The Sweat Lab is awesome! You will dance, you will drop it low, you will shake it, you will flex it…read moreand most of all you will SWEAT! The instructors are not only fun and spirited, they push you to keep going whether your cycling, holding a plank or doing repetitive arms. I appreciate the challenge in the classes as well as the different studio wide challenges that they encourage everyone to partake in! I also appreciate how welcoming and personable everyone! Thanks Sweat Lab!

Even after coming to new hope commons for years I am only just finding this hole in the wall!…read more I did the Sculpt class with Bridget and boy was it tough. It was a full body work out in 50 mins and I think it was pretty fast paced but got in some burns. I think my preference would be slower paced work outs but the choreography was interesting and made sense for a full body session! The place is a little hard to find but thankfully I followed others who were in fitness clothes and made my way upstairs ok. The studio used was clean and I loved that all of our supplies were set out with a mat all ready to go. I do wish the classes orientation (the room itself) wasn't so narrow and long as it was hard to see the instructors movements around other people but she did her best to go on each side of the room for the exercises and did them all with us which was also nice. Can't speak on price since I found this place through class pass but I do think if you are looking for a hard, fast paced, heart rate up, and well rounded class this one was a good one

visiting the area and did some classes here over a 2 week period. Great place! It is so important…read moreto have very experienced, well trained, enthusiastic instructors leading the classes and providing personalized instruction as needed. I've learned to always ask how long instructors have been teaching before committing to a class.

I love this studio!!! This is an awesome community, welcoming people of all ages, body types, and…read moremore. Fun, energizing classes with options for YOUR body. Convenient to lots of fun places on Franklin, and really fun to be a part of.

I LOVE THIS STUDIO!!!! They have such amazing instructors and the classes are so much fun!! COME…read moreHERE !!!

Did a couple classes here while visiting the area this Fall. (also tried barre3 nearby). Impressed…read morewith the very experienced and well trained instructors. Knowledgeable staff!

I love this studio! It is in such a great location. It is near a harris teeter, panera, burger…read morebach, and a lot of other really good food places and stores. I decided to try barre because I am not a fan of high impact workouts. Don't be fooled by the minimal movements - these classes are no joke. But, the instructor was so friendly and encouraging the whole time and I didn't feel embarrassed or out of place. The studio is clean and everyone is very energetic and welcoming! It really is a fun and positive environment.

I was really excited when the new Pure Barre Durham opened in the new Shops at Erwin Mill shopping…read morecenter. I've checked out other barre places around the Triangle, and this one was right by my house! The class is exactly what you'd expect from a Pure Barre class (scripted, a routine you would know). You enter the studio, sign in, and set up inside the room. Barre socks are a must, so bring some with you. There are bathrooms both outside and inside of the actual room, and only one wall has a mirror - so you aren't forced in front of one if you don't want it. Both classes I took started late, which is annoying, but it was the first week they were open. I definitely think it takes more than once class to feel the workout - you'll spend the whole first class just understanding what's going on, so if you have the opportunity, a class package is the way to go. I purchased the 4 classes for $40 newcomers special (14 days to use). Unfortunately some of the days the studio was closed due to snow, but the owners were more than accommodating about adding a few days back onto the pass to cover it. However, it was nearly impossible to get into a class! Even a full week ahead of time, I could not get into a class or on a wait-list - AT ALL (I'm talking the entire weekend was full). So despite the owner's accommodation with adding a few days on to the package, I was only able to use two classes anyway. My suggestion: If you have time to take class during the off-peak hours (mid-day? I have no idea) then it's worth it, but otherwise, any kind of package that can expire might not be worth your money. This might be due to the fact that they just opened a few weeks ago, so hopefully as they hammer out a better schedule, include more classes, etc. this won't be an issue.

For all you cardio junkies out there, it is in your best interest to check out PopUp Workout ASAP!…read moreI have attended a couple of classes now and they have literally kicked my butt and left me feeling terribly tired in the best of kick-ass workout ways. {This is a good thing!} Katie Corley, owner and founder of the PopUp Workout makes the experience! Her energy, excitement, music list and full sixty minute workout will leave you feeling addicted. The great thing about the PopUp Workout is you can literally do it anywhere! Make sure you wear clothes you are comfortable working out in and getting sweaty in {also wear tennis shoes!} as well as a: yoga mat {Katie usually has some extras just in case you forget!}, water bottle and towel {this is not make or break but I highly recommend if you're prone to sweating!} PopUp provides you with all the other essentials including "gliders" {paper plates}, a small rubber ball and two types of fitness bands. One thing I love about these workouts is that you could replicate everything at home, most of us have the "materials" around our house! PopUp now has about fourteen classes a month around Durham/Chapel Hill area including yoga, pilates, HITT, PopUp Tone and "Tighten 'n' Tone". The classes I've had with Katie have been full body: arms, legs, butt and abs. These classes do cater to a slightly older crowd (late thirties to early fifties range, women only), although I'm in my mid-twenties and I love these workouts! Plus, their rates are very reasonable for the workout you receive! So get out there cardio junkies and try at PopUp Workout!

From the owner: * Cardio and Toning Full Body Workout * High Intensity…read moreInterval Training * Yoga * Pilates * Kids Fitness Classes * Childcare Offered * Private Event and Corporate Fitness - We will bring the workout to you!

This is exactly the workout I've been looking for! I had previously tried boot camps, crossfit,…read morespin, barre... but Orangetheory is the workout that I actually look forward to doing. In an hour-long workout you rotate between rowing machines, treadmills and free weights/TRX for the perfect mix of cardio and strength training. Plus, the instructors at the Meadowmont location are fantastic. They keep you on track and motivated, and provide great instruction so you perform the exercises with the proper form. And, by using the heart rate monitor to track my effort level throughout the workouts, I've seen significant improvement in my performance over the past three months.

Love OTF.... but current Meadowmont OTF studio customer service sucks…read more After 18 months loving my OT Beat Link (Apple Watch heart rate monitor), I recently lost it. It was a great option for me so I bought a replacement OT Beat Link ($140) on Monday at Meadowmont which is currently my home studio. I finally *found* my lost OT Beat Link on Tuesday night (of course ;-), and then proceeded to return the never-used-still-in-the-box-with-all-the-parts new OT Beat Link on Wednesday morning at Meadowmont. I was informed there is a strict no return policy for all heart rate monitors... doesn't matter if the device is still in the box and has never been used. I hate to give the Meadowmont OTF studio a negative review. I have been an OTF member based at Meadowmont studio for over 8 years, and overall OTF is awesome. I wish current Meadowmont OTF management had better customer service, IMO they used to do much better. Luckily there are several OTF studio options in the area and I would highly recommend trying those over Meadowmont.... I have found the MLK OTF studio in Durham to be a superior option and there are a couple other studios in the Chapel Hill/Durham area.

Really enjoyed a difficult but fun Barre Chisel class!…read more I believe the instructor was Anna. The parking is a little strange being behind the building I'd recommend entering through the front (I accidentally came in via the back door and therefore was a bit confused where to check in and the board has all the info you need)! Great class and loved the 90s playlist - lots of energy and worked all aspects of the body in one go. I cannot speak the the price of classes as I was introduced to the studio via class pass but it was a great experience and I'd love to drop in occasionally

Discovered this gem via ClassPass and decided to give it a try! Riley taught our mat Pilates class…read morein a beautiful, airy, and welcoming studio space. The vibes were great, the playlist was awesome, and the workout was even better! I do lots of barre and yoga, so I figured this would be in a similar vein, but I was so wrong. I was sore (in a good way!) in muscles I didn't know I had! Riley's teaching style was super approachable and she gave lots of options for modifications to accommodate any injuries or discomfort. Honestly, I liked my experience here so much that I'm thinking about getting ClassPass just to add The Cube into my regular rotation.

Amazing place! Great teachers and so many fun classes I want to try!…read more Unlike so many people I know, I never took dance growing up, However I have always enjoyed movement and wished I could dance actual steps. All that to say I was super intimidated to take the plunge now, in my late 30s. I started with a Saturday afternoon line dancing workshop. I was immediately put at ease by the friendliness and the diversity of ages, sizes, and shapes of people that I found taking the class with me. After my wonderful experience at the workshop, I signed up for beginning modern jazz. Tracey Durbin is an amazing teacher! I was up-front with her about my lack of experience and nervousness. She put me at ease by reminding me that everyone is here to have fun, period. I have now signed up for my second session and I have no plans to stop!

There aren't may dance classes in Durham for adults. That's what drew me to Ninth Street Dance. I…read moregrew up dancing and continued performing in college. When I graduated, it was hard to find a dance studio to take lessons. Ninth Street Dances offers classes in a variety of styles, techniques, and flavors. You can take a dance technique class or a movement/fitness class. I've taken an eight-week hour-long modern and contemporary. I've also taken the dancehall workshop (one three-hour class) which was high-energy and a lot of fun. Most of the adult classes were at night, which was great to attend after work. (This was before COVID-19, of course.) Now classes are virtual. I recently signed up for a virtual mediation class that will take place for four weeks during my lunch break -- perfect while I'm working from home. Other classes offered -- 90's cardio funk, tap, ballet, bhangra, twerk, hip hop, afrobeat and so many more! Here's the link to the class schedule: https://ninthstreetdance.com/classes/