My journey with M/Body has just started, but I wanted to wait until I took multiple classes to give you the review with all the scoop.
It all started with Bre's Yelp Fit Club event where I tried the Cycle Funk class, given by the instructor "Bear". That class kicked my butt, with the pumping music, switching gears, and bike sprints. Needless to say, it was my first spin class, and it was enough to get me to sit down and seriously evaluate my lifestyle.
Pricing:
I sat on it over the weekend, and came back on Tuesday after Memorial Day to purchase 3 months of unlimited classes for $299 (a special that runs until May 31st). You can purchase a month unlimited, 3 months unlimited, or 6 months until the end of the month for $99/$299/$599. It seems like a lot up front, but it is worth it. Normal rates are $130/mo unlimited.
If you do the math, if you take 20 classes in a month, that is less than $5 a class. It is a steal.
They also offer various bundles of classes, check out their pricing on their website. If you want to make a purchase of a bundle or a monthly package, especially before the end of a special, you can do so and then put a specification on when you want it to activate (nice for teachers who want to get fit in the summer, etc.)
Location:
It is closest to the Culver/University cross street. Super convenient for city people who need a close place that isn't out of the way to actually attend. I have been walking from Park Ave and it is a quick 10 minute walk.
Interior:
Very Japanese style, sleek and minimalist. You check in at the front desk, and to your left is the Just Juice Bar, offering sandwiches, salads, and lots of pre or post work out power fuel. They have clothes for purchase in the main area.
The yoga room is gigantic, they have very relaxing lights, warm colored walls, and a wall full of belts, blocks, and bolsters for all of your yogi needs.
The barre room is mirrored, with small exercise balls on the barres for class. I had a class with 12 people and it fit everyone comfortably.
The exercise bike/boxing area is very large, with top of the line equipment. There is a motion centered water fountain in this room.
The bathroom/changing rooms are gorgeous, and brand new. I love how clean they are, and wouldn't have to think twice about taking a post-workout shower. The ladies' room is stacked with amenities if needed, such as feminine products and hairties if yours snaps last minute.
The Classes:
So far I have taken a spin class, boxing, a foundational yoga class, and barre. I am over the moon for the instructors. They push you but are motivating, and are very concerned for you as the individual.
Some background info about myself: I had a pretty serious back injury a year ago, and due to this, I gained more weight that I wanted to. It also made "getting back into it" a struggle, because it is really easy to re-aggravate it. The instructors here do not make me feel like I am in a militant gym, yelling at me, or make me feel uncomfortable. I think that taking classes here you will be with the best of the best, no matter if you are 100 lbs overweight, coming off an injury, or have never done this kind of exercise before.
They are kind with showing modifications, and make it clear that a modification doesn't necessarily mean that what you are doing is "easier", it is just better for you. I was intimidated at first because I haven't taken barre, boxing or spin EVER before this week. I am hooked, and happy with the supportive atmosphere from the wide range of experts.
This isn't just a chick gym, there are male instructors, and men that take classes too. I had a guy in my yoga class, and he rocked it. Some classes are more instructional and really reteach you the proper way to stretch, do core, etc. Other classes are more advanced, but you just jump into it, and the teachers know your level and help you do the exercise that is best for you.
I love that they have yoga separate from their fitness courses in the online layout, it makes it easier to sign up for classes.
The times that they offer start really early for those people that want to get in before work, and they offer lots of lunch hour classes/after work hour classes. This place is all about convenience.
Signing Up:
When you want to go to a class, you sign in to your account online, and look at the schedule. You click on the class you want and sign yourself up for it. This helps with accountability, instead of last minute you decide to flake out because you aren't feeling it. Since you are paying for it right then and there, you will go, you will do it, rock it, and feel great after you are finished. read more