Rana is such a gift! Kind, caring and so very knowledgeable. My husband and I work with her weekly in semi private sessions. We are both in our 80's and were hoping we would find an instructor who would accommodate our age limitations (!). We feel so confident when working with Rana. She vigilantly concentrates on our performance, corrects when needed but never pushes us beyond our capacity which means so much to us. Her studio is a perfect size, bright, clean and air conditioned! Her dear little dog, Teddy, happily greets us at the door. It all makes for a welcoming environment which we look forward to entering every week! We could not recommend Rana with more enthusiasm! read more

Rana is amazing! I was with her during my pregnancy and she really knows her stuff. She takes the time to help with form and to ensure your safety. She's also really fun to talk to :). Agility Studios gives you a truly personalized experience, even in group sessions. It would be a mistake to pass up an opportunity to work with Rana, and I will do it again when my body is ready. read more

Agility is everything you could want in a Pilates studio. Clean, well run, safe and effective classes. I like the instructor, Rana, who is very motivating. She's great at making everyone from a desk worker to an athlete feel like they are getting a workout designed just for them personally,by adjusting the equipment to different abilities. Definitely will be back. My friend took this photo there of me working on those middle aged arms. No "bingo wings" for me, thanks! read more

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Love Rana and this smaller studio. I've definitely gained muscle. More firm in my legs, arms, stomach and back. Hard to gain muscle at 61 but I did! Tons of personal attention, corrections super helpful to engage focused muscle groups and avoid injury. Rana is super positive and speaks up. Love her approach. She is an expert in explaining, showing, and modifying. I've been coming for 2 yrs and it's paid off. I've been consistent which has helped too. Plus she's a great woman, incredibly knowledgeable in biomechanics and strength building, highly motivated to help with a great sense of humor. The studio is a gem of a find. I feel so much better! read more

If your looking to sweat, see results, and feel better (mood & physically) reach out to Agility today! Rana is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things fitness and health (especially Pilates). Rana also invented an at-home workout called The Pilates Strap, which definitely keeps me going when I can't make it to a lesson. Highly recommend checking out her website: pilatesstrap.com - Yay for Women Entrepreneurs! read more

I've been going to Rana for a few years. She has honestly helped me more with my neck and back issues than physical therapy. Not to mention how much stronger and leaner I feel. Rana's expertise, kindness and attention are unsurpassed. I am very thankful to have found her. read more

I highly recommend Agility Studios. I did PT for my shoulder for years. I wanted to find a fitness option that would help me get strong without injuring myself again. When I started doing pilates with Rana, I was 6 months postpartum and weak. She helped me get back in shape and strong safely. I started seeing results in a couple of months after I started. My husband also started taking classes with her after seeing my results. Rana is a knowledgeable and experienced pilates teacher and athlete herself. She takes her students' safety seriously and lets you work out on your own pace. I did a combination of private, semi-private, and group classes with her. I always received the same level of attention from her regardless of the class type. Her group classes are limited to 4 people and aways clean. read more

I joined Rana's Pilates class when I was 5 months pregnant and I am so glad that I did. Not only is Rana an expert in Pilates, but she is also super knowledgeable in how to train pregnant patients. She always ensured I knew how to modify the move for my stage of pregnancy and even helped me to get through a severe episode of sciatica when I got further along in my pregnancy. In addition to getting a fantastic workout, Rana's class feels like a community. She is so sweet, always making sure everyone is taken care of during class and is fantastic at introducing people. I am so grateful I found her class and can't say enough positive things about my experience, I can't wait to get back to training with her when my daughter gets a little older! read more

Rana at Agility is amazing. Her knowledge and background can help anyone whether that's prenatal/postpartum, injured, or a competitive athlete. The Pilates workouts I did in my third trimester and postpartum were always challenging and informative! I learned so much about my body and I built/maintained strength for a healthy and speedy delivery of my second baby. I have done lagree method for years as well as other high intensity training workouts, but nothing as hands on as Agility. I recommend to anyone and everyone looking to transform their body. Thanks Rana! read more

Rana is an incredible trainer. I just finished 10 privates with her and will be continuing with her 2x/week. A few specific things to call out: she is always paying attention. I may think we are chatting while I do my reps and she'll stop herself mid-sentence to correct my form, adjust my body, count my reps--she is never not working. Next, she is so incredibly knowledgable, but in a way that is accessible. She noticed (not me!) that one of my shoulders is higher than the other--and is often correcting my form (my shoulders, my knee, a slight turn of my foot) while training me--and I'm shocked by the big difference these small observations and changes have made. Lastly, while I went in with the goal of decreasing my stress and improving my fitness--I'm already having unexpected results such as my back hasn't been hurting (I just assumed my back would always kinda hurt bc I sit at a computer 10 hours per day). Rana is hard working, super smart, and a calm, kind person. I highly recommend working with Rana. read more

I highly recommend Agility studio. After going to boot camps and running, I thought Pilates would not be enough of a workout for me. But when I started taking group classes with Rana and the other instructors, I quickly learned that pilates fitness it's no joke! I have some back stress from commuting and being at a desk, so on top of just wanting to stay healthy, keeping a strong core helps relieve those issues. Plus I've found that Rana has an amazing wealth of knowledge and always has great tips for what to eat, vitamins to take, and extra stretches and exercises I can do when I'm on the road. read more

Rana is amazing and doing Pilates with her has helped me in more ways than one. I have always been very active but developed chronic back and hip pain, which worsened when I became pregnant. I started doing 1:1 Pilates sessions with Rana's twice a week in my first trimester and throughout my entire pregnancy. Rana is incredibly knowledgeable and she guided me through exercises that were safe during pregnancy but that also helped me strengthen the right muscle groups to prevent back and hip pain. I also recovered very quickly post pregnancy, and I definitely attribute that to my workouts with Rana! read more

I started going to Agility about a month ago after I found out that I was pregnant. It is very hard to find a great pilates studio that customizes workouts to fit your basic skill and strength. I have been doing pilates for over 6 years and learned on my own how to fix my posture because teachers did not pay attention. However, with Rana she notices when my posture is off and helps teach and show me how to fix it. She is so knowledgable, kind and talented. She has small sized classes so she can cater to every single person. The best part is that she is an expert on prenatal pilates and I have learned so much that I can apply toward my whole pregnancy. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their strength, get in shape or is currently pregnant! read more

Great spin and workout this morning!! Thank you, Rana!! As a physician, I thought that I knew a lot about anatomy, nutrition, and fitness. I have been amazed by how much I have learned about these areas of health from working with Rana for the past few months. She teaches when you need more knowledge, she encourages when you need some support and understanding, and she pushes when you need a good kick in the a**. I cannot wait until my body is worthy of a photo in her lineup. The only thing holding me back is me. Rana is truly inspirational!! read more

I was so excited to write this review for a couple reasons, first of all I was nervous about starting to work out because of how out of shape I am, going to gyms has always been intimidating and made me feel so self-conscious. My whole life I've struggled with body image issues. Immediately Rana put me at ease and i felt like I was in the right place and in the right hands, although this is only my third session i feel so much better and embodied! Working at Agility with Rana is invaluable. I've already learned a ton, and I can't wait for whats to come! I am looking forward to watching my body transform!! read more

After living on the east coast and participating in Pilates for 4 years, I moved to California. I have been exercising with Rana Kennedy for the past 6 months. Rana incorporates Pilates with physical therapy and fitness as needed. She is a wealth of information. I am a senior citizen and Rana's knowledge of Pilates, exercise and herbal treatments has been invaluable to me. My body and especially my posture and balance are much improved. I highly recommend her read more

Definitely fallen in love with this studio . Rana has an excellent ability to connect with her clients both professionally and personally. I definitely look forward to getting my butt kicked by her and not bored . I am grateful I discovered this place. read more

Sharing bad news is not my style. My expectations are: a clean facility with well kept equipment. a respectful trainer who listens. understanding that I travel for a living and will not be a weekly client. a trainer that will not share my private information with others. patience as I am not an athlete but a person working on my fitness after injury . I did not receive the above. I paid cash for private sessions in advance and did not return. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Agility studio and Rana Kennedy. I came to Rana 7 months pregnant. She helped prepare me to give birth to my child and then helped me get my body back after baby. Rana doesn't just teach pilates she cares deeply about all her clients and helps fine tune their workouts specifically to them. So no matter what stage of fitness you are in, she will maximize your time and get you the results you are looking for. I feel like Rana gave me my life back. And I know as a result of her, I'm going to have the best summer of my life with my bouncing baby on my hip. Thank u Agility Studio!!!! read more

Overall awesome experience. My wife and I signed up for the Pilates class as a novice. We both felt as Rana and the staff took the time to ensure proper form and technique. Also, the spinning class with Eden was exhilarating. I highly recommend Agility Studio to any one who is inspired to get in shape regardless of skill level. read more

I started going to Agility Studio about 8 months ago at the recommendation of the physical therapist that I was seeing following a back injury. Rana Kennedy is the primary instructor and owner of Agility Studio and she is an exceptional teacher. She makes a point of getting to know the needs and goals of all of the students and she provides coaching and support foster your progress. The class sizes are small (the people are great) - so Rana provides individual cueing to assist you in maximizing the effectiveness of the positions and movements. Every class is different... they're hard work, always fun and at the same time relaxing! I have been so pleased with my results! I have been running and lifting weights for years but my progress seemed to stall. Adding the additional pilates work with Rana moved my progress forward again. read more

The knowledge, friendliness and great atmosphere at the studio was quite refreshing. Rana is not only knowledgeable but also aware of the body, it's mechanics and gave me great advice. read more

I've been going to Agility for almost 2 years now and I should have done this review ages ago......I came to Rana after having some health issues and extreme muscle separation from my two recent pregnancies. I am a mother of three so finding a schedule that worked for me was also a challenge, but Rana's studio fit so many of my immediate and long term needs. I was having a hard time finding a trainer that was aware of diastasis recti (muscle separation) and after I met Rana I knew in so many ways that she was the perfect fit for me. She is so knowledgeable, so encouraging, so thoughtful, and very accommodating. Her studio is clean, comfortable and offers an array of classes that suit my fitness goals. Working out can be intimidating but Rana made me feel so comfortable as a beginner. Now she knows I want to train harder so she encourages me to do so and I've made so many personal gains thanks to Rana. She really gives a tailored personal training experience and being a part of her studio is like a family. It's fun, but challenging and Rana goes above and beyond to help give advice like supplements, nutrition and other exercises that can be done at home. I am so grateful I found Rana! My health issues are gone, my diastasis is closed and I am in the best shape I have ever been in! read more

Rana who owns Agility and leads the classes is really a treat. She is so professional and encouraging and helps all of her students be their best. I've mainly taken her spin or spin/pilate combo classes and always leave feeling invigorated and inspired to be my best. Want to be a better athlete or just get a great workout, this is your place and your instructor! read more

I have been training with Rana for 3 years. She truly cares about people and their health. I had a lot of back issues and when I first came to her she made it her priority to ensure that I followed her detailed instructions on staying safe while doing Pilates so I would not exacerbate my back issues. I learned a great deal from Rana on how to strengthen my core and do unique stretches that lead to me having no back pain at all today. I would recommend Rana and the Agility Studio to anyone, not only because they improve the health of others but the positive energy that Rana provides keeps you motivated to continue with her life long lessons on fitness. read more

If you're looking to be motivated and inspired you must take a class. I love the spin yoga combo- it's a great mix of cardio and yoga in one class. Rana's training style is very attentive to where you are mentally and physically. Her genuine enthusiasm of health and fitness is inspiring to say the least. Amazing trainer!!‍‍ read more

At 66yrs old, I wanted to get physically FIT, lose weight, gain strength and maybe some muscle tone. I found Rana Kennedy! I enjoy her intense and invigorating 60min full body workout with upbeat Music; focusing on core abdominal strength and wt bearing routines (to improve my bone density!). Within the past 8mos I have watched my body transform with increased overall fitness and flexibility. I'm addicted to Rana's pilates class, a very rewarding method to get fit and strong. She is an inspiring and encouraging teacher/instructor. Her workouts are always changing and quite challenging, keeping my workouts interesting and Fun. She is very conscientious about form/body alignment to prevent injuries, which I am very grateful for. I appreciate her genuine caring and willingness to share her knowledge on nutrition, vitamins, women's health, anatomical muscles, etc. I highly recommend Rana as your Personal Trainer. She will be very instrumental in helping you get to the results you "dreamed" about! read more

I have been going to Agility studio for almost two years. I signed up when I was feeling frustrated about not finding a work out regimen that worked for my specific needs. I was diagnosed with MS 5 years ago and have issues with fatigue and balance so a lot of workouts are not suitable for me. I wanted to give Pilates a try and I am not exaggerating when I say it changed the way I think about a work out. Rana is amazing- the classes are small and very hands on and she modifies every class to work for whatever issues you may be dealing with that day. I love that I can attend the same class with people of all ages, athletes, and pregnant girls... and we all get exactly what we need out of the class. Every person I have ever worked out with has been nice and welcoming. This is the most laid back, friendly studio you will find. I am stronger than I ever thought I would be thanks to Rana. If you are considering Pilates, this is the place! read more