I started going to Club Pilates SOMA in June following an ankle tendon tear in March. I also suffer from stenosis and bulging discs in my cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. I've been to 50 classes now and remain committed to Nicole and Eugene as instructors. They're extremely attentive to adjustments and preventing injury. I felt more rehabilitation in my ankles and back than I did in traditional physical therapy with heavy weight lifting and cardio. My body is more toned and I don't leave classes feeling strained or hurt like I did in physical therapy and self led workouts. The classes are challenging but not painful. I definitely recommend this Club and location. read more

Excited to begin my Pilates journey with Club Pilates. I've been hesitant since last year, but being able to join their free intro class and being welcomed was a big yes for me. From the moment I entered the studio, I could already tell this is the right workout for me. Can't wait to start soon!! :) read more

I've been going here for almost 5 years. This has been the best Pilates spot in SF. Club Pilates in soma is such a clean and a nice spot. Everyone including coaches are so nice and friendly. read more

I took my first Pilates class at the studio after about six years of not doing Pilates and also having a C-section with my first child. Prior to having my daughter, I did attempt one class at a different studio/company and almost blacked out within the first 10 minutes. Needless to say, I was anxious and honestly scared about how this venture was going to end up. What I survive or would I spend majority of the class laying on the reformer trying to survive embarrassment once again? I walked in and the room was quiet as other Pilates goers were getting themselves set up. It was a mix of old Asian ladies, retirees, tech professionals on their break, and Mom is trying to get back into it. I was at home. The gentleman who taught the class was clear, kind, and did not dominate the space with his personality. Don't get me wrong, I am all for personality, but when you are navigating that kind of anxiety, any additional "noise" makes it worse. At one point, he came over to adjust my form. He ever so delicately placed his hand on my shoulder and whispered an instruction. I started to tear up because I was shocked at hell at home and safe I felt. Club Pilates customer for life! read more

I like club Pilate on 8th street. Convenient and a lot of parking around. I love Rose. Her teaching is outstanding. Really recommend taking some classes with Rose read more

You'll find daily classes led by highly trained, professional instructors. Love here. read more

High quality group instruction in a non-judgemental setting. Classes are always different, incorporating work on the reformer, on the floor/mat, and with all kinds of other gizmos and contraptions. I think its easy for folks to miss the point of these classes - always engage the core, go slowly, and breath steadily/deeply in concert with your movements. It is a great practice for conditioning yourself from an injury/inactivity so that you can set yourself up for heavier-impact activities like weight lifting, running, or some more intense styles of yoga. read more

Great instructors and equipment! I've been going for about 6 months now and highly recommend. Been doing Pilates for over 5 years and this is one of my favorites! read more

I really debated on posting this review, but fell on the side of posting since I wish I would have seen this prior to making a commitment to CP for multiple months. I've done Pilates previously but the Soma location is really conveniently located to me house so I gave this studio a try. I really wanted to like it, but found myself disappointed in a few ways. - This does not feel like pilates, it feels like stretching. I would burn 30-40 calories per class and would not feel sore after at all. (I'm physically active by by no means an athlete). I've done pilates before and expected the same type of experience... this never came. Also, I did 1 and 1.5 classes but felt odd asking for level 2 classes when I had literally only been there a month. - Teachers are not personable, they seemed to be making classes up on the fly. I tried three different teachers and would say that while some were slightly better it all still felt pretty redundant and not challenging. - Teachers barely made modifications or suggestions or even cue for like "for more of a challenge do xyz". - Front desk staff barely acknowledges you, I know this might feel nit picky but for expensive classes, and to hold the bar to other similar boutique type of fitness, you should be acknowledged when you are clearly standing at the counter trying to check in. I tried searching reddit for support, but this seems kind of par for the course. If your gut says that the "intro" course is shockingly easy, take that as a sign that it's not just informing you of equipment and posture but this is kind of how every class will feel. They did honor my request to end my membership with no issues, so I appreciate them allowing people to leave if it doesn't suit them. read more

Been attending classes for a few months now and have found it really helpful. I've attended classes of various instructors and they're all nice and very competent. read more

Amazing amazing place . Very welcoming i went in for my first intro class it was 30 mins in the instructor was very patient and she was so sweet i smiled my whole class I was so happy to be there in I felt a good strength I will definitely be becoming a member. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

Isabel at the front desk is super helpful, each of the instructors has their own style but everyone is very kind. Class size makes it easy to focus on your workout and still get instructor feedback. Good variety of difficulty and exercises available through different classes and the app makes it super easy to plan in advance for work outs. Unlimited monthly pass is the most worth it and on par with other class based memberships. Highly recommend this studio! read more

I love SOMA Club Pilates! They seem to have a class for every need and at every time of the day! The people are all friendly and there is a wide variety of instructors so you can easily find the best class suited to you. I always leave feeling aligned, happy, and stronger! read more

A little over a year ago my partner & I signed up for a few trial classes at different Pilates studios around the city. While Club Pilates SOMA was the furthest to us with the longest commute we ultimately chose this location for a combination of great instructors, friendly, and helpful staff, and reasonable membership packages. The instructors are knowledgeable and help correct your posture even in a group class setting where you often don't get the individualized attention. We've taken classes with a few different instructors, and while they each have their own set of exercises and a different flow, they have all been great to train with. The studio management has also always been very helpful with resolving issues with class enrollment or membership. read more

Great instructors and clean facility. I'm not a very active person so I was intimidated by trying Pilates. So far it's been a great experience and I plan to continue attending. It's a great workout without it feeling too intense. read more

Joining Club Pilates SOMA has been one of the best decisions I've made for my health & fitness. I am officially a Pilates princess! The workouts are engaging, effective, & actually fun. I have noticed a huge improvement with my flexibility, full body strength, especially enhanced core strength, and increased mind-body connection. The instructors are amazing, I regularly take Derrick, Neha, & Elysia's classes. They're super knowledgeable, friendly, & always attentive to form & technique & their music playlists are always a plus! The studio itself is clean, organized, & has a great energy. I always leave feeling stronger, less stressed & refreshed. If you're thinking about trying Club Pilates SOMA, do it. You won't regret it! Also, Isabelle at the front desk is the sweetest, most pleasant, & warmest welcome you get when you walk in. read more

Amazing experience. Went really well. Seamless check in. Patient and knowledgeable instructors. Parking can be tricky but public transit is very easy in that specific area. I signed up the same day as my intro class :) read more

I've taken mat Pilates and yoga for several years at other studios. In my experience the instructors would take an interest in their participants by correcting/explaining and showing by example the correct way to perform the routines so you got the most out of the exercise and you did not hurt yourself. It felt like most of the instructors just want to run through the routines to get it over with. None of the instructors asked if anyone had any physical issues, which I do, so misses a primary function of Pilates as a physical therapy tool. That's where I draw the line; I do not want to hurt myself by performing an exercise incorrectly and I want to get the most out of the exercise by performing it correctly. It would help having a station upfront where the instructor could demonstrate the routines. Front desk is also compromised in terms of customer service. Studio is clean. Equipment is clean and in good shape. A very wide vertical beam in the middle of the small studio disrupts the flow of the instructor and class. No cups for water cooler. read more

Like other reviews, I was also hesitant to post about my experience here, but I hope this can help someone. I can absolutely second that the front desk people do not greet you. The classes feel like stretching (coming from someone who is moderately active), so I'd leave without even breaking a sweat sometimes. Oh and don't even bother signing up for a lvl 2 class. I tried multiple times and was told I needed to be "cleared" by an instructor first, despite already having taken plenty of her classes. When I asked about it, she told me I needed to take a few MORE with her so she could "evaluate me" better despite the fact that I had already taken plenty of her classes before. If you're looking for more of a challenge, this place is not for you! I went here for 9 months and the classes are very redundant. I took a class with just about every instructor, and while some do challenge more than others (weekend instructors), it's way too expensive to be throwing away money to go stretch when I can do it from the comfort of my apartment that already offers reformers. Lastly, the cancellation process here is a NIGHTMARE. Not only do they make you email their general manager in order to basically break your lease (something I never agreed to, because I was under the impression it was month-to-month), but it has to be EXACTLY 30 days prior to your billing date, so you'll more than likely be stuck going an extra month or two. Honestly, save yourself the time, money, and headache. read more

I've been enjoying my membership at Club Pilates for the last year and 1/2 or so. The front desk staff is super nice and helpful- I had to pause my membership last summer due to a surgery and recently changed membership packages and it was so easy to do with them. It's easy to sign up for classes on the app. There are a variety of instructors, each with their own style and you'll quickly find a favorite =) read more

I have been there for a year. Club Pilates has been an amazing addition to my fitness routine! The variety of classes, from beginner to advanced, keeps me motivated and constantly improving. The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, and always bring great energy to the sessions. I love the clean, well-maintained studios and the small class sizes, which make it feel more personalized. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or just get a great workout, Club Pilates offers something for everyone. I've seen noticeable improvements in my core strength and posture, and I always leave feeling refreshed and energized. Highly recommend! read more

Great instructors that give you a variety of techniques so you're never bored. Uses a variety of equipment and gives clear instructions on the proper usage. read more

My girlfriend and I finally decided to go in for a free Introductory class (30 mins). The instructor, Liliana, was very friendly; easy to communicate with. She had showed us stretches/moves that allowed within the 30 minutes time frame, and checked to see if our positions (whether it was our feet, toes, heels or upper body) were in correct form, etc. We were also able to ask questions at the end of our session. Jessica, who was at the front desk was friendly as well! She helped us when we arrived for our intro class (and with our membership). We were able to talk with her and Liliana at the end of our class and both helpful in answering our questions about classes, schedules,, language (Pilates words). I am looking forward to enjoy the beginning of a long-awaited exercise regimen! read more

I have the unlimited per month membership and I really love it. Love love. The classes can be harder but you know what, they're easy on my joints and are fun. read more

I'm much more stronger physically and mentally(Especially) and the staff is the icing on the cake!! They are wonderful! I'm there about 4x a week, I drive 30mins each way and it's all worth it! Thank you CP for making my experience so SPECIAL! read more

Great studio. However, some of the instructors needs to be a little bit more relaxed and not so uptight with their students, esp. seasoned students who have done over 700 classes with Club Pilates. Appreciate the lesson, although there is no need to nitpick at your students. It's a bit excessive! I'm talking about the morning instructor. read more

I have been practicing Pilates for over 20 years and Club Pilates has been such a blessing because it allowed me to increase the frequency of classes due to the significantly lower pricing than private lessons and smaller group classes. I also travel a lot and have been able to not skip a beat by going to other Club Pilates. The app used to be rather clunky, but it's much better now. The app makes it easy to book and cancel classes. If you don't cancel 24 hours in advance, there is a cancelation fee (more if you are a no show,) but it's necessary in order to keep as many classes as possible available for all. For the SOMA location specifically (been going for about a year,) I like ALL the instructors and the front desk staff. The front desk is very helpful. I saw some negative reviews and they seem to be older reviews. I have interacted with them a lot, especially when I was getting started with that studio. If you have been on the fence about trying Pilates I urge you to give the intro class a try. I have mild scoliosis and arthritis and increasing my practice to 3 times a week has been critical in reducing my pain significantly. You do a lot of dynamic stretching as part of the routines and I know that Pilates is critical to me aging well. read more

3.5 stars This place is in the heart of Design District and Soma, easy parking since no one is back in the office and they have survived the pandemic! It's a typical studio, airy, clean, I think they have 12 reformers in there along with some other equipment they use in other classes. They have plenty of classes each day so it's easy to book, but they have a variety of classes like control, cardio sculpt, suspend, and reformer. I'd say these classes are not that different overall, although I prefer reformer. They have two instructors, Julian and Derrick. Julian is less experienced and in a couple of classes I took with him, he seemed somewhat flighty and not paying attention to the class, doing corrections, or having a thought-out lesson plan. I didn't feel like I got a great workout and it seemed like he stitched a bunch of random sets together. Derrick is definitely the more experienced instructor, and he can do moves that I can only dream of. But one thing I noticed is the classes day in and day out are very similar, the routine does not change much, not only is that boring, but it's not great to build strength when you just develop muscle memory. Also, in the 2.0 classes, if you can't do certain positions, you're either left not doing anything, trying to do your own adjustment, or trying to do something that is very difficult and if not done right, you could hurt yourself. I wish he would see that some of us are struggling and offer an adjustment so I can build up to the position. I'm on an 8 class monthly package, and I want to see variety in routines and exercises where we alter focus areas and build strength with different movements. I think having more corrections and adjustments would be helpful as well so we can build up to certain positions and maintain good form. They are considered classic pilates, so we don't really use the reformer for lunges or other standing exercises which I have enjoyed in my other studios pre-pandemic. I think the easy location and schedule are right now driving my decision, will see if this lasts long-term. Ultimately, it's all about results, I want to build strength, flexibility, and overall a better body. You can do drop-in at $35 or monthly packages, of 4, 8, or unlimited at $100, $199, and & $229, you can't buy a pack of classes to use anytime. read more

While I enjoyed Pilates, there was not much availability due to the limited number of reformers. Also, they have a horrible cancellation process. Online it says to cancel in the manner in which you purchased your membership so I called like when I purchased the membership. I was then told to email the general manger. I then received an email from the general manager to complete a form. Why not just have the form available online to complete to avoid all the unnecessary correspondence. read more

For safety reasons, the front door is locked and the front desk staff will let you in when you come. The facility is very clean and the staff is friendly. It's wonderful that the class is small so the instructor has time to correct you if your form is off. I've taken classes from several different instructors and most of them are really good. I always feel like I have a full body workout after each session. read more

I've been a member here for over a year and a half and have zero complaints! The entire team here is wonderful. The studio is always spotless and I always leave in a better mood. The app makes scheduling classes super easy to book. Don't be discouraged by classes with a waitlist - you'll probably get in! Club Pilates has transformed my body and I'm excited to continue my Pilates practice with this studio. read more

Club Pilates is great. The current management is wonderful and takes excellent care of clients. There is a variety of instructors, consistency throughout classes, and access to the complete apparatus of Balanced Body equipment. A single private Pilates session ranges from $125-$175/class on the Peninsula. You cannot get a better value if you are looking for apparatus Pilates training in a group setting. read more

Club Pilates SOMA is a great Pilates studio. I'd say definitely the best in SF for that price range! They have really good instructors who are willing to go the extra length to help and motivate everyone in class. Staff is super friendly. Equipment is excellent quality and they have different type of classes to choose from. read more

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Staff is super helpful and nice! It's a beautiful studio with great equipment. I would highly recommend!

I would highly recommend thinking twice before signing up for a membership at Club Pilates. While the classes were solid, every stereotype of a gym making it impossible to cancel your membership is true of this studio. I had to follow up over 10 times on multiple platforms (email, text, and call) for them to even respond to my message to initiate a cancellation. They said their "manager wasn't in" and only they could cancel; how a manager "isn't in" for over a week is truly confusing. Finally they cancelled my membership, but the entire experience was very painful. read more

I started to come here in April and I am hooked. I quickly went from a class pack to membership! The front desk staff, instructors, and manager are all so kind and amazing, not to mention accommodating. Pilates has helped build my core strength thereby improving my lower back pain. I am stronger and more toned all over. Highly, highly recommend! read more

I love club pilates. Great location. Great instructors and awesome front of house / customer service

As someone who is new to pilates, and definitely new to using a reformer, I have really enjoyed my experiences with this studio. The instructors, employees, and management were all really helpful and welcoming. This studio was the first exercise class I went to post-COVID lockdowns, and my first reformer class. The space was very clean, and the instructor (Julian) was able to give helpful pointers that were easy to understand, while managing not to distract from the flow of the class. The location is downtown, with easy parking and relatively easy access by transit (I came from the Sunset and it was very straightforward). Everyone was professional, and accommodating when I had to cancel or reschedule a class. I'll definitely be back here again! read more

Love this location! I've taken a handful of classes and the instructors are professional, helpful and have given me a great workout. As someone who used to frequent a very crowded 24 Fitness, this spacious and light filled studio is a breath of fresh air. The equipment feels well maintained and staff has been very mindful of COVID safety. In contrast to Kimberly L's rather RACIST remarks about the owner's marketing strategy (Kimberly MUST be an expert...), I felt very comfortable talking to Seema about my membership options. The owner is wonderful and I've never had problems with the folks who work here. Therefore, I feel they deserve the 5 stars. read more

This location has excellent instructors and a friendly front-desk staff. It is clean and well-appointed. The high ceilings and space between stations gives this facility an open and airy feel. It is a nice atmosphere for a great workout! read more