Change Your Life While Having Fun…read more.. My wife and I are seniors in our 70s, but remain active. I've gone to the gym 3 days a week for many years while she's taught Jazzercise and gone to Zumba classes for a long, long time. But something was missing. Pilates at Tabula Rasa is a kick in the pants. Pilates is meant to strengthen your core muscles. Between introductory sessions and a package of 10 classes for $275...all with the owner, Vanessa (although there are other trainers)... we've worked on things we didn't know existed. - Overall: 5 - Owner: 5+ - Getting Started: 5 - Range of Classes: 5 - Online Management: 5 - Yurt: 5 - Class Size: 5 - Personal Attention: 5+ - Cost: 4 - Location: 5 - Facilities: 5 - Parking in Dry Weather: 5 - Parking in Wet Weather: ? Pros: - The owner, Vanessa Dominguez, is amazing. Her knowledge, ability to explain and pay attention to each person even in a class of 2-6 people is uncanny. Her energy is breathtaking - literally. If we were back in the 1970s or 80s, Vanessa would be on TV with best selling videos. - Sample the equipment in her studio, ask whatever comes to mind and get a feel for what it's all about at no charge nor obligation. - There's a big range of classes at most hours of the day with several highly skilled and motivating instructors. - Managing your pilates schedule is simple, online and flexible. - All classes are behind Vanessa's house in a "yurt"...a big teepee shaped building with lots of equipment. It's actually quite spacious and comfortable with air conditioning and a big fan dropping down from the center. - Classes are limited to 6 people, although most we've seen had 2-4. Lots of personal care if you need it and each session is tailored to the attendees. - Cost is not "cheap", but reasonable - Location is convenient for residents of Nipomo - it's within a mile of Trilogy and Black Lake - and not bad for those in Arroyo Grande. - If you're hungry, thirsty or need a bathroom, she's got feee snacks, water and facilities. - There's a big parking lot in front of Vanessa's house for cars and trucks. Con: - Yes, there's one con. The parking lot is not paved so when the rainy season arrives there will probably be lots of mud. Our weekly pilates session changed our lives. Now all we've got to do is find a good place to park when things are wet.

Amazing instructors (especially Vanessa and Kay!) and the cutest location! Great app that easy to…read moreuse. Love!!!!!

I found Justin on Yelp in May 2018. I was recovering from back and elbow surgeries and had been…read morehaving a really hard time getting back into the shape I wanted, even with dramatic changes in my diet and a lot of cardio workouts. As soon as I met with him for my initial consultation, I knew that not only was he extremely knowledgeable about fitness and lifting (I myself have been lifting for over 20 years), but that his positive attitude and consistent encouragement were exactly what I would need to get things back on the right track. And, he's not just talk - I see him at another local gym daily putting in the work for himself. That made a big difference for me, too. We have been working together doing 30 minute sessions twice a week for about eight months and not only am I down almost 40 pounds (not accounting for what I've gained in muscle), my entire outlook on life has changed. I feel a confidence I have never felt, and although I know I am the one who has put in the work and has never missed a single session, Justin pushes me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME and reminds me constantly that it's up to me to be the best version of myself. I have even been able to get back to teaching spin classes, a long lost love of mine and a welcome addition to my day job as an attorney! I truly believe I would not be where I am today without Justin, and I could not be more grateful. If you want the real deal in a trainer, look no further!

LOVE this gym, my trainer Randy is an excellent teacher. I…read morewould really like to see more cleaning of the facility, and shades on the windows - the sun is BLINDING!! Giving four stars, will upgrade to five if my suggestions are implemented!!

Fit Forever is by far one of the most welcoming gyms I've been to. My favorite part is that it…read morenever feels overcrowded, so working out is actually enjoyable. I've taken yoga, Zumba, Tighten Up, and cycle, and every class has been fun, motivating, and welcoming. The yoga classes are especially outstanding! If you're new to the gym or getting back into fitness, I'd highly recommend starting with one of Lauren's personal training packages. Having a few sessions to learn proper form, build a plan, and get personalized guidance is such a smart investment and sets you up for long-term success. The gym is always spotless, the equipment is excellent, and the positive atmosphere keeps me coming back. I highly recommend Fit Forever!

I stand by my review because it reflects my experience. We did not go there with the intention of…read moregetting free workouts. We attempted to sign up and followed the directions we were given. If there was confusion about memberships or waivers, that was due to inconsistent communication, not dishonesty on our part. Saying our "plan all along" was to get free workouts is an assumption, not a fact. We had no reason to waste our own time just to get two workouts. You also admit in your response that I was told to go ahead and work out before everything was finalized, which contributed to the confusion. Instead of acknowledging that there was a misunderstanding, you've chosen to publicly call us liars and question our intentions. I shared my honest experience so others could make their own decision. - it was our first time at the gym and believed the keypad was a form of communication, like much neighborhoods. It was advertised as a 24/7 so we assumed someone would answer. - Emilio, Eric's brother.

I'm in this gym on the very first day that they open and until now i'm still here because i love…read morethe place , i use to have a coach that help me with my exercise but i don't have anymore since i learn a lot from that coach that i had before and i highly recommend this gym because this were i started working out and they have all the gadgets that you need to do your workout and people here are very friendly and very approachable, compassionate and they know what they will tell you if you have questions about what do you want to work out with your body. i love this place and i've been here for 7 years now and still going. thanks , Maria Lander

Just started working out here and I love it!!! Sierra helped me get set up, it was super easy and…read morequick. And the place is so clean and has lots of equipment which is really nice. Def recommend best gym in the area!

I've been training with Coach Richie for almost 5 years now. I have successfully accomplished…read morepersonal records in deadlifts and will continue to break records with him by my side. He is trustworthy and I have so much respect for him as a Master trainer and life long friend and family. He will definitely get you to your goals. No doubt about that! Thank you Coach for your devotion to Health and Fitness! Your favorite Nurse, Dee

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My younger two children have been attending Gracie's Bullyproof program for the past few months so…read morefar (as well as did a summer camp with them). They have been enjoying it very much and learning a lot. Jeff is very patient and keeps the atmosphere fun for all the kids. The facility is very clean and well maintained.

I was only able to attend 5 of their Woman Empowered classes before leaving for college but I had a…read morevery positive experience. The instructors were super friendly and helpful and all the students were supportive. I had no experience with Jiu Jitsu prior to these classes, so I appreciated how thorough the instructors were with their instructions and demonstrations. I would definitely recommend trying this out if you're looking to gain some self defense skills!

I was a member here for a month while visiting family for the holidays and it was just an okay…read moreexperience. The positives: - the owner is very nice and accommodating for my unusual request of just a single month membership to keep up my fitness and boxing practice while visiting for a month. - some of the trainers were amazing (others not at all (more on that later). - I do enjoy the no set class times so you can just go whenever you're done with work or need to get to the gym "now" because your motivation may not last. - They seemed to do quite a bit of member events and socials outside of the gym (unsure if that's because it was the holiday season or if this typical year round). - When I had a trainer I liked, it was a pretty good workout and can see why some people enjoy 9Round. The negatives: - the trainer makes ALL the difference. I honestly wish I had explored more of who the other trainers would be during the week vs during the weekends. I started adjusting my work schedule to avoid trainers I didn't like... - If you don't like super loud music in a tiny space, this isn't for you. I'd leave with a headache most days because it was just too much. - This isn't a gym for people who need physical accommodations. Some trainers were better than others, but they definitely didn't enjoy the fact I didn't feel comfortable kicking given surgical metal in my ankle and so it hurt like a MoFo to do any of those moves. You also ALWAYS start in Round One with jump rope... that was brutal. - The class times are really bizarre. They're open in the morning for a bit, close for an hour, and then open again for 90 minutes and then are closed all the way until after work hours. It's weird they don't have a lunch time option given how quick and efficient the workout is. I wish I would have realized that before signing up. - They make you switch your stance all the time (fighter stance to non-dominate stance) and even within the same combo. While I get what they're trying to do (even out the effort on both sides), this lead to me pulling muscles because my form was so off when trying to be SouthPaw vs just staying in my fighter stance. Not to mention it's super confusing to think about it when you're already taxing your system with a hard workout. All in all, I see what people enjoy 9Round and are very loyal to it, but it just wasn't for me. I want more of a mix of weight lifting and cardio and this gym just doesn't offer that type of workout.

This is such a rad place to go to get your butt. The concept is really brilliant and I can't…read morerecommendit enough. It's a full body workout that takes 30 minutes. There's no class times so you can pop in literally whenever. There are 9 two minute rounds of various cardio kickboxing and strength exercises and theres always a trainer available to help you with your form and make sure you are pushing yourself to the limit! All of this while monitoring your heart rate to make sure you are doing so safely! Stephanie the owner is so sweet and has really put together a killer crew.