Time to update my review and it honestly hasn't changed. Wundabar is one of the best workouts in town! It still kicks my butt even though I've been coming here for years. Here's a review on the instructors since they changed in the past year again: -Nikki: one of my favorite instructors. Very good for people who have been to Wundabar for a while. She gives concise instructions so that you can go through more exercises. She also teaches the Wundabar Max class on Saturday which is my favorite -Karen: great for both rookies and experienced people. She gives clear instructions for each exercise and also gives variations of difficulty for each one. She has a great attitude and makes everyone in the class feel comfortable. Another one of my favorites and I highly recommend her if you're new. -Carrie: another favorite. Like Karen she gives clear instructions that are easy to follow. Her workouts are very balanced and well thought out. You never feel like you worked harder on one part of your body while missing out on another. My only wish is that she would teach more night classes! -Heather: pretty good. Depending on the day, I either really enjoy or feel ok about her classes. read more

Grace was amazing this morning! She knew it was only my second time at pilates and she helped me with every pose. She rocks and the class was hard but good hard. Loved it and am going back!!! read more

If pilate classes were like salsa, WundaBar would be verrrry mild. As a comparison, Metamorphosis would be ass-kicking hot - which I prefer. I've gone here a couple of times and left without feeling I worked out much. It felt like a beginners class, which I'm sure there's a demographic for, but I was bored to death both times. read more

Nice place, with attentive helpful instructors. Hard to find if you don't know it's in the Prado building. Good workout too.

Being a newcomer to WundaBar AND to just pilates in general I knew it was going to be rough, but MAN this workout was intense! There were some muscles being used that I didn't even know existed. I did not time the commute well and ended up running in with only a few minutes to spare when I should've been there 15 minutes earlier to get the introduction to the machine and the studio. Without batting an eye my instructor took me in, gave me the low down and got us on our way. I felt challenged the whole time and with each new move she would come and check on me to make sure I had the proper form. I knew as soon as I walked out that this was going to be a workout that I will come back for again. No wonder people who practice pilates are so fit! :) read more

Jessica Emmons' class!!! She has been a consistent part my Thursday mornings for the past couple of months and I have already seen results in my body!! I love her enthusiasm and her ability to push us without making it feel like we are taking boot camp. read more

I love Wundabar! I've been to the Studio City and Montrose locations as well and Pasadena is just as great. The class schedule is filled with plenty of options to accommodate most people. The teachers are pretty good and I don't think any part of your body goes unnoticed in their workouts. This location is pretty convenient and the space is great, roomy and clean. Parking can be a hassle but I was generally able to find parking within a couple blocks of the studio. As a workout, wunda is great for toning but doesn't provide much in the way of cardio. I can't wait to go back. read more

My workout with Jessica was great! Challenging but doable! The facility is very good and I had no issues with parking early in the morning.

Love this place! Amazing workout, great trainers and a great location. Only downfall is the parking but its not a big deal. I highly recommend it. read more

Took my first pilates class yesterday here with LeeAnn and she was amazing!! Super helpful. Ive taken a pure barre class before, not as a direct comparison to pilates, but I remember being new and the instructor there was not very helpful. I am sore this morning! Great class and challenging enough to make you feel the burn. My legs were shaking the entire time! Great class and great location. Sign-up if youre thinking about taking pilates. read more

I SO wanted to love this place. The workout was WAY too easy. I use a polar watch and my max heart rate was 137. Usually in Pilates I get up to 185. Parking is rough too. The studio is cool and the instructor was incredibly nice and accommodating!! I wish it would have been a better workout and I would have made this a regular spot of mine. Unfortunately I won't be returning as I could get a much better workout simply walking around my neighborhood for 45 minutes. Random tip: I'm 5'8" and the machine was a little too short for me. I believe I was the tallest in the class so it didn't seem like others had a problem with this, but if you're on the taller side, you should be prepared. read more

I've been going here for a while now and I LOVE it. I absolutely love most of the instructors (specifically Isabelle, Helene & Valerie). The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars is that they recently took up their prices :( I travel a lot for work and their new price structure just does not work for me.... read more

PP Pasadena was my first "pilates" and SPX experience and I thank my sister for introducing me to this exercise. I took my first free session here and it really helped jump start my motivation to begin working out again...it only took 6 years for me to get back to working out! If only this location was closer to me, I'd sign up for the monthly pass. At $99/month for 2 classes a week, it's got to be the best price I've seen for a SPX studio. I currently attend another Pilates Plus and have definitely seen a change in my body. The location I go to charges $119/month for 8 classes a month, which actually is still a good price. I just needed a fun workout for me to get motivated again and it looks like SPX did the job. I've already lost 2 inches in my waist without dropping any weight...I'm a foodie (!!!!!) but I'm working on that right now, so hopefully in the coming months, I'll be able to say I've lost more inches and pounds. The studio itself is clean, but a little bright for me. I guess it's good so that people don't fall off the reformer. Parking meters are available or in the bank lot after hours. read more

My first time at wunderbar. My first class seem like a light workout but I was sore the next two days. Low impact with results. Second time back and it was tougher than the 1st time. read more

Had a great experience. Definitely noticed a difference in my overall fitness and health. The instructors were diverse and interesting. The machines were unique and varied in exercise workouts. read more

Great music and clean place. Parking not the best during the weeknights. Not difficult classes. Nice teachers.

WundaBar was one of the only workouts that didn't treat my pregnant-body as a fragile thing that might break at any moment. With my doctors clearance, the pre-natal classes challenged me and help keep my strength up, training me for a healthy delivery. I was able to attend right up until birth and am so grateful for the small class sizes. This is a great workout to pair with running, especially if you have IT pain. Many of the exercises strengthen the hips and keep those problems at bay. It's reasonably priced, the teachers are great, and it's a must-do workout if you're determined to stay fit during pregnancy. Thanks so much, WundaBar! read more

I went to wundabar only once. The first class is free, so I have it a shot. I really liked it! It was a little on the easier side vs some of the other pilates studios, but definitely a good workout. I will definitely be going back sometime soon. read more

Best, best, best work out ever. At 43 I am in the best physical shape I have ever been in in my entire life thanks to PP. Was a member at the gym for years and never came close to the results that I've gained here. Nikki is an awesome instructor, and always helps me to do just a little more with her encouragement. Cate is also wonderful and I really love her technique class. Actually I could rave about all the instructors. If you want real results I definitely recommend you give this a try. read more

I went to this studio after hearing all of the rave reviews about the Downtown LA and Silver Lake studios, and I have to say that this is probably one of the hardest yet most effective workouts I've ever done. I used to do kickboxing 3x a week at 6 am, and these Pilates Plus workouts are so much harder. I think it's because each class is different--you never do the same routine twice! Another thing to note is that this isn't traditional pilates on a reformer. You do pilates moves on a beefed-up reformer, and it's a bit different. Compared to the traditional pilates sessions I used to take at Pilates Metro in Atwater, these classes offer a more intense workout (quaking muscles, the whole bit). All the instructors I've had have all been really great--since only 10 people are allowed per class, you really get personal attention to make sure you're doing everything right. Even if you've never done pilates before, the instructions are easy to follow. As most people who are interested in pilates know, classes aren't cheap. I think the deal that they are running right now ($249 for unlimited classes per month) is actually pretty good compared to other pilates studios. Another incentive to make sure you go to class: They charge you $25 if you cancel late or do a no-show. The first class is free, so if you've ever been curious about pilates, you should definitely check it out! read more

Anna Gray was my instructor on a Monday. She was so awesome!! Took her time and watched me, came over an helped me and with my position and helped me in having a better posture on the machine. I was definitely feeling my core in action. What impressed me the most is that she was expecting me and knew that I had some previous issues that I have written down on the consent form. Anna remembered that I have a wrist problem. She did everything to make me feel comfortable! She gave me a block meant to soften the he impact to my arms. I felt so encouraged in my first class that I took her class again the following week and it was a great experience again!! She explains the movement very well makes you visualize the muscles that are working at the moment. I had the happiest endorphins in my system ever possible. I don't remember being this happy doing Pilates. I will definitely keep coming here. I've taken the wundaflex class and it was amazing as well. Instructors who really care about you getting the best out of your work out. The facility is clean the machines really make a difference in shaping your body. I will definitely keep coming! read more

First time I heard about this class I thought piece of cake it only a pilates class. Boy was I mistaken. 30 days strong and I'm hooked. I'm pleased with the results... read more

I've never stuck with a workout routine in the past because I get bored and don't really see results. After trying WundeBar, I have a routine I enjoy AND a solid core. My fitness level is still improving, and I actually look forward to working out. It's FUN! There's also a new weight-loss/fitness group for added support. The acoustic issue is also resolved, and they have made changes to their scheduling system so it's much easier getting into classes, even at the last minute. If you are looking for a place to support you in long-term health and fitness goals, I highly recommend WundeBar. It works!!! read more

First time at Wunderbar - kick *#* workout with Ashley! Will definitely return and recommend!

i enjoyed my one free class and it was really easy to book and wasn't given an hour long sales pitch at the end. The workout was very thorough and feel that i got the workout I wanted and the Burn. Especially the next day. Overall my instructor was great! I will be joining here soon. Reason for the 4 stars is that the roof had a leak and a bucket catching the water in the room. This is not a very cheap studio, and its in a nice part of Pasadena i would expect things like that not occur. Only negative is that you have to book classes in a weekly sequence and can't skip weeks or you'll be charged and lose that week. So I have to block off my weekend mornings for this. its a good motivator but sometimes things just come up. read more

Love, love, love this place and the reformer. The classes are challenging, fun and your core really gets a workout. Pretty much like all instructors althoughi do have a few favorites. I wish the classes were a little more reasonable price wise and the strict 12 hour cancellation policy doesn't give you much flexibility. P. S the new app has made it much easy to book and keep track of your classes. read more

I went for their introductory class that focuses on techniques for beginners. The instructor was friendly and helpful. It was my first time doing Pilate on a reformer, and she made sure I understand the basic terms before the class began. After the work out, you can really feel all your muscles working yet it was not overly intense. If you are the type that like to work out in a simplistic environment with no distraction, this is the place to be. read more

This place is weird. This is NOT pilates and the name of this studio is completely misleading. It really should be named: "We use a reformer but don't really do Pilates Plus Pasadena". Yes, you use a pilates reformer, but no, you do not do pilates based poses. Instead, you have an instructor (in my experience) bark orders at you to do these extremely dangerous moves jumping around on a reformer machine. Why are they dangerous? Because far too many of the instructions given by the instructor are having you quickly muscle your way through resistance training, wrenching your lower back and neck, there are also far too many people in 1 class for an instructor to watch each student safely. I'm very familiar with reformer based pilates, so it was certainly not the case that I was a beginner. Sure, you get a work out and will most likely be sore, but the point of pilates (ahem, real pilates), is not to be sore and fly through poses without proper alignment. If you're interested in having a fairly high intensity workout on a reformer machine, I guess this place is for you, but don't expect actual pilates based instruction. Classes fill up quickly and they have a very strict canceling policy. Also, the pricing is a bit extravagant, the cheapest: $99 per month for 2, 40 minute classes a week. Not worth it in my book. read more

My WundaBar experience today was a total NIGHTMARE which was a real shame because the class itself wasn't bad! I might actually go back, but this is more about the customer service and parking and general location. It was a good class length and went by quickly, and the instructor seemed friendly. I'm a ClassPass user and today was my 1st WundaBar class. Here's what went down: I left my house early because I didn't know the parking situation because they hadn't utilized the "parking info" section on their ClassPass page. I circled around and around looking for the dang place because I couldn't spot "WundaBar" on their window while simultaneously looking for street parking as I didn't realize their street number grouped them in with several other businesses. I FINALLY SAW "WUNDABAR" LISTED ON THE SIDE OF A PARKING GARAGE and was like "Oh! Of course! It must be part of this shopping strip. Just park here and walk around, I'm sure you'll see it." Meanwhile, IT'S GETTING DOWN TO CRUNCH TIME. So, I turn into the parking garage, and I start to notice it's a bit weird, some of the spots are marked for certain business and others are reserved and then there are gated off bits of the garage for residents. One of the gates is mysteriously opened, only I didn't realize it was a gated area just yet... I park in a spot that says "compact", otherwise it is unmarked. It doesn't say it's reserved or for a resident. I try to call WundaBar to ask if this is alright. It directs me to a message that tells me all WundaBar calls go straight to voicemail. Great. Can I just say --- I am so sick of fitness studios saving money and not hiring receptionists to answer phones. Good customer service can do amazing things. I'm down to eight minutes before class starts. I grab my stuff and dash to the elevator. I'm now frazzled by the parking situation, so when I get to the elevator, I don't know where I'm headed...is it going to be street level or is it inside the building? ClassPass doesn't say? Their website doesn't say? I'm so confused. I choose street level and wander around aimlessly for 2 minutes before spotting a group of girls in leggings who obviously would know where to go. BINGO. I find it with 5 minutes to go. I get into the place, signed my waiver (which I put an injury on, and I'm not 100% sure if the instructor saw it because she didn't question it...), and then asked about parking. She tells me that we're not supposed to park in the garage, but it should be fine. She seems like she's in a rush to start class. I get it, I'm not the only one there. I'm sort of caught in the middle...do I go move my car? She says it should be fine... The class is only 45 minutes long. It's my 1st time here. I give in and just do the class, but when it ends, I HUSTLE my junk back to my car only to discover that my car has been locked behind a gate. After stopping an a*shole that lived there that wouldn't help me despite openly admitting that he had the clicker thingy to the gate (Hello, I'm wearing a neon headband and a fitbit? What do you think I'm going to do? See how many calories I burn stealing a car?), a concierge who brought me to the wrong gated section of the parking garage, I finally managed to run in after a car was leaving. I get to my car. I assumed the gate would automatically open from the other side as I approached it with my car. I was WRONG. I had to shout at an electrician that thankfully appeared out of nowhere through the gate and explain the situation, and HE got me out. Sooooo, that's my WundaBar experience. Please, please, please, put more info on your ClassPass page or ANYWHERE if you're not going to have a real, life person answer your phones!!! read more

i have to say i wanted to love it, i took pilates for 5 years at a studio and LOVED it!!! thought this would be a great price..... trust me it is NOT pilates and the it is impossible for the teachers to carefully watch 10 students.... I injured my neck and have been in horrible pain for 5 months..... no one can help, my doctor said I pulled my neck so bad it will take months to heal.... IF you do this make sure you get a taecher that is conserned about her students and not pushing you like an aerobic class.... that is NOT what pilates is meant to be....... read more

Love the WundaBar Pilates Pasadena studio! All the instructors are great; they are all a little bit different with their routines so by attending various classes with different instructors your body is always being challenged in slightly different ways. And, each instructor is really good about changing up their workout routines so you are always being challenged. I have never ever enjoyed working out more than I do now since I started Pilates classes at the Pasadena studio. My first time doing Pilates and I am so glad I decided to check it out. It is the way I am challenged by the routines, and the way I feel after completing each workout routine that makes me love the workout so much. Thanks WundaBar Pilates Pasadena, I appreciate you all! read more

I'd definitely make this my regular pilates studio if I lived nearby! Their take on the reformer is different from any of the other classes I've been to in San Francisco. The machine gives you so many potential new exercises to do that are really challenging and fun. Combine that with all the different teachers and you could definitely go every day and feel like you're doing something totally different each time! read more

This is a fantastic workout for deep core and muscle work. Balance comes into play a lot. The instructors are all very different with their cues so you may want to try more than one for the best fit. The WundaBar reformer is an amazing machine that has incredible versatility for unlimited exercises. Most can be done facing either way for an added challenge to different muscles. read more

Heather Longman continues to be a fantastic instructor! Love the new "zen" music. It helps one concentrate and hear the corrections, making the class more productive .... giving you a deeper muscle connection with better results read more

I love it here! I have been going to Wundabar for months and I can really feel the difference. Thanks ladies!

I had my first class here this morning. I bought a 5 class Groupon which was a great deal because the classes by themselves are so expensive!! Overall, I had a really good experience. Having never done anything quite like this before, I was a little nervous, but the instructor was so nice and very helpful! She was constantly walking around the room correcting people's form and she stopped several times to talk to me because I was new and make sure I was doing everything right and felt comfortable. It was a pretty good workout, and the machine was fun!! I wish the classes were longer though. They are only 45 minutes long, and when it was done, I was bummed because I was ready to do so much more. And for $29 a class, 45 minutes is not a long time. But I really liked this place and if it were more affordable, I would love to continue after my Groupon runs out. Also, beware that the Groupon expires 30 days after you activate it, so use it quick so you don't lose your classes!! I just booked the rest of my classes online and am excited to use them :) read more

Just finished my first month at PPP. I love the method and will continue for another month to see if I get the results I want. I dance, hike or do cardio a few times a week to go with this. My ONLY gripe is the attendance policy. I have small kids and have had to late cancel twice due to their illness. Its just hard to control everyones schedule and we should be a little more forgiving to keep the moral high! maybe a reduced rate or incentive for "the earlier you cancel, the better" but we won;t punish you for having kids who get sick! or dogs, or elderly parents or whatever. there has to be a fair way to do this! maybe you can swap a class if the space gets filled? anyway, my body is happy and I am hoping for a healthier month for my fam. read more

I've been working out at WundaBar for well over a year and just love it. It's a small class, only 10 Wunda Former machines and it is the perfect full body combination of strength training and cardio. There are classes all throughout the day to accommodate all schedules. The classes are 45 minutes so you can get a work out and get on with your day. I have had almost every teacher and they are all fantastic each having their own style of teaching. The music is upbeat and the instructors are clear. Prices are competitive with other studios and less than several I have tried. You will find the best value using auto pay. Your first class is free and the initial promo is a steal. read more

I have been attending Wundabar in Pasadena for 2-3 years. I love it. I love all the instructors, especially, Ashley Scott. It is so obvious that she cares about each individual and is very diligent about making sure that our technique is perfect. Thank you Ashley, I really appreciate your efforts. Can't wait to see your beautiful baby boy! read more

I've been coming here a few months now. I did the free class, bought a Groupon and an Amazon Local. Now I'm paying full price and still feel like it is worth it. I feel like the machines are easy to use. You don't need a full class to just learn how to use them. Each class is different and they are fast paced and challenging. You don't get bored and end up working your whole body each time with a bit of a different emphasis. I have a sever knee problem and they are good about alternatives when I can't do something the rest of the class is doing. The classes are small so you get attention (ie. there is no hiding). I tend to book the Friday before the following week for 2-3 classes and have only had to do a wait list one time. I got into the classs. I find booking and canceling online easy to do. Parking can be a pain depending on the class time as there is only street parking. If I have to walk a block or two I just count that as added exercise time though. The class times are close together though so if you go too early parking is harder. If you go about 5 minutes before class time parking is easier. read more