Dear Dudes and Dudettes: Barre classes are for the brave…read more Ive waited to take each class form before writing this review. Barre's riddle should be: What weighs more: A ton of bricks or a ton of feathers? Ans: they weigh the same Here are the general points: I've never been more afraid of stairs in my life. My glutes are shelfing. The smallest muscles shake. I'm not saying that I'd rather be waterboarded, but honestly these 50min classes are a journey. I can see why they say in 8-10 classes you can see results. I highly recommend going here.

Called ahead because the Boston Marathon had the entire area shut down. They said they'd "wait two…read moreminutes", then locked me out anyway at two minutes. Didn't answer the door or phone. Petty, inflexible, and honestly embarrassing behavior from a studio that isn't even a high end studio. It's not discipline, it's a desperate power trip. They'd rather shut the door in a paying client's face than use basic judgment. The instructor was Emma Cammer so not sure if she's to blame or the studio itself

Focused on clients Good explanations…read more Clean equipment Kind staff with . Patient instructions

Facility is well maintained. Parking is not an issue -- there's some street parking right in front…read moreof the building but there's also a parking lot across the street. My instructor, Sam, kicks my ass every class without me even knowing. I don't really sweat during class but then my whole body is sore the next day (sorcery!). I had a private session first and then signed up for a pack of 10 TWS classes. The only thing I wished they had was a better scheduling system where I can go in to see which classes I've attended/missed. They charge for missed TWS classes, which is fine and I understand why they do that. But it'll help hold both parties accountable (myself and Boston Pilates) if I can visually see which classes I've missed and need to make up. There's no formal checkin process so I'll have to rely on memory or their words that I attended (or missed) a class. This is in NO way saying that I don't trust them, just that I think the scheduling system can be improved. An option to reload a pack of TWS classes and pay online would be helpful too!

Amanda McClure's class on Saturday's at 9:15 is the perfect start to my day. I just love that she…read morehas a song before the last song where we just vibe and take the whole song for ourselves. Really therapeutic to take a second to pause and be grateful in our busy lives. Also love the work Handlebar does for mental health/recovery and raising awareness. Had to buy the "I Care About Your Mental Health" sweatshirt as soon as it dropped. You guys are really amazing, and now that I know there are fellow BPS teachers behind the front desk I just love ya all more :). Thanks so much for all you do!

I had a phenomenal class here on the eve of Thanksgiving. The class was surprisingly full for…read moremidday, but I suppose everyone was trying to get a quick class in before they headed to visit family for the holiday. The location was centrally located, had great amenities, and an awesome playlist. They were even kind enough to rush me into class when I arrived a few mins late. I will definitely return when I'm back in Boston.

i absolutely loved bspoke!! i tried my first ever heated pilates class and even though i was…read morenervous it was so much fun!! the instructor was great and it was a great challenge. i definitely want to come back for some other classes. the space is also beautiful down to the locker room and showers which i usually can't say about gym spaces lol

Such a good class! The room held so many people. The instructor was kind and very helpful with the…read moredifferent moves. It was challenging in a good way. I love a heated class that doesn't make me feel like I'm gonna pass out and this was a great combo of that. You use weights and bala bands and I really enjoyed it.

East Side Yoga and Fitness is hands down the BEST fitness studio I have ever been to and has…read morebecome my regular routine. Andrea, the owner of the studio, brings extreme energy to every class she teaches. Andrea also motivates her students and really cares about everyone's personal fitness goals and always has a fun playlist whether its current hits or 80's-90's. The other teachers at East Side are awesome as well! I am always challenged in every class I take and have seen amazing results. Whether I start my day at East Side, or end my day at East Side, I am always looking forward to every class and never look at it as a daunting workout. I recommend East Side Yoga and Fitness to everyone as there are so many diversified classes. All of the teachers are also very relevant in the South Boston community and do some great promotions and out of the box classes to raise money for great causes. If your looking for a fun way to switch up your workout come to East Side Yoga and Fitness! You won't be disappointed.

I started going to classes at east side in January and having never gone to yoga classes before I…read morewas a bit intimidated going in. However, after attending my first class I was immediately relieved as this studio has such a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere. After going to multiple classes a week for the last 7 months I can confidently say I leave each class getting in a great workout that continues to challenge me and help me improve my yoga practice.

Definitely one of the most unique Equinox's I've been too. The men's locker room downstairs is…read moresomething out of Bladerunner. I was actually intimidated by it. I actually had a hard time finding the entrance and had to walk around the footprint of the building it was located in. Otherwise, the facilities and the equipment is pretty typical of Equinox.

Totally full of themselves thinking they can charge ridiculous prices for a gym and personal…read moretraining. Wanted to charge me $1260 more than a friend of mine that signed up two months earlier. That is per year! All told they wanted to charge $3780 per year when my friend pays $2520 per year. On top of that they wanted to charge me $8160 for 48 training sessions which is $170/hr. I would have more than likely paid for the trainers because they are known for this, but when they cannot give you a similar rate to what others are paying because they think you have the money is ridiculous. Especially when you are prepared to spend $8160 on just the PT. All told that is $11940 for 16 weeks of PT and one year at the gym. That is a lot of money for anyone to put down. With this amount of money I was able to get two weeks of health spa vacations in La Jolla, CA and I am talking to several independent trainers that have made names for themselves in the area and will get 16 weeks from them. It took me a bit to find out who is who and who the best PT trainers are in the area. Certainly not at Equinox since the trainer they were going to assign me too you cannot find any information about them. So for me I am now spending ... $280 at Planet Fitness for Black Card $4320 for 48 PT session, plus 3 more for free $6400 for two weeks at an all-inclusive health resort in CA $560 for round trip tickets Total all together is $11560 which is $380 less and much more enjoyable than Equinox. Let's check the checklist. 1) Year long gym membership with access to every gym at Planet Fitness has around the world 2) 16 weeks, 3 days a week of PT training with a top trainer 3) 2 weeks at a health spa resort 4) Oh yeah, traveling to California On a related note, I was a member of this gym years ago. They played funny games with me where they allowed people that live more than a certain distance away to get out of their contract with no problems. I was well beyond that distance. Instead, they changed my address to their location at 225 Franklin Street and tried to tell me I was not able to get out of the gym membership because I lived at the same building as the gym. I had to report them to the attorney general to get out of the membership. I would not have gone back if it hadn't been so many years and my business partner and life coach recommended that I go for the PT. Just goes to show that a leopard cannot change their spots. Avoid this gym! There are better gyms out there.

I tried one of their free community hot yoga classes. It was my first time doing hot yoga, and they…read morehappened to have a substitute instructor, Ben, who teaches the advanced classes. So it was quite a tough class and a full body work out, and I sweated the Charles River. It was motivating and fun to work out with a crowd though, and there were people of all levels and plenty of modifications and options for the poses. I thought the technology was cool in that the humidity could be controlled, and there was a constant refreshing eucalyptus aroma in the air. Since it was my first time visiting, they offered for me to borrow a towel and mat for free. The facility was very clean, and everyone was so friendly!

CorePower Yoga... you've got me hooked on your yoga sculpt classes!…read moreI have gone to four yoga sculpt classes in a row this week and am obsessed! I did have the chance to try their C2 class, which is also heated, however, did not leave as satisfied as I do after Yoga Sculpt class haha. Not because the class wasn't good, I just prefer more movement and sculpt has given me exactly that! Only thing is, this location seems to be quite busy & does get extremely packed... especially on weekends, which I understand. You will only have about an inch of space from the person to your left, the person to your right, and the people in front & behind you. They have mats and towels available to rent, though I do suggest bringing your own if possible! Some of the mats smell and it's questionable if they actually do give the mats a cleaning. To be honest, I'm most obsessed with the merch selection they offer here. I mean, I'm obsessed with the merch at most group fitness businesses I visit haha, truly a sucker for matching sets and anything pink! Can purchase yoga mats here, as well, like Manduka, Liforme, etc. Parking: free 90 min lot in the back for Ink Block parking.

Justin and Patrick and the team are amazing!…read more Best personal training in the heart of downtown Boston! Very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional and always go above and beyond in helping me achieve health and wellness goals. Thank you! Scout is the best workout partner/ coach I have trained with

First Guess Fitness creates a supportive and welcoming space to help reach your fitness goals, at…read morewhatever experience level you're at! The expert trainers (seriously, they've got the PhDs to prove it!) work with you to tailor exercises that meet your needs to build strength, get fit, avoid injury, and have fun! All the staff and members genuinely care about you and your progress.