I love higher ground! It's such a good workout and the instructors are great. Kelly's class is…read moreawesome, she always switches it up and makes it super challenging. I highly reccomend!

From the owner: At Higher Ground Fitness, we exist to better the lives of every client who walks through our door…read more We specialize in small group training classes on the revolutionary Megaformer machine that delivers a high intensity yet low-impact workout, customizable for every member regardless of fitness level. We promote community, inclusiveness, and believe in an unapologetic rebellious spirit. Challenge your status quo and escape to Higher Ground.

Super sweet super welcoming and patient they also provide mats!!! super silly also not too serious…read moremakes it super enjoyable

The instructor was very professional. The atmosphere is warm and the staff are welcoming. the…read moreowner is lovely and I enjoy taking variois classe.

While on an extended stay in Bristol, I had the pleasure of attending Pilates classes at this…read morestudio. The owner and sole instructor, Erin, is the heart and soul of the practice! Erin is fantastic and "spot-on" about helping you modify your poses in order to attain proper form in both mat and reformer classes. She is also motivating, inspiring and extremely accomplished in Pilates. If a pose is particularly difficult, Erin takes a moment to demonstrate the correct form. The classes are challenging and dialogue during class kept at the bare minimum (sometimes I can barely breathe, let alone talk, because of the intensity of the work)! I am sore (in a good way) later in the day and into the next day after a class. I clearly see a more defined muscle tone after attending two classes a week for a month and it just got better after several months. Erin is a professional and takes her work seriously (without being overly serious herself) and wants every attendee to get the most out of the time spent in her studio. The studio is clean (even by my germophobic standard) and neat. The original tin cut-out ceiling (which, of course, we look at the most) adds a nice touch to the physical surroundings. Sign-up and attendance items are efficiently handled and do not detract from class time. As a nice bonus, Erin will introduce attendees to each other; which can simply generate good will during the class or can result in friendships (depending on your own inclination). Everyone in the classes I attend is friendly and the intensity of the classes does not really give room for others to be checking you out and judging. I'm addicted and will return to Aligenmentz any chance I get. It is Erin's voice I hear in my head now that I have returned to Pilates in California.

Have been visiting my parents in Bristol and was sent here by my mother who has been seeing Erin…read morefor years. We've got a pretty high bar for exercise classes back at home and Erin met and exceeded all of them! Have been seeing her for weeks and will be back next time we're in Bristol. The studio is clean, safe, and relaxing. Erin as an instructor is incredibly knowledgable and impressive in her craft. A fantastic experience for beginners and experts alike!

I tried a free trial class at club pilates today. I was looking to find something more for core…read morestrengthen switch up my workout. It was easy to get to with lots of parking. I arrived 15mins early to fill out waiver and buy grippy socks. The beginner intro class was 30mins alot of nice guided help. I enjoyed it alot and will be looking into drop in classes.

The website says they offer yoga but they don't . I'm have back issues and my doctor said I could…read moretry gentle yoga but not Pilates

This place is a bit hard to find (in a big brick plaza, have to drive around to the back and they…read moresay to look for a blue teardrop sign, but I don't think I ever saw that). I found the studio on ClassPass, so I felt a little out of place when I first went (and still do somewhat) because everyone is always talking and seems to know everyone else, and there isn't always someone at the front desk so not sure exactly what to do. But I just stand around awkwardly until I find someone and figure it out. Class wise, they are great and also challenging, and can range from low key to sweating your face off. I enjoy lifting heavy weights and HIIT training mostly, so it's nice to come here and focus on core, smaller muscles, and stretching/rolling out. All the instructors I've worked with are really great. There's no water fountain here tho-- you can buy a bottle or fill up your own bottle from the bathroom sink. I've quit gyms before for that haha, but I think I'll keep taking my occasional classes since I enjoy the workouts so much.

Tried a Pilates class last summer when I was in Narragansett for a week. Owner is sweet and…read moreattentive and the class is suitable for all levels.

Justine and her mom are AMAZING! We booked a private event for my cousins bachelorette. To start,…read moreplanning couldn't have been easier. We picked a theme (80s dance & aerobics), picked what add-one we wanted. (Champagne) and they did the rest! We had SO much fun. We laughed and danced the whole time. The energy was amazing! A beautiful space run by beautiful women. Could not recommend it more!

Stop deleting my review to try and silence me. I will keep reposting it…read more Would not recommend this place to anyone. I regret saying I took my first ever reformer Pilates class here and had the worst experience. I took Andi's class. I read her bio on the website and was excited seeing she was also a yoga instructor (yoga is a big part of my life) and very experienced. I arrived to the studio a little nervous as I'm brand new to reformer Pilates and did the class by myself. (I booked a class described as beginner friendly) I entered the building and she looked me up and down and turned away from me to go back to talking to the other 4 girls who were there for the class. They clearly all knew each other and were regulars to this class. She didn't say a single word to me. I had never been to this studio and had no idea what to do. I spotted a wall of cubbies that I walked over to, and put my stuff down. She stopped her conversation (gossiping about another Pilates instructor) to say "is this your first class" in a very annoyed, condescending tone. I said yes and she told me I needed grip socks, if I didn't have any to go bare foot. And returned back to the gossip with the other girls. This attitude / tone of voice continued as she briefly explained the reformer and walked away. I wasn't welcomed, asked for my name, asked if I needed any help, shown around the studio, nothing. I felt like a nuisance for being there. I felt like I was back in high school and this was the click of mean girls. Mid class she called me out to fix my form "Allie, is it?" Again very condescending. Yes, considering you know every other girl here, that's my name. You would know if you had welcomed me and introduced yourself. At the end of class there wasn't a single word as I quickly grabbed my things and left. Spent $40 to be treated like dog shit. Really sad that this place lives up to the "stuck up mean girl" stereotype around Pilates. Do better. It's a shame because the studio is beautiful and I would have loved to be a regular here. But this place will never get my money again. I follow their instagram and this instructor is always looking for clients to fill up her classes. You can't run a female dominated business and be a mean girl.

highly agree with allie p. my instructor was also andi and she was being very rude and doesn't have…read moreany responsibility. i was a new customer and she cancelled our appointment 2-3 times because she had another job and busy. when i asked a question about their 10 sessions package, she told me to check their website lol. i do also agree that she's acting like a mean girl but this isn't middle school and you're here to get paid from the customer. there's no reason why you should act like that

The physical studio itself is lovely. I feel like a grandma using that word but it just is. It's…read morelight, airy, clean, calming, and tastefully decorated. I'd never done Pilates until this week and I think I may be hooked. So far I've taken two classes with Sally and she is awesome. She explains everything very clearly and makes sure everyone has correct form so you don't have to worry about pulling something out of wack. Sally's on it. She won't let that happen. Along with being a well informed and effective instructor Sally is incredibly welcoming and warm. As for Pilates itself, I may have finally found the exercise that I look forward to! Is that possible?? Apparently it is. In the wise words of Kim Kardashian, "It's like an easy workout, but you feel it, so it's not annoying, you know?" I do know, Kim. I certainly feel it.

I have taken a few pilates mat classes at Barrington Pilates with Sallie. I've really enjoyed them…read moreand even after only two classes I feel like my core is getting stronger. Sallie takes the time to show you the correct positions in order to avoid injury and target the right muscles. She is willing to stop and answer questions and demonstrates the positions clearly. There seems to be a mix of younger and older participants. The classes are small so you are able to get individual attention. The studio itself is very clean and the decor is classy. I would definitely recommend this studio as a place to try pilates for the first time or continue to take classes!

I have worked with Courtney as my physical therapist after 3 surgeries & 2 other injuries. She…read moreis very knowledgeable and helped me recover from all my surgeries/injuries completely. I loved working with her because each session was interesting & never boring . There was always a new exercise to try. She challenged me & also knew when I needed a break. . Everyone is so friendly & helpful. Melissa at the front desk was so wonderful about working with me to make sure the appointments fit my schedule. I highly recommended Personal Best.

I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff and facility. Always friendly faces and…read moreconversation. The facility is spotless. My therapist, Nadine, is amazing! She is friendly, outgoing, gentle, compassionate and explains everything thoroughly. My experience at other places over the years has been nothing like Personal Best PT! I actually look forward to going!