This is a good small studio, and the most affordable yoga in the area. The highest proportion of…read moreclasses are taught by Kimberly, the owner, but there are numerous other teachers as well. Classes tend to be small, ranging from six to twenty people, and generally everyone gets some individual attention, especially those who have less experience or experience trouble getting into the poses. The first class is free, and after that $14 each, although teachers, students, and military personnel get classes for $9. Classes are definitely a physcial challenge, both to strength and flexibility. The only real improvements I could see would be a larger practice area and a bigger changing area/locker room. I'm a guy who sweats a lot, and if I need to go anywhere after a class, the best I can do is a baby-wipe shower in a one-person bathroom.

I am not a member but I dropped in for a special class that's being offered at 7:30pm Wednesdays…read moreduring the month of July... Restorative Yoga with Helen Summer. Since this was my first time at this studio my first class was free (drop-ins thereafter are $10 I believe). The clientele was a bit older for this class (as in past their college/grad school years), I'm not sure what it's like for the traditional classes. Kimberly the owner was very friendly and welcoming upon my entrance and "registration" (they have you fill out a release waiver). The studio is just one big room, with storage and one bathroom in the back. I brought my own mat, but they do provide all other props free of charge (blocks, blankets, sandbags). Unfortunately my asthma flared up and I started having a coughing fit during the wind down of the class (gah so embarrassing) so I excused myself to go cough in the bathroom, when I returned to my mat, Helen had put a few tissues and a cough drop down for me annnnnnnd eventually had to give me a water bottle. Although I was embarrassed, I really didn't feel any judgement. Thank you!!!!!! The class was excellent, very relaxing and a nice change (very good for the lower back pain I was having). Amsa also offers basic flow, vinyasa flow, deep stretch, yin yoga, and gentle stretch as well as special events led by out of town yogis! Check their Facebook for updates. I highly recommend!

Studio Fire might be old to you but it's new to me and I am so grateful I got the opportunity to…read morecheck this place out. First off, the vibe and atmosphere is super dope. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The place is definitely a vibe with its dope aesthetic. The class that I took was challenging and definitely pushed me but man was it worth it. Our instructor went at a great pace and I was a fan of the room being a warm 85 degrees. So if you're in the mood to push yourself in a new way this new year, come check them out here at Studio Fire I'm sure you'll absolutely love it!

Great studio and atmosphere. If you like late evening flow or can plan 7-10 days in advance, then…read morethis studio is for you. I like the yoga/barre weekend classes, and apparently everyone else does too. I can rarely (almost never) get in. I'm waitlisted every time with 12+ people ahead of me (and that's signing up several days in advance). It's important to know that you get charged a credit ($20-$25 ) if you don't cancel 48 hours before class. This policy means you can't get on 2 waitlists in the same day. So if you don't make it out of the waitlist, you have no other option for the day. It's frustrating when you're dressed in yoga clothes anxiously watching your emails to see if you got in. Wait list denials come an hour before class starts. So you're all dressed up with no place to go when you get denied... which is 90% of the time for me. It's a great place but there aren't enough classes on the weekend to meet the demand. Would also love to see noon/lunch time classes during the week.

Fantastic academy with a very welcoming staff, owner, and students. Very organized and structured…read morewith a great emphasis on learning fundamentals first. Highly recommend Carters Academy of Self Defense for everyone of all ages.

I've been training with John Carter for over 4 years. Very family friendly environment. Excellent…read morecurriculum for self defense in all of the programs offered at the academy.

Great atmosphere and small group training. You go through an assessment where the coach evaluates…read moreYork's booth before throwing you ina class. In all honestly i enjoyed the class however the time and location does not fit my schedule

Elise Matthews is the owner of this gym and she is well loved by her staff and community. She's…read morebright and hard working. Elise has a deep commitment to her fitness family. Columbia is lucky to have her and KORE.

I studied with them when they first opened up at their first location. Master Perry took a great…read moreinterest in me. I was with him for about a year. Maybe i've studied martial arts for years prior to that so believe me when I can say 3 months with him is like 8 years with anybody else, his training is a go to in myself. Defense, this is exactly what you were looking for

Other students are mostly unfriendly. Lack of concern for others well being during training. More…read moreconcerned with trying to show off.

I liked this gym until they started letting people come in here to solicit our money for their…read morecauses. I came here to workout in peace, not be solicited. This is my "me" time. That has now been taken away. I will be moving to planet fitness.

They have many workout classes to get you into shape! They recently remodeled the place and in…read moredoing so they added a boxing area, if you're into that...if not there's yoga, rpm, Zumba, weightlifting classes etc. Come join, you will love it. Oh and check your insurance you may have discounts to join!

I've been a YMCA member for over 10 years in Honolulu (where I live). Since I'm a nationwide…read moremember, it affords be the opportunity to visit any YMCA nationwide without an additional fee, which make the cost of membership an excellent value. This also works out well for my family and I as we do a fair amount of traveling, both abroad and to the mainland. This YMCA location is great if you are staying in the Lake Carolina area of Blythwood. It's a bit off the beaten path, but it is an absolutely pristine facility. Since I swim for exercise, having a pool available when we travel is always a plus. The lap swim times and lane availability was plentiful. They also offer both a sauna and steam room (at least in the men's locker room), which makes for a nice lactic acid release after a great swim. If I were to move back to the Columbia area (I wish), I would strongly consider a home in this area and take advantage of their facilities daily.

I am new to the state so wanted to join something to get active and social. I utilized the New Year…read morespecial they were advertising. I was given a tour and daily schedule before signing up. It's very convenient to my house so that was a plus. This week I decided to try out different classes every day. I found a few I really liked and will make them routine as my schedule permits. Everyone I met was so friendly and welcomed me to the area. I look forward to getting my son involved in the sporting programs come this spring. I wish the child watch registration was on the app. It's an inconvenience to utilize the app for some things but not other things. Highly recommend to register a spot as walk ins may not be available. The child watch is very different from where we came from. The children were separated by age in Clt and each night they had age appropriate activities. I think it's a bit overwhelming to have babies, toddlers and school aged children all in one little space. It gets hectic and unfortunately my son is uncomfortable. I know my son and I think it's just took much going on. It could also use a good cleaning in my opinion . The facility is nice walking in as far as the gym , pool and fitness areas. One major downside for me are the bathrooms and locker rooms. They just look old and dirty. I went to several in the building and felt the same. For the price of a membership, they should be able to do some renovations to those essential areas. I will see how the next few months go before I decide to continue our membership however the bathrooms are a major issue for me.

I took my first F45 class with the 7 day trial and the workout was high energy, intense, and…read moreinteractive. Matt, our trainer, touched base with me via text before attending and his form tips during class were really helpful. I just moved here and this seems like a great way to meet new people who are also passionate about fitness!