissa & Chloe & the whole fitfam for creating this unique space! Here's to more health & healing & loving ourselves and each other in the new year!

Took the BUTI Yoga class and man was it a great work out. I'll be honest, it was intense,…read moreexhausting, and I was watching the clock the entire time. However, when it was done I had a jolt of energy. The class fused dancing (like Zumba) to Caribbean, Latin, Hip Hop and Dance music, with yoga stretches, and moves like planks and pushup to build muscle. While it may seem like a lot (to some), it all came together well and with the intense dancing, the other moves provided a bit of rest...while still working out. The instructor, who had lots of energy, had us kicking high, whining our waist, jumping...and for some of us nearly crying (feeling the burn). It was a fun, impactful class and a lovely studio that I would DEFINITELY recommend. A few things to note: -there is a parking lot attached -bring your own yoga mat, but if you forget there are rentals -bring your own water bottle...already filled as there's no drinking fountain, but they sell water -there isn't a locker room (or I didn't notice one), but if you need to change there is a bathroom -come with a positive attitude as it really help(ed) make the experience that much better -they also offer spin class (and other workouts) which I heard is fun