ZUMBA! This is the place for it. Nettie will have you dancing in no time to some funky and fun…read moreLatin and Asian beats. It's so much fun, you forget it's exercise! I'm not coordinated and mess up often. No problem, Nettie says just keep moving and you'll catch on. She's right. It's not about mirroring Nettie. It's about doing as much as you can, at whatever intensity you desire. Please check my photos for information on when Zumba classes by Nettie meet and her contact information. This is a not a high price gym membership. Drop in rate $7. Or buy 10 classes for $50, which is only $5 per class. Please give it a try. Nettie will motivate you. Great workout in one hour and really a lot of fun. :)

I took a yoga class at made2move fitness last night. It was great. The room was comfortable. The…read moreinstructor, Bonnie, was easy to follow & informative. We learned a lot of poses that felt great. I left there feeling 2 inches taller I was so stretched out. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. If you're looking for a yoga class to join, I would recommend this one.

I've been attending stretch for over 2 years on a consistent basis, mind you this is the first time…read morein my life that I have embraced a physical fitness regime on regular schedule. Stretch Pilates is amazing, the entire staff is skilled to address any of your needs. The owner, Larissa opened Stretch over 20 years ago - many of her clients have been attending for 20 years! I was fortunate enough to join Stretch Pilates and it has transformed my physical appearance along with helping relieve my stress! Since Covid which caused much disruption; Larissa and her team have gone above and beyond to ensure there is a safe environment for all the clients! I highly recommend taking a class at Stretch regardless of your fitness regime, it's transformative!

I've been going to Stretch Pilates weekly for the last 6 months. I've lost 35lbs so far along with…read moreseveral inches. I've become more tone and increased muscle strength but more importantly I'm more confident with myself. All of the instructors have been welcoming and encouraging. I mostly take classes with Allie and she has been an amazing instructor and cheerleader with my progress, she encourages me to push myself to "harder" classes and "harder" moves. I truly look forward to class each week and encourage others to take classes at Stretch!

Zumba is not my personal favorite kind of exercise, but I ended up finding Dawn through a Groupon…read moredeal. It was a low-risk way for me to give it a try. If it weren't Dawn teaching the class, I probably wouldn't pick Zumba. Dawn is the kind of person whose enthusiasm is contagious--she truly is a human firecracker! She teaches Zumba classes in a large gym, both at Harlem Road Community Center and Park School in Amherst. She is a tiny little person, but somehow manages to invigorate and motivate the whole gym with her charisma. Dawn makes it fun, and silly, and gives you options to make it as challenging as you need it to be. I am not good at Zumba, but in Dawn's class, as long as you keep moving and keep trying, even a Zumba-trainwreck like me gets a great workout. If you can't snag a Groupon, checkout Dawn's website for several package pricing deals. A drop-in class is well worth $8 to give Dawn a try--she's such a riot! https://zumba-w-dawn.webs.com/

I have a love hate relationship with yoga in general…read more It was trending towards the hate until I tried Bikram in NYC about 15 years ago. I don't know what got me in the first time. May have been as simple as a place opened on one of my regular walking routes. Not sure. But back then they offered unlimited classes for a few weeks for "newbies" for a very reasonable price. That studio was small and cramped, it's NYC after all. The changing rooms were sparse and not very nice, have to say. So I did the yoga for the time I had bought, and even got a few friends hooked with me. It was hard work, but so is living in NYC, so we were ready for the challenge. I didn't re-up when my trial ran out for a few reasons. Not the least of which was I heard about Bikrams behavior even back then. And I just didn't want to support that. But flash forward 15 years. And I'm looking for something to help me stretch more as I clearly need to do. With a shoulder that's been bothering me for ages now I remembered that Bikram had made me stronger for sure, even in the short time I did it. So I came here to try them out for a month. It's a friendly place. The ladies locker room is ok, certainly better than NYC. They have showers. I think you can rent towels too. Bring your own mat or use one of theirs for $2. They have bags in the locker rooms for your wet sweaty clothes after class. Bikram is done in over 100 degrees. It's 90 min. They really ask that you try to stay in the room the whole time. Especially your first few visits. But if you are feeling the heat, you can sit out a pose. This location offers 75 and 60 min hot classes too, which I was not familiar with. I like the 75 but find the 60 min a little fast paced for me. But remember, I find yoga very difficult. The yoga studio is huge. There are some posts that do disrupt views in the room. The mirrors are not aligned with each other so make sure you are aware of that when picking a spot, since the mirrors are important in Bikram classes. This is not a place that's easily accessible for the disabled - up a long flight of stairs to the second floor. They sell various types of water and EmergencE etc. all for reasonable prices. But you can also just bring your own. If there were things to think about - the ceiling lights are harsh to look at, and you are supposed to have your eyes open for the class, and you spend time looking at the ceiling. Another reviewer said it didn't have that "Bikram scent" - but it does. Just be prepared for it. I'm giving 5 stars because the environment is just so welcoming. And the "newbies" month unlimited is a great price. If you haven't tried Bikram, you need more than one class to really "get" it. If you've tried but not here, come try it. Great studio. Street parking, but watch the signs. Or there's a lot in back.

Prior to the pandemic I did Baptiste style power yoga for several years, but when my studio closed…read moreI fell out on any exercise except dog walking and just couldn't get it back. I started to feel my age, lots of aches and pains. For some reason, this March I decided to purchase an introductory pass to I am Yoga - a studio I had had my eye on for a while, wanting to try 26 & 2 style yoga. Just shy of 4 months later, I can't get enough of this studio or this style of yoga. The studio itself is very nice - I enjoy the setting in the Williamsville village, there is plenty of room to navigate entrances and exits and they have a nice locker room. The hot yoga room is large and comfortable - never feels crowded despite good attendance. You can either choose a dark corner to really settle inward or put yourself near a sunny window. Everyone is very friendly and low key - you never feel any pressure of any kind. The yoga is HOT, but I love that. I know it's not for everyone. I was surprised how much I like the regularity of the 26 & 2 sequence - strangely I never get bored as there just seems to be an infinite journey in each move - hard to explain. I can't believe how much I have strengthened - old injuries (knee surgeries) seem to be healing, aches and pains disappearing, feeling younger and with increased body positivity. The best result is in the area of mental health - my anxiety is much better. This style of yoga I find very meditative. Teachers are great - I take most of the classes from Madeline, but they're all great - they transmit the traditional dialogue, but oddly it never feels scripted. I LOVE that they have 6am classes - really a game changer for getting me there as I have trouble making it after work. I enjoy the Forrest Flow class on Tuesday nights but have trouble getting there regularly. Another factor - the participants are very diverse - from age, to gender, to "ability" level, everybody can be on their own journey, but together! Highly recommend trying out this studio!

I periodically practice at Yoga Parkside because they participate in ClassPass. I have attended a…read morecouple of their Yin classes and a few Vinyasa classes. It is located in a church so when you enter you immediately feel like you are in sacred space-there is that church smell that comes along with it. It is also a multi-use space, so there might be a dance or music lesson occurring while you are practice (important to know if you are really looking for a quieter yoga experience). It can be cold in some of the yoga spaces (there are a few spaces, one is an attic, one is a dance studio) so I recommend that you dress warmly and then remove layers if needed. I can't fully relax when I'm cold. They have all the props that are necessary for various classes so you don't have to bring your own.

Attended my first class tonight and enjoyed it a lot! It was easy enough for somebody that hasn't…read moredone yoga in a couple years, but also challenging. I'd be lying if I said I didn't sweat a little bit. Luckily they provide a little towel for you! I also liked that there were blocks provided too! I will definitely be back for another class sometime.

I started taking barre about 3 years ago and it continues to make a positive impact on my fitness…read moreroutine. Attending barre during and after my pregnancy's helped to accelerate my recovery and get me back on track with my fitness journey. I would highly recommend barre to anybody! Try it out, you won't regret it!

Best barre studio around! All of the Instructors are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and very…read morehelpful. It is always a really good workout, and they show you how you can make modifications if necessary. I love the matted floors and overall setting as well.

The space is pretty and I love coming to the classes here. The instructors overall have been nice…read morebut sometimes the room does feel a bit small ESPECIALLY when everything heats up in the middle of summer.

Love it here!! Never guilty for going to yoga! Always a good feeling leaving for just showing up to…read morethe mat, some days are harder than others, PYB makes it all worth while. Great instructors!

Lexi is an AMAZING yoga instructor, very easy to follow and super encouraging!…read more The studio itself is spacious and the vibes are calm, peaceful, and zen. There are so many different types of yoga classes offered here, and other themed fitness classes that sound like a lot of fun! I am very interested in attending a Full Moon Flow yoga class this summer. Whether this isn't your first rodeo (yog-eo?) or you're a newbie to saying namaste, Flex Yoga Buffalo is the perfect option.

Great new location for Flex Yoga. Yelp partnered with them to show off their new Southtown's…read morelocation. They have a gorgeous space with a variety of classes for all levels of practice. I went to heated yoga sculpt which was a nice balance of yoga and sculpt. It was toasty and challenging but perfect for a good workout and sweat session. I will absolutely be back soon to try more classes. Lexi, the owner is kind, receptive and had great communication about questions, schedules, etc. Flex is a great addition to the area and will do well. A really nice perk is a chilled lavender towel at the end of the workout. It was refreshing and I felt pampered after a job well done.