The environment is very welcoming and friendly--they make you feel comfortable. The class I took…read morewas challenging but manageable. It was a total-body workout in an hour! Very supportive and fun group!

barre3 is a great environment where the staff are very welcoming and make you feel comfortable. The…read moreclasses are challenging and vary from cardio to strength conditioning, focusing on different body parts for specific lengths of time (arms, core, thigh), giving you the full body workout. There is a parking lot that I could see getting filled up at crowded times but I had no issues. The layout of the studio is a little strange at an angle an the sun beams on the one corner, but I love the floor to ceiling windows. During COVID, they have sold some equipment for at home workouts. I was able to purchase the sliding discs and the squishy ball and both have kepy up really well!

This is one of my favorite places to work out, they've rebranded to Mad Fit Club and branched off…read morefrom the main franchise, but have kept up with the classes, schedule, and vibe. My favorite class is Fight, fka Brawl, which is basically zumba kickboxing. They switch up the routine on a weekly basis and Tori is the best instructor. The music playlists are fun and it's a super clean space that also offers normal barre classes, boot camp, and HIIT workouts. If you are looking to switch up your workout routine, definitely check this place out!

Complementing the downtown location that opened in 2016, the Barre Code has opened a second studio…read moreon the west side! The studio space is huge! The studio is located on the main floor of the relatively new apartment complex. The staff rotates from the Downtown and West location. Has all the same amenities as the Downtown, but with a kids room available for mommies to also come and sweat! Also, there is PARKING! A major plus here to not have to worry if you will find parking. I love this studio just as much as I love the Downtown one, but this one is conviently located for me and has become my new stomping grounds.

Wonderful Pilates studio in the heart of downtown Madison. I have worked with Vanessa and Catie for…read morethe past 2 years. Amazing workout. Catie keeps each workout customized to your needs and works the muscles I did not know I had! Her approach to Pilates is very fresh, yet keeps traditional methods on the forefront. She really made me reach a potential I did not know I had! I recommend anyone needing a great work out, a good mood boost and just a magnificent Pilates stretch, don't wait to reach out to them!

Vanessa and Pilates Central are fantastic. The studio is beautiful and the instructors are…read moreknowledgeable. I have done classes and private sessions and both have been effective and fun.

Lindsay is the best Pilates instructor that I have worked with…read more Also, her studio is well organized and equipped.

From the owner: Hometown Pilates offers private lessons on the Pilates apparatus, mat and barre classes.read more

Love multiple class options - have specials for new members. Can get a trial to make sure you like.read more

If you have an iPad/iPhone and you haven't downloaded the Dragonfly Hot Yoga App, you need to do…read moreit...NOW. It is super user-friendly and beautifully designed. Want to make a recurring reservation? No Problem. Want to purchase another 20-class pass? Tap, tap, done. Forget the directions to your favorite yoga studio? BOOM. You got that too. The app allows you to see a full schedule of classes for both the Fitchburg/Middleton locations and keep track of the classes you have signed up for. You even have the option of adding the class to your personal calendar after you've signed up. All of this, right at your fingertips, literally. Since I downloaded the app, I haven't logged into Dragonfly's website from my laptop once! Pretty sweet, right? Bravo, Dragonfly, bravo! How I wish all yoga studios would do this for their dedicated yogis. Great job with the app development, Dragonfly! (:

I'm 64 and the past several years have been very stressful. While "exercise and eat right" are…read moremantras in public health, it's hard to do when one has chronic pain and stress. I found Harbor last October. The warm pool has helped me exercise without the pain of other workouts. I've lost 30 pounds in 9 months and I have made friends with some true "early birds" who make my time there even more enjoyable. The staff and patrons are truly an exception to my experiences with other gyms. I feel welcomed, not judged, and so happy with my personal progress. Thank you HAC.

I Love Harbor! It has a huge variety of workout options and I can play basketball, lift weights,…read moreand swim every time I go there! Tony

I have to say I just went in to the Middleton location to sign up for a monthly membership. The…read moredoor was open and when I walked in the gal behind the counter gave me a "you don't belong here look" and said "Hello" with the tone of a question. I asked if they were open because it felt really weird and uncomfortable and she said I'm just about to close up. It really isn't warm and welcoming from my first impression. I'll maybe get a pass instead to make sure it's not like what I just experienced.

I've been practicing for over a decade but took 2 years off due to car accidents and previous…read morestudio shut down in COVID. New in Madison area and wanted to find a good studio to jumpstart. I've always preferred hot classes, Bikram style, like 105'F with 50%+ humidity. I'd love a good sweat and I found easier to relax and stretch in the heated environment. Learned there are 4 locations and Middleton was the one I attended. Initial impression was cute place with vibrant color. They offer showers and a waiting area to read/decompress with hot tea and filtered water. I signed up online and showed up for my 1st hot class. Parking wasn't hard and it was free. Walked upstairs and checked in at the counter. I saw members can get free towels; otherwise, it's $1 or $2 depending on the size. There were about 20 students in the class and I ended up towards the opposite side of the entrance which it isn't the best spot. I had a hard time hearing the instructor (no mic and loud music). Given it's my first class, I thought the instructor should ask who's there for the 1st time and if there were any injuries. No one asked so I just have to modify as needed due to my herniated spine. Given this is my 1st class in almost 2 years, I took it slowly and participated as much as I could which was still over 80% of the class time. I didn't sweat at all. The room was warm but definitely not hot or humid. My mat towel was dry which was different from all of my previous practices. I later found out the temperature was set to around 90'F and no one knows if a humidity level was turned on. I'm glad that I went as it was a good way to try out but I'll go back again to try a couple more classes before deciding if I want to be a member.

Amazing gym with a wide variety of machines for strength training and cardio equipment. Pool, sauna…read moreand steam room are amazing. I wish they had more than 2 smith machines though as they are very popular machines and I typically always have to wait. Would be nice if they posted hours/closings for holidays on the website and Facebook page so you can plan accordingly for that. Frustrating that some members slam weights and do not re-rack weights as it is posted on signs all over the gym. Exercise classes are great and so if the rooftop area!

I recently went in there for a trial pass. They have some updates, however, their light workout…read moremachines are still the same that they've had since they opened I don't know how many years ago. The heavyweight lifters corner still smells like the worst smell in the world you can think of. I see they have a private area for women so they don't have to endure sexism. The one week that I was in there, I had a guy look at me really weird and felt uncomfortable. It's just not the place that it was when it opened. Except for figuring your membership cost out in two minutes to be everything you've gotten in your pocket.