this is definitely my favorite Pilate studio in downtown Toronto. I've tried all reformer Pilates…read morestudios within the downtown core and some on the west end and I'd have to say MMC is truly the best in turns of hospitality , professionalism, convenience and cleanness of the studio all staff and instructors are very welcoming and warm, the classes there are really designed to help you grow lean muscles while helping you with your postures the instructors are truly amazing that if you've never done reformer Pilates before, this studio will set the standard for you so high (in terms of customer care & studio experience)that you'll notice the difference in trying other studios immediately after going throw all sorts of studios I find myself leaning towards spending more time in MMC.

Took Emily's class for the first time yesterday and I was blown away. Her class was gentle yet…read morestrong. It was well balanced giving an amazing full body workout. Emily was attentive to each participant and respectful of the energy in the room. I'm so grateful I got to take Emily's awesome reformer class.

This was one of the Pilates studio that was near where I used to live. Parking is fairly easy and…read moreit is a spacious studio. I enjoyed every class that was offered by different instructor, some were more intense than the other. They are very strict about not allowing late entrance and I enjoyed the view showing from wide/long windows. There's is a coffee shop across the street which made it convenient to get a coffee.

I took the advantage of their Intro Offer (4 classes for $100) to try out a Reformer Pilate class…read morefor the first time. The studio is located in the Artscape Youngplace on Shaw st. Because of covid, the door of the building is locked so you'll have to wait outside before class. The instructor will come down about 5 minutes before class to let you up. The studio is nice and cozy with large floor to ceiling windows and lovely tropical plants all around the place. There are 5 reformers in the room which make it a smaller sized class which is wonderful. (Yay when I get more attention from the teacher! LOL) I was a bit nervous coming in for the first time but the teacher was very nice and explain every steps clearly and made sure I was set up properly between each poses. They even follow up with you by text after class to make sure everything went well or if we might have any questions. I loved the experience and I am excited to continue with them after I finish all my Intro classes. They even offer Teacher Training which might be something I might consider later on.

If you like convenience and are shopping for a one-stop shop, YOGAthletix conveniently combines…read moreinterval training, HIIT, Barre Fit and yoga all in one studio. Even if you're unsure, YOGAthletix very generously offers a 1-week unlimited free trial promo code when you sign up for their newsletter. REGISTRATION All administrative work happens online via MINDBODY's platform/mobile app. If you're comfortable navigating other apps and webpages, it's superbly easy to sign-up and cancel classes. Personally, I've tried to cancel classes at least 24 hours in advance, and have signed up for classes as late as 30-minutes before class start. Obviously the earlier you sign-up/cancel is ideal, because it helps the instructors plan for numbers and any group/partner work. As for what to expect when you arrive, there are no reception staff and you simply find your name on a tablet and check in. CLASS SCHEDULE With classes as early as 6:30AM during the week and as many as 3 classes on a week night, another bonus of YOGAthletix is its flexibility to offer something for diverse schedules. On the weekend, it has 3 classes each day, with a 8:30AM start on Saturday and 9:30AM start on Sunday. Many of these classes are also consecutive, with no extended breaks in between, making it easy to stack your visit with multiple classes. As well, the classes are scheduled in a way that you do get a break, i.e. HIIT right before yoga, followed by Barre Fit. Most of the classes are 50-minutes each, with approximately 5 minutes dedicated to warm up at the start and 5 minutes to stretch at the end. The 10-minute buffer is great to allow traffic to flow in and out and to allow adjustments in the set up. CLASS FORMAT In terms of the format of the classes themselves, GETnFIT and GETnRIP'D are both interval based training, where FIT is focused on cardio and RIP'D, as the name suggests, on strength and toning. Logistically, GETnRIP'D will move you through various stations in groups of 2+, and GETnFIT is all mat based---but don't be surprised if there are some partner work thrown in for fun like punches. In all the class offerings, GETnRIP'D is the only class where you'll need athletic footwear. All other classes are done barefoot with the option of keeping your socks. For tips on what to bring and what to expect, be sure to refer to YOGAthletix's FAQ page. In terms of yoga, I'm personally not as experienced, but having the 1 week trial definitely gave me a greater appreciation for yoga. Previous to YOGAthletix, the form of yoga I've tried to practice consistently---read once a month a few years ago, was Kundalini---not something usually offered in most studios. As a result, I was never convinced I would like yoga, but after trying YOGAthletix's Yogasana and its nameskae Yogathletix classes, I feel like I "get" the appeal of yoga. EQUIPMENT For both FIT and RIP'D, YOGAthletix has no shortage of equipment, from rowing machines, to punching bags and boxing gloves---from the looks of it, it might be because they share a space with DTS Fitness Education. As for their yoga classes, there's ample supply of straps, bolsters, and beautiful cork yoga blocks, but do bring your own mat! What I was not used to, were Ugi Balls. For weight training, I'm more used to barbells, free weights, and medicine balls, so using Ugi Balls felt very awkward. If you haven't heard of them either, it's looks and feels like the love child of a medicine ball and a bean bag. For the record, there's nothing wrong with using these, just a personal adjustment. If you need to hydrate, all restroom faucets have filtered water and there is a gender neutral washroom available. INSTRUCTORS Whatever your fitness level, YOGAthletix instructors will give you modifications to help you scale your movements to either heighten the intensity or lower the impact, which to me, signals expertise. During my 7-day trial, I had the opportunity take classes with various instructors and really appreciated different aspects of each instructor, i.e. from learning proper form for and how to scale my Chaturanga to my level of strength, to learning different poses to help me approach YOGAthletix's pose of the month--Bakasana/Crow Pose. Out of all the instructors and based on my previous experience, I enjoyed Barb's and Tricia's class the most. I loved Barb's class because she's the only one who's default burpee is chest to the ground, which is how I've learnt them. I love Tricia because she surveyed the group for feedback on both her GETnFIT and Yogasana classes (thanks to a small class size). Based on our feedback of wanting to target our abs in GETnFIT, Tricia ensure we worked our abs plus our backs to fully exercise the core. For Yogasana when I asked to stretch our quads, she did so and also included and emphasized poses that would stretch our piriformis, which I have a lot of trouble with in relation to my quads and IT band---a holistic approach!

I have tried both the barre fitness (with Sydney and director Jamie) and GETnFit class (with…read morefounder/director Glenn) here because there was a free 7 day pass special they were offering over the holidays. I first heard about the studio via social media because they were doing free classes at the Harbourfront during the PanAm Games. I was interested because they offer barre classes. While there are a zillion yoga studios in Toronto, there are far less options for barre. The studio: Great location in the heart of Leslieville (i.e. good post-class brunch/coffee options), easy to get to by the 501 streetcar and there is metered parking on Queen St. as well. The studio is on the 2nd floor. There is a spacious lobby, changeroom (with mat storage), big main studio, and a spinning studio at the back (that I never actually saw). The lobby doubles as an art gallery with rotating displays -- a nice touch. The exposed brick and high ceilings make this a really enjoyable place to work out. No showers or lockers, but most people bring their purses into the studio since there is a lot of room. Everything is clean and looks new. I think there are a lot of regulars here, because a lot of people seemed to know each other. It's nice to have that sense of community. One minor thing, for the fitness/barre classes, in addition to the yoga classes, you need to bring your own yoga mat. Not a huge deal, but most barre studios (e.g. barre3, barreworks, extension room) provide mats so you don't need to carry it around -- more convenient if you are running around before/after the class or coming straight from work. The classes: They have a wide variety of class times, which busy people will appreciate. I found even the weekday morning classes to be very busy, but it may have been the new year resolution crowd;) I enjoyed the barre fitness, which was more fast paced than other places I've tried. You'll definitely feel the burn in your lower body! It was less precision/alignment oriented than slower classes, so just make sure you have proper form from the get go. I liked that we used the UGI ball (a weighted ball that looks kinda like a small beanbag chair) after to really tone the upper body. It definitely feels more like a fitness class than a dance class, no fancy footwork required. The GETnFit class was more of a circuit/HIIT format and Glenn was awesome at providing encouragement the whole time. We used the UGI ball for most of it. I definitely got a challenging full-body workout here, and the yoga-inspired stretches at the end were a nice cool down. I've never seen UGI balls at other places, so I would come back to take this class again and switch things up from my usual weights/resistance bands. It's a place that seems accessible regardless of fitness level. There were definitely some super-jacked ladies in the classes I went to, but also many "beginners". Options were always given to dial up or down the intensity of the moves. If you're interested in checking Yogathletix out, follow them on social media because they sometimes have promotions or special events/workshops (e.g. bootcamp series, free women's self defense, outdoor yoga). They are also part of ClassPass.

Stott Pilates Studio and Academy located right at Yonge and Bloor at 2 Bloor St E. on the 10th…read morefloor is both a studio where you can take classes as well as an academy where you can become certified in the Stott Pilates method (under the Merrithew brand). The entire 10th floor is occupied by Stott Pilates where there are two separate entrances for either the studio side or the academy side. With the academy, you are able to train and educate yourself on the Stott Pilates method where you can become certified in becoming an instructor and expert in the Stott Pilates method. This particular review will be only about the Stott Pilates studio as they recently renovated and opened their doors to the public, offering a variety of mat and reformer Pilates classes. I was lucky enough to attend their open house, attend a free class, and tour their studio space as well. The Pilates studio can be difficult to find but they are the building right at Bloor and Yonge where it connects to the Bloor-Yonge subway. This makes the studio super accessible as you don't even need to step outside if you are coming by public transportation. There are several sets of elevators that take you up to the 10th floor. Once you get off the elevator, you will notice that on either side there are doors to enter the space. For the studio, you would turn right. Upon entering the studio, the space is welcoming and warm. You're able to see the reformer studio to the left and the mat Pilates studio to your right when you enter the doors. The front desk is where you check in for your classes and the changerooms are right behind the front desk. The change rooms do have lockers as well as 2 private changerooms. There is also a water station inside the changerooms as well. If there are no lockers available in the changerooms, there are additional lockers located in the academy side of the floor. There are 2 fully accessible washrooms on the studio side, however, there is a full bathroom on the academy side. There is no showers available. For classes, there are a variety of both reformer and mat Pilates classes that you can choose from. For reformer classes you can choose between Athletic Power, Strength Flow, Restore & Release, and Reset 45 classes. For mat Pilates they have Strength Flow, Power Flow, Restore & Renew, Chair Flow, as well as Reset 45 classes. Each of the classes have a small number of participants - in my reformer class there were only 12 people attending. They also have private classes if that is something you would like to partake in. In terms of my class, I attended a reformer Pilates Reset 45 class taught by Clara. The Reset 45 class is a blend between Strength Flow and Athletic Power classes where it builds control, stamina, and clarity in a short amount of time. The instructor, Clara, made sure to introduce herself to every participant of class and also made sure that new beginners knew how to use the reformer machine. If you had any injuries she made sure to discuss your options with you prior to class beginning. During class, she had clear instructions and would come around to correct any mistakes or issues with your form. Her instructions were concise and easy to follow; she was also encouraging. It was a lovely low impact class that I enjoyed. After class we were given wipes to wipe down our machines. Overall, the space is accessible, the studio is well lit, and classes are low impact, perfect for anyone who wants to start or continue their fitness journey!

I had high expectations for Stott and supposedly this is a one off not great experience. Just…read moreruined the total first impression. I used to be in classic pilates when that was the only class available 13 years ago and did it for 3 years. Then 3 years ago picked it up again with all these newer adapted classes on regula and mega reformers. Didn't realize the Stott Academy took the other side of the studio and it was a nightmare because they didn't inform us students that there were going to be more than 30 international of Stotts associates touring the entire studio so in the middle of class we felt like animals under glass at a zoo. Yes it was noisy when they hovered by the our glass window & door. There were men filming our class! We never signed a waiver, we were not notified, we never gave consent. They didn't even acknowledged it until we complained after our class. That was ridiculous. One staff just said, we'll be sure they don't post what they filmed. We never consent for visitors to film us in the first place! If we had known, we wouldn't have taken this 9:30 class. We're not here to promote for you, we really want a solid class in peace. There were also 3 trainees in a corner that they could have just introduced to the students. If the tourists looked at it, it could have been young adults left in a corner. Yes they were quiet yet any given time I looked in that corner maybe 2 of them were walking. Maybe they were taking notes on the phone. No idea. I've been to Jaybird, Solis, my go to is Nice Day. This 9:30am Athletic class and felt like collectively there were 15 mins of athletic sets for today's class. Maybe there were more beginners in this class so it felt like a foundation class to me at times. Instructor's voice was good, clear speaking, she did ask if we have any injuries (which is a must for me). Instructions were delivered at a good pace yet it can be more concise with mechanical parts where body parts should be moving. Still a 8.5/10 for instructions. She does come and correct your posture when she can. There weren't variations or options for seasoned pilates goers since it's an Atheltic class so it felt a bit bored since my mind & body were adapting to this in between class and pace. The Studio: It can be confusing. There were people (I don't know if they were in teachers in training or patrons) that sat with their shoes on by the reception area. Universal shower is near the private studio. The change room general area with the lockers has a water station and NO mirror. The mirrors are in the 2 private change rooms. NO benches in that locker area. Everyone sat / put things by the radiators in the general space. Benches are available outside the reception / studio area. There might have been a stool in the change room. I get it, you took a space from an old office that was refurbished so you can't move the plumbing stack but also not thoughtful for patrons from the change room to the universal shower. I didn't go in so I don't know how many shower stalls are inside and what the space is like for undressing. I'm hopeful it will redeem itself when I take another class

Serenev Studio located along Sheppard Ave E. near Willowdale Ave. is a small fitness studio…read morespecializing in reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, yoga, barre, as well as Pilates/barre HIIT. They also have personal training sessions available as well. In terms of pricing, the classes are on the pricier side when you compare the cost to some downtown Pilates studios. I was able to win some class credits for the Pilates/barre studio as well as the HIIT lab room through Instagram recently for a giveaway the studio was having online. Chatting through the Instagram chat, staff were friendly and notified me that the credits were added to my account and that I would be able to ask the receptionist to pick up my free pair of grip socks when I went to the studio. Booking classes are easy as you can do it on their phone app. I did book one particular class about 2 weeks prior to the class date and was looking forward to the strength based class, however, a day prior to the class taking place, the class got taken off the schedule without any notification from the studio. It was a good thing I checked the studio phone app but some type of notification from the fitness studio would have been helpful. I even got an email the day before that the class would be taking place, however, later that day I noticed that I was no longer booked into that said class. Better communication from the studio would have made my experience better. Day of the class, I did arrive 20 min earlier as I wasn't sure what to expect as it was my first time at the studio. Upon arrival at the studio, you are required to take your shoes off at the entrance. There are shoe racks to place your shoes. No shoes are allowed throughout the studio space. Walking up to the receptionist I checked in for my class and told her that I had won a giveaway on Instagram where I could pick up some grip socks. The staff even looked over my Instagram message I had with the studio but it didn't look like she understood and I never got the grip socks I had won. Despite these 2 setbacks even before my class began, the receptionist did tell me that the class I booked was downstairs in the HIIT lab room. She informed me that there were washrooms, lockers, and a changeroom downstairs but no benches. The HIIT lab has space for about 12 participants. The studio does take up 3 floors of the building where it is not accessible as you do have to manage stairs to go between floors. Free parking is available onsite. On the top floor there are the mat Pilates and yoga rooms. On the floor the reception is on is where the reformer Pilates studio is. In the basement is the HIIT lab, a new addition to the studio a few months ago. As I went downstairs to the HIIT lab room, there are lockers, hooks, and a small changing area for you to use in the back. There are also 2 washrooms as well but no showers or towels available. You do have to also bring your own lock to lock the lockers as well. There is also a water station to refill your water bottle. There are no assigned mats so you can show up and just choose your own mat. The class description indicated that indoor shoes were needed for the class, however, our instructor mentioned that it was not required for her class. The class I had signed up for was a Pilates HIIT class with Bianca L. Pilates HIIT is a core focused, full-body class that has the structure of Pilates with the fire of HIIT. No stranger to Pilates, HIIT or Pilates HIIT, Bianca took us through a series of full body exercises ranging from squats/lunges, plank variations, leg and core exercises, working about 30-60 min each and then resting for 30 sec afterwards, while using props like the resistance band, Pilates ball and small hand weights. Her instructions were clear and she often did the exercises with us, showing us how each exercise was done. We did a quick cooldown stretch at the end of class. The workout was good, even for me, an avid person who does HIIT and strength training about 3-4x/week. I appreciated that some exercises were challenging but Bianca encouraged the class to keep going. Overall, Serenev Studio is a small fitness studio where they offer a variety of Pilates/yoga/barre classes. A new addition is the HIIT lab where they offer even more classes to appeal to more people. During my time at Serenev Studio I could tell that a lot of the participants in the class were already regulars as the instructor was familiar with them. The workout class I had worked up a sweat. This fitness studio is a good place for anyone looking to find more lower impact workout classes in the North York area.

My favourite studio in Toronto! I go here at least once a week. I love how the studio is very open,…read morebright and energizing. The classes range from beginner to advanced so I always have a variety to choose from based on how I'm feeling. I have tried the barre and Pilates class, hiit and their reformer classes. The instructors are also fantastic, they do a good job challenging you. I am very picky with instructors and they definitely reach my high standards.

previously part of Chang's Studio in Leslieville, now owned by…read more Sheila Cullen offering Hatha and Iyengar 1 and 2 levels yoga, I go for the Iyengar yoga myself , they offer retreats Feb 2012 Mexico, workshops here, beautiful space , hard wood floors, always pleasant and relaxed staff. Namasté.

Came for a reformers pilates and was hooked!…read more I was greeted by Christina, one of the owners of the studio and she gave me a quick tour of the place, letting me know of all the other workout classes they also offer. The upstairs is where the reformer pilates takes place and is the newer part of the studio. The studio is clean and super welcoming. They have spin, barre classes, mat pilates and reformer pilates. I made my way upstairs where the room was beautifully lit from all the big windows. The workout itself was a 5/5, as it worked me hard! Loved Christina's energy in motivating the class and fixing people's forms if they were off. The music choice was also very good and upbeat. Reformers pilates level 2 is definitely a tough one that will get your body shaking in ways you didn't know it could. I left the class feeling super energized and happy. I can't wait to come back again and again! Would highly recommend this studio for all!

This studio is truly one of the best I've ever been to! I absolutely loved the reformer Pilates…read moreclass with Melanie--she's amazing and so attentive to everyone. The studio has such cozy, welcoming vibes and feels like a big upgrade compared to others I've tried. Melanie's class was thoughtfully structured, engaging, and an incredible workout. Highly recommend!

An excellent studio. I've been a member since 2022 and love the instructors. Kim McBean is…read moreespecially excellent at pilates, yoga and reformer. The new location is clean, has good heating and air conditioning. Yes, it is among the more expensive studios, but classes are small and you get much more attention than in the larger studios in the area. If you want a studio where instructors will ask your name and remember it (even if you're just dropping in), this is the place for you.

Beautiful space and great teachers but their prices are OUTRAGEOUS. They now charge SIXTY DOLLARS…read morePER CLASS! Monthly rates become worth it if you go a few times a week but I know that's not realistic for everyone. It's also a lot of you consider that many of us also have a monthly gym membership. Sad that I could never get friends or family to join me for a $60 drop in :/ I wish this company well, I just wish it was more accessible to people who don't have the privilege of disposable income.