I'm newly returning to Pilates after a very long time away and I have been touched by how…read moresupportive everyone here is while I'm finding my way again. The teachers are great, and Beth is so welcoming!!

I completely recommend the yoga experience at Balance Yoga & Pilates. The studio was easy to find,…read morewelcoming and well appointed. It was easy to book a class on its website. The instructor (Lisa) was superb. The class was well structured, with creative variations for many of the poses. Lisa gave excellent cues, and was excellent at modeling poses. Class started and ended on time. I highly recommend the instructor and studio.

I've been visiting this studio on and off for two years and I absolutely love the workout and the…read moreinstructors. It is a great low impact workout targeting every area you'd want: abs, arms, butt and thighs. I'm currently 30 weeks pregnant and can still enjoy the workout with slight modifications. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great workout while expecting and beyond!

Boy does time fly when you actually love the workout you're doing, I can't believe I'm over 400…read moreclasses in. The staff here is super friendly, the instructors are amazing, and it doesn't matter if it's your first time or your thousandth, the workouts are always challenging. So happy I went to the engage class a couple years ago, this is a fitness class worth trying out!

I'm not sure where to even start. I really enjoyed going to Club Pilates in Glen Ellyn. I had been…read moregoing there for about three months when I had to have emergency surgery. I know how rigid they are with everything so as soon as I was out of the hospital, I called and filled out a medical pause on my account and I could not come back until I had doctor clearance. Not only did I lose the three credits that I had already paid for for the month of my surgery, but my card kept getting charged even after filling out and returning the medical pause. I had to keep calling, emailing, leaving messages at the location. All while recovering from surgery. I was told the manager was not there, the manager was on vacation, someone would call me that afternoon. Well, I did take days for someone finally to call me and refund the charges. Well, then low and behold, a few months go by and they charged my card again. Again I had to make phone calls, emails, I even emailed Club Pilates corporate, I ended up canceling my membership and arguing back-and-forth that I was still not released from my doctor, they "allowed" me to be released from my contract, but still kept one month of dues as a cancellation fee. I would never step foot in a Club Pilates again for their horrible customer service their lack of understanding when people are sick or in my case, laid up from an emergency surgery. The instructors were wonderful, but that's really where it ended. I have heard people have better experiences at other locations. So maybe it's just this particular location in Glen Ellyn, that has completely horrific customer service and lack of understanding. I just was flabbergasted at my treatment. Especially because one day I got all the way to class and the class canceled for whatever reason, did I get an extra class credit to my account for my inconvenience? No, they don't practice what they preach, but I was understanding. Also, there's never anybody answering the phones, if you have an emergency or you're running late or you have a question- forget it the front desk staff maybe answers one in 10 phone calls if you're lucky. I would try a different location if you wanted to check out a Club Pilates. My rating of two stars is only because of the instructors. It would've gotten the minimum otherwise

Love love love Cathy's Tuesday night class! Tuesday is my most stressful day of the week and her…read moreclass melts all of that stress away

Okay I will be the first one to admit that I do not like exercise of any kind. However, back and…read morestress issues and the persistent recommendation of my doctor to find and stay with some sort of activity, led me to try pilates at Embody Movement Pilates. Becky is the instructor for the group reformer pilates class that I take. Two words - LOVE IT! I actually look forward to going. The class size is small, the instructor Becky is actively engaged in making sure that you are doing it right, and understands how to modify the moves if you need an accommodation. My stress level has started to lessen as well. If you are a beginner, don't hesitate to take a pilates class at Embody Movement Pilates Studio. I wish I had started sooner.

This studio is wonderful. I've been to so many of the larger chain studios and the quality of the…read moreinstruction is just so subpar compared with what you get at EMPS. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable about everything related to the body, movement and anatomy - you can tell just by reading her blog. Highly recommend this studio to people coming to Pilates for the first time or with an advanced practice.

I've been meaning to check out hotworx for some time now especially since I've seen some classes on…read moreclass pass. I decided to sign up for a free trial to see what is it all about. The Wheaton location is somewhat hidden among us surrounding stores, but it's easy enough to find. Upon arrival, door access is controlled through a mobile apps so since I wasn't registered yet, one of the staff members kindly let me in. We went through a brief questionnaire discussing why I was interested in joining and what fitness goals. I was hoping to achieve this year. I was then given a tour of the facility and led to my scheduled class, which was hot yoga. Each class takes place in its own sauna, designed to accommodate about 2 to 3 people at a time. The workout itself is guided through a screen inside the sauna,which I personally did not enjoy. Classes like yoga, Pilates, it can be challenging to follow independently, and I value having an instructor present to demonstrate proper form and correct posture when needed. That hands-on guidance makes a big difference for me.. HOTWORX offers two membership packages. The highest one right now it's $80 unlimited classes at home and in person, that includes a small weight machine area in the back, you have to purchase their supplies such as their towel, mat, and one other item. It also includes an app to use on your phone to count your calories, food intake and all that great stuff. Overall, the staff was welcoming, friendly, professional, but the concept just wasn't the right fit for me. Also, if you ever plan to take a free trial, make sure to wear almost nothing and take a ton of water with you and a towel because you will sweat and be hot!!!

Clean and well presented. The area is safe and well kept. Love the area and the surrounding shopsread more

Eva Rosenthal is the pilates instructor here and has gotten me to love Pilates. She teaches…read moreclassical mat and reformer classes; I got a 3- mat class groupon. Her small classes are challenging, tailored to my specific needs, and makes me feel strong. Eva is an encouraging, patient, and is clearly passionate about Pilates and teaching. Her mat classes go through a circuit of classical Pilates positions that focus on building your core strength, increasing flexibility, and breaking bad habits like poor posture, improper breathing, and overusing your neck and shoulders which results in painful knots (my problem). The building is a bit hard to find and you have to go up to the 3rd floor. Don't let the exterior or the stairs deter you, Eva has a created a great space. Her mats are high quality, new and comfortable. She also has 3 reformer mats which are for more advanced students. Class sizes are very small so you get individualized attention. If you are at all interested in taking Pilates classes from someone caring and knows her stuff, I highly recommend Eva at Pilates Road!

From the owner: Fitness Training utilizing the Pilates Method. Private…read moreSessions Duets (semi private) session Group Classes: Reformer, Mat Classes are limited in size to afford more individualized attention. All training sessions are by Appointment For further Information visit www.pilatesroad.com

If you are looking for a place that will truly set you on a path to pain free living.........look…read moreno more!!! I'm not kidding!! Due to numerous bulging discs, a herniated disc, arthritis, and fibromyalgia like muscle and nerve pain, I had to stop working and close my business of 20 plus years. I had tried numerous doctors and PT facilities with only some relief from my chronic neck and back pain. Then I found Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates. I knew from the very first treatment that I had finally found the people who would help me get my life back! Their one on one personalized approach insures a program that is designed to suit your individual needs. The unique combination of core strengthening with Pilates, and muscle manipulation have been the key to my healing. The staff also helped guide me in finding a team of doctors who all work together with my program of care! After almost a year of Therapy, I am able to work again!!! AND, I am continuing to improve with my home strengthening program! I also found their location and hours to be extremely convenient. They have their own assigned parking spots in downtown Downers Grove so I could drive right up to the door and not worry about tickets or parking meters! Try them......it will change your life!!!

I've been very satisfied with my PT experience here, until this morning. Woke up with a fever and…read moresevere illness and had to cancel my appointment. Sometimes 24-48 hour notice is not possible, but to be assessed a fee for trying to keep their staff healthy is really disappointing. Rigid cancelation polices, especially when working with pregnant patients who can have a myriad of issues arise, can result in loss of business. I'll be looking elsewhere to complete my PT. It should also be noted that while sure, most doctors offices have a 24 hour cancellation notice, most places value the health of their clients and their staff enough to waive cancellation fees when someone is calling with unexpected illness. Helpful to know that income is what really matters to this location! The cancellation policy reminders are incessant, but reminders are sent about appointments after you have already passed the 48-hour mark. For all prospective clients - please consider whether you may ever be susceptible to an illness prior to choosing this location for your PT, they are inflexible and have a much higher cancellation fee than any other practice I have visited across the spectrum of all medical facilities.

I went to Asha because my doctor and physical therapist recommended that I do pilates. I have a…read moreproblem with my arm, and Asha was very good about adapting exercises around my injury. She is a very kind, positive, and patient person and a wonderful teacher. I also really like that she offers 30-minute lessons, which are great for someone like me who needed the classes but was on a budget. I highly recommend working with Asha!

From the owner: Private Pilates sessions and Energy Healing sessionsread more