Absolutely love the vibe of this place. Had a private class for a work fundraiser and they did the…read moreabsolute most to make sure everything ran smoothly. Props to Butcher Lexie for killing it, so personable and genuine. Will definitely be back!!

Only AMAZING things to say about the butcher shop and their welcoming community. I've been to…read morealmost 250 classes over the the past year and a half and it's really changed my mind and body. This Pilates studio really values form and pace over everything else. I love the principles of lagree that they teach, which really gives you results. The instructors are very patient and kind and understand that you won't be a Lagree master over night! The workout is also so customizable for all levels.

Body Buzz Smart Fitness operates at the Kenwick Studio and out of the Columbus Dance Theatre…read more The Columbus Dance Theatre location has the Ballet for Rookies class, while the Kenwick Studio hosts workshops and the Body Buzz classes. Ballet for Rookies is a class that is accessible to all levels and ages. Christina, the owner/instructor, does an amazing job teaching and encouraging students! She brings her years of experience (professional) and education (MFA in Dance) to create a fun and challenging class. Christina encourages creativity and playfulness. I've always worried about looking silly while exercising, but I felt at ease in this class (and dare I say, occasionally I felt as graceful as a dancer?). She cues modifications for differing levels and she is great about correcting form. You can tell she wants her students to enjoy the class and be safe while doing it so that they can dance for many years to come! I've taken many Barre classes, but secretly felt that they were more of an aerobics class (or the jazzercise for the new millennium). I loved that these classes focused solely on ballet! In no way did it feel like less of a workout. You will definitely feel it in your legs the next morning!

I started off going to the Ballet for Every Body class on Tuesday nights on the recommendation of a…read morefriend. I'm not much of a dancer, and ballet doesn't appeal to me that much, but this friend recommended it so highly that I gave it a shot. Christina Providence, the teacher, is amazing. She encourages everyone to get comfortable in their bodies, and, as simple as this sounds, has had a profound impact on my life. It turned out I had all these injuries that Christina helped me realize and then work through. The basic upshot is that she leads us through lots of restorative routines (aka, a lot of laying on the floor or rolling around) that have more or less completely healed up all sorts of chronic injuries I had from years of playing sports, being in front of the computer, and general tension. So, the Tuesday night Ballet for EveryBody class is a great place to start. It's really affordable, accessible, etc. I'd thought that the other classes were probably too specialized for me. But, about a year ago, I entered into a really stressful period of my life that unfortunately isn't showing signs of letting up any time soon. Christina recommended that I try the Monday night class, which she said was pretty good for stress-reduction. It's AMAZING. We do typical pilates things on the equipment but also a lot of restorative things like short meditations, and things that feel very relaxing (again, a lot of lying on the floor) but that are actually really good at releasing tension and even strengthening. I legitimately credit this class with helping me manage this incredibly stressful thing in my life. I played competitive sports until I was 26, and, even at my peak, I had a stubbornly weak and puffy core. Now, at 34, weight management is easier than its ever been, and I'm pretty strong and lean. I honestly think this is because of the precise exercises we do in the classes I've taken here. Oh--I also get reiki now, once a month, from a different practitioner, also named Christina, and it's been amazing as well. The best way for me to explain it is that the effects of it last a lot longer than a regular massage. It also helped stop me from grinding my teeth at night. Anyway. I wrote so much here because I really can't recommend this highly enough. I feel like this studio taught me how to listen to my body, and that's no small feat. I should also mention that there is no body shaming, ever, and that strikes me as unique. They never rush, they meet you exactly where you are, and the teachers I've taken classes from all seem genuinely excited to be there. So, yeah. I'm a Core Poetry Evangelist, basically, because I started off as a skeptic and the classes there have helped me immensely.

When you walk in it looks like a fitness jungle gym. There are so many different contraptions to…read moreget your workout on. Anna was super nice. She gave us a tour. We got to try some of the equipment and the salt room. Focused Fitness is more of a personal Pilates studio. Get one-on-one workouts here. There are not many other places (none that I know of) that offer this type of Pilates. It is a neat concept for those who have extra money to spend on health. The salt cave was cool. It does leave you salty with a coating of white salt all over your clothes. It was relaxing. I would make the recommendation to have a light spa or ocean type music playing in the background if people want sound. Overall this little studio was really neat. They do offer massages that were somewhat reasonably priced. However, again for people who have to watch their expenditures the one-on-one fitness is a bit pricey.

I'd never been back in this industrial part of town, so it seems like Focus Fitness has picked a…read moregood spot to set up their pilates studio, as it's smack next door to the new Lower.com MLS soccer field and in the heart of an up and coming pocket just west of downtown Columbus. I'm not sure how FF's parking works exactly, as the spac parking lot's spaces are numbered - is that a pre-development heyday thing, or what? Want to highlight the awesome viby house music playing. The space is small, but houses a lot of cool looking contraptions/pilates machines; I'd love to learn their intricate purposes in an in-depth class! Anna, one of the instructors, greeted us and told us about Focus Fitness and how things are done around here. Things are done a bit different here: Instead of classes, they run private or semi-private times with clients/members as opposed to a general schedule of classes offered, you show up, do a workout and leave. Anna also specializes in nutrition, which is exactly what I've been searching for. Official first time in a salt spa! Three of us sat in the room for the recommended 30 minutes, which is basically equal to two days at the beach. Nice reclining beach chairs, so you can get comfy when you breath in the salt-filtered air. No ambient music playing, not sure if they don't have it playing for a purpose, which could be the case. This room is used for salt room yoga, so perhaps an instructor comes in with you, thus that's your form of sound. If there isn't music any set up, maybe a suggestions for clients that just want to sit and not do yoga. Just a thought, however. Two of the three recliners have heating properties, fyi. This was such an awesome event!! Completely informal, relaxed and totally hands on!! We literally were encouraged to try out whatever equipment that peaked out interest, and Anna and Dina gladly demonstrated telling the benefits. Dina is a spunky esthetician, and I'd totally get a consult with her!! Excellent event, giant thanks to Kayla for setting this one up!!

Okay I don't like sharing all of my Hot Gurl takes but I will indulge you. Infrared saunas= good…read morefor your skin and detoxing. Working out= duh good for you to combat stress, increase metabolism and dopamine, and defeat all that beer garden pints you throw back. So combine the two and you have a way to get all the benefits with half the time AND the cost of sevral memberships. You can do 15 minute row, bike, body bike sessions with at most two other people. Or go for the gusto in hour long yoga, Pilates, weight training, or glutes. I leave refreshed, sweaty, still burning calories and ready for that toxic boss situation lol.

I have been a member here for over a year! I love it! I've lost 15 lbs! I really like the…read moreflexibility of the 24/7 access and how the workouts are always changing. Even if I just sit in the sauna and do nothing - it's worth it for the sweat!

I had a free class courtesy of this business and trapeze yoga was on my bucket list so I took my 56…read moreyear old self here for an adventure. I was 15 minutes late as I had written 930 on my calendar but it started at 9. My bad. I was welcomed in and given a quick catch up. I practice yoga at another studio so I was sort of prepared. I was by far the oldest student and that's ok. I'm giving a five star rating based on the whole student vibe. The young ladies were happy and had a lot of fun. That's important and to be respected. The class is geared for all levels and enabled all to achieve really pretty poses utilizing the hammock swing trapeze strap set up. We all got pictures to admire of ourselves looking graceful and strong. If I had any suggestions, it would be to turn off the music as the cuing was hard ( for me) to hear. Also, I wished the hammock could've been a little lower as it was a bit high for me to get one leg up into it and stand. My balance is pretty good so I hopped a little to maintain, if I had been totally inexperienced, maybe not so much. Thank you so much for the opportunity to practice, Julie.

I came here because I had a groupon that I used. It was a good class but I was under the impression…read morethat it was a yoga class, not a HIIT class. The owner Julie was very kind and focuses a lot on gratitude and giving back which I really loved. I loved that the classes were smaller and more intimate so that you could actually receive direction if needed and that you were not feeling cramped. I just think that there is a lot going on at this studio and the website can be confusing at times. Overall, a great studio and owner and highly recommend for pilates and yoga!