Syntropy Pilates (aka Nina's studio) is great! I have been training with Nina for several years and…read moreshe is an excellent Pilates instructor. Classically trained, she is flexible enough to meet my needs as a tall, tight, middle-aged man. She also (separately) trains my wife, who is an advanced practitioner as well as a good friend, who is new to Pilates. We all think she's great. Oftentimes doing Pilates in a home studio feels like you're getting short-changed on equipment. Not here. Nina's Pilates Studio is well equipped (Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Barrel, Stall Bar, mats, etc.) It's also private, spotless and hygienic (a real plus these days!) Highly recommend!

From the owner: 10+ years experience in Pilates instruction. Exercise on the mat and a wide variety of Pilates…read moreequipment. We design workouts tailored to your needs. Certified under Romana's Pilates.

I have just completed my fifth class and I can say I started seeing results after 2 or 3. The…read moreworkout is challenging and pushes you to your limits. Additionally, I love how it engages muscles that I don't normally work out like the inner thighs. The instructors are nice and willing to help. The studio is spotless. I am definitely addicted to working out here now.

i am an avid exerciser, spinning and doing weight classes 5 days a week. Btone is an amazing…read morecompliment to this. I have found all of the instructors to be wonderful. It doesn't take long to feel comfortable transitioning around the machine. The variety of exercises keeps it interesting and the 45 min classes fly by. I did the trial and then signed up for a membership.

Love this studio! The class times are great, the studio is clean and modern, and the people are…read moregreat. The teachers are always super friendly and accommodating, and teach great classes. Each class is level appropriate and different. It keeps it fun and fresh! The studio space is really nice- new and pretty. There are 12 brand new reformers and the private space is really well set up. It's a smaller studio but never feels cramped. The parking is always a huge plus (free and plentiful) and it's in a great area to do errands or grab a coffee after class. This is your new pilates spot!

Really enjoyed the workout itself but the instructor for our 1245 intro class on Sunday was very…read moreimpatient and unhelpful. If I were to take a class I will be going to a different location.

I've been so pleased with Mara's studio and her associates--I've worked out here for about 3 years…read more I'm stronger and more flexible than ever! Mara is very careful about my creaky back, yet gives me challenging and a variety of workouts. Yes, the studio is small, but it is carefully designed. I never have trouble focusing on my workout. And I like there's plenty of free parking behind her building, and that Mara reminds me about each session the day before we're to meet. Highly recommended!

Studio offers both in-studio and virtual sessions as of 10/6/2020. I really missed the reformer and…read morethe Gyrotonic pulley tower. I'm so glad I can be in her studio again. Mara put a lot of effort to reorganize the studio to make sure everyone is safe. All fellow students were really respectful.

Patti is an instructor extraordinaire! Several friends recommended her, and I have not been…read moredisappointed. I have been a client for 4 years. Patti's workouts/routines are customized for each client. She accurately assess needs and builds unique routines to meet those needs. She tracks progress and builds on that progress, so that not only are my routines unique to me - no two sessions of mine have ever been the same. When the pandemic hit, she seamlessly transitioned to online classes. She was able to replicate routines that had used machines with handheld equipment that I either had, purchased, or borrowed from Patti. (yes - she has loaned out her own equipment so that clients can continue to work out). I have no hesitation in recommending Patti - and can't wait to get back into the studio to work with her in person! Nancy - Needham, MA

From the owner: Needham Pilates and Fitness provides a positive, non-intimidating environment. Whether you're a…read morecompetitive triathlete or busy executive, sometime-athlete or confirmed spectator. Patti is a fully certified PMA- CPT Pilate's instructor as well as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and ACE Certified Health Coach, who will help you design a personal fitness program that meets your needs. Patti not only has a comprehensive knowledge of the Pilates Method, but also able to communicate that information effectively making it easier to learn the technique. Please note that the hiring of a Pilates instructor is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask about experience, and qualifications including certifications and personal references.

Having been to both Pure Barre Newton, and Pure Barre Boston, I was excited to learn that another…read morePure Barre was opening in Wellesley, near to where I attend school (You guys are following me aren't you, how am I supposed to make excuses to not fit gym time in now?). Honestly, Pure Barre is great - the workout is a 55 minute, low impact, based on isometrics and using your own body as the resistance. It's in the vein of pilates/ballet barre work that encourages that long lean dancers body, and gosh don't we all want that. The music they use is current and the instructors are incredibly encouraging and actually take the time to remember your name and help you with proper positioning. Personable instructors seems to be the standard across studios, which I love. A business focused on customer service, you don't say :) I got to check out what Wellesley Studio had going on last week for free (Thank you Lululemon Studio of the Month) and it is beautiful. It's located right in Linden Square, next to Hercules Cleaners & Sara Campbell. There wasn't a sign in yet when I went, but I expect there will be one soon. The space seems larger than the one in Newton, and parking is free. I enjoy the aesthetics, fabulous lighting, clean, comfy, and stress free. Everything a gal wants when sweating out what the day has put you through. And if that does work for you, there is even retail space in the front where you can get yourself a new workout outfit or just a little something special for all the hard work you just did. Or if you happen to have a shopping problem (what does that even mean), you can sign in as quickly as possible and head into the studio and try not to think about all the fancy accessories out front (Good luck). They too are up and running online, so you can reserve your spot in class ahead of time, which is my biggest recommendation. They also often run specials on packages, or have games where you can win free classes, so check them out and maybe I'll see you at the Barre.

I joined this place a couple months ago and for the most part absolutely love it. It's a tough…read moreworkout that gets harder the longer you do it. Not easier. The instructors are great and extremely supportive, helping you modify exercises if you are injured, or just weak in certain areas. However, one thing totally creeps me out. The number of people who walk into the studio barefoot. There is a sign that states that closed toe socks are required in the studio. But that doesn't stop the self-entitled Swellesley moms from trotting in barefoot, going to the back room to grab there equipment, then walking back into the studio to sit down and gossip with their friends (who saved them a spot like at the High School lunch table). Then getting around to putting their socks on. We spend lots of time on the floor - planks, sit ups, stretching. I don't want to lie on the floor and get athletes foot from some Swellesley Trophy Wife.

Love Btone and love the Wayland team! They helped me get started and are always supportive,…read moredelivering a challenging class but also offering modifications. It's a bit like pilates reformer on steroids - with music in a clean, bright studio - and I keep coming back! Also really like the flexible options, from membership to class packs to singles.

Btone is the best addition to the Wayland Town Center. I have convenient and consistent work outs…read morethat always challenge me and I meet cool people every time! So many excellent teachers- you can't have a bad class!

I came here to try a cardio jumpboard class and was pleasantly surprised at how well everything…read morewent. The instructor was great and helped me get settled in and setup the reformer with the jumpboard. I've taken reformer classes before, so it was a good extension of trying something slightly different. There's sticky pads to put on the reformer so you don't slip and we also used very squishy balls. I wasn't exhausted or overly sweaty, but felt like I got a good workout in. The people here are friendly and would definitely recommend checking this place out.

I took the suggested beginner class, Reformer Fundamentals, at this location. Plenty of parking…read morewhich was fantastic. The studio's waiting area is small but once you walk into the class space it really opens up. This location has different machines than the Watertown location. I took Reformer Fundamentals with Becca and she was absolutely fantastic. Welcoming, Kind, she gave great instructions and showed examples.

This is a great studio but one thing that keeps me from coming more often is that it is only hot…read moreyoga. I wish there was at least some normal or lower temperature classes offered here. I don't always do well with a 90+ degree heat combined with the strenuous flow. I love the teachers and the challenging flows though - the best studio in the surrounding area! Please consider a "warm" or normal classes. Thank you!

Another yoga studio hops on the Prana Power bandwagon…read more Welcome to HYP's Needham outpost, where I ventured for a 75 minute "warm" power class last Monday. As I entered the waiting area, the "hot" flow class was leaving, super sweaty and sticky. The girl checking me in was friendly enough, and the paperwork to get my Passport to Prana card swiped was quick. I can't believe they only have one changing room and a bathroom for each sex! Classes easily hold 40 people, many of whom who need to change into their Lulumon gear beforehand, and who want to get out of those sticky sports bras immediately after. So, it was packed getting in. I found a spot to lay my mat; they've got tape on the floor showing you where to line your mats for optimal sardine squeezing. Why these power studios don't have you stagger your mat to allow for a fuller range of motion, I'll never get. My instructor was Jordan, who was nice enough and didn't say too much touchy feely bullshit. I did laugh a bit when he referred to wimping out on the yoga pushup as "cheaturanga." He had an assistant adjusting, which was cool, but she was a little forceful and pushed me a bit too deep into the asanas. She also didn't adjust the same student's pose on both sides of the body. We went through the typical Sun A, Sun B, triangle, side angle, tree pose, bow, pigeon, and some back bends. I sweated so much I turned part of my white Yogitoes towel the black from my mat underneath. Gross. It was a decent practice, and just enough heat to really make me work. I usually don't practice hot yoga. I was feeling all zen and shit until I was heading over to my mat with the mat wash spray and a grabby student tried to take it right out of my hand. I didn't like the vibe from the students practicing there. But, if you're close to Needham and want to hop on that hot power yoga train, here's another crowded spot for you to try.

In the worst recession since the Great Depression, business must be great at Studio 5 Pilates!…read more It's the only way I can explain not bothering to return phone messages or e-mails. Either that or they're incompetent or rude, in which case I don't want to exercise with them...