Denise is a fantastic Zumba teacher. She led a kids' dance class for a fundraising event my company…read morehosts to benefit a local non-profit at the holidays. Volunteering her time, she guided an enthusiastic group of children through a fun series of dance moves to help them work off their excess energy. I have also had the pleasure to see Denise lead various groups of kids in dance routines at school, and it is always clear that the kids are having a blast. Her upbeat music, easy-to-follow routines and positive energy are a terrific combination. Denise inspires me - and my kids - to dance our way to a healthy lifestyle.

I love Denise's Zumba classes! You get a great workout without feeling like you're working out. Her…read moreroutines are fun and challenging. Just when you feel completely exhausted, the next song comes on and it's so fun you just keep going. As a stay at home mom, I felt like dancing for an hour wasn't a very productive use of my time but I realized I had to do this for my health and my sanity. Great to dance off the stress and exhaustion of motherhood! :) I started taking her class when my kids started taking dance at the same studio on Fridays at 10AM. So convenient to have the kids dancing upstairs while I danced downstairs! I highly recommend parents of 3-4 year olds to do this! My kids aren't in that class anymore, but I still go to my Zumba class!

My wife and I train with Amir together, despite having very different goals. She's working toward…read more"booty shorts for summer '27," while I'm trying to rebuild my underdeveloped hamstrings and strengthen a cranky rotator cuff so I can scoop up my kids like an 80-pound bag of cement when they come running at me, without throwing my back out in the process. Amir does a great job guiding us through workouts that challenge us while accounting for where we're each starting from. I have a background in high school and college sports, but this is a different kind of training, and I appreciate the thought he puts into it. We're enjoying the process, getting stronger, and looking forward to continuing to work with him. Highly recommend!

I've been going to the morning classes for a long time now and I absolutely love the atmosphere…read morethere, the camaraderie and the varied workouts. I've stayed injury free with PinPoint for years now and that is what used to interrupt my past fitness journeys - thankful to be have been under the watchful eye of trainers like Shakina, Mo and Annette. The stretch therapy sessions will leave you feeling completely blissed out. Highly recommend!

This was my first time doing pilates (I have studied a number of different martial arts and yoga…read moreover the years, but it's been more than a decade!). I attended a noon class and the instructor/owner Nicole was great - she is clearly a very naturally gifted body worker, and she is also extremely knowledgeable and accomplished when she demonstrates her technique. She is very exact and can explain the various stretches and moves in articulate detail. I would have been intimidated by this, but she is also a very warm and encouraging (read: forgiving) instructor, perfect for a novice such as myself. The more advanced students also seemed to get a lot out of her nuanced adjustments and corrections: She was also able to move fluidly between students with a very wide range of experience and capability. I also noticed that the studio interior was well designed for pilates and bodywork. The space was not overly "woo woo" like some yoga studios you see these days, but also not cold like a gym; it was the perfect combination that communicated "this is a kind and nurturing place, and we also intend to do serious work on your body." I plan to return when my schedule allows and would highly recommend this place for anyone interested in starting pilates or continuing a practice you already have in motion.

I somewhat enjoyed the few sessions here, however I feel for the price, I did not get my moneys…read moreworth. Both times I went there were interruptions because a few other people needed special attention during class session which are costly minutes. I realize that's the down side of taking a class vs private. But a private session well over 100 isn't within my budget. It's too bad Pilates is so expensive because I'd like to try more classes. I took the classes with the owner and she was extremely knowledgeable, but rather than having long winded explanations of the history of Pilates, more attention to the workout would be best.

The Rebalance Pilates studio in Alameda is light, well equipped, spotlessly clean and located in a…read moregarden like courtyard off Ballena Bay. Added perk - there is always plenty of free parking. The owner, Jamie Soper, is that unique combination of drill sergeant and cheerleader; both kind-hearted and tough. Also funny, personable and knowledgeable. Almost magically, Jamie helps me push just a little bit farther than I think I can go. She manages to meet and support me where ever I am. Important, since I'm a person with some long term injuries and a few ongoing health issues. Even if/when I'm complaining, I truly enjoy every session - and walk out feeling so much better than when I arrived. Have also come to appreciate Alameda, welcoming the difference between its secluded atmosphere and the more urban Pilates studios I've been to in Berkeley and in Oakland.

I can't say enough great things about Rebalance Pilates and Jaime…read more I came to her after a bad chiropractic experience left me in severe pain -- constant back spasms, hip pain, and sciatica. I was bedridden for days. I couldn't run, could barely walk quickly, and bending over felt impossible. Even turning over in bed was a struggle, and lying on my back would trigger more pain. This went on for months. After seeing an orthopedic surgeon, I knew I needed help -- just not the kind that was being recommended. That's when I looked into Pilates and found Jaime. With her deep knowledge of the body and movement, Jaime helped me rebuild my strength, improve mobility, and steadily reduce my pain. The first few weeks of Pilates were tough, but in the best way. I could feel my body waking up and getting stronger. Week after week, we worked on core strength, planking, targeted muscle work, stretching tight areas, and so much more. A year later, my sciatica is gone, my hip pain is 95% improved, and my back is no longer in constant spasms. I can pop out of bed, walk quickly, run, and move without fear. I feel stronger than I have in years, and I'm so thankful I chose to work with Jaime. She truly helped put my body back together. I'm incredibly grateful and highly recommend Rebalance Pilates to anyone dealing with pain or mobility issues. Her studio offers a variety of equipment, so every session feels personalized and tailored to exactly what you need. Plus, she makes it fun and delivers an amazing workout!

Moving Eduardo's zumba classes to the Alameda Mariner's Square Athletic Club is a nice space--but…read moreprobably somewhat deceptive to Eduardo's old exercise crowd--- or anyone from outside who wants to try out the class. You probably thought you couldn't go anymore because the classes are now inside a private club or you would have to join it. WRONG! Guys and gals--you can still come to class and get a punch card like you used at Just Dance Ballroom, and you do NOT have to be a member of the club. So if you've been thinking of doing a fun, challenging (more challenging than regular zumba), latin-based, cardio dance class, please do not let the huge scary stop sign at the entrance stop you. Just go straight up the stairs to the right to the dance room. And do not be intimidated by the choreography, especially your first time. If you get a few basic repeated moves down, you will be able to sweat your little heart out and get a good workout after a few sessions--which is the whole point. I can do my 5 mile run once a week, but this is still the most productive hour in my week. I cross two tunnels each time to get here, and it's more than worth it. Eduardo is still after all these years, the best zumba around the bay.

I have a confession to make. I egregiously violate a stereotype of my ethnicity. Dancing is not…read moreamong my natural talents. During my first dance class in my senior year of college I did 16 hours of extra credit, including mopping behind the good dancers, to get a B-. Yes, a B-. That did not look good on graduate school applications. I was not good at standing. That is not a typo. When I stood up with my weight toward my larger toes I fell on my face. Although I admired, and enjoyed dancing I could never do it or aerobics or any choreography set to music. Then, in 2008, I met Eduardo! I had heard of Zumba. I even had a Zumba video. Actually, I had two of them and couldn't follow them. I took Eduardo's class and I could follow it. It took practice but I could do it. Why could I do it? 1. Eduardo explains what you will be doing with each song 2. Then, he demonstrates after the description 3. Instead of just standing at the front of the class he makes it ALL the way around the classroom, studio or gym (yes, I said gym the man can cover an entire basketball court) to help, you praise you, or have fun with you. Oh, and make no mistake, if you don't do it right the first time he will invite you to do it over. 4. He phases routines in and out slowly. Sometimes, he brings older songs back. 5. Regardless of your fitness level, you leave his class with a good, thorough workout and cool down as well as basic instruction on what to eat to recover. He works you hard and you see results. You will enjoy getting those results. You will want to follow Eduardo wherever he goes for fitness instruction.

This has been my home studio for the past 1.5 years. Sure, with a Premium Elite membership, you can…read morego to any studio you wish, and I do explore as many studios as I can. But there's just something about this particular studio on the northwestern end of the island that brings me back everytime... Maybe it's the fact that it's one of the more spacious studios in the East Bay. Maybe it's the ample parking spots, as it's located in the Alameda Landing shopping center. Where you can also get groceries and Chipotle or Jamba Juice after a workout. Or maybe...it's the entire staff at this location that keeps me coming back. The energy, playlists and theme workouts that Mikey, Katie, Sarah, Nik, and Alliah bring. The helpfulness of the SAs, particularly Josie and Kristin! Whatever it is, this studio is pretty awesome.

Honestly one of the best OTF experiences I've had, maybe ever! They had the entire experience down…read morepact, from making the check in process flawless and genuine, to offering form correction when needed, to announcing me as a first time visitor to the class at the end for a solid kudos under the orange lights. The coach was great, the front desk was great, the people in the class were great! The only reason I didn't immediately sign on the dotted line is that the alameda tube closure adds ten minutes to my drive. If you're looking for an OTF to call home, definitely consider this one!

COVID REVIEW Lynda's…read moreclasses, including her Zumba classes, are now on-line through Zoom. Attendance at her virtual classes has been great which makes it fun, notwithstanding the fact that you end up using speaker view on Zoom to watch Lynda and not anybody else. Virtual classes has been great because you don't have to spent time driving to your workout. It's also great if you'd rather not have anyone else in the class looking at you because everyone is watching Lynda. Lynda has one hour classes as well as half hour workouts throughout the week at various times, so it's easy to catch a workout. i'm beginning to wonder if when the pandemic is over, whether she will still have workouts on-line because virtual workouts seem to work so well. What makes Lynda's classes special is not just her wonderful personality and enthusiasm, but the fact that she is a professional dancer with a degree from UCSB in Dance, plus a lifetime of experience in dance and Latin music. Go to https://www.lyndagutierrez.com/ for more information.

Lynda Zepeta Gutierrez is the BEST dance teacher I have ever had - no joke, even counting classes…read morein SF! Her dance background, her spirit, her music - triple threat!!! Now she is teaching 5 days a week at my favorite spot in Alameda - Rhythmix Cultural Center. Come check her out - drop in, buy a pass, try a class for free. She is the real deal. I leave her class grounded, sweaty, happy, ready...

This review is long over due! Ive been a member of The Bar Method Oakland for the last 4 years, and…read moreI continue to be completely satisfied with everything the studio has to offer! The instructors and front desk are warm and inviting, the classes are challenging and satisfying, the studio is clean and offers lockers and showers, and most of all is the supportive community who is right there with you getting through the workout. If you're looking for a place to experience a vibrant atmosphere and challenge yourself, I encourage you to give The Bar Method Oakland a try. Vamos!

Such a lovely studio and such lovely people work here. A very comfortable environment that I am…read morecompletely addicted to, and truly enjoy getting my workout in at. I look forward to many more years training at this studio. The Bar Method has been my one stop shop for exercise since 2014.