It's the best studio in town. Tory and her team offer a yoga practice that is both demanding and…read morerejuvenating in an environment that is welcoming, clean and calming. My mind and body always feel better after a class here. All of the instructors are knowledgable and always willing to answer any questions you have about the various poses. The studio itself has great heat for power yoga and is completely spotless. I strongly endorse Blackbird. It's one of my favorite places in Ithaca.

I hosted a bachelorette in the Finger Lakes and Tory came to our rental house and taught a class…read morefor us. It was AMAZING. She was so accommodating and taught a really great class. We were mostly a bunch of beginners and she was able to make it challenging but totally doable, enjoyable and fun. I live in NYC so have taken a bunch of different types of yoga classes and this was honestly one of my favorites. We all felt so much better after the class. Would 10/10 recommend if you're in the area!

I've been meaning to write a review for a long time - I signed up for a membership when I first…read morerolled into town. All of the teachers are so knowledgeable about the body and alignment they and genuinely care. The pilates classes work miracles for back pain and other body aches and pains that start up after age 50. There is a variety of classes which is really nice depending on your mood and what you feel up to accomplishing physically. This is a top-notch studio and if you are looking to get stronger in a safe and productive way, this is it. Plus everyone is so nice. Five stars. Highly recommend.

Joining Vellidan (formerly The Pilates Room) was the best New Year's Resolution I made for this…read moreyear. This space is warm and welcoming and all the instructors have been wonderful while also being completely unique in their focus and delivery. I started January with the unlimited membership (which I highly recommend) so I've taken Facial Refresh, Core XIIT, Pilates (mat) and TRX classes. Each class and each instructor has something different to offer, and with the small class sizes you feel like a part of the community immediately. From week to week the instructors remember specific injuries (to recommend modifications), goals and other pieces that are so important to substantial growth in strength and stamina. The online system is very easy to use to sign up for classes and the cancellation policy is extremely fair. Being right in the heart of Fall Creek with ample parking, the commute there is never a problem. In addition, the class times are perfect for my schedule and they have so many various classes to offer, it's so much more than just Pilates! Finally, they even have online classes if you can't make it in-person on a specific day, which I have also used and found to be extremely beneficial. I really can't recommend Vellidan enough. As a mom of two young children, this was the reminder I needed that feeling strong doesn't need to mean high intensity workouts with guaranteed injuries. Pilates is highly focused core work that is low intensity with a laser focus on correct form rather than overexertion. In just one month I already feel stronger and can feel my balance and core strength improving significantly. Thanks to Tori and the wonderful and knowledgeable instructors at Vellidan for providing such an important service to the downtown area!

I love this place. Got almost everything you need and if not, you can make it work. Nicest owner…read moreand staff. Great location.

Finger Lakes Fitness Center is a small gym located on the Ithaca Commons, in the basement of Center…read moreIthaca. It's in a convenient location for people living near the Commons, has a decent number of cardio and weight machines, and offers yoga and dance classes that are included in the price of membership. Student memberships are available for $178 a semester or $326 for two semesters. I think they are expanding the gym once Cinemapolis moves into its new space, but I'm not sure when that might happen. I like the relaxed environment and most of all the convenient location. I'm so glad I don't have to schlep up to campus or drive somewhere to go to the gym. I wish they were open later than 9:00 on weeknights and 6:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, but they do open wicked early in the morning.

Diane Fine is a wonderful yoga instructor. I enjoyed many, many prenatal yoga classes during all 3…read moreof my pregnancies. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Fine Spirit Yoga offers welcoming, inclusive Kripalu Yoga classes designed for everyone. Led by…read moreDiane Fine, an instructor with 32 years of teaching experience and over 2,000 hours of specialized training, this slow-moving approach lets you choose your own level of challenge. Yoga here is not about forced movement; it is about learning to listen to your own body and practicing in a way that feels right to you. Whether joining in person at the beautiful space in Community Corners (Ithaca) or connecting virtually via Zoom, the practice is fully supported. Generous use of blankets, bolsters, and props ensures that individuals can get comfortable and practice safely. Classes focus deeply on alignment, breathing, and mindfulness. The emphasis is on carrying the tools of yoga off the mat and into daily life, offering a warm and safe space to support your well-being. Fine Spirit Yoga also specializes in dedicated, nurturing in-person Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga classes, supporting individuals through the transitions of pregnancy, postpartum, birth... and life.

Dr. Teves is absolutely magic. Come in with pain and leave with a new body! She is an utter…read moreencyclopedia of information and, I would venture to say, a genius. If you have not yet experienced an osteopathic treatment you are definitely missing out on a huge modality for pain relief, among other issues. If you're not familiar with osteopathic medicine, the first thing you should know is that a D.O. has the same education as an M.D., and then some. From "prospectivedoctor.com": "DOs stress a holistic approach to medicine, which looks at the whole person rather than as a collection of organ systems and body parts that may become injured or diseased. This does not mean MDs do not look at the whole person, rather MDs are traditionally known to take more of a problem-based or disease-based approach. The DO holistic approach also emphasizes integrating patients into the health care process as a partner. DOs value constant communication and follow-up with their patients. The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) states that DOs "consider the impact that lifestyle and community have on the health of each individual, and they work to break down barriers to good health." This philosophy is one key reason why many DO medical students choose to practice primary care."

Very knowledgeable group @ Nine Rivers. Dr. T and Chris are compassionate and are the "we'll find…read morea way to make it happen" kinda people. Expect to learn new things about your body and leave feeling better on your first visit.

Teagle is by far the best Fitness Center at Cornell. It is conveniently located, has a swimming…read morepool and has two floors creating a great cultural split for working out. The top floor is dedicated to machines (cardio and isolation resistance training) and the bottom floor is dedicated to Olympic lifts, free weights, and bar weights. So naturally the top floor is friendly for people of all body types; people don't have to worry about being intimidated, judged, or having to deal with meat-head behavior (like excessive grunting). The bottom floor is where the intense (potentially aspiring) muscle men and women go, and they don't have to be bothered by people who are less intense about excercise than them. The gym does get crowded, but far less than Noyes or Helen Newman. I have never had to wait for a treadmill longer than 1 hour here. Most of the time you can sign up for a spot within 30 minutes of your arrival, so you can comfortably do a little resistance training before your cardio workout without waiting endlessly afterwards (like you have to at Noyes).

This is the largest athletic building on campus for non athletes. There is a pretty nice swimming…read morepool, a room that holds yoga and other classes, a free weight gym and a cardio / weight training equipment room. Teagle is conveniently located on campus, so students and staff can go better classes or right after class. The only negative of the building is the locker rooms. They are pretty outdated and several of the toilets and sinks are in pretty bad shape. The locker rooms could use a renovation. As far as the workout facilities though, there is a large range of equipment and plenty of space.

I recently joined island fitness. Since my first day there, I have been experiencing a welcoming…read moreexperience . I love the variety of the classes,machines and the warm pool. Its a great place ! Joan brown

IHF is the best fitness facility in the area. It is big and clean and there is so much equipment…read morethat you can do something different every visit. Nice array of group fitness, though I think Tues/Thurs should offer something in the 11am-1pm timeframe (preferably yoga). It has a pool, hot tub, sauna, many eliptical, stationary bikes and treadmills as well as other types of stationary machines. The view of the inlet and nearby park is wonderful while you work out. The free weight area is nice and the members and staff are very willing to help you and show you how to use the machines. The personal training pros can really help you meet your fitness goals. I love it!