Nice studio with a strange but charmingly Parisian setup. BIG forbidding door, cute courtyard then…read morestudio is in the back in a weird little dungeon-ey warren of rooms. But the spin studio is back outside the big door, maybe 5 doors down the street. Weird arrangement, but the spin studio is in a bright, lovely storefront that was quite nice - cobblestone walls, etc. Bikes weren't the newest, but were totally serviceable. The French don't seem to love the concept of spinning (they're like - go outside, ride a bike, d'uh) so this was the only studio I could find where you could just take a class without a full-blown gym membership. Charming street, studio was clean, teacher didn't really speak English but he tried very hard and, btw, the studio IS in France, so I give him credit for even trying. Less cool was that the teacher was late, and I understand that's pretty much a regular occurrence, per the other student. There were only two students in class, including me, which was actually just fine. Class was a pretty decent workout, with good music and a nice interval training section, though no upper body work like I've grown to expect from spin classes. Super nice perk was that the studio has a nice private shower and the people at the desk, etc. spoke perfect English.

TL;DR: OK Xtend Barre class, didn't leave feeling exhausted. Expensive for what it was…read more Rituel Studio is situated on the other side of a courtyard and not visible right from the street (except for a portion that doesn't seem to be connected to the main studio that is sometimes used for spinning classes). I arrived in front of the door and all I saw was a digicode and a sign with the studio's name and number. I checked my email to see if the code to open the door was in the confirmation email but it was not. I guess you have to ask them for the code? Anyway, I was about to call the studio to open the door when some guys were leaving, so I slipped in before the door shut and saw the beautiful studio across the courtyard. It had a couch, some merchandise for sale and cubbies to store your shoes. Upon arriving, I let the woman at the front desk know it was my first time and she showed me where to put my things and directed me to the studio. It was a nice space with a mirrored wall and ballet barres on the wall similar to barre studios in the US. I chose a spot at the back (non-mirrored wall). Also, something I found different was that the floor was not carpeted like barre studios in the US. I had socks on but some people were barefoot. The instructor was English and most of the people in the class seemed to be native English speakers as well. Being American, I had no problem with a class in English. But this wasn't noted on the website when I signed up, so if I was a French woman who had no English skills, that might put me off if I walked into a class taught in English without knowing ahead of time. It was my first time doing Xtend Barre so I don't have anything to compare it to. We started out with a warm-up, then used light hand weights for upper body work (I grabbed 1.5 kg after the instructor's suggestion), worked our legs, butt, abs and all the regular things you do in barre class. I noticed the instructor didn't point out any modifications for the exercises so if you weren't able to do a particular move, you just tried your best or modified it on your own. Our instructor had perfect technique and was really fit. The music was fun and fit nicely with the flow of the class, but the instructor didn't use a mic and sometimes it was hard to hear over the music despite the room being small. As I mentioned, I chose a spot on the back wall without a mirror. This wasn't the smartest move because I found myself having to turn around when we were doing moves facing the wall to see the instructor. If my wall had been mirrored I could have seen her in the reflection without having to stop and look behind me. While I had sweat dripping off my face (room was really hot) and enjoyed myself, the class wasn't super difficult. I wasn't sore at all the next day and was disappointed about that! I never found myself looking at the clock and really liked the pace of the class and that we didn't stay on one exercise too long -- each move was maybe only 10 reps so I never got bored. I feel like we only pushed ourselves 70% of the way, though. I never felt like I was pushing myself until failure. Overall, I felt I did work my muscles -- the class wasn't easy and I found myself taking a quick break and then jumping back into a few exercises. There were challenging moves, but I don't feel we did enough reps to get a real burn going. I wanted more!

My friend and I did the trial "Urban Forme" class at the Tuileries with Aurélie. The class was…read morefantastic! We met outside a big shop that was very easy to find. Although we do not speak French and Aurélie does not speak much English, she made sure we understand what was going on. She was fun and easy-going, but also created a challenging and energizing workout for us. Exercising in the Tuileries was lovely. Highly recommend and will definitely be taking another class when next in Paris.

From the owner: Urban Challenge est concept sportif innovant. Venez tester une séance gratuitement partout sur…read moreParis par nos coachs sportifs issus de pompiers, militaires et sportifs de haut niveau. Nos locaux se trouvent en plein coeur de Paris, mais nos sessions se déroulent dans plusieurs parcs : Bercy, Tuileries, Boulogne, Buttes Chaumont, Vincennes, ...

We were visiting Paris from the United States and decided to take a class here. We both spin…read moresemi-regularly here so we thought, "Why not take a class in France?". It'll keep us in shape and we get to say we did it! INSTRUCTOR: We took with Florian as the instructor and the Dyanmo Encore class. The class was primarily in French which we don't speak, but Florian took the time before class to explain Droit (right) and Gauche left). This was EXTREMELY helpful with both my partner and I not speaking French. We didn't understand the majority of what was being said, but he did a great job keeping the energy up. Other clients were cheering throughout the class, and you could feel Florian's continuous energy inspiring others throughout the class. SPACE: The spin room was very congested compared to what some might experience in the US. My partner could not even slide his seat back because it was hitting the handlebars of the bike behind him. This didn't ruin the vibe of the class, but it was definitely handlebar to handlebar. There were some bright flashes of light during class, but it was mainly stage lighting (white/yellow), and blackout with a lantern/mini light that Florian carried around. The locker room area was wonderful! It had all that I needed so I could come and work out, but still, get dressed back up and get ready to head back to our Air BNB afterward. Over all this was a GREAT experience! The spin room size was the only thing that held me back from a 5-star rating, but that is also comparing it to a boutique cycling studio in the US (so not necessarily a fair comparison). Definitely a place to stop if you want to get your cycling on in Paris.

My friend and I went here for my birthday ride and it was so much fun! Cyril was an amazing…read moreinstructor who even cued the class in both English and French and checked in on us regularly to make sure we were doing okay. If you've ever taken a Soul Cycle class or something similar, you will have no problem following along. The format is not exactly the same and in my opinion there is significantly less choreography, but overall a great option if you're wanting to get a workout in and are missing your local spin studio. They let you borrow shoes at the studio and the pedals are Delta Clips only, no SPD option if you choose to bring your own shoes.

Great local gym, they just replaced all the equipment last year so that was a welcome change. All…read moreof the classes are in French but you can follow easily enough if you don't know the language. The staff is friendly, large cardio area upstairs, and they keep it clean. No complaints!

One of the better gym choices in the 9th. There were a few dedicated lifters at work. Clean and…read morewell managed. Day passes are available. Bring your own towel.

I've been traveling for 3 weeks in Europe and came back for the second time to Chez Simone. I had a…read moretrain to catch around 12pm and took an 8am (Oct. 18th) class so I checked out of my hotel and brought my suitcase with me to hold until I was done washing up after class. The tall blonde receptionist who checked me in was nice about it at first but then came to look for me in the locker room twice (persistent much?) while I was getting ready. The class ended at 9am and I had to wait 20min to use the showers bc of the line, just like last time. I had to wait to do my makeup and hair as well bc the stations were occupied and she came in around 9:30 then 10am to talk about my suitcase... the latter check up, she literally escorted me out saying that they had to close the studio bc they were going to clean. When I walked out of the locker room, there were still 4-5 girls who were just waiting and sipping on coffee... they were not even leaving. The receptionist let me to the front and said if I wanted to have a latte I can order but literally dragged my bag outside to the stairway (I followed obviously) the she closed the door on me. That really left a bad taste in my mouth and does not sit right with me. I don't know what her intention was but it was very rude treatment.

First, the pros: the front desk lady is really friendly and helpful…read more The floor equipment looks brand new. A lot of ellipticals, treadmills... Parisians must be mostly into cardio. Unfortunately, the cons: men's locker room smells strong body odors and like shit when someone just took one, the lockers are weirdly shaped, no soap to wash your hands and in the showers. I did not take a spinning class but but spun on my own in the spinning room: the bikes sucks as you can not go faster than a jog without feeling there is something skipping inside the bike... Poorly designed spinning bike.

A small but nicely done gym with a cardio room, a weights room and a room for classes. It's…read morerelatively new (it opened earlier this year) and so is all freshly done up - and much needed air con is currently being installed. The staff are friendly but not intrusive and let you get on with your workout without interfering - which is exactly what I want. I go in the daytime and it tends to be quite quiet meaning I never have to wait to use a machine. Also quite reasonably priced (presumably in keeping with the awful name) especially if you go for an off-peak package.

I was staying in Le Marais during my trip in Paris, and I wanted to check out multiple yoga studios…read morein the area. I found Modo Yoga Paris by Google searching local spots. They had a great drop-in deal of 19 Euros for the first class. Mat, mat towel, and shower towel were included for the first class as well. The yoga instructor was very nice and friendly. When she checked me in she asked me what language I preferred, and she spoke English to me while she got me acquainted to the space. Mod Yoga was a lot bigger than I thought. It had a few rooms - I think I saw a total of 4 rooms - for practicing yoga and perhaps other fitness oriented styles like pilates. The locker room was big. I would even say probably the biggest one I've seen, and the first I've seen that included showers. I took a vinyasa class at 9:30am. The room was heated, and the class was full. The teacher taught the entirety of the class in French, which was totally fine since I understand French a little and was able to follow along easily by listening to Sanskrit and watching her demo. I had a very wonderful experience, and I would certainly come back to this studio next time I'm in the area.

It was in Toronto, Canada where I was first introduced to the Modo (Moksha) Yoga community and…read morewhere I first started practicing with them. Ever since I took my first class with Modo Yoga I knew it was the right place for me. When Modo Yoga came to Paris, I can't even begin to explain how excited I was! This was my chance to get back into my practice, and pick up where I left off after leaving Canada 6 years ago. Doing yoga in a hot room is definitely a bit different if you're used to practicing at normal ambient temperatures, but I truly believe it has so many benefits. These are the reasons why I love practicing in the hot room: 1. Improved Flexibility. The heat warms up your muscles, allowing you to have better range of motion/flexibility, ultimately allowing you to move at a quicker pace to more advanced postures 2. Breathing. The heat actually challenges your breathing, making it more audible and more importantly, making you more aware of it. 3. Mindfulness and acceptance. You learn to accept yourself, when you're drenched in sweat, when you have a tough time doing a posture as well as your neighbour. You become mindful of your thoughts and your body's limitations, the drama of the ego - accept and let it go. 4. Meditation and relaxation. The more I practice, the more my body takes control and my mind is freed. And the these are the reasons why I love Modo Yoga Paris! 1. Exceptional, inspiring teachers and staff! They always make me feel so at home, exude so much positivity and even after such a short time since they opened I have this feeling of knowing some of the staff for a very long time :) 2. Feeling part of a special community. It's like Modo Yoga has a filter at the front door, only positive energy and lovely people seem to walk through! 3. The ethos of Modo Yoga and how they truly embody their 7 pillars. Thanks for making my days all that much brighter!