All of the instructors and staff at The Fit Lab 253 are absolutely phenomenal. I felt welcome from…read morethe first day I walked in. They offer classes are geared for all levels, with right amount of challenge. The cues are easy to follow and visual guidance is also available when needed. Honestly, being cued correctly and being corrected when I'm out of alignment or in the wrong position have kept me from injury. Reformer Pilates has changed my life, I love it! I took a few private lessons with Amanda as my intro to pilates. She and the lessons were so amazing, I've been hooked ever since. When I'm in town, I come to the studio fairly consistently and my body has been transformed, completely snatched. I feel my workouts all over, every atrophied muscle has been awakened. Every instructor does something "special" in their class, please try them all, you will not be disappointed. I highly, highly recommend coming here.

One of the benefit of COVID shit down is being able to take private Pilates lessons at THE FIT LAB…read more253! I have fallen in love with Pilates and have added two another new classes I have never done before and love them as well - Spin and Zone! They have great instructors that know their classes that they teach very well and motivating and encouraging. They give modifications to any level of fitness can attend!! Amazing workout facility!!

TLDR; I do not recommend Club Pilates to anyone athletic with Pilates experience. The level 2…read moreassessment criteria are not taught in level 1 nor 1.5 classes at this studio. It is absolutely not worth the price. On a personal note: I felt like this was an experience of age discrimination as I was often the youngest person in class and for some reason someone noted "young, able body tho" on my assessment form after they decided to not recommend me for Level 2. (Most of the assessment form wasn't even completed) Full review: I've been an athlete since childhood, have done barre and other Pilates studios for years. I recently moved to Tacoma and decided to try Club Pilates. I am canceling my membership after giving it an honest effort for three months. I have paid nearly $300 per month for the minimum 3 month membership commitment to have unlimited classes (taking between 3-5 classes/week) for mediocre Pilates workouts. My whole goal for this 3 months was to test up to the level 2 classes in hopes of them being challenging and allow me to actually drop a bead of sweat or feel some sort of challenging exercise. Upon signing up for a three month membership, I asked when I could test for the level 2 classes and was told I wouldn't pass since the instructors "didn't know me." This was my first clue into the cult of Club Pilates; why is this form assessment also based on who you "know"? I believe that testing for form is acceptable to deem admission to higher level classes, but NOT when the form is not explicitly taught in class. The level 2 assessment was quite frankly a joke considering the way level 1 and 1.5 classes are taught. I attended class regularly during my 3-month membership trial with hopes of being approved to start attending level 2 classes. To my dismay, the level 2 assessment was full of questions relating to anatomical jargon that is never explicitly discussed in any of the class formats I've taken (Reformer Flow, Control, Cardio Sculpt). I am always open to form-correction, but hardly received any in all the classes I took. I would not recommend Club Pilates to anyone unless they are looking for very leisurely body movement, whether due to older age or mobility issues. Having lived in San Diego, Durham, and Seattle, I have found MUCH better Pilates studios than this one. So far in Tacoma I have found La Maison Pilates which is 10x better in terms of difficulty and they still emphasize form with smaller class sizes. It's a bit more expensive but actually worth the money.

I've been going here for a few months and love it! Not only are the instructors great, but the…read morepeople are super friendly as well. You'll start to see the same people in your classes if you go at the same times/days, but I like to try to mix it up and go to a bunch of different ones if possible! One of the instructors, Nora, recently started a book club which has been a lot of fun and they do cool events and sometimes partner with local businesses as well. I think *all* of the instructors do occasional theme nights too like Beyoncé music, Monday night football, 80s week, etc which makes it fun because you know what kind of vibe you'll be coming in for! There's different types of classes, different levels, and the instructors have different vibes. Whatever work schedule you have you can usually get into a class per day! I liked how their intro class walks you through a lot of the different things you will be doing. It took us a handful (or more lol) of classes to finally get the Pilates lingo down so don't feel discouraged if you're having to look around your first couple of times to see what others are doing. The instructors will help too if they see you looking confused! (A few photos of the studio with trying to not get anyone else in them)

I have tried a few classes here. I have down the form and the flow. The sculpt is advanced and I…read morehaven't go there yet. I like all the instructors and they all have a great music playlist. I like how the classroom sizes are smaller and you can really go at your own pace. I would come regular but it's a little out of my budget. It's always nice when I can go though. Parking is easy. Tons right in front. That's a plus you don't have to worry about!

Did my first Pilates class today and had the pleasure to meet Ace. She was so adorable and sweet. I…read moreended up having a private session with her and she had me working up a sweat for sure! We laughed and pushed through the class & she was very encouraging/personable which helped. I felt every part of my body activate like never before with any other exercise I've tried. I've done kickboxing in the past, but definitely enjoy this more even though I'm new to it. I try to do everything but the gym haha! So I'm so happy I gave this studio a try. I'll be sore tomorrow for sure but definitely excited to attend more classes.

This gym has become one of my favorite parts of the week. The coaches are always amazing,…read moresupportive, motivating, and somehow still making us laugh through the toughest sets. The community is what really makes it though, actually having fun while getting stronger. The space is clean, the energy is always high, and it's the first gym I've been excited to consistently show up for. Couldn't recommend it more!

Body Strong isn't just a gym--it's a community of people encouraging and pushing each other to do…read moreour best! I love the variety of classes and the wonderful coaches!

I take private lessons from Amanda, and she is terrific! She is very knowledgeable and an excellent…read moreteacher. Her studio is beautiful and has a very relaxed atmosphere. I definitely recommend her!

From the owner: MOVI Pilates & Fitness is a boutique studio that offers customized Private Pilates sessions and…read moregroup fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels.

I took a tumble down my front steps and sprained something by my knee. It hurt for 3 weeks without…read moreany improvement. I went to see Holly and feel like a new person in just one session with her. She is truly amazing, patient, knowledgeable, and has magical skillful techniques that WORK! I highly recommend her!

I train for long-distance cycling events and Holly's help has made a huge difference in my core…read morestrength and flexibility. I love the way she mixes it up so it never gets boring! I highly recommend PLS Fitness for helping you reach your fitness goals!

I inquired about services and the owner responded quickly. We set up some private lessons at a…read moregreat introduction price. The commutation of teaching was easy and great to understand. It was important for me to build strength and to make sure I was doing the exercises correctly. I then started my first class and haven't stop coming. Each instructor I had brought their own personalities to their classes and my experiences had been so great I decided to share. So many classes and daily opportunities to get a class or two in. COVID condition and sanitizing is required. Mask also required.

The tone & stretch reformer class is amazing! Easy to follow and challenging full body workout!…read more The facility is very clean and cozy! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

It was pre covid before my last visit. I felt as a black woman none of the instructors wanted to…read morework with me and mediocre one who did publicly accused me of not paying her. Not true and very unprofessional.

I absolutely LOVE this studio! Mind you it is the only studio I have ever been to more than once,…read morebut that is beside the point. I felt completely welcomed and at home the first time I set foot in Brandon's studio. The rates are comparable to others I have seen, the hours are awesome, the equipment is extremely nice and the instructors are outstanding! When I first came (about 2 years ago) it was with a friend to try a reformer class. I purchased the "beginners pack" which is an excellent deal (includes matt and reformer classes along with 5 privates... YES I SAID 5 PRIVATES!) Brandon (the owner) asked me about my goals and limitations/why I wanted to try Pilates. He hooked me up with an AMAZING instructor, Kris, who not only has helped me in my practice, but has really helped me with my life. It was like it was meant to be- a serious blessing. All of the instructors are great- and very different. It is well worth mixing it up and taking the different classes and trying privates with each of them. They all have a different vibe, but are all well informed to make modifications for your individual needs. Matt and reformer classes are offered throughout the day, and they even have a TRX class ( I have never taken it but I know it is popular!) I came here with a TON of body drama (physically and mentally), and although I still suffer, my symptoms are SO MUCH BETTER. As I said in my google review, the people who work here genuinely care about you as a person- not just a client. Sometimes I feel like I go just for the vibe/ chit chat instead of the practice :) I HIGHLY suggest checking this studio out if you are in Tacoma. You will not regret it. HOT TIP- I started by attending classes/session 3-4 times a week, then going a little wild (yaaaa maybe I was doing too much), and now back to 3-4... and yes you will notice a huge difference in how your body moves, feels and looks! It totally works!