Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. A few breaths and a matter of minutes was all it took to melt my…read moreworries away in Pilates Mat class - a fusion of Pilates and yoga. A novice when it comes to a yoga mat, I found myself doing planks, downward dogs and stretches with a Pilates ring with ease thanks to the small group size and owner Joy Scott's one-on-one guidance. Pilates not your thing? Try Cardio Bodi Sculpt, Barre (a ballet-inspired class for non-dancers), Zumba, Yoga or, yes, even Belly Dancing! Looking for a class for your kid? There's Kids Bodiflow, Breakdancing, Kung-Fu Hip-Hop, Jazz or Ballet. Coming in November, banish winter woes with Hot Yoga. bodinmotion.com p.s. Yoga for Special Kids class available (for special needs children).

This studio is so nice! & i don't usually like anything! I'm kidding, but when it comes to yoga'ish…read morestudio's etc...I am a tough customer!!! The studio is clean & there is a garage door at the end that can be opened come nice weather!!! how cool is that? And one more thing, Heated pilates? never heard of it but know for a fact I love it!!!!

its near my house so i gave it a try and im bad at pilates but they kindly helped me. ^^read more

I have been going to Core for at least 4 years now, and got to know Susan at our Community Center…read moretaking classes there originally. Then Susan opened Core Barre, and I joined, and it has been the best experience ever. The instructors Susan, Donna, Sarah, and now Liz are motivating, kind, and very tuned in to where you are at in your work out. There is a very warm accepting vibe, and the competition aspect is gone, so you can truly get the work out you need. I vote for Core Barre as the best place around not only for the expertise in fitness they have to offer, but the family friendly feel Susan and her instructors give to the place each and every time you go.

Owner Lisa Connelly has morphed the muscles of many Shoreliners (including me) in her years here as…read morea personal trainer. A few years ago, she went out on her own with a boutique gym in Old Saybrook specializing in Pilates. I've tried the hoo-hoo-ha-ha many times and I know the workout has its diehard devotees, but it's simply not my thing. However, Barre is, and you can find it at Lisa's sweet gym. There's an air of Cheers to the place, as everyone in the small class I sampled seemed to be fast friends, and definitely on a first name basis. I like the atmosphere of inclusiveness that Lisa provides, and the workout with plenty of plies, squatting, strengthening and stretching was suited to all levels (which were all represented, too). Fab, too, was her 70's soul soundtrack that brought me right back to high school and made the harder exercises easier to bear. The hour flew by. Non-ballet dancers welcome. And p.s. Pilates practitioners will love it here.

Love the members and the incredible instructors! Every class is fun and full of energy! The best…read morepart is the community feeling. Just love it!

From the owner: ExZhilarate Fitness Studios is the ONLY Zumba® studio on the CT shoreline and MORE! Zumba®, Zumba®…read moreGOLD, Zumba® TONING, Zumba® GOLD TONING, Barre, Yoga, Mobility and Strong Nation HIIT classes. But we are more than a group fitness studio. We are a community!

Management of this studio is a bit of a mess. I purchased a six class package and booked my classes…read morewell in advance. According to the website, there were open spaces for everything I booked. But just a few days before my first class, the owner updated to say she's not taking on any new students. She refunded my package, but the short notice means I won't be able to find space anywhere else.

Love these Pilates classes! Free parking, bright and clean studio, and instructors are fantastic! A…read morefraction of the cost of a Pilates class at InShape, for a lesson twice the length. Good for beginners thru advanced. Highly recommend.

Love Barre Boutique. Jeanine and her team are so amazing. I was going at minimum 3 times a week…read morebefore my shoulder went out with arthritis and bone spurs. They are now doing some in shop and Zoom classes. I'm hoping to get back to it soon with modifications. The workouts , instructors and class participants are awesome! It's great environment, supportive, wonderful workout and fun!

Barre Boutique is Newtown's first fitness place that offers a combination of Dance,Yoga and…read morePilates.It is SO EXITING to finally have a studio that helps with loosing weight and getting trim in such a fun way. Jeannine,the owner, has great customer service, professionalism and lots of determination to help meet your goal. The Barre classes are the fitness revolution. To me ,this is THE BEST fitness experience in Newtown. Highly recommended.

I checked out Barre 44 during the Passport to Avon promotion. I absolutely LOVED it! The space is…read moreclean, cute, and Danielle is the best cheerleader. It was a hard workout for me but very fun...just what I needed!

This studio is life-changing. I've been coming here for almost a year, which is amazing given that…read moreI've never stuck with a workout routine... unless going up the stairs at the mall counts? Extremely knowledgeable instructors keep everyone motivated to work out with fun music and frequent routine changes. Class pace is quick and energizing, with lots of cardio, unlike some barre classes I've tried where you just ambiguously tuck your pelvis for a while. The studio has a cozy feel and is also a really functional space that doesn't get overcrowded because advance booking is required. Classes are definitely challenging (esp barre power) but the instructors always give examples of how to modify so that people of all fitness levels can succeed. Two years later, and I still love Barre 44. The new studio space is super-airy and light, but still manages to feel cozy and inviting. With the recently-added trampoline cardio class, good luck getting rid of me!

Fabulous place and amazing talent who know their craft! Highly recommend! Take a tour and see for…read moreyourself, it's worth the trip.

Gorgeous facility, awesome instructors and crazy burn! The ideal fitness studio for all the reasons!read more