Found this small facility near my home shortly after finishing some rehab on my shoulder. The physical therapist recommended I try some Pilates to help further my recovery. Small gym/studio located in a small business park. Manuela has electronic treadmill, cardio stair stepper, a recumbent cycle and a speed cycle for use, as well as a full set of dumbbells, bars, plate weights and weight machines. She also has 6 Pilate Reformer machines. The week is broken out to Pilates day or Weights/personal trainer day. If it's a Pilates day, then it's Pilates classes all day long. Same goes for weights/trainer days. On Pilates day, you are in there with up to 5 other people plus Manuela, or less. On weights/trainer days it's either, you and Manuela, or you and up to two other people and Manuela. Bottom line - small classes with personal attention. Manuela is fun, dedicated, and here to get you feeling better about yourself. I have done the Pilates Reformer classes and the personal weight training with her for now about 2 years. Last season I even had her customize some of the training to help me with some of the Enduro Mountain Bike racing I needed. We focused on a lot of balance and upper body. The results are great and I'm happy with all my progression. Note: there is no membership fee. It's pay per class - what you DO and with how many people influences the price, Manuela will explain. And...there is ZERO pressure, and very little of, supplements or powders that you "NEED" to buy. She has some ADVO Care, but the focus here is the exercise. If you need nutrition, Manuela can do that, just talk with her and she'll set you up. Call her to book your free assessment for personal training or Pilates Reformer classes. I am glad I did. Highly recommended. This is a jewel of a gym in the Near Northwest area with an outstanding trainer. read more

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Manuela Lane is an excellent Pilates and personal fitness instructor. Her studio is conveniently located & the classes are small enough to allow individual attention/instruction. I have been attending Pilates classes twice a week for approximately 2 years & can definitely feel a difference in my core body strength, balance & flexibility. read more

I have been taking classes with Manuela twice a week since November. She is a very talented instructor and focuses on each individual's specific needs and limitations even in a class situation. She is very personable and makes everyone feel welcome. Highly recommend anyone at any level to come try it out!! read more

I started coming here Sept 2017 because I was having alot of back issues. After reading so many good recommendations from our neighborhood page, I decided to give Manuela a shot. I can tell that my body has gotten stronger and my joints don't hurt as much as they use to. A huge difference in my body and I love it. Manuela is very personable and gives you the personal care you need as a beginner. You can tell that she really cares about her clients read more

Cannot say enough about Manuela and her pilates!! She stresses classical pilates vs contemporary (i.e. huge classes less instruction) which offers students a chance to blossom. Go get your stretch on!!!! read more

Ultimate Balanced Fitness - Cannot say enough about Manuela and her pilates!! She stresses classical pilates vs contemporary . Go get your stretch on!!!! - Pilates Near Me - Houston, Texas

Manuela is very focused on the individual even during a group class (which is only 5 or 6 people). When I started I couldn't walk my dog more than about 50 yards due to sciatica pain. I had also pulled the plantar fasciitis tendon in my foot and had a real hard time even getting up in the morning. The lack of activity was causing a deterioration throughout my whole body and unintended weight gain... I knew I had to make a change. I've been going to classes twice a week for several months and I'm elated at the progress. The fasciitis is almost completely cured and I can now walk my dog for a full 15 - 20 minutes. I'm looking forward to the Renaissance Festival this year. Last year it was a miserable experience sitting at every possible opportunity which was about every 5 minutes. Thanks Manuela for improving the quality of life for me and my family. read more

If you are looking for a good Pilates reformer studio, look no more. I've found the best place!!. The classes are small, and Manuela, the trainer, is awesome, very professional, very knowledgeable, and even more important very caring. Manuela knows what aches you and tailor the exercises to your own needs. Thank you Manuela for being such a wonderful, caring trainer. read more

If you are looking for a REAL pirates experience, look no further. I've been doing pirates since my early 20's and have visited several studios around town. UBF has one of the best reformer classes I've been to. The focus and attention to detail is top notch. I could go on but it's best for you to make an appointment for a free one on one so you can check it out for yourself! read more

Manuela is awesome. I have lost about 40 lbs with her help. She is great at working with her clients.

This is a fantastic place for personal training or reformer Pilates. We have worked with Manuela, the owner, for many years. She helped us prepare for a successful 1,200 foot vertical climb in Peru to the top of Sky Adventure Suites and spent the night in pods off the side of the mountain. We are ages 69 and 72. This may not be your type of goal but Manuela can help you achieve your own goals. Consistent work will give you more strength and balance. Highly recommend this boutique workout studio! read more

Love this place!! Manuela is awesome! She takes time with each person to make sure that they feel comfortable. For first timers, she makes sure that they are doing the moves correctly so they don't overdue it and injure themselves. read more

I recently starting going to Pilates classes here and am very happy with the experience. Manuela does an amazing job making sure that the class meets your needs and really guides her students. I have hip problems and she goes above and beyond to make sure I am not doing any movements that would hurt my hip, instead focusing on ways to help improve my hip movement. She really cares about making sure her students have a great class experience and benefit from Pilates. It's easy to miss the studio because it's in a small business park but definitely a great studio. read more

I am in my 60's and dealing with flexibility and range of motion issues. I have taken pilates reformer training for 3 years and now have greater flexibility, posture, greater overall strength and less stress. Sessions are limited to 6 people per class, so the exercises are specifically tailored to each participant's needs and goals - lots of individual attention . Manuela is a great instructor, she provides just the right balance of skill, encouragement and motivation. read more

I've been taking Pilates with Manuela at UBF for over 3 years. I recently started personal training with Manuela and have been very impressed with the workouts she comes up with every week. It's never the same and you always leave feeling you had a good workout. I love that her place is close to my home. She deserves more clients that want a small, personal workout place that isn't going to break the bank and give you results. You can't beat that combo. read more

I love attending Pilates Reformer classes with Manuela at Ultimate Balanced Fitness. Manuela is very attentive to each person's needs and issues. When I first started Pilates I was having issues with my neck, but when I do Pilates regularly with Manuela I have my neck/muscle issues more under control than ever before. Manuela is also a personal trainer and she is extremely knowledgeable and continues to educate herself on many areas of health and fitness. I highly encourage anyone who is wanting to try Pilates or that is looking for a personal trainer to go chat with Manuela. read more

I love personal training and Pilates with Manuela. I exercise for overall health as I am about to be 51. Manuela is aware of my middle aged aches and pains. She creates routines to address them so they stop being issues. Plus, she us a great Pilates instructor. read more