Such a unique location! Very spacious with high ceilings. This 40min workout was great, my…read moreinstructor, Jaclyn, gave clear instructors, started and finished need on time, and taught a great routine. Definitely book in advance, and know that you can get off waitlist the day before, too! I personally didn't like the older machines, so I don't think I'll be coming back, but overall had a good experience!

I love this Core40 location! It's super easy to get to from the muni and the location is awesome…read more It's in a former historic church and the studio is super clean and bright with natural lighting all around. I have the classpass and it's super easy to book at this location. I will def be coming back here. Also the instructor Laura is super nice! She welcomes everyone and makes sure she is aware if anyone has prior injuries. She also helped correct my form and that i was using the right attachments.

Absolutely loveeeee cycling with Griselda!! From her themed classes to just riding it out on the…read morebike. Just when you start to give up, she ramps you up and has you keep going!!

Love a good reformer class - such a great mixup to my useful fitness routine…read more It looks so simple but is oh so difficult and you will be oh so sore afterwards in a good way. Our instructor was adorable and so helpful ;) The classes have such cute names too - I went to the cheeks & obliques class. Clean, trendy studio.

I joined Rae Studios as a beginner dancer in 2024. Since then, the studio has been the highlight of…read moremy life in San Francisco. Every single teacher at Rae puts their all in. They take the time to look at you, what you're doing, and help you learn, adjust, and get to know your body more. I'm an unlimited member, but the $25 per class (or whatever it is), is the best way to spend $25 in San Francisco. Not exaggerating. Jess is such an experienced coach. She moves like water. She watches your body, and understands how it works. She makes hands on adjustments. Being in class with her - I truly feel like I'm with a professional-grade artist. Power Barre is a must, for any dancer, any fan of Pilates, or anyone who just wants a lean, toned dancer bod. And Pop Jam is so much fun. I've also taken Jazz Funk with Tashi, which is the BEST way to start a Monday. It's beginner friendly, but you learn technique. She's fun, lively, hilarious. Every single person is beaming when they leave her class. Drenched with Anna is also a pleasure. She's a delight to watch. A true athlete in her flow. It's a real workout! Belly Dance with Andrea was a surprise to me. I had no idea what Belly Dance was until I took this class. As it turns out, Belly Dance is like a mix of Pilates and Booty shaking. I didn't think I could move so precisely, but Andrea is such a good teacher, and so good at explaining the moves - I believe she can teach anyone how to Belly Dance. She has a thorough understanding of the history, the culture, and the artistry. Hip Hop with Mahi - the most energetic ball of fun there is. She's effortless. Drenched with Diamond - another great workout, and a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning. I love to take my girlfriends and get brunch in Union Square afterwards. Also, the Rae Studios Showcase was SO much fun. You get training in how to perform as a group. The adrenaline is intoxicating. There are people who do four per season, is how fun it is. How many opportunities in life are there to perform? Rae Studios makes this accessible to everyone. The world is tough right now. We could all use a little more dance and light in our lives. Check out Rae!

Love Rae studios, long overdue review:…read more Convenient location near Union Square, a short walk from Powell station. You will need to ring the studios for them to buzz you into the building and take the elevator up to the 7th floor. Beware, the elevator can take a hot minute, so get there early! There is usually a receptionist that can help check you in, but you can also self check-in via their tablet in the bigger room. That room also has a dressing room for those that need to change clothing. There is a key for the bathroom. There is a waiting room and cubbies to place your stuff and high end water fountains. I'm glad that Rae studios has partnered with Wellhub/Gympass, This week I took a regular kpop class with Oche for the first time. I have done the performance workshop series with Fran last fall. Both Oche and Fran are great teachers, super energetic, thorough warmups and always checking in if we have questions on the choreography. Also both are super stylish!! Typically, you can see what song is being taught on Rae Studio's Instagram the day before the class. I've also taken several of the free kpop classes at Civic Center with Fran. For the free class, it is on the other side of the outdoor gym. It can get loud during events nearby, but Fran does her best to be loud and clear. As for the performance workshop, it was fun but the day of the performance was quite chaotic. The lights were different than how it was during the rehearsal runs and it was super disappointing when the music cut out. On the bright side, I felt like our group got to know each other well and even held a potluck together! I probably won't do another performance workshop series anytime soon, but will definitely keep coming to the regular and free classes.

I joined PowerPlay three months postpartum, seeking exercise that would support my post-baby health…read moreand well being. It was the best decision! Kwanua, Jenn, Tiffany, Fabi and Joseph provided such amazing support and community. The classes pushed me hard in the best kind of way, and I felt stronger and happier after every visit. The on-site childcare allowed me some precious time while my baby was well cared for. The communications are very responsive. There is generally parking available in the area. The small class format allows for focus on each person and creating community. It is well worth the investment in a mother's time and well being to be supported by this great group - I couldn't recommend highly enough!!

I was a Powerplay SF member for 4 years, and it has truly been one of the most empowering parts of…read moremy fitness journey and motherhood. This women-owned, women-oriented space is more than just a workout studio--it's a community that lifts you up both physically and mentally. When I first joined, I didn't have much experience with strength training, but the coaches(Kwanua is the best!!!) were incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. They met me where I was, encouraged progress at my own pace, and celebrated every win along the way. I really felt they cared for my well being. The environment is welcoming, non-judgmental, and full of amazing women who genuinely cheer each other on. There's a real sense of camaraderie and mutual respect here that's hard to find elsewhere.

Breathwork class with Michael & Alana was a unique and raw experience. Recommended…read more Thinking of checking out the other classes too.

Love that studio. Its so unique, inviting, safe and you work out! The owner cares a lot about his…read morestudients and so the other teachers. Everyone is awesome. I am hooked to this place :)

This is genuinely beyond a doubt the worst yoga studio I have ever been to, not because of the…read morefacilities but because of the staff and instructor's complete lack of awareness. The entire time I was at the studio and after, I felt like the staff was hounding me to commit to a membership. While I get that it's normal for fitness studios to reach out for post-class feedback, Ritual Hot Yoga exhausted my patience with their incessant texts and emails. I was literally getting spammed with notifications. Apart from the incompetent administrative staff, the class was delivered at such a rapid pace using esoteric jargon rather than industry standard terminology that I could not keep up and transition quickly enough, and the instructor failed to check on me throughout class. Also, since the room was really dark, it was difficult to see and copy others' movements, and the instructor walked around and often stood at the back of the room instead of demonstrating the movements at the front of the class. Worst class ever. I left Ritual Hot Yoga feeling like I hadn't worked out at all despite it being a hot class, so I immediately went to the gym afterwords to get in an actual workout. Ritual Hot Yoga wasted both my time and money. I will never return and have de-influenced my friends from coming here.

I've been a member at Ritual for several years and the staff here is the best. They have two rooms;…read morelarge and a small red light Yin meditation room with sound bowls. I just did the red light yin, and it was incredible. Worth your time to check it out. I go to yoga all over the world, and this is possibly one of the best studios in the country if not the world.

I've wanted to try pole for years, and finally worked up the courage to book a class after…read moreresearching studios in the area. VRV3 Studios immediately stood out because of their amazing intro package ($79 for 4 classes or $139 for unlimited classes -- both are to be used within 2 weeks), and it ended up being one of the best decisions I've made. I walked into my first pole class with zero experience and a lot of nerves. Nico, the receptionist, was incredibly welcoming and made me feel comfortable right away. He gave me a tour, explained how everything worked, shared helpful tips for my first class, and really helped calm any anxiety I had before stepping into the studio. In just two weeks, I've taken classes with Melanie, Yifan, Freddy, and McKena, and every instructor has been so patient, encouraging, and accommodating. Each class starts with warm-ups and conditioning to help you understand how to engage your muscles safely before learning tricks and poses. Every instructor has their own teaching style, but they all create such a positive and supportive environment. As someone who is naturally shy, I truly appreciate how inclusive and judgment-free this studio is. I always leave class feeling happier, stronger, and more confident than when I walked in. The studio is clean, has changing rooms, a bathroom, yoga mats, water fountains, yoga cubes and cubbies for convenience. If you've been thinking about trying pole but feel intimidated, this is your sign to book a class. I only wish I had started sooner!

I love VRV3! They have an amazing variety of classes ranging from aerial hoop, pole, flexibility,…read moreand conditioning classes. It's been nice to watch the studio grow as well. I like the new app, because it makes checking-in a breeze. I've been going to classes here for over 3 years now and the stand out thing is the community. Everyone who trains here is amazing and I'm happy to met so many amazing instructors/classmates over the years. My favorite classes are pole, especially Fluid and Flow and L3+ Tricks. The community is super supportive, welcoming, and fun! I especially love Patricia's and Vix's classes! My only gripe is that the classes do not tell you in advance how filled the class is (I.E it could say XX spots out of 10 filled on the app) before you sign up. When classes have 8+ students, I would have preferred to taken a different class. Otherwise, this review would have been a perfect 5/5.

Fairly new to Pilates (have been taking classes for six weeks, twice a week), but the beginner…read more(foundation) classes at Evolve are really challenging. I wouldn't consider them beginner. My spouse who is also new to Pilates said that if this was how they were introduced to Pilates, they would feel discourage to take another class. I've taken Classic Flow I by Carlos and EVOLVE Foundations by Jonathan. I'm glad I've had some Pilates experience prior to these classes, otherwise I would have NOT been able to keep up. These beginner classes are more fast-paced than your standard beginner Pilates classes and some of the exercises require lots of moving parts at the same time. And to give you an idea of how I compared beginner class experience, I've taken intro/beginner classes at Rise in South SF, Elevate Pilates in FiDi, Mighty Pilates in Pac Heights, Club Pilates in Diamond Heights and Daly City, FLEXX in Burlingame, and RockSalt Pilates in San Mateo. The studio space is beautiful yet small where you have to wait outside of the building until the class exits before the next class can enter. Street shoes aren't allowed in the studio so you have to take them off upon entry and then walk to the back of the room to place your belongings in the cubbies. There's no filtered water dispenser, but a small fridge with water bottles (in disposable plastic) for your taking.

The instructors at Evolve are AMAZING. They are approachable and will absolutely help and offer…read moremodifications to make it easier. Although their workouts are intense even for beginners classes, the instructors will help lower weights or offer modifications to make the workout easier and accesible. I had Johnathan and Cyna and both are sooo friendly and great at instruction. It's much easier to get to via public transportation I highly suggest rather than trying to find parking.