I should have known better from its website -- this place is definitely more focused on physical…read moretherapy than people who are into weight training. It's not really a traditional gym per se. I would not pay $55 a month for access to cardio machines and a weight room that only comes with dumb bells, a handful of kettlebells, and TRX straps. It was awkward when I was said, "oh, heh, heh, I guess you guys don't have barbells and stuff"; doubly more so when the trainer who was giving me the tour kind of said something about the "modern trend" being functional fitness, which is why they didn't have those things. Pshh. If I wanted to partake in "modern trends" I would go to a trendy exercise class, not to the weight room of a gym, where one expects to be able to lift heavy things.

Having worked with several different sports therapists throughout my college athletics career, I…read morecan confidently say that Brian is one of the best I have met. I was referred to On Track for a lingering shoulder issue, and Brian was able to quickly assess the problems and make a plan. In a little less than two months, my shoulder has shown remarkable improvement, and Brian has also started to help me become aware of and fix some of my other mechanical deficiencies. In my opinion, the best part about Brian's approach is that he really breaks things down to find the root cause of the problem. In my case it was a lack of core stability and postural awareness, so we worked on loosening up the affected area with massage therapy, and building strength and proprioception through various exercises, many of which were new to me. Brian is also really good about being attentive throughout the session - he literally watches every single rep you do and makes sure your posture and form are correct. This is extremely helpful if you are trying to correct a bad mechanic or weak muscle group, because it can be hard to maintain the proper movement pattern without a lot of guidance. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend On Track to anyone with a sports-related injury (nagging or serious), and especially if you are looking to invest some time and effort into rebuilding a particular body mechanic or motion that you are struggling with.

"Peace of Mind Pilates" is a simply wonderful experience with Stephanie, the owner / instructor…read morealong with other like-minded members of the entire class. In a word, it was "delightful ". High energy exercises combined with strength-training for core muscles challenged members of the class (each at their level), which worked for all of us. Stephanie has a marvelous sense of humor and inspired all of us to keep laughing and enjoying her ever-constant pace , both at the barre and on the mat. The class was full and welcoming to newcomers, which was reassuring. I was impressed with both the professionalism and down -to -earth quality of Stephanie whose humility and kindness went far in conducting a great class. Bravó, Stephanie ! Thank you for an inspiring and productive class.

Ethos Athletics is a newer gym and fitness center in Burlington. It's located in the brick building…read moreacross from the City Market South End on Flynn Ave. The gym is a clean, no-frills gym, which is conducive for a focused workout. There isn't a weight room per se; you work with different instructors and trainers and use the weights, TRX, cables, punching bags, etc. available. There are numerous group fitness classes for all interests from times ranging as early as 7am to 7pm: TRX, TRX Strong, TRX Bootcamp, TRX Express, H.I.T.T., F.I.T., Strength and Conditioning, Total Body ABC (Arms, Butt, Core), Box Fit, HIITBox, CoreBox, Total Body Circuit Training, ETHOS Bootcamp, Yoga. There are also certified massage therapists on site that do various massage modalities and therapies, including the Grafton Technique, trigger-point therapy, Swedish, and cupping. I've taken several classes with Anna Bohen Judge. Anna Bohen Judge is a yoga, TRX fitness instructor, and personal trainer that is one of several instructors at Ethos. I've attended her TRX and yoga and even had some personal training from her. Anna is extremely patient and kind, offering help with form and making modifications for those with physical limitations. Her TRX class is pretty awesome, using Tabatas in H.I.T.T. format as part of the program. Her restorative yoga class takes away stress and any aches and pains. I also went to massage therapist Joy Snow for help with my chronic shoulder issue and arm. She not only worked out the issue, but also explained to me why it may have happened and exercises to do in order to prevent it in the future. Ethos offers an excellent array of classes and services. There are several different membership offerings, plus punch cards that are highly reasonable. I highly recommend this gym for your fitness needs.

I met Laurie 4 years ago when she was subbing for another Pilates class in the area. I've been…read moretaking private classes with her for the last 3 months and love her attention to detail, positive attitude and diligence in working around my shoulder injury. She's fun and easy to work with. Would highly recommend for Pilates Reformer or mat classes!

Great yoga studio! The teachers are knowledgeable, fun, and inspiring. The classes are challenging…read moreyet lighthearted with plenty of opportunity to modify where needed. The studio is clean and cute and the classroom temperature is great. Friendly folks all around from the front desk staff to the clients. Highly recommend checking this place out!!

Amazing yoga studio. Five star all around. You won't be disappointed. Feel so fortunate to have…read morethis studio in our community. (a lot of different times offered throughout the day/evening)

Absolutely the most inviting and nourishing environment I could ever ask for in a spin and strength…read morestudio. It is my home away home! The instructors are knowledgable, committed and inspiring. The classes are fun, diverse and fit my schedule beautifully. I really can't say enough about how awesome this studio is!!! Thank you, ALIGN!!

Align Cycling just opened up in June after being in the Burlington area and being previously known…read moreas REV. They've expanded their mission and now offer both fitness and cycling classes at their studio. I took a fitness class this week, which was an hour long, and what I loved about it is that they focused on mobility, posture and form while lifting, and core strength. We spent the first 15 minutes warming up, stretching, and rolling out our muscles. I love that it was focused on form and mobility, unlike other fitness classes I've taken. I also took a spin class here and their spin studio is huge and beautiful! It had so many bikes! They also use headsets for their spin studio, which I had never used before. You can adjust the volume for your personal headset and listen to the music as loud as you like. This was so appreciated because I always have to use earplugs at other studios because the music is so loud. The bikes also have baskets for regular sneakers OR you can turn over the pedals and clip in with spin shoes, I've never seen that before, it's so cool! You can rent spin shoes here for $3. A couple things to note: they don't offer a free class for your first time in the studio, and most studios I've been to offer a free class to explore the studio and see if you're interested in their space. I'm curious if this will change as they become more established. They have class packs for their fit classes, and class packs for their spin classes, but they don't have combined class packs unless you get their unlimited studio pass, which I was a little bummed about because I had wanted to try both. I just purchased a day pass for each class - the fitness class drop in is $24 for an hour long class, and the spin class drop in is $22 for a 45 minute class. They also don't provide towels for their classes, which would be a nice addition. Most spin studios I've gone to provide towels for their guests. The studio is beautiful and clean, and all of the equipment looks brand new. I'm excited to see this place grow as they continue to make adjustments and become established in the community!

I checked this gym out in person. While a smaller facility, it looks like it could be a great spot…read moreto work out for any Vergennes/Ferrisburgh residents without having to travel far. Unfortunately, the office wasn't willing to discuss or consider a Vergennes-only membership, necessitating a monthly fee which includes the Middlebury location as well. I'm sure the Middlebury location is great but for a Vergennes/Ferrisburgh resident, it would be nice to get a gym visit in without having to cross like four town lines. It's a missed opportunity to not provide this service.

The gym where you do your thing and go. Clean and people who go there will help you out. Good…read moreenvironment

Not one of the best yoga studios I have been to. I take late evening classes because of my work…read moreschedule, and most yoga instructors I have encountered are inexperienced and sometimes unprofessional. For example, the instructor greats the entire class at the end of the practice and ignores me, or ask some yogis what poses they like to do in the beginning of the class and ignores the rest of the class. Some unprofessional stuff like that which makes the place not the best to release the stresses after long day at work. Poses are very basic and not challenging even though it is not a beginner class. It seems like the instructors are there just for the money and can't wait to leave the studio, too much negative energy. The mats can be terribly smelly as well, so you better bring your own mat. The location is okay but it can get noisy from the traffic in College St. and the fire station.

I'm a yoga teacher from Chicago in from out of town. I took a flow class with Piper, the owner…read more Piper was extremely rude to me after class. She made it very obvious that she had no interest in talking with me about yoga by avoiding eye contact and keeping her back turned towards me. I was totally shocked. I've never been treated like that in a yoga studio before. The yoga: Her sequencing was OK, but her cuing and assisting made the class inaccessible. Most of her assists felt micro-managy and pokey, and her cuing made no sense. As a student, I didn't feel successful. She spent a lot of time with her back to the class. She didn't smile. She did a lot of muttering in sanskrit and it would make the class more accessible if she just ditched the dogma.