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    CORE Personal Training & Pilates Studio

    5.0 (11 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    5 years a (mermaid) member, now! Must give a shout-out to our instructor, Colleen - thank you for the fab workouts!

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    Ruth Gordon and her highly qualified team at CORE Personal Training & Pilates are your partners for good health and a strong core.

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    Club Pilates

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    1.5(4 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    I agree with many of the reviews posted here. The management style and overall customer…read moreinteractions at this location can feel unnecessarily harsh. I've attended classes at another Club Pilates location, and the experience was much more welcoming, supportive, and customer-focused. My impression is that this location may be overbooked, which seems to contribute to a negative customer experience. On one occasion, I arrived just one minute late and was told my spot had already been given away, despite what I understood to be a five-minute grace period policy. When I questioned the decision, the staff's response felt unprofessional and dismissive rather than helpful. While the instructors are good, the overall atmosphere and customer service make it difficult to enjoy the experience.

    I don't enjoy writing negative reviews, so I want to be clear: this review is about the business…read moreoperations -- not the instructors. The teachers are excellent. The studio is clean. Instruction quality is 5 out of 5. My issue is access and management. This location consistently overbooks classes. I purchased an 8-class-per-month membership and repeatedly struggled to get into classes. I initially raised this concern in November after realizing I could not consistently secure spots within my general availability window (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.). The guidance I was given was to book classes two weeks in advance and join waitlists. While that may work for some, it is unrealistic for many adults managing work and family responsibilities. Expecting members to plan their schedules two weeks out just to access what they've already paid for is not practical. Because credits do not roll over, I lost unused credits in November and December. In January, the same issue continued -- and while weather-related cancellations are understandable, I was again unable to use what I paid for. Out of 24 classes I attempted to take during my membership period, I was only able to complete 11. That is not even half of the sessions purchased. When I submitted my 30-day cancellation notice in December, I expressed openness to private lessons as a way to work within my schedule. I received zero follow-up on that option. The most disappointing experience occurred at the end of January as I was wrapping up my membership. After requesting a concession due to the inability to access classes, I was initially told via text that none would be offered. Later, I received a call offering a temporary concession for the following month. However, if the underlying overbooking issue remains, that does not resolve the core problem. More concerning was the tone of the final conversation. It felt condescending and dismissive, particularly when referencing my responsibilities as a working mother. Members should not feel shamed for having a schedule. If someone is paying for a membership, reasonable access to classes should not feel competitive. I would encourage prospective members to read reviews carefully and take them with a grain of salt. Incentives or concessions in exchange for positive reviews raise legitimate transparency concerns. That matters. Everything stated in this review is factual, and I have documentation to support it. Again, the instructors are strong. The operational model -- overselling memberships beyond realistic class capacity -- is the issue. I ultimately did not receive the value of what I paid for.

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    2.2(150 reviews)
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    I really enjoy going to the LA Fitness in Woodbridge. From the moment you walk in, the staff sets a…read morepositive tone--Rudy and E always greet me with a smile. Rudy, in particular is personable, and has great energy no matter the time of day, which is especially encouraging on those days when motivation is low. The customer service at this location stands out and is noticeably better compared to other locations I've visited (specifically the Lorton location). The staff is consistently helpful, approachable, and willing to assist whenever needed. I also appreciate that when equipment is down, it's typically repaired or replaced within a reasonable timeframe, which helps keep workouts uninterrupted. Even during busy times, parking has never been an issue, which is a huge plus. The Kids Club is another highlight--it's spacious, and the staff genuinely seems to enjoy working with children. It's reassuring to know your little ones are in good hands while you focus on your workout. Overall, this location offers a great balance of strong customer service, well-maintained facilities, and a welcoming environment. Also the district manager Tyler is a lovely human-being.

    Im a returning gym member (i previously had a membership before the renovations happened). I like…read morethe spacing in this gym and they have just about all the equipment you could need to have a great workout. The downside (and this is could honestly just be a pet peeve of mine), many people here seem to not care about putting dumbbells back in their designated place. Besides that, the gym and staff have been great.

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