Katelyn is an fantastic teacher!! As a beginner, she was very patient with me, consistently…read moreproviding positive encouragement and cues to help me make the right connections. My body thanks me after each session - I leave feeling relaxed, stronger, and with a more positive and peaceful mindset. HIGHLY recommended!!

I had the opportunity to work with Katelyn as an introduction to Pilates. I showed up to my first…read moreappointment with an injury and she truly made me feel comfortable and heard. Katelyn is a fantastic teacher!

I have been going to Ms Dabinga's class for about 3 years. I absolutely love her hot pilates…read moreclasses. I never miss a class unless absolutely necessary. Thee class is definitely challenging. You will see yourself get stronger and notice increased endurance if you are consistent with your attendance. The music is awesome and the group dynamic is fantastic. I've lost pounds and gained friends. I look forward to each and every workout. The class has people at many different fitness levels. Shuamba will offer modifications to fit your needs. Come to class. You will not regret it.

Inferno Hot Pilates is an amazing workout!! It is fun but one intense workout. It incorporates…read moreHIIT style training with lots of core and strength. All exercises have modifications but Shaumba will encourage you to push yourself. The instructor Shaumba is energetic, fun and very motivating.

I'm so lucky to have found Rachel. Her understanding of how the body works is astounding. She…read morecombines her knowledge with a friendly, warm approach to teaching. Every class is thoughtfully prepared. Every private lesson I make new discoveries and improve my movement. As a ballet dancer and teacher, I've noticed that I have greater range of motion, and greater EASE of motion for at least 24 hours after Rachel's classes. This is true even when I take class with Rachel via Zoom! I also find that private lessons give me a greater understanding of what my body needs, and when I apply these learning to group classes I'm able to get MORE out of the group classes. This is true whether I'm taking Rachel's group class, or someone else's class--pilates, yoga, or ballet!

Great post-partum exercise sessions (with my 2-month-old baby)!…read more After two kids, I'm out-of-shape, overweight, and have abs of jello -- so I arranged 6 private sessions with Rachel, where I bring my baby. The first session, per my request, she helped build me a core-strengthening routine that I can do on my own when I have a few minutes (without any special equipment). I just finished my 2nd lesson -- using the "reformer" pilates machine -- to do more specific exercises, and it felt great. I really like Rachel's hands-on approach. She physically lays-on hands to guide me through an exercise; to show how I'm using more/different muscles than I should be; and to physically hold one part of my body still so I can work specifically on another part. This is terrific for me since I don't have great body awareness -- and in large yoga classes I never know if I'm doing things correctly. I've heard Rachel's also good with more advanced folks & dancers, but I can only speak to her abilities with novices like me. How did it work with the baby? Today, my 2mo old needed to nurse right on arrival. While I fed him, Rachel used her Alexander Technique training to work with my posture, and by placing her hands on my head, neck, shoulders and back (while I was nursing), she was able to improve my posture to a more lengthened, upright, and comfortable position -- without any conscious effort on my part. Next, while I changed his diaper, Rachel pointed out how the disorganized and flexible movements of an infant differ from adult's organized but more limited motion -- so I didn't even feel that this was wasted time. Then, my babe watched us for a while, but when he wanted attention, Rachel held and bounced him while I continued with my exercises. When she needed to demonstrate something, we would pass the babe back and forth -- worked great. How does this compare to a "mama and baby yoga" class? I like those too, but didn't feel like I was getting the needed attention to properly strengthen my core muscles & pelvic floor. I think of these private lessons as an investment.

I had never tried Pilates but my girlfriend encouraged me to book a private session with Julie…read moreafter dislocating my shoulder. I mainly golf and lift weights so this was very different but she did a great job tailoring the workout while still making it challenging. I left feeling stronger/more mobile and can definitely see how Pilates could improve my flexibility, golf/lifts, and shoulder rehab. Highly recommend.

I absolutely love this studio. It's a cute spot in the South End that feels welcoming and personal…read more The instructors are all sweet and knowledgeable. Julie is awesome and has years of experience in classical Pilates. I took many privates with Julie and she really takes the time to help you improve by correcting bad habits, explaining exercises and progressing the workouts over time. The group classes are challenging in the best way. I love that they stick to classical Pilates and focus on doing the basics really well instead of just cueing trendy moves. My first few classes were definitely humbling, but once I learned the routine I was able to focus more on the right muscle groups and started seeing results. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Pilates and great instructors in Boston!!

Really nice gym facility hidden away at the brewery. There is a huge amount of cardio equipment…read morethat is in great shape. There are several distinct spaces that make it feel like you can find a corner of the gym and focus. The space isn't overly loud and there is great natural light. The sheer amount of equipment is impressive. The staff are really nice and helpful, they know most members by name which is great. Pricing is competitive. Locker rooms could probably use an overhaul and there aren't amenities like saunas, but overall really nice gym.

They need to update their pics. There's like 10 big rooms packed with different machines or places…read moreto stretch, free parking lot, monthly locker rentals, no contracts or initiation fees, lots of sun (its on the 2nd floor), and a sauna in the women's locker room. It's really not as raggedy or as small as it looks in their pics, it's a huge gym

10/10 all the way around! From reception to the actual class it was a seamless process since I had…read morebooked ahead of time. Katrina was my instructor for my first visit and let me tell you all I left feeling every part of the workout! I haven't been working out lately as often as I should and after leaving her class I booked for the month. If you're into mind body strength practices this is definitely the way to go.

Classes were leveled, well explained and made me feel great. Knee arthritis pain improved.read more

Not sure why there are 2 listings for Smartbody Movement, but I'll post here too…read more.. I wish I could give Smartbody 6 stars!!! I've only worked with Iwalani, but she is a truly wonderful teacher. I love gyrotonics, and to my knowledge this is the only studio in the Brookline area. It's suitable for all ages and the classes are small (no more than 5 or 6 people, usually) so everyone gets personalized instruction. Iwalani is really good at modifying the exercises for each student as necessary. Try it, you'll love it!

I've been taking Gyrotonic lessons with Iwalani and Pilates with Anne for a few months now. As a…read morevocalist, I've noticed an EXTREME increase in my lung capacity. I've also had major improvements with shoulder and back pain. Gyrotonic is great! It's like swimming out of water... Really nice teachers too!

This is not for the faint of heart, but boy, has my body officially started craving classes after a…read moremonth. Monday 1pm is my go to with Molly, who is incredible and always so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this low impact, high intensity workout.

This studio is clean, and located in a great area of town…read more I love Solidcore classes, but be sure to book in advance as classes in this location fill up quick!

As a woman of a certain age returning to Pilates after a number of years, I am striving to keep up…read morewith level 1!!! That said, I am happy to be back and feel like my body is much happier. This is my first group experience. I'm pleasantly surprised. There is a lot of good equipment at each compact student station. The instructors seem knowledgeable and will correct or assist when needed. Also it appears to be very neat and clean, albeit under low lights. Go try it

Club Pilates is located on Beacon Street, near Coolidge Corner in Brookline. I was excited to try…read moreout this through my class pass trial, but unfortunately will not be returning. I came about 20 minutes early to check out the place and settle in. I signed a waiver at the front desk and put my belongings into a cubby and watched the ending of the previous class. There are 12 reformers in the studio with mats and lots of equipment to use. There is soft music playing in the background, but it's mostly just the instructors voice giving out directions of breathing and moving from section to section. I would have be extremely lost if I didn't have prior pilates knowledge. This class is at a very slow pace, I didn't feel like I got any workout of it. I should've kept my sweater on cause I was pretty cold throughout class. We started with some footwork, used the ball, black box, and the mat for planks. There is a water fountain and a bathroom in the back of the studio. Overall, compared to other boutique fitness studios, I was not impressed with the service and quality of the class.

I am so glad to have joined 4Life! I've been going for now for several months. Jade and her team…read morehave built a strong and welcoming community. No matter your fitness level, Jade makes the classes challenging and fun. I am stronger and more confident. Jade met me where I was and each training session builds at a pace that feels comfortable while also getting me to do more than I thought I could. Jade feels more coach than trainer - no ick gym feeling but a sincerity for building my health. Def recommend!

Jade and her team have built an oasis of fitness, health and community that is professional,…read morepositive, welcoming and lots of fun! The classes as well as the individual training sessions are thoughtfully planned, challenging and so enjoyable that they fly by before you know it. Great music and often a party vibe. Whatever your state of fitness is, you can participate, improve and most of all gain confidence that flows into your practices, sports, and daily life. I started out feeling stuck, creaky and limited, sometimes even dreading a flight of stairs, to choosing to walk an extra T stop or two, mixing a jog into my walks, and even doing a round of crunches before breakfast. This improvement in my daily energy and attitude has been crucial to my overall wellbeing during these challenging times in the world. I highly recommend Fit4Life Movement!