Pure Barre

(58 reviews)

0.9 mi

The barre code is a woman's gym that offers several types of work out classes. They have a good…read morevariety, from cardio to strength. I like that the class has a good flow, and are well organized, as the class goes by fast. The facility is also clean and they have little extras, so if you forget a hair tie, no problem! Friendly, positive staff!

I've been a member for almost 5 years and I absolutely love it. The classes are unique and…read moremotivating. You'll never get the same routine so if you go everyday you'll be doing something different. I love the class setting because I am not the type to work out on my own, so it helps me hold myself accountable. They also do fun little challenges where you can complete a certain # of classes within a timeframe and can enter to win prizes. The studio & members are very welcoming. I also love that they have personal items such as feminine products, hair spray/dry shampoo, deodorant, hair ties in case you forget yours!

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Center Stage

2.8

(6 reviews)

0.4 mi

It was a great workout but it was really hard - I'm usually able to go to group fitness classes and…read moredo the whole thing but I actually had to take a few moments because you push your body all the way to its limits where you are completely exhausting your muscle groups. I got to class really late and missed a significant portion and it still kicked my butt. It's two days later and my muscles are so sore. Things I really liked were the cushy carpeting and the air circulation. There's like AC and fans which make it actually windy in there which feels so good when you're hot and sweaty.

Barre is my obsession. Its the ONLY workout that I have actually been able to stick with…read more Zumba-done that. Cardio Kickboxing-yup...that lasted a hot minute. Barre has been my workout of choice for the past 3 years and has made amazing changes to my body. Center Stage is a fairly new boutique barre studio and OMG you guys you HAVE to check it out! First of all its beautiful. The space is super clean and large and such a wonderful welcoming environment. All of the teachers are a-maz-ing. They have some rockin' play lists and give you a super challenging workout. One of the things I love about this studio is the hands on adjustments that they give you. Barre is hard if you have never practiced it before. Some of the lingo might be confusing. But don't let that scare you!!! The teachers here are awesome and will move you into the proper position constantly throughout class. Center Stage has 3 different varieties of classes from the classic barre to a more cardio focused class. Whatever you pick you will 100% get a super hard full body workout. A lot of people think barre is just for girls. Let me tell you - I brought my husband to a barre class once and he just about died. Lastly - the retail selection here is on point. Every time I am in I see another tank top I want to buy! Moral of the story - check this place out. Scared of barre?? Don't be!!! Barre teachers always tell you "give yourself 10 classes". After that 10 I guarantee you will be hooked. See you at the barre!!!

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The Barre Code Metro Detroit - Royal Oak

(27 reviews)

5.5 mi

Tried a class and it was great! The instructor was clear, they explained everything about the…read morestudio upon arrival. Had a great experience, studio is clean, would definitely come back

I started going to the Barre Code in August 2022. Although I was a bit nervous to join those fear…read moreimmediately left as I was so welcomed by everyone there. I love the variety of classes that they offer and that each teacher has their own unique spin. I typically take the barre and strength training classes and between those two variations I have felt so much stronger than ever before in such a short amount of time. Also, it's super handy that all of the metro detroit locations are under one umbrella which allows me to have even more options as I tend to split my time between Royal Oak and Birmingham's locations. Would highly recommend checking it out especially with their amazing new member deal of 3 free classes!

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Beaumont Health and Fitness Center

(1 review)

16.3 mi

I have belonged to many gyms in the last 50 years, and this is the best. Every single instructor…read morepresents with an immense knowledge. The schedule allows Options for everyone. I have been coming here for 12 years, I have moved from the area 5 years ago and I still come back at least 3 days a week because no one else compares. Do yourself a favor

From the owner: Fitness Classes, specializing in those 50 and better, specializing in those new to fitness,…read morespecializing in those who like gyms outside of the "big box" attmosphere, Yoga, Barre, Tai Chi, Strength Training, Arthritis Fitness, Chair Yoga, Chair Fitness, Zumba, Power Beats, Gentle Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Circuit Training, Restart 101...All inclusive daily, monthy, yearly FITPASS for unlimited classes and weight/cardio machines. All new PRECOR circuit, rowing machines, treadmills, elipticals, new steps, etc. Small Group Personal & Personal Training available for additional fee. New participants can get 2 Weeks for only $10...call or visit for more info.

Cardio and weight room. Rowing, elipicals, treadmills, bikes, new step, ergometer.

Check in desk/lobby.

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Cardio and weight room

Pure Barre

(3 reviews)

33.1 mi

Loved our Classic Barre class with Alexandra! The studio was so cool, and Alexandra made the class…read moreamazing--she was super helpful with the moves and form. We had such a fun time, and wow, our cores are feeling it!

I had the pleasure of stumbling across Pure Barre GB after one of my girlfriends had mentioned it…read more From the moment I stepped into the doors, I was met with friendly faces and a fabulous group of people. The instructors are truly amazing. They are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and encouraging. I've learned not to be disappointed in myself when I've have to take short breaks during the workout because the instructors make the environment so supportive. Pure Barre GB is truly a gem and I'm so blessed I found it!

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Pure Barre

(2 reviews)

14.6 mi

Seriously, I can't believe the workout I got from Pure Barre. One of my friends recommended Pure…read moreBarre to me. I signed up for an early morning class, bad idea on my part! lol Pure Barre technique is a total body workout. It's a mixture of yoga, Pilates, weights, bands and dance all in one class. The overall experience was fantastic. Let's just say, I'm still sore and it's been two days. I will most certainly be back.

I can't speak of the classes they offer but as far as interactions with multiple employees and…read morepurchasing apparel from this place- 5 stars for certain. I'm not a "barre" person. In fact I'm not even 100% certain I know what barre is. Always been curious about this place, that's located at the corner of 24 mile road and Schoenherr, so the other day I popped in on a whim. I knew going in that they sold Lululemon apparel and other fitness brands. I was in the market for some new leggings for my own yoga practice and for teaching. I walked in and was greeted my 3 very smiley and energetic employees. I told them I came in to check out what kind of apparel they sold. They were very welcoming and began to tell me that their birthday celebration was coming. I was in there on a Tuesday. The employees told me that beginning that Saturday they were offering discounts and deals on all their apparel. I told them great I'll just wait to purchase some thing this weekend then. They weren't put off by the fact that I didn't wanna buy anything right there in then and explain in more detail what kind of discounts they would have. Before I leftI checked out a few items and inquired about what exactly bar barre was. The one employee explained the outline of a typical barre class. I left more knowledgeable than when I first came in. Come Saturday I revisited this location and picked up 2 brand new pairs of yoga pants. One was priced at $98, the other was $90. Now for those of you who know me know that's too rich for my blood. But because it was their birthday bash I scored both pants at 40% off! What a steal it was! I wasn't certain how they would fit so I asked for a changing room and the employee pointed me down the hall to a very roomy changing room/bathroom. Both pairs fit perfectly. Both pair cost me only $112 before tax. One pair was Alo Yoga, the other pair was Beyond Yoga. For those of you who know fitness apparel, know how costly it can be. $112 was a Great deal! Especially considering I live in my work out gear. I won't just wear these for an hour or two a day. I will wear these every day-from the time I get up til the time I go to bed. Money well spend. The employees are super welcoming- even though I don't participate in their classes. I will visit in the future, when I'm in the market to add to my wardrobe. First class is always FREE, for those of you interested in barre.

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Detroit School of Burlesque

(2 reviews)

7.3 mi

Apparently, my last review was flagged as fake. (Get your crap together, Yelp). I'm gonna say it…read moreagain: this is a fantastic place to learn about becoming a burlesque dancer. Never in my life have I felt so confident about my own body as I do now that I have taken the course. I highly recommend it to everyone. Male or female, do yourselves a favor and sign up for the next available classes. You will not be disappointed!

Excellent sewing class. I left confident and eager to learn more. Very excited for the next sewing…read moreclass and might even sneak in that skirt dance class. I'll update soon. Basic sewing intro was awesome and my pillow rocks!

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barre3

5.5 mi

This studio is so well run. The staff was incredibly welcoming and the instructor had the best…read moreenergy. I liked how you pre-select your barre spot online when you sign up for the class and that they offered real lockers for your coats, bags, etc. I have not seen that at other barre3 studios. It's always a good workout. Thank you for making exercise fun.

Amazing community with supportive instructors and a mindful approach to fitness. I recently took my…read more200th class - if you'd have told me at the beginning that I'd have stuck with this for so long, I don't think I would have believed you! I credit TBC and now barre3 for helping foster the enjoyment I have come to find from exercise in recent years.

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Nafas Fitness & Yoga Studio

(63 reviews)

4.8 mi

Historically, I hate working out. Like, a lot. Then, I found Nafas and everything changed. They…read morehave a variety of classes at decent prices, and the staff are great. I love coming here and I wish they would open a studio downtown ;) PS- Janelle rules

I've been going to Nafas for almost 5 months now. I love the Barre classes. It amazes me the…read moreworkout you can get with zero impact. I can see muscle definition like never before in my legs, it's crazy. The yoga classes are great. I really enjoy the Yin class, it's my hour of mental health each week. My friend got me started on Yoga Basics. It's not necessarily an easy class but rather focuses on the right posture. As someone whose journey to Yoga started at bigger gyms this is really important to me. They take the time to explain the proper positions and if you are off they will tell you how to correct it. (After an IT injury, I've learned the importance of posture!). There are a several classes I haven't tried like Booty Bunz and gym sticks that people love. There is also tighten and tone that I like but totally kicks my butt. Zumba is fun and I recommend trying out different instructors because they all have their own take on things.

The entrance

Yin yoga

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Studio M Pilates

0.1 mi

Cyndi is an amazing trainer; she is quick to spot where corrections need to be made and optimize…read moreeveryone's workout. She is funny, engaging, and always brings a fresh workout schemata.

Pilates was that odd thing that women did in leotards until six months ago when the Studio owner,…read moreMolly Baran, got me to try it. It was a different type of workout and really focuses on the core muscles. Joseph Pilates was a boxer and the reformers (still an odd name for machines) were to rehab athletes. Marleen has been my instructor and the sessions challenge my flexibility and strength. Located in the lower promenade of the 555 Building, it's two doors North of a spinning facility...a one stop conditioning center. A very nice discovery."

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Lakeshore Park

4.2

(20 reviews)

14.1 mi

I loved it, the water was clear and refreshing, would highly recommend visiting this placeread more

Very cute. Lots of wetland to see without risk of getting lost. There were lots of birds to see! I…read morewish there was a pier to fish from.

Beach

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My boys

Lily Pad Springs

8.7 mi

My kid had a blast here, especially my two year old. I would definitely recommend this as a way to…read morekill a few hours outdoors.

We have our fair share of splash pads in Chicago, but this wins! I took my 9 and 6 year old boys…read morehere to meet a friend this past weekend and they absolutely loved it! The friend we were meeting is a local so she was able to get a reservation for the 11am-1pm time slot, which is apparently reserved for locals. It wasn't too crowded and was the perfect activity for a very hot summer day. My 6 year old was a bit fearful of the giant bucket of water that pours on your head at first, although by the end of the 2 hours he was standing under it welcoming it. My 9 year old and his friend jumped right in and couldn't get enough of all the slides and water fun. They were probably some of the older kids there, but still young enough to enjoy the fun. There's also a more babyish area to the side for younger kids who aren't into the slides and giant bucket. They also get 5 stars for cleanliness, including the bathrooms and changing rooms. I had to show out my coffee when we arrived since no food or drink is allowed inside the gate, but that's probably how they manage to keep it so clean. My sons are asking when we can go to Michigan just to go to this again so I can imagine if we were locals we would be there quite a bit.

My boys welcoming them giant bucket of water on a hot day

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West Bloomfield Trail

4.3

(14 reviews)

8.1 mi

Simply incredible, honestly one of the most peaceful trails in the area, if you're thinking about…read morevisiting, just do it

A nice trail you can ride in full in one trip. I did in in two, but on the first day I also pedaled…read morethe adjacent Clinton River Trail to its Pontiac terminus and on the second I also did a mile or two of the Michigan Air Line Trail til I got to one of its trailheads that just couldn't be on the end of the trail. So, yeah, a lot of these trails just kind of bleed into each other which is awesome for a big interconnected trail system where people can just cycle across the whole state but it can be tricky if you're sitting down to write a Yelp review and figure out where the arbitrary boundaries are. The WBT is crushed limestone which isn't buttery smooth like it's paved neighbor the Michigan Air Line Trail but it only offers moderately more resistance to a good mountain bike and Joni Mitchell won't be singing any songs about them ruining nature with it. You get two parks intersecting this trail. The West Bloomfield Nature Preserve is the larger and where I parked on both my trips here. It looks like there's some pretty good hiking, non-pedal-friendly trails there and I did walk a bit of one but the rigors of my bike ride that day kept me from getting too far. Like the Michigan Air Line Trail, it's another Yelp review for another day after I've racked up more experience. But it is an added bonus. The other park is some rinky dink city park with kids playground equipment but it does have a little shelter with a picnic table or two, perfect for a little snack, water, what have you break. There's also a couple tunnels, a couple lakes, or maybe ponds, it's pretty borderline there and a long photogenic boardwalk looking bridge near the west end of the trail. One downside of this trail is it criss-crosses Orchard Lake road again and again and traffic can be pretty heavy. There's a couple buttons on crossings giving us cyclists the awesome power of unleashing traffic signals to bring those multi-ton polluters to a grinding halt, but there's also a couple times they leave us to twist in the wind, fending for our fragile two-wheeled existence against the uncaring commuters. One is near not one but two curves in the winding road so it's a dicey proposition that can leave you waiting in frustration for moments that turn to minutes and more minutes. I could almost go four stars here but can't quite commit to it. I'll call WBT a 3.5 even if that's not a thing on Yelp.

Close as you can get to these people's private lake

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Castle Garden Swim Club

15.3 mi

We have lived in Castle Gardens for almost 10 years and have belonged to the Castle Gardens Pool…read moreAssociation (CGPA) for 3 years. We absolutely love the pool! While growing up, my family belonged to several swim clubs over the years (and I have visited many others for parties and other things) and none come close to CGPA. Here's what makes CGPA great: Amazing Staff - This pool is well-maintained and well-run. Diving Board and Slide - Need I say more? Outside Food and Beverage (including alcohol) allowed in the pool area. Great Events and Kids Activities - Labor Day Party and Fireworks, Campout, Candy Bar Bingo, Dads Cannon Ball Contest, Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics Snack Bar prices are basically at-cost. The only thing about CGPA that could be improved is the pool stairs. They're not built-in and can be a bit difficult for swimmers with mobility issues. I'd love to see permanent stairs be added to the pool and perhaps one of those lifts that are becoming more and more common at pools.

I'm just gonna make this short and sweet for you :)…read more 5 bucks for a guest?! takes 38283838 years to find a parking spot a kid takes a shit in the pool every 10 mins the snack bar is always out of what you want and it's always crowded omggggg AND If it's raining he life guards won't let you swim cause they can't see you at the bottom of the pool AND they always yell at anyone over the age of 10 in the kiddy pool area but it's a pretty cute pool. the staff is pretty nice and the seating is nice. - A

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Castle gardens pool

Freedom Boat Club Lake St. Clair

4.9

(8 reviews)

21.9 mi

I really like this Freedom location. Easy on and off the boat via the dock. No steep steps up to…read morethe boat. I like the restaurant options in the area. Of course, the Freedom people are always super helpful.

We have been members for two years and absolutely love FBC. It's definitely worth the money when…read morecompared to boat ownership and we often use reciprocal clubs in the winter/spring. The employees are always friendly and helpful. You show up and get on a boat. Leave the rest to them.

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Simple Adventures

4.6

(12 reviews)

25.9 mi

We rented a kayak through their online booking for one hour. In the email it stated that you should…read morearrive 15 minutes early. Well we got there early and once it became our start time, noone was there. I ended up calling them to make sure someone was coming, and I was able to get a hold of a staff member who said they would be there in a couple of minutes. Well that turned into about 15 minutes later. Once the staff member came, they got the kayak on the water, showed us how to get in and gave us life jackets. The actually kayaking was nice and the weather was good that day. Basically two ways you can kayak through a nature area or by some huge lake houses. Both are obviously beautiful choices. So overall, it was a decent adventure but just did not like the fact they were late in getting things started.

The associate onsite was great. We rented 2 paddleboards at the park in New Baltimore, MI and were…read moregiven 2 very short paddles that were missing the section to extend/adjust the paddle to the person's height. As a result the paddles were to short. The only other option was to use a kayak paddle. If you are renting paddle boards and don't have the correct equipment to make it enjoyable and physically comfortable for all customers then you should not rent them.