My myofascial release sessions at Studio G with Genevieve helped tremendously in relieving the…read moretightness and pain in my chest and upper body.

I found Studio G in June of 2016 and have been a devotee ever since. Be warned... this review is…read moreactually a rave!!! FIVE STARS!!! Barckground: When it comes to fitness, I've done it all....I've done the traditional gym route... free weights, and loooots of cardio. Heck, I've even been a personal trainer before. I've done the home workout thing... p90X, barre workouts, good stuff. I've even done CrossFit... loved it. Whereas I've enjoyed many aspects of all the aforementioned types of exercise, I've never done type of exercise that I like so well as I do Pilates, and more particularly Pilates at Studio G. Studio G specializes in classical Pilates in individual or small group setting. Genevieve, and her team have done a phenomenal job of creating a warm and welcoming vibe in the Studio where people of all fitness levels feel at home. I find it sad that one often encounters a snobby attitude towards out-of-shape people at gyms and fitness studios. Trust me, you will not encounter that type of attitude here. Positive vibes only!! If you're looking to get back in shape, like I was, or, if you're an exercise fiend and you'd like to take your workouts to the next level, I assure you, Studio G has you covered! Pilates is very scalable to practically all level of fitness. All of the instructors are highly skilled and each bring their own unique strengths and personalities to the workouts. I've been a regular of Genevieve and Ryan for quite some time and thoroughly enjoy my workouts with each of them. I highly recommend either of them!! I've also had a couple of workouts with Tish and recommend her as well. She knows her stuff!! Both of the Studio G facilities are amazing. I love the 29th Court S location for group exercise. It's such a beautiful space with tall ceilings and large mirrors. The main studio on Oxmoor Rd is a wonderful space too. There's a nice front room with a couch an ottomans to sit on while you wait for your lesson and 3 separate rooms with various types of Pilates equipment. There's also a dedicated room for active isolated stretching and myofascial release...another great offering from the Studio! As a client, I appreciate that all of the instructors are required to pass a very rigorous and lengthy training course before they can instruct at Studio G. The level of training really translates into great workouts for the client. The instructors are very adept at diagnosing how the client can improve their form etc for maximum benefit. You really get your money's worth. In addition to the initial training, the instructors often attend seminars to hone their expertise and expand their knowledge base. I also love the focus of the mind body connection in Pilates. It's easy to get caught up in the chaos of our fast paced lives. Pilates is a great way to disconnect from the stressful state so many of us live in, reconnect with our bodies, and renew our minds. Pilates requires intense concentration to properly execute the movements from our center (core) with control, precision, and flow, all while incorporating deep breathing to power and fuel the movement. To me, Pilates is in an exercise league of its own - An exercise program that focuses on mind, body and spirit, that's capable of meeting the beginner no matter where their starting point is, but also very capable of challenging even the fittest amount us. I couldn't more highly recommend Pilates at Studio G!

I'm unsure if I've ever fallen in love with anything else (other than boxing) this easily. There…read moreis truly an instructor for everyone and I refuse to believe otherwise. My schedule is a little more flexible than most so I get to try people out as I want. Raven and Kenyele continue to be my top two. They consistently challenge you and keep an eye out for proper form/technicals. Ask away for any questions you may have and they will deliver answers. Is it pricey? Sure. Is it worth it? Yes. You can do it at home, but there is something about the environment and the people in the classes that make it that much better. We share laughs, pain, encourage each other through the challenging parts and just have fun.

This buisness comes off as extremely desperate. I did the trial class and signed up. I wanted to…read morestart my membership a few days later. I had my trial class on a Sunday and I wanted it to draft on Friday. I hadn't transferred money to my personal spending account yet and By Friday I received multiple texts and emails by them. Over the weekend multiple texts and emails asking me if I still wanted my membership. By Monday ( a holiday) labor day, they were threatening me with collections which is extremely laughable for a membership I haven't even started yet! I was sick with covid and hadn't made it to the bank yet. I found the instructor to be rude as well. I joined another Pilates studio! Don't recommend this place.

I recently tried a beginner aerial yoga class at Aero Joe and overall had a good experience. This…read morewas my first time trying anything like this, so I was a little nervous. The instructions said to arrive early to sign waivers and get settled, so we arrived about 25 minutes before class to change, but no one was there yet and we had to wait about 10 minutes before someone arrived. There is a parking lot on both sides of the building which made parking easy. I would also recommend wearing long sleeves so the silks don't rub under your arms, and avoiding loose fitted clothing and jewelry so nothing snags while you're in the silks. One class was $35, but they also have a deal for 3 classes for $49 which seems like a great option if you plan to go back. Once class started, I really enjoyed it. Rachel was super nice, patient, and helpful, especially for beginners. She did a great job walking us through how to use the silks and made sure everyone felt comfortable. The class was fun, different, and a great introduction to aerial yoga. I would definitely take another class again!

every class I've taken and every instructor at this studio is excellent. I love Pilates, so I go…read morehere when I am visiting family in Birmingham. I actually tried an aerial yoga class., And it was fun!

I wanted so much to love this studio as much as the one I went to in Florida, but sadly I was…read moreterribly disappointed. The good: the workout was great and I definitely felt it both during class and after! That's the great thing about Pure Barre, they follow the basics same format and the actual workouts are super effective. The not-so-good: 1) Studio - there were no benches to sit to take off shoes and put on socks. This may sound petty, but after a workout, it can be a challenge to stand and put our shoes on! 2) Instructor - the instructor did come up and introduce herself to me, which I appreciated, but she never came around to correct my form (which I know for sure was wrong a few times). I know I had told her I had been to PureBarre before, so I wasn't brand new, but I also told her I was relatively new. She also never asked me about injuries (which I have several) like they did at the other studio. I don't know... maybe she was just preoccupied. Also, I had a really difficult time hearing her cues. I love having the music blasting as it keeps me going, but I just couldn't hear the instructor over the music for most of the class. 3) Staff - while the gals in the front were very friendly, I didn't feel "welcomed" like I did at the other studio I went to in Florida. The two of them were busy chatting and I kinda felt like I was interrupting each time I needed to ask a question. No one showed me around the studio - I had to ask where the restroom was, where equipment was, where the front of class was, etc. And no one even asked me my name. I know, it seems like a little thing, but I just felt like "another person" and they didn't really care one way or another if I enjoyed my workout or wanted to join. I don't like to leave negative reviews and if you read my previous review for Pure Barre in Orlando, you can see how different I felt after going to that studio. Maybe I'm just not being fair by comparing this studio to that one. Maybe that studio was exceptional and maybe those instructors were a rarity with how motivating and caring they were. And maybe I got my hopes up by thinking it would the same type of experience here. I did go back to another class with a different instructor, but pretty much felt the same way about that experience. So sad because I really love the Pure Barre workouts.

I was in town visiting family and wanted to get my workout in. It's a total body workout! We…read morestretched in the beginning and stretched in the end of the fifty minute workout. You use a tube that stretches with your movements that is intense on your arms and legs. We didn't use weights ; however, it was optional. Fun music. Great positive energy. I feel taller with good posture after class. Bring a water bottle because you will need to hydrate. Check it out they have great specials and Groupon currently:) I recommend!

To start out this business has been around for a while! If I recall correctly they took over what…read moreused to br a Gold's gym in Pelham after it shut down during covid. Since then they have added and improved a great deal of things to this place! I have been going to this gym for over 5 years now and have absolutely loved it. The staff are all super kind and willing to answer questions and the head manager is always ready to answer anything too. When you first walk in you have the open area along with the day care room on your right and then you have the front desk and next to that is the smoothie bar! I have come to it to get plenty of Protein packed drinks to help refuel myself after a workout. They have a large variety of machines and freeweights on the ground floor on top of many other amazing options too. Upstairs you will have a more private workout area that is smaller and a vast majority of the cardio machines. Downstairs in the main area you will have the racket ball room, the workout/class room, the cycling room, the media room with a giant cinema screen to watch while working out, the pool area along with 24e's own version of crossfit in the room behind it. What is also awesome about the place is that they both come with spacious restroom and locker rooms. Fully equipped with showers and plenty of body wash or shampoo if needed. The guy's area comes with a sauna and a steamer room and I believe the women's rest room/locker room comes with a sauna as well. On top of this gym being a 24 hour access gym with scanning pass key access the community has really shown up and continued to grow and come to this gym over the years. And I am sure it will only continue to grow!

Left crunch to come here. Equipment is cleaner and way better maintained! Staff is nice!read more

I visited MPOWER when I was in Birmingham for a wedding. I take megareformer classes on the reg in…read moreAtlanta, so I was excited to continue my journey with pilates while out of town. The studio I visited is conveniently located in Mountain Brook and there is ample parking on the street in front of the studio. There is some cute retail clothing located at the front of the studio, and it was very clean and maintained. The front desk was so incredibly friendly when I arrived at MPOWER, and the instructor I took, ET was so nice and helpful. This is your standard, full-body 50-minute megareformer class, but ET offered modifications throughout the class for those who needed them. You get a great workout, burn a ton of calories, and you'll be sore the next day! Best of all, your first class is free! Highly recommend this place for anyone in the Birmingham area.

Love MPOWER! The instructors are energetic and passionate. Lots of classes everyday and also you…read morecan take private classes. The place is clean too. I love Emma, she is amazing!!!

I've been looking for a new form of exercise to help me slow down in life and tone; pilates seems…read moreto be just the right fit. I read a women's health article, by Dominique Fluker, that detailed her first time experience in a class as a curvy, Black woman and I was sold! Turns out pilates isn't just for skinny, white women. I booked an intro class at the Club Pilates in Homewood and was pretty intimidated by all of the equipment at first. However, the instructor was really informative and moved slowly enough for us to understand the reasoning behind what we were doing. I loved how the practice helped me zone in and be present. I also enjoyed meeting the other people in my class, there was a nice variety of genders, ages, and races. The workouts are challenging and leave me feeling accomplished but not overly exhausted. The area is always clean with a nice playlist in the background. I'm looking forward to this new mental and physical wellness journey.

This is the best program I have worked with and no injuries! I have improved strength, balance and…read moreendurance. Highly recommend for over 65 folks lie me!!

Great team and Awesome facilities!! The workouts are quick and help with busy schedules. Would…read morehighly recommend!

Great workout variety with awesome results! 24/7 availability with HITT sessions, isometric…read morestrength, Pilates, yoga, and dumbbell workouts.

Great experience visiting from out of town. I do recommend booking online ahead of time and you may…read moreget on a waitlist but my companion and I started off as 7&8 on the waitlist and both got into class. Caleb at the front desk was friendly and efficient in greeting us and checking us in. Our class was taught by Maggie H. who is an absolute gem, the studio is lucky to have her. The class had a great flow, was challenging but not intimidating, and her cueing is on point.

Loved all the classes, great instructors! The energy in each class is different and makes you want…read moreto come back!