Pendleton Pilates is awesome! While walking through Hyde Park Square in July, I peeked into their…read morenew location and saw these interesting contraptions - a reformer machine. I had been wanting to start a new fitness regimen and pilates seemed like a great idea. After going home and googling "pilates reformer", I decided to give it a try! If you have never taken a reformer class, you are required to complete an initial consultation series. Essentially, you get four hour long private lessons to teach you the basic movements on the reformer. How neat! Many movements feel extremely awkward at first...one word: leg straps. Ha! After practice the movements start to feel more natural. I was so thankful for my consultation series. I felt like I knew all the movements, and was ready for my first group reformer class. While I was nervous, the instructor made an effort to pay special attention to me and to remind me of all the moves. This was easy for her, because each class has a maximum of seven students, limited by the number of reformers available. While the first class was difficult, (I totally got schooled by a woman probably 30 yrs older than me...embarrassing!!) I feel like I've gotten much better with every class. I feel stronger already! The instructors have been nothing but nice, and I've enjoyed every class I've taken so far. Each instructor teaches the class differently, which I enjoy. Reformer classes are great for people of all ages and abilities, and especially for those with injuries. The instructors always make sure to ask before class if anyone has injuries and make sure to remind students of the modified moves they can do. Pendleton has four locations- Hyde Park, Loveland, Downtown, and West Chester. Each studio offers a variety of classes including mat classes, ball classes, and a new jump board class. They offer classes at many different times making it easy to find time to attend a class. Pendleton also offers a teaching certification program through Balanced Body- the maker of the Pilates reformer machines they use. It is one of the most comprehensive in the area. Is teaching in the future for me? Perhaps... although I'm still trying to get used to those leg straps! Ha! I love Pendleton and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in pilates!

When this place came up on Groupon, I decided not to pass it up. The location is great, and the…read morefacilities are clean and attractive with the right amount of space. I went to five Saturday morning mat classes, which I really enjoyed. The instructor was different each week (I think I ended up experiencing three different ones) which I didn't mind, but I'd think some people might. Each instructor ran class a little differently - again, I liked this but you might not. Each one was also very effective at giving instruction and helping the participants work through the bizarre exercises you do in Pilates. Aside from the mat classes that my Groupon was good for, they also have "Reformer" classes - not that I'm sure what that means exactly. I think the Reformer is some Pilates apparatus, but I got the impression that the clients who take those classes do like them. In fact, there's a lot of positive energy at Pendleton Pilates in general ... always a good thing when you've dragged your butt out of bed to work out on a Saturday morning! One other thing I really like is their web site. They provide plenty of useful information about Pilates and all of their locations, and they even have a WebScheduler. I really appreciate this feature - you can see when the classes will be held and who will be teaching them, reserve a space in a class, and look up your class history and appointments all in one place. Very handy! The only downside is that now that I've used up my Groupon, I won't be able to afford to go every week. A 10-session pass for the mat class is $100 (individual passes are $12), which I believe you can split into two payments. I intend to go back, just not every week unfortunately. If you're looking for a Pilates studio in the Madisonville/Oakley area, I do recommend Pendleton :)

I was introduced to Clear by Steph B and two others from Yelp/Twitter. They knew I liked working…read moreout and suggested I come to Clear. As luck would have it, I won a 5-class pass from a Clear contest (I like contests and free stuff). I decided to check out a MOVE class without telling any of these friends because I wanted to experience my first class as if I was a new student. It was great! I love that the studio is small and mirror-less. There are ballet barres on each side and Annie, the owner, provides doubled up yoga mats, which you use for kneeling and lying on to do repetitive leg movements. But if you want to bring your own mat, go for it! Her music is a spot-on reflection of her personality and Amy B is right, she curses but you're doing it under your breath ;) In terms of cuing, she always reminds you when to point and flex your foot, which matters and if you want the details, ask her after class. With room for 4-5 students in the studio, you won't be able to cheat yourself and give up on the moves. You'll leave the hour class sweaty and pumped that you used all those little accessory muscles. Clear also offers restorative yoga, which is yoga at a slower pace and you hold the moves longer so you do actually work to keep the poses, but it is great for runners or those who have workouts that a little harder on the body. I had a great TRX class in which Paige tailored the moves to each of in the class since we weren't all at the same level of use. She also did a great job of telling us which body parts were working, how to move through and want postures to maintain (if no one tells you, you need a maintain a strong core). Clear is a small, but mighty studio that offers a variety of classes in a very welcoming tone, where the students come to know each other by name.

If you want your butt kicked into shape (I mean that very literally) then check out the MOVE class…read morewith Annie at Clear! Walking into my first class at Clear, I had no idea what to expect. What I got was an amazingly small class with a super energetic instructor and an intense workout. Heads up: Annie is a lot of fun and is totally herself... complete with potty mouth. She says those curse words that you're thinking during that last leg lift at the end of your 6th set when every muscle is shaking. Maybe don't bring your Grandma unless Gram is down with the unfiltered expressions. Parking is metered on street, and there was plenty when I went after 6pm. The door to the class is accessed through the gym on the corner. Just head on in and hang out until Annie comes to welcome you into the studio. The studio only holds about 4ish students comfortably so you get a very personalized experience! The MOVE class I attended worked our butts and guts and the fun music mixed with Annie's commentary made the whole experience incredibly enjoyable! I felt muscles I didn't even know existed and will definitely be back to get those newly discovered muscles into shape!

Not the biggest fan of this studio, while they have a lot of class times (which is appreciated)…read morethey had the most nasty, foul, explicit music playlist I have ever heard. If you like working out to the F word, S word, and N word (disrespecting minorities), then come here. Whoever greenlighted this idea and thought it was professional and a good idea has questionable judgement. Do you think more mature people or christians appreciate this? I had no warning either on the app or social media you were going to play such inappropriate music. Disgusting.

The best workout hands-down! The instructors are motivating and encouraging. I really push myself…read moreout of my comfort zone, which is something I wouldn't do if I was working out on my own. You can work at your own pace and modify the workouts, if needed. The clients are a mix of age ranges and fitness levels - everyone is friendly and encouraging. Don't be intimidated to work out here - everyone is trying to be the best version of themselves and not judging anyone else. I love the classes -- the mix of cardio and weights make for an effective workout. I like how I don't have to think about my workout routine; the instructors tell you what to do.

I've been working out at Fit Philosophie since January 2013 and have seen incredible results! I'm…read morein the best shape of my life thanks to the personal attention I get from Jennifer Lynn. The small class sizes allow for truly personal instruction that is tailored for your abilities and goals. Jennifer is a great motivator and is great at celebrating your achievements. The Pilates and Barre classes are no joke and TRX and Sculpt will take your workout to the next level. My husband is now working out regularly here and my mom and several friends have all gotten in on the action, too. Even my 6 & 7 yr old kids have given it a try. I LOVE IT ALL!!!

This place is life changing. Over the past four years I have tried it all --- barre, spin classes,…read morehot yoga. Do yourself a favor and try one class for $12.50 and experience a life change! Classes are small and insanely varied and the instructors are welcoming and kind --- bonus!

I've gone to several classes and have enjoyed every one. I leave feeling like I got a great,…read morefull-body workout. The instructors are welcoming and always have different, challenging classes. I like that they offer modifications throughout for all fitness levels and potential injuries. I'll be back!

The instructor was very loud, microphone needed to be turned down. It was still a good class but…read moreparking is tough

Cute studio! Attended two classes and they were well structured and a solid workout. Would…read moredefinitely recommend.

I live downtown and have found it hard to find convenient and fun fitness studios. So I was very…read moreexcited when I came across 12th Street Pilates which is located right in OTR. I have not done much Pilates before so I was not sure if I was going to like it but I was very impressed. The instructors have done a good job of creating variety in the workouts keeping it engaging and working different muscles. Overall, I truly enjoyed working out here and will definitely go back.

This is a super cute studio - bright, clean, and welcoming. There are a good variety of friendly…read morestudents and good class times to choose from. And I had a pretty easy time finding parking. However, it's not for me. I'm used to the fully customized workouts and detailed instruction at the Studio Pilates franchise. The classes here were way too easy for me (I left feeling like they didn't "count" as my workout for that day), and the teachers weren't trained to the same level (e.g., no one ever asked if I have injuries - I do). The classes here are also very expensive, and I'm not willing to pay higher prices if I don't love it. I could see people really enjoying this studio - including people who live in the neighborhood or those looking for a flowy workout. But it's not for me.

Great place for Pilates! Amazing, thoughtful instructors. No need to worry if it is your first…read moretime, they are all there to help. Great workout too. Some studios I feel like I didn't get any work in, but here I feel the movements. Been going for over a year and plan to continue.

I run by the studio almost every day on the bike trail, and I thought I would check it out! It used…read moreto be an old house right on the trail that they converted into a Pilates studio, as well as an event center. It is located right behind the restaurant called Bishops Quarter. I do follow this Pilates studio on social media, as I am a fan of all of the local businesses in my hometown; however, I had not been before today! I noticed online that they were offering a free intro class to the reformer this afternoon. I believe they created this class with the intention of making the community aware of what they were teaching--and for a teacher that had the availability of an impromptu class at noon on a Monday, it was perfect! This class was a small, almost one on one type class where there were three of us with one teacher. It was on the reformer, and the teacher taught how to correctly place your body on the reformer, as well as some specific moves we would do in future classes. I had a blast, and it really worked my muscles! The teacher said to look online for the current deal. She thought you could get 10 classes for about $186. I need to look at the schedule to see if it fits once I'm back to a full-time job in the fall (Summer schedules are great for us teachers!), but overall, I really enjoyed my experience! The studio does use the Mind Body app, so you make all of your reservations online and pay for classes in advance.

Yesterday a half dozen of my exercise buddies had a great Pilates session with Tara. The boutique…read morestudio is charming and thoughtfully organized. This was the first Pilates session for most of us, and Tara efficiently and patiently described exercises. She made even the most difficult movements fun and manageable with detailed descriptions. She even went so fast as creating a custom playlist for our group. Tara has such great energy and it seemed like some of that transferred to all of us.