Finally - a barre studio in the area! I've gone to many barre classes in other cities, and…read moreBarrevolution definitely combines the best of all of them - big movements mixed with smaller, isometric movements. You will definitely feel sore the next day. The instructors provide a great energy to set the tone of class. Since it's a new studio, they're open to feedback, adding new class times and classes, and have lots of great events. Added bonus - parking lot with free parking!

Help? I think I'm in a cult? This is by far my most favorite place! The instructors and classes are…read moreamazing! I've been attending classes for almost a year now and there are not enough nice things I could say about about Barrevolution. From barre to PiYo to boot camp, the classes are challenging but always so much fun. Everyone is so kind and helpful, but most importantly charitable. Sometimes there's even some dog sightings and babies. 12/10 would recommend.

This Pilates House in Fells Point was my very first introduction to Pilates, and now that I've been…read moreto three different studios across a couple companies, I can confidently say this one stands out. From the start, they did a great job making me feel prepared and welcomed. They provided clear, helpful information about what to expect as a first-timer and even what to bring--details that can make a big difference when you're new and unsure. This information is on their website but I also called ahead of time to verify. The studio itself is clean, fresh, and modern--an inviting space that feels great to work out in. The staff are quite kind, friendly, and well-organized. I appreciate how attentive and helpful they were during class. They gently stepped in with guidance when needed in a way that felt supportive --something I really appreciated. I've now taken two classes here: a reformer class and a hot Pilates class. Both were enjoyable in totally different ways, and I'd highly recommend trying both to see what works for you. Personally, I found a new joy with the reformer--it's such a unique and effective workout. But I also enjoyed the hot room, which offered an amazing sweat session and left me feeling less tense and well stretched from all the good blood flow. I'm so glad I started my Pilates journey here, and I definitely hope to return for more classes in the future!

I recently tried the hot sculpt express with Amber via ClassPass. The studio is beautiful inside…read morewith a reformer studio downstairs and mat pilates upstairs. It features tons of natural light overlooking the Fells Point area with waterfront views. Staff was friendly and check-in was quick and easy. They do provide mat or towel rentals for a fee so I recommend bringing your own. Loved that all the equipment, including a 10 pound ring weight, 3 pound pill shaped weights, and a band, was all set up at each spot prior to class. Mat spots were assigned at check-in but I think if you're a member through Pilates House, you get to choose your spot. The class itself was 45 min of full body heated pilates sculpt starting with some very intentional core work. I don't have a ton of experience with mat pilates (yoga sculpt at CorePower is the closest thing I could compare it to) but the queuing and breathwork at this class was definitely very new for me. The instructor did a good job providing visual demos however, I wasn't a huge fan of her teaching style overall. I think this is just a matter of preference though and I still loved the structure of class. Are my abs sore? Absolutely. It was a great workout! I'll definitely be back to try some more classes at Pilates House. The biggest downside is the parking though.

David is such a nice guy and a great instructor. Super positive and teaches a lot of different…read moremoves. The place itself is a little run down, but there is a mat and tons of equipment which is all you really need. It could be a little cleaner and I hope the mats are sanitized between uses. But other than that, I would try it out.

If you have never tried Reformer Pilates before, I highly recommend rushing to sign up for a class!…read moreLast night, at the invitation of Yelp, I attended my first Reformer Pilates session at The Village Well Baltimore. The Village Well Baltimore is a very charming and clean studio, and the instructor is extremely motivating. There were some really cheerful products in the retail area, so I bought myself a pair of socks... Right now, my muscles feel as though they've had a massage; I'm experiencing a pleasant soreness and can really feel that my muscles have been worked. So, what exactly is Reformer Pilates? What makes it different, and what are its benefits? Essentially, it is a Pilates method that utilizes specialized equipment. Built around a unique spring-based mechanism, the Reformer machine works muscles in a versatile way and is suitable for individuals at any fitness level. Fundamentally, it promotes body flexibility, engages all muscle groups, improves balance, and facilitates fat burning. It aims to alleviate muscle, joint, and back pain while enhancing flexibility and coordination. It helps reduce spinal issues, strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, and tones and shapes the body. It increases muscle density and improves mobility, helping to prevent pain in the shoulders, back, and lower back. It engages sluggish lower abdominal muscles, boosts concentration, and regulates breathing rhythms. It also corrects posture and issues like slouching. In short, you notice your muscles working from the very first session, and with continued practice, you can see the body toning and lengthening. By the way, did you know that Reformer Pilates was originally developed by Joseph Pilates during World War I to aid in the rehabilitation and recovery of soldiers?

I've been to literally every Pilates studio in Baltimore, and this one's my favorite for so many…read morereasons. There's such an authenticity to the people, including the owner, Emma, who is so warm and welcoming. The space and community feels so intentional and genuine, which I think is lacking in other studios. The classes and instructors are great, and I love that you're not on top of the person next to you. Go to the village!

Knockout Fitness is one of those places that makes me wish I lived in the city so I can frequent it…read moremore often. I attended their open house and literally jumped right into the exercises. We started off with some bootcamp moves (burpees, push ups, crunches, jumping jacks oh my). I haven't done a bootcamp in forever so I was surprised I could keep up. After the warm up, they went over the boxing movements and stance until everyone had it down. Next, they split the very large class into two. One half went downstairs to box and the other half remained upstairs to continue to the bootcamp. Ropes, weights, kettle bells and medicine balls. My favorite were the weights as I felt like I finally had a chance to catch my breath lol. Eventually, we switched places with the group downstairs. Time for Baby Mayweather to come out. There's latex gloves for people to wear if you plan on using the gyms boxing gloves. Great way to maintain hygiene as your hands do sweat quite a bit in the boxing gloves. Punch punch punch, jab, uppercut. We also did some sprints and push ups once again. Back to punch punch punch, pretend that's your ex that broke your heart, jab punch uppercut. Class ended with some fun exercises and gift giveaways. Overall, I loved my time at Knockout. Would definitely be a place I would frequent if I lived closer.

Just like every other review states, great sweat but horrible customer service and horrible…read morebusiness model for you the customer. It's Impossible to cancel. The owner will threaten you verbally and physically and try to wheel and deal you into cancelling their membership. They double charge sometimes and randomly. They charge random days each month and it's usually never the same. It's happened to me a couple of times. They say they will take care of it but they don't. They are not a good business and they will take your money and make it impossible to cancel. They have multiple emails and multiple processes and multiple scripts on how to cancel your membership. You would think by telling and emailing the owner that you want to cancel would suffice, but that is far from the truth. This place is a sham and because of all these other horror stories I have read, I'm glad I escaped when I did. This is the first time I read the reviews and I was a member for years. the owner talks about this freely about not caring about the members and has no problem sending his members to collections because he knows he cons people into signing shoddy contracts that are impossible to get out of. This place deserves less than a star and it's sad because you can get a decent sweat here, but the owner is a horrible person.

Today I took my gentle yoga class with Jayne, one of the owners of Yoga on York. Jayne is an…read moreexcellent teacher and very detailed with her instruction. I know what an excellent teacher is because I am a RYT-200 teacher of yoga, and taught for 12 years until I could no longer teach due to physical issues not related to yoga. The practice room is small, very clean (no dust balls) and quite nice. You enter from the door on York Road and there is a tiny registration area where you leave your shoes. The owners cleverly divided the studio from the commercial area with a set of sliding frosted glass doors to provide filtered light and privacy. Jayne locks the door about five minutes after the class starts to provide security - and peace to the yogis and yoginis in the studio. There is space for 12 to 16 students to practice comfortably. In the back of the studio behind a half-wall are two separate dressing rooms with lots of clothes hooks, a cabinet with props and a large bottle of hand cleanser (nice idea). Behind this area is a massage room and a little further back is a very clean, well-stocked restroom. There are some nice photographs and artwork on display giving the room a very warm feeling. So now that I've described the environment, what is it about the class that makes this a five star production. There are many teachers, with many styles, but Jayne is a spiritual yoga dance instructor. She has many years of dance and yoga experience and has her own dance company. She is also a creator of aerial yoga and has written a book about this lighter than air yoga called "Aerial Dance." WBALTV recently featured this on one of their shows at: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/health/Sarah-tries-aerial-yoga/-/9379230/12559522/-/784eag/-/index.html She has a unique understanding of how the body moves in space and how the postures can be done with safety from her many years of dancing and yoga. The class always moves nicely and there are postures that focus on the tightest spaces in the body ( the lower lumbar and those terrible tight hamstrings). Students never have to worry about how they look or what level they are when they take this gentle yoga class. It's a choreographed 60-minute class that works for all. She provides breath work (pranayama), an intention for the class, postures that everyone can do (asanas) and a rest period (Savasana -corpse pose). The price is right and it is so worth the effort to attend. This class is authentic yoga, and provides the total package for anyone who wants to learn about how the mind/body connection works to reduce stress in a safe environment.

Today I took a aerial yoga class for the first time and I had a great time. I was a little scare at…read morefirst because it was a mixed class (with intermediate yogis) but everyone was welcoming and helping. The instructor was very sweet and she made me feel comfortable when I felt like I was going to fall flat on my face. I dont own a yoga mat but they had some mats available at the class. I will be going back

Great instructors that know how to talk you through yoga poses in group settings but still…read moreMeet you where you're at! 10/10 recommend :)

BHY&W"C" This studio should definitely include "Community"…read morein their name. Although I'm not typically a person who takes classes on Sunday mornings, I decided to join today because I love Kamaria's classes. Halfway through class today, there was an emergency outside of the room that required Kamaria to step out. Without a beat a member, who was obviously a seasoned instructor, stepped up and guided the class to completion. The class flow was seamlessly and the instructions continued perfectly. It's hard to imagine that an emergency had just taken place. I realized how hard it may be to find instructors, but to have such passionate student/teachers who care as much about other's well being as their own is inspiring. This is truly a COMMUNITY

Recently took a class here and it was challenging in a good way! I enjoyed the workout and…read moredefinitely left feeling sore but stronger. It's a good place for different fitness levels.

My favorite gym in the area. Everyone is super welcoming, the classes are the perfect length and…read morethe facility + amenities are worth it. It's hard to find good gyms that challenge you, but Reflex is a great starting point for beginners and challenging enough for athletes looking to get back in the swing of things. I love the opportunities to go at your own pace and still hold yourself accountable. There's a good balance & the community built adds to it all. Every trainer knows what they're doing so you'll always have a great workout, and being able to use equipment while classes aren't going on is a plus. There's also a second floor with equipment and a sauna! As long as I'm in Maryland, this will be my gym home.