Had my first class with Julia this morning and she kicked my a**!!!! (In the best way possible,…read moreobviously!) I definitely will be going back. Studio was extremely clean and very positive energy!

been going to barre3 for years now; started back when i lived in Chicago, then continued my…read morepractice at this location after moving to Austin from Chicago. As with each barre3 location i have personally experienced for myself, the instructors at this location are warm, welcoming, exceptional & challenging. barre3 is a beautiful, "full-body balanced workout" that boils down to a unique blend of yoga, pilates, & ballet (barre) work. i've tried alllll the boutique fitness classes & studios, genres, methods/styles etc., you name it...and barre3 is the most fulfilling, enjoyable, & challenging workout experience i've had! Don't get it twisted - each barre3 class i've ever taken has been extremely intense & difficult, but the physical, mental, & emotional health improvements & peaks are well worth it! Barre3's website describes it best, "Our innovative approach combines low-impact isometric moves, large-range cardio bursts, and mind-centering breathwork." - and for each of those details, i'm in love! the cherry on top of the barre3 sundae is that their co-founder/CEO, Sadie Lincoln, is an absolute role model, leader queen! (ProTip: she also teaches & has some of their most-killer recorded classes in their online inventory!) In addition to studio classes, they offer at-home recorded & live workouts. Their in-store merchandise is consistently a cute & comfortable selection that they rotate seasonally - they cover the typical workout leggings, tanks, tops, barre socks, etc. And, you get a 10% discount off of their retail merchandise if you have a membership with them. Price point is on par with other higher-end, boutique-style fitness studios in Austin, & more affordable if you have a monthly employee benefit for expensing & getting partial/full reimbursement for gym membership. They do offer a student, teacher, and military discount off of their membership. They offer a free first class, so grab a friend who is also new to Barre3 & go check em out !

Carmen is not only a talented personal trainer but she is an amazing human being. I have worked…read morewith trainers and practioners in the past that just go though the motions, but she is so present and thorough in her guidance. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the body, and helped me identify underlying issues with my body mechanics and breathing that I've been struggling with for years. Carmen is intuitive and compassionate, and beyond being an amazing trainer she is truly a healer. I cannot recommend her enough!

I wanted weight training with posture and technique as top priorities. Sitting all day does a…read morenumber on my health and posture. Over the past few months, Carmen's work with me has significantly improved how I feel throughout the day. With her training, I've discovered entire groups of muscles I never even knew I had. Mainly in my back. Building them up has made keeping decent posture easier throughout the day. That's my primary goal and it's clearly happening. I hold myself differently and feel more comfortable, especially at my shoulders and lower back. My lower back pain is gone. I sleep better and feel more confident walking around. Carmen has a real intuition for the body's movement, reminding me of my ballerina sister. Carmen can tell just by watching when something is off. She's also great to be around; whether it's the exercise, the company, or both, I'm always more cheerful leaving a workout. The app plus video also enables me to continue sessions while traveling. Anyone who can have her guidance is very fortunate.

I'm only what, 2 months in with this new little gym. It is a far cry from the massive, corporate…read moreLifeTime Fitness South that I had spent the last 18 month at. I was really looking for more personal, nutrition and data driven results. It's great that your trainer is telling you that you look great and strong, but what do the numbers say? The InBody machine they had there, is here as well. Curious why my trainer at LT never regularly used it in my regime. We met with the owner Chris and he offered us a complimentary workout with one of the trainers to get a feel for the place. That wasn't necessary really. We somewhat knew what we looking for and Evolve seem to have all the stuff we really needed, without the pretentiousness. My treadmill was there, they have heavy stuff to pick up and throw around. Machines for all kinds of stuff. A massive half tire thing, that actually looks dangerous to me. :) Chris's interview with us was personal and direct. I liked that as well. He took his time, listened and asked for our availability and when to start the first complimentary session and we discussed the packages available. This was a wow moment. A 6 month commitment meant that our PT hour was $79.99, no monthly gym fee and I could come and go as I please. Jaw drop. We were paying $150 an hour, plus a monthly gym fee 3x's a week. Although to be fair, I had recently moved to a Medicare Membership at LT so no gym fee, but restricted hours. Ok, interest was peaked. I went to my first session with Celeste. We spent the entire hour working on my balance and stretching. I was like, ok no weights? I regretted that thought when I got home a few hours later when my muscles had some aching, a signal that something good was happening that worked. Her style was to get me in touch with my core and she was surprised, as was I, why my past trainer experience didn't touch on that. Using my own stomach kettle bell or medicine ball as "The Weight" makes sense. I have used very little physical weight these past two months. I am doing a lot of Yoga it seems when I train with her. Mandatory stretching before working out, in addition to me getting on the treadmill before we start. The Yoga is teaching me to be in touch with my body and muscles, I like that as well. Celeste may be younger, but she has knowledge and experience which is what matters to me. She is now taking a keen interest in our diet. We are looking at recipes and dietary concerns. She cautioned me on my style, which was 1670 cals a day and reminded me that slow and easy wins this race. Again, good logic. Most important she has a laugh with me while I clumsy work my way through the gym like a drunken Shrek at a rave. Nice reassuring smile and very quiet speaking so I have to pay attention more. Communication. The owner is there often and when he sees me, he always checks in with me and asks how I am doing. I get reminders on the gyms personal app and text's from Celeste checking in on me. A very important app is the InBody app. I can already see the improvement in my body, which is a total motivator. Such a simple thing and a great, honest feedback tool. It feels good to support a local business and not a corporate conglomerate as well. Let's keep on keeping on!

Best group of trainers I've ever come across. The owner -Chris Protein, (yes, that's his real…read morename!) is very good at what he does! The massage therapist is also a trainer and this means you can go and sweat for two hours and then get a sports massage afterwards. There's a boxing bag down there that you can't help from not hitting it, just don't stand too close or the bag will snap you pretty good on the nose. They also have an onsite sports PT as well. Great equipment, professional, and you'll WANT to work out there!

Jen is very knowledgeable, encouraging, and creative. She is currently working with my husband and…read moreI, and I am impressed with the variety in our workouts and her ability to challenge both of us individually while minimizing the downtime, so no waiting around for each other to finish. I also appreciate her notes with exercise list and rep/weights we did, so that we can follow the routine at home on days we don't see her. For someone who does not like to exercise, she has motivated me to keep my body moving and (with nutritional advise) to be mindful of my eating habits. Jen has proven to be very professional, effective, and inspirational. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Hi! I am Jen Ikonomidis, certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist. I became a…read morepersonal trainer because I truly want to help others achieve the healthiest version of themselves! Find you desire to start and I promise to motivate and inspire you and help you stick with it! I am on your team! I am available to help all ages and fitness levels and you can train at home or in my studio in Circle C. Let’s get started!

Absolutely the best PT office I have been to. The staff is prompt and helpful. The therapists are…read morethorough and well educated. Julie and John are my favorites, though everyone always seems busy so that's a good sign. Highly recommend this place!

STAR PT is THE "1 stop shop for all your body's needs!" 1st…read moresection of this review is "my story"; Skip to the end for other details about STAR PT. K, I'm a bit biased: I, myself, was a PT at STAR for 10 years. But, I'm a patient right now: bicipital tendinitis developed as a result of shoulder impingement/rotator cuff arthropathy. I couldn't use my arm worth squat, constant pain, and intense pain with attempted use. What I had tried/done failed. Grew very discouraged/depressed: Husband asked me when I was going to DO something about it (& stop complaining, lol). Saw my doc: He offered an injection, but I said, "PT first please, and I want to go to STAR." (don't want injections to jeopardize the integrity of my tendons, and STAR PT "only"!). Yes, a PT may need another PT to lift one up, illuminate the path, and lead the way to success! Highlighting Anthony for his awesomeness! I specifically requested Anthony because he was the only one who didn't "know me." I know the other therapists, and they are all excellent. In this case personally, I wanted to be "led" unbiasedly: without any consideration/assumption that I "should know" this or that since the others "know" I'm a PT. Visits 1 & 2 proved to me why you see a PT before injections/surgery: immediate positive impact! I experienced a set-back after the visit 3 - of the exact same nature as to why I was unsuccessful when I tried to rehab myself. Anthony got me past this in ways that I'd never thought of! Week 3: still progressing, and Anthony increased focus on other components of my body to ensure long-term success (YES, core/pelvic/hip/leg exercises for my shoulder problem!). 8th visit/re-evaluation: 80+% better! Able to swim freestyle without problems over 4th of July holidays, pain is SO much less (I can handle intermittent dull aching), I no longer hesitate to use my arm (though it's still quite weak), and I'm now asking questions about working out! Anthony is so awesome: He listens, instructs, educates, set goals, and puts the plan into place. Though (as a PT) I think I could "take over" independently at this point, I'm continuing because I want to return to 100% and want him to keep leading me to ensure success. I started a version of push-ups (um, 7 visits ago, this thought was ludicrous)! Anthony reviewed other activities/gym exercises to try (or avoid), reminded me of needed rest/recovery periods and signs of when to back-off/stop. I don't know if I'll need to update this review when I am 100%, because I'm now feeling like nothing's going to stop me from reaching my goals! & Yes, should I experience any "hiccup" from this point forward, Anthony will bring me beyond it (full confidence), but this is why I'm still going to STAR PT! My story, done. Extra info for y'all: More about STAR PT... Pilates classes Women's & Men's Health On-site fabulous Massage Therapist who's also a PTA Certified Hand Specialist OT (top 3% of BEST EVER) Custom hand/arm splints Custom foot orthotics ("PRI" orthotics - SERIOUS improvement in my son's athletic performance and overall life - he won't go anywhere without them, including independently transferring them to his cleats & back) McKenzie, ART, FDM, Postural Restoration, and more Dry-needling Cold laser, Infrared, Ultrasound, E-stim, Traction, BioMat Ancient Minerals Magnesium (oh, the incredible benefits of Magnesium!) Clinical center training student interns from accredited colleges Host site for continuing education courses Yeah, so OK to kinda call this a "plug" for STAR - but this review was not requested, not compensated, and ONLY because I LOVE THE RESULTS, STAR PT, and Anthony! Owner Jon Hupp (PT) is absolutely BRILLIANT. He's judiciously grown his business from the ground up, has poured in his heart & soul to make this the best out-patient practice possible, ceaselessly makes improvements/expands his/the team's education to be at the cutting edge, has/ensures an awesome environment & the equipment that's needed, and leads a team who's dedicated to the ultimate mission of maximizing YOUR life and potential!

This place this place is the best!…read more The workouts are very efficient but yet creative and always keep you on the move but still you feel like the coaches are one step ahead and mixing it up. Every hour-long workout has both strength and cardio and there's a lot of available time slots to fit your busy schedule. The staff and the front desk is extra helpful and positive and I love their smile and happy greeting every time I get my workout going. Coach Brian was exceptionally helpful and so was Lalo. They're so great I try to make it in 3 to 4 times a week even though it's a little bit of a drive. You will love this place!

Orange Theory is a great way to get into shape! The coaches and staff at Circle C are first-class…read moreand give the greatest motivation one could imagine. I highly recommend it to anyone who asks!

Pilates West is one of my absolute favorite studios in Austin!! It's a small room and class size…read morewhich is great for getting hands on attention. It's hardly ever fully booked so it's easy to get in, it's on ClassPass which is great! Best thing is the instructors! All of them are amazing, have different styles and are challenging! You always leave feeling like you do a good workout, not just a stretch. I have felt myself advancing thanks to these instructors. Plenty of parking. Construction is hell over there but one day it will clear up.

My friend took a class here for her first time with Lyz, and she loved it. She's not usually…read moremotivated when it comes to getting into working out. Lyz at Pilates west made me want to try this out. Unlike other spots this one was willing to pay more individual attention to her needs prompting me to come with her next week!! Can't wait.