I took the lifeguard certification at Gigglin' Marlin for Red Cross and I had no IDEA what I was…read moregetting myself into. The shop staff was nice and respectable and they loved their jobs. The instructor on the other hand, was unfocused, unwilling to get into the water, belittled us every chance he got, and learned nothing from him but to relax. There were moments where he left a class of nine students to teach a overlapping swim lesson... for an hour. This is just one instance where he left us unattended. The only reason we passed was a student was getting her certification and she was knowledgeable in the water. I wish no one this abominable experience, unless they train some new instructors and made sure that they did their job well instead of taking a back seat.

Been going here for kid swimming lessons for over a year and he loves it! They really teach the…read morefundamentals and I know he's safe as possible in the water. All of the teachers show care in what they do. Special shout out to a Coach K, who's the best! They also have a dive shop inside.

i tried swimming lessons as an adult several times over the years and remained frustrated and…read moreuncomfortable in the water until I found Feet2Fins. Feet2Fins has been a totally different and wonderful experience. I look forward to my lessons from Alyssa and I am thrilled by the significant progress I have made.

Coach Alyssa is amazing! She is so patient with our wild 3 year old, and has helped him learn to…read morefocus and swim all by himself. She has also helped our 5 year old learn freestyle and backstroke to build her confidence to help make the summer swim team! My kids always look forward to lessons with her, and she makes it easy to schedule the lesson in our own pool.

PowerPacked Swimming has been absolutely fantastic for our family. Over the past year (almost two…read moreyears!), they've done an incredible job teaching my daughter to swim. She's 4 1/2 now and swimming around like a little fish -- confident, safe, and genuinely excited for every lesson. Coach Matthew deserves a special shoutout. He is patient, encouraging, and truly knows how to connect with kids while still pushing them to grow. Watching my daughter's skills and confidence develop under his guidance has been amazing. Highly recommend -- 10/10, no notes. If you're looking for a place where your child will learn to swim while loving the process, this is it.

Our son loves his Sunday class with coach Matthew. He has thrived with the guidance of coach…read moreMatthew and we look forward to seeing his swim skill set continue to flourish.

I learned a lot from this swim class. It has helped me become more confident and brave. I love…read morelearning how to swim and the instructors are so nice. -Luna Ramos

Wonderful experience! The instructors are very patient and have been fantastic with my autistic…read moreson. They create an encouraging environment that makes him feel comfortable and safe. We are so grateful for their dedicated approach

I love this place. My daughter started around 2 yr old and currently in level 10 at 6 yr old. She…read morehas been with several different instructors as she advanced but Ms. Diana made the biggest impact early on which motivated my daughter to push through when she was hesitating around age 3 and couldn't swim with a parent anymore. We have had several great instructors as well including Jasmine, Zyahra & now Alex. The front desk is always helpful and welcoming. I love how they know Liya by name and keep us updated on her progress with continuous progress cards. The coaches will give you feedback at the end of the 30 min lesson and give phone calls as well. I definitely recommend this swim school!

I cannot say enough good things about this place! We took our 3 month old for bath time babies…read moreclass while we were visiting family in Houston for a month and he loved all six of his classes we were able to attend. The instructors are so wonderfully amazing and friendly and the facility is so clean! Sadly, we don't have an Emler Swim School where we live, but we'll be taking our son back for more classes every time we visit Houston.

T J is a great coach. Professional, always on time, classes are effective, keeps a student focused.read more

Gracia was AMAZING with our boys!! After years of swim lessons with no progress, Gracia had him…read moreswimming in our third session.

I've been going to Vera Pilates for about a year now, and it's done wonders for my bawty. I have an…read moreeight-class monthly membership and try to attend 2-3 classes a week. They have a variety of classes to fit your needs, goals, or just energy level that day: first timers (for beginners), signature, sculpt (a lil' more weights, def more challenging), praise (prayer and gospel integrated in class), unwind (stretch class)... My favorite instructors--in no particular order--are Bobbie, Nina-Simone, and Sheridan. They all challenge you, help level up your practice (or give you space to take a step back if you need it), cheer you on... and their classes start on time! I live by my calendar and have 20+ scheduled meetings all week, so I like being able to rely on their classes starting and ending on time. (There is a 5 minute grace period for anyone arriving late, but I appreciate that they don't hold up the class for one or two people.) Vera often offers themed classes (themed musical artists or genres) and they sometimes bring in complimentary (and very thoughtful) treats like donuts for mother's day, cookies just because... they also do challenges with prizes--like luxe handbags. What, what?! My biggest tips for newbs (Pilates newbs or new to Vera): Arrive 10 min early so your instructor can show you around, explain the rules (no shoes!), and demo the machine if ya need it. Don't arrive *right* when class starts... that aint right, ya'll.

Let me start by saying, I've tried (mat) Pilates many times and it was not my fave and with…read moreexercise and movement, I gravitate towards activities I enjoy. However, I've never tried Pilates using the reformer. Vera is in my neighborhood and I decided to try a beginner's class with a friend. The studio is intimate and upon walking in, it felt comfortable. They have spa like slippers as the studio is a shoe-free environment. Check-in is available on an iPad. Sheridan was the instructor for the beginners class and she was awesome. She met everyone where they were and encouraged us to level up for certain movements if we showed the potential to do so. The playlist was a vibe (hip-hop and rap) however in concentrating in the movements it wasn't distracting though in other workouts I may have taken a dance break! I found the class, instructor, and studio warm and inviting. I also really liked reformer Pilates! I plan to return!