Body Pure Pilates is easily the best Pilates studio in Columbus. I live in Chicago, but travel to…read moremy hometown in New Albany several times throughout the year. Each time I go home, I take several classes at Body Pure. I love it! It's a Classical Pilates studio which means that the style they teach is derived right from Joseph Pilates repertoire. Not to disregard contemporary or fusion studios, but Classical is REAL pilates; which in my opinion, comes with the most physical and mental challenges for those that seek a mind-body connection and for those that want fitness results. The studio has the best machines in the pilates industry - Gratz. Pilates enthusiasts know that this is important because dimensions on the apparatus matter; and the reformer should be hard to bring all of the way home and the springs should be hard in order to really push your workout and elongate your body. The owner and teacher extraordinaire, Frankie Clancy, really prides herself on having the best of the best at her studio. It shows. The teachers are also a big reason that this studio is so great. There is a volume and variety of teachers to work with so you can get a private or join a multitude of group classes at your connivence. Each teacher covers all apparatus in their sessions, too. It's not just reformer. You will work on the Tower, Cadillac, Chair, etc. which is the perfect experience as a student: you get to cover a lot - and the time just flies by! It is truly as Frankie says: "Welcome to the best hour of your day." I highly recommend taking lessons at this studio. Try out a Mixed Mat class or get a bundle of private's to build up your acumen and then join a weekly group class. It's a fun place to go and your body will thank you for it.

Tremendous! I've been working with Frankie after a series of injuries and planned surgery. I have…read morelimited ROM and balance issues as well as a bit of weight gain/muscle loss due to rehab. This studio has been a game changer for me, my flexibility, balance, and confidence. Everyone at this studio is so kind and welcoming and lovely. I've been able to get back to my regular gym with confidence and the Pilates sessions add to my ability to participate in regular things like hiking and walking for miles without worry. I've learned so much about my small muscles and the difference a lot of focus can make on success. Frankie is very patient with me as I grow into my love for Pilates. This is a commitment I'm making for myself for life - because it's that good. LOVE this studio!

I've had such a great experience at Club Pilates New Albany! From the moment I started, everything…read morehas been welcoming, organized, and really positive. The studio is always clean, and the atmosphere makes it easy to stay consistent and actually look forward to classes. Jenn's classes have been a highlight for me. She creates workouts that are both challenging and approachable, and I always leave feeling stronger. Nicole at the front desk is also amazing. She is so friendly and helpful and truly makes everyone feel welcome as soon as you walk in. I've really enjoyed my time here and would absolutely recommend this studio to anyone looking to get into Pilates or elevate their routine.

I was looking for something to help me feel more like myself after having 2 kids and I found that…read moreand more at Club Pilates. Ashley is an amazing instructor and Nicole is the sweetest. I had a great time and feel stronger with every class

Finally! A workout I look forward to! All the instructors are very helpful and encouraging. You can…read moremodify the exercises to fit you, whether you need to ease up or want to challenge yourself. I've been going here for over a year and don't have one negative thing to say.

From the owner: Welcome to The Pilates Studio! Both our Bexley and our Arlington locations offer Reformer Pilates…read moreclasses, mixed equipment/Power Plate classes and private/semi-private sessions. Both studios are easy drives from downtown, the German Village and Short North areas. Our Bexley location in just off of I-70 and our Arlington location is right off SR 315!

Be Well Studio has a warm and welcome environment that makes you feel comfortable the minute you…read morewalk in. The instructors make a huge effort to get to know everyone who comes through the door. There is also a huge focus of safety, from keeping a spotlessly clean studio to making sure you keep correct form - customer satisfaction is always important. I love working out there and it is my preferred studio in Columbus.

Be Well is one of my favorite studios in all of Columbus. I've been going for years. I think they…read morehave the best barre classes you'll find in the city, the best barre teachers and the nicest community. I don't live in Bexley but I'm often met with friendly classmates and the teachers know my name. Parking is easy to find and the studio is clean, with ample sanitizers around. Often they have free protein bars for grabs... BONUS. The owner is friendly and has been responsive to issues I've had with scheduling. I do think a few upgrades would go a long way. For one, there is not enough equipment for each member in some of the fuller classes - there seems to be a shortage of 3lb and 4lbs weights. I'd LOVEEE new equipment to help switch up the variety of the class - like ankle weights, pilate rings or weighted balls. Just a thought. There's only so much you can do with body weight, a ball and 5 lb or less weights in a barre class. Most of the teachers are creative and great at adding variety but other times it feels a bit stale. I also noticed in the classpass app its says free towels and water. There isn't water or towels. There's a brita filter water pitcher in their back area inside of a fridge but I'm not sure if it's open to the public. I've been dying of thirst before and asked about water and was told to grab a glass from the cabinet and use that brita - I felt like I was at a friend's house asking an adult for a drink, lol. Anyway, a water cooler would be wonderful. A girls gotta stay hydrated to be well! Thank you Be Well for fostering a nice, friendly environment and having some of the best barre teachers around!

If you're considering Jazzercise, THIS (Jazzercise Gahanna) is the place to try. Some things I love…read moreabout Jazzercise Gahanna that is hard to find in other workouts/places: -It's impossible to get bored with your workout because the music is continually refreshed with new routines. The music is current and the same as what you hear on the radio. -Each class is a FULL body workout. There is booty shaking dancing fun along with work with weights and/or bands. You'll find both physical AND mental benefits from each class! -You can take a Jazzercise class at any fitness level. I have taken classes before kids, during pregnancy and after kids. The instructors offer directions and move accommodations for any and all fitness levels. -There are SO many classes available throughout the week! I am always able to find a class that fits my schedule, even if it is just squeezing in a 30 minute class at lunch. -Nearly all of their classes are live streamed so I don't even have to leave my house to take a class. -The community of this studio sets it apart for me. I have always felt at home whether I am live streaming a class or taking the class in person. This is a studio that truly cares. There is NO judgment, just support for their members and guests. -The instructors here are phenomenal. The best of the best. Their classes are easy to follow, challenging AND fun! Jazzercise Gahanna is Jazzercise at its absolute finest! You won't be disappointed... but you may be hooked and find yourself happier in your workout than you have ever been before!

What's a 32 year old male doing reviewing Jazzercise? Who knows. A friend and colleague, Jenna,…read moreteaches classes here and a few coworkers (all male) decided to check it out. I felt a little déjà vu walking into the studio, similar to the first time I tried yoga. It was a feeling of embarrassment combined with the fear of actually dying on dance floor. Filling out waiver forms beforehand did not help the situation. Well it turns out there was nothing to be afraid of. We were the only ones who showed up (cold Sunday), so it turned out to be a private lesson of sorts. The class was fun and engaging. The 60 minute session flew by quickly. Jazzercise seems to be a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. There was a lot of variety in the routine and I felt like all my major muscle groups were worked on. The non-stop music also helps you get into the routine. Even with two left feet, I was able to follow along (I think?) and the routines were not too complicated. It's also nice because you can sit out for a song or do fewer reps if necessary. Being with a group of friends/coworkers helped ease my transition into Jazzercise. To be honest, even with strangers, I think you would be hard-pressed to feel too self-conscious since you are too busy following the routine. Sure, Jazzercise may not be the manliest way to burn calories, but it's a damn good workout. You're pretty much constantly moving for 60 minutes. I am pretty sure i'll be sore in the morning. This Jazzercise center seems on the smaller side, but it's cozy and Jenna is awesome.

Body Buzz Smart Fitness operates at the Kenwick Studio and out of the Columbus Dance Theatre…read more The Columbus Dance Theatre location has the Ballet for Rookies class, while the Kenwick Studio hosts workshops and the Body Buzz classes. Ballet for Rookies is a class that is accessible to all levels and ages. Christina, the owner/instructor, does an amazing job teaching and encouraging students! She brings her years of experience (professional) and education (MFA in Dance) to create a fun and challenging class. Christina encourages creativity and playfulness. I've always worried about looking silly while exercising, but I felt at ease in this class (and dare I say, occasionally I felt as graceful as a dancer?). She cues modifications for differing levels and she is great about correcting form. You can tell she wants her students to enjoy the class and be safe while doing it so that they can dance for many years to come! I've taken many Barre classes, but secretly felt that they were more of an aerobics class (or the jazzercise for the new millennium). I loved that these classes focused solely on ballet! In no way did it feel like less of a workout. You will definitely feel it in your legs the next morning!

I started off going to the Ballet for Every Body class on Tuesday nights on the recommendation of a…read morefriend. I'm not much of a dancer, and ballet doesn't appeal to me that much, but this friend recommended it so highly that I gave it a shot. Christina Providence, the teacher, is amazing. She encourages everyone to get comfortable in their bodies, and, as simple as this sounds, has had a profound impact on my life. It turned out I had all these injuries that Christina helped me realize and then work through. The basic upshot is that she leads us through lots of restorative routines (aka, a lot of laying on the floor or rolling around) that have more or less completely healed up all sorts of chronic injuries I had from years of playing sports, being in front of the computer, and general tension. So, the Tuesday night Ballet for EveryBody class is a great place to start. It's really affordable, accessible, etc. I'd thought that the other classes were probably too specialized for me. But, about a year ago, I entered into a really stressful period of my life that unfortunately isn't showing signs of letting up any time soon. Christina recommended that I try the Monday night class, which she said was pretty good for stress-reduction. It's AMAZING. We do typical pilates things on the equipment but also a lot of restorative things like short meditations, and things that feel very relaxing (again, a lot of lying on the floor) but that are actually really good at releasing tension and even strengthening. I legitimately credit this class with helping me manage this incredibly stressful thing in my life. I played competitive sports until I was 26, and, even at my peak, I had a stubbornly weak and puffy core. Now, at 34, weight management is easier than its ever been, and I'm pretty strong and lean. I honestly think this is because of the precise exercises we do in the classes I've taken here. Oh--I also get reiki now, once a month, from a different practitioner, also named Christina, and it's been amazing as well. The best way for me to explain it is that the effects of it last a lot longer than a regular massage. It also helped stop me from grinding my teeth at night. Anyway. I wrote so much here because I really can't recommend this highly enough. I feel like this studio taught me how to listen to my body, and that's no small feat. I should also mention that there is no body shaming, ever, and that strikes me as unique. They never rush, they meet you exactly where you are, and the teachers I've taken classes from all seem genuinely excited to be there. So, yeah. I'm a Core Poetry Evangelist, basically, because I started off as a skeptic and the classes there have helped me immensely.

This gym is small and private, very comfortable. It has everything you need to get a great workout…read more There are several trainers there. I've worked out with Charles and he is very good at putting together a workout and making sure you do it!

From the owner: 24 hour membership access, personal training, pilates, boot camp, free weight area, olympic lifting…read moreplatforms, month to month memberships

I have taken two Pure Barre classes at this location through Class Pass. Prior to this, I had taken…read morea few barre classes at a couple other studios (not Pure Barre), but none were at the same level as this brand. Each instructor I've had has been great. During class it's clear I'm not a regular, so I appreciate that they do a really great job adjusting my form to ensure I am getting the most out of my workout. The classes fly by and they have a nice flow. I love that there are short stretch sessions after a "set" because my muscles are always exhausted and longing to be lengthened. All the tiny movements in each set really fatigue and tighten the muscles. Because the class goes so quickly and the instructor walks around more than she demos, it's easy to get a bit confused about what you are supposed to be doing. The more you go, the easier it probably becomes to follow along. But don't worry, if you are doing something wrong it won't be long until the instructor comes by to help. It's such a small studio space that you can't hide. Note: Pure Barre runs a tight ship! If you tend to come to classes a couple minutes late, look elsewhere for barre classes. They start on time and don't let people in after the music starts because the classes jump right in - there is no warm up. Also, you do need special socks for these classes.

Initially I had a great experience at Pure Barre! I loved the instructors and the staff and was…read morewilling to sign up for a year long commitment of classes to get a discount but things went a bit sour due to some miscommunication. When I signed up there was a new member challenge that entailed completing 10 classes to earn a free pair of socks. I was super excited for this challenge and for the socks since they were cute so I completed 10 classes. On my tenth I walked in and they welcomed me and said congratulations on completing the new member challenge. They even took a photo of me with a sign saying I'd completed the accomplishment. Afterward I asked if I could choose my pair of socks and I was looked at as if I had two heads. Both women at the front desk said there was no such thing and insisted members only get a pair of socks for completing 100 classes. I thought I may have misheard when signing up so I went along and continued with my classes. Except the following week when another woman had completed her tenth class and was awarded and allowed to choose her complimentary pair of socks. This hurt--was my accomplishment not the same? Was I not valued the same way? It seems silly but this small miscommunication just made me feel unwelcome or as if my money or commitment to showing up didn't go as far as someone else's. That day I sent an email requesting my membership to be canceled. We went back and forth a couple times until I was notified that there was a 3 month commitment but once the 3 months are up there was a note on my account and my membership would cancel and I wouldn't be charged! I said great sounds easy enough. So I continued going to classes. When my last class rolled around I wanted to double check that my membership would be ending and safe to say no note was placed on my account and this was very disappointing. While the instructors and most of the staff are wonderful I really wish the management at this place was more thorough in communicating with their team to make sure everyone knows the policies and current promotions/challenges. I would have loved to continue working out here but just couldn't stand the idea of showing up somewhere being promised one thing and provided another. Not to mention many of the classes were repetitive in moves/music. After completing a month of classes I felt like I was stuck in the Groundhogs day movie. Additionally, while there are a variety of classes most class types are scheduled for the same days/times so this limits your ability to sign up for a variety of workouts.

I joined Lindsay G for a group barre class on Friday for her blogging group "Find Where You Fit,"…read moreit was so much fun. I got out of my comfort zone maybe most of the time during the whole 60 minutes of barre. Lindsay G thank you so much for putting this event together. Both you and Allison rocked this class. Allison was our instructor and really good one. For a person with very little barre experience she made me feel super comfortable learning it with the small movements to the weights and barre itself. Everything Allison did she talked you through in the class. You can tell Allison had a lot of experience in this and when I talked to her after the class I learned she used to teach barre in Chicago and moved her later to teach at Otterbein and Bexley Yoga. She made the class so much fun too, like she let us pick out out music which was 90's themed and everything just feel into place from there. Lindsay also got us these cute pair of barre socks too. We all modeled them at the end with our barre poses. I would totally come back here again and not just take barre but also try the yoga classes to help with my anxiety and stress. I know a lot of my friends from Bexley come here and rave about other instructors too, so I'll be back soon! Thanks again Lindsay and Allison for a great time!

During my recent trip to Columbus I was excited to try out a yoga studio in a new neighborhood. And…read morestaying at Bexley B+B just a few steps away, Bexley Yoga seemed like a solid location for an early morning class. The Yay: -Easy online registration -Low key, casual studio with water station and restroom off to the side -Nice playlist during my flow class -Clear instruction -Free mat rental -Super convenient to where I was staying in Bexley The Meh: -$18 for a drop in class reads on the spendy side to me, even with the free mat usage -I take a practice a fair amount of hot (flow) yoga, and this flow class seemed super fast. As in I didn't have very much time at all to stretch or settle into any pose in particular. It felt rushed throughout, with the exception of shavasana. I'd definitely try Bexley Yoga again next time I'm in the neighborhood to hopefully get a better picture of their practices.