Maximum Pilates

(14 reviews)

11.5 mi

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

I've been thinking about taking Pilates classes for a few years. I'm new in town and recently…read morerelocated to the Phoenix area. I looked everywhere for a good Pilates studio, then went on Google and Instagram and found this gem. I decided to fill out my information and Libby contacted me. She's amazing. I told her about my history of injuries and that I wanted to rehab my shoulder, and she was so understanding. I got set up for my first class and was extremely nervous because of my injuries. Before class started, Libby explained how to use the machine and helped get me set up, which made me feel comfortable right away. My first intro class was amazing. It was definitely a challenge, but wow, I worked so many different muscles I haven't used in a long time. The instructor, Kaitlyn, was amazing too. She helped me throughout the class and kept checking asking how's my shoulder since they already knew about my shoulder and knee injuries. Most instructors wouldn't take the time to check in during class, but Kaitlyn was right there helping me during different exercises and helping with techniques. After such a great intro class, I followed up with Libby and joined. Investing in your body is the ultimate gift. Helping me rehab my shoulder and knee injuries is going to improve so much for me. If you're looking for a great environment with patient instructors who truly have empathy, this is the place to join if you want to see real results. I'm excited about the future of this studio. Awesome place.

I knew the minute after I signed up it was a mistake, first off there's no low introductory class…read more Period. The instructors are super young, they play annoying music, they don't pay attention to your form or if you misheard what springs are changed, or even if your form is correct. They don't allow for stretch in between strengthen. It's easier on the body to rest one minute and stretch in between moves not 15 minutes at the end. I was so spoiled at the last business i attended, that went out of business due to owner retirement. I gave Define another few chances for $170- I was only able to get 3 classes in for the one month time period, due to my busy work schedule, living 25 mins away, and suffering from migraines. Total rip off! Never again. It's easier for me to pay as I go but the sales pressure you into getting the so called best value- which is only best for the owners pocketbook! Listen Ashley LeGrand Jahner- your hyped up sales tactics you force on your staff isn't doing yourself a service- word of mouth on a bad business has a greater impact than your friendsies putting 5 stars on here. And- this is NOT concierge. Look the word up. Every class but the 7 am on the weekend had a waitlist booked out for weeks.

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Reformed Pilates - Central

4.6

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2.2 mi

I have been working out at Reformed Pilates Central Studio for almost 9 years. I like the reformers…read morehere...more modern than medieval. The instructors are knowledgeable, without any air of judgement. I can count on Reformed to keep me strong and balanced as I age.

I have had such a positive experience at Reformed Pilates! From the moment I walked in, the…read moreatmosphere felt warm and inviting. The instructors are amazing and incredibly welcoming. The workouts are unique and continue to challenge me daily.

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The Body Lab

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If you want excellent pilates training this is the place to go…read more What a difference the Lagree method makes.

Great service. From the estimate to the repair. Car looks great. I have used them…read more3 times. Both times car was great. And it was done at my house. What a great service. Thanks again.

Love Danielle she is THE BEST!!!!

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BASI Pilates Academy

(27 reviews)

4.3 mi

I love this studio so much! It has 10 reformers so the classes aren't too big. I get a great…read moreworkout and there are classes available from 5:30am to 6pm. Each instructor has their own distinct personality but the unifying factor is they are motivating, supportive and knowledgeable. There is a wonderful sense of community here, cheering on each other in class, chatting before and after, that I have only rarely experienced elsewhere. Finally, I find it extremely affordable for Pilates. If you are interested try it out! If you don't like your corporate studio, this one just may be for you!

Love the people here. I'm now a fan of Pilates Signed up…read morefor a month. I really enjoy this workout

Full view of our Barre studio. Our Barre Fusion, Mix Apparatus, Tower, TRX, Recovery Stretch, and Core and Chill classes are held here.

Our BASI reformers allow for the perfect customization of resistance for your body.

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With longer and larger carriages, our BASI reformers were made for every body.

The Workshop Pilates

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8.5 mi

Reformer only studio buy always clean and spacious! I like this location because it is not…read moreoverwhelming and keeps me in a good mood before and after the workout. Its location has plenty of parking.

came in town and wanted to do a pilates class. I tried the heated mat pilates. this location is so…read moreaesthetically pleasing from the room to the bathroom. you check in via an ipad and then put your things and a locker grab towels and head in. I wish for first timers they walked us through a little more before entering. the music in class was upbeat which is a plus. i also did some moved that were new. i will say the mats are so close when you need to kick to the side you have to adjust. at the end they give you a towel which was great. the bathroom was nice and also had essentials you may need and a shower. shared space with a smoothie shop which is nice as well.

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Reformed Pilates - Desert Ridge

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9.7 mi

I love reformed! It's been my favorite workout for almost 2 years now. Great studio with great…read moreinstructors!

Studio is always clean and the instructors are so sweet. Highly recommend this studio! Classes are…read morefor every level and the instructor always has modifications or progressions for those who need more or less!

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Reformed Pilates - Arcadia

4.6

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4.9 mi

If you looking for a Pilates studio I highly recommend this one the teachers are nice show up 5…read moremins before your class introduce yourself to the instructor and they will walk you through everything I was nervous going in alone my first time now I love it made friends and I've taken 150 classes!!

Courtney is an incredible instructor. She explains everything so clearly, is always helpful, and…read morecreates such a positive environment. I look forward to her Tuesday/Thursday classes every week and truly hate when I have to miss one. She's awesome!!!!!

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Bird Dog Pilates & Fitness

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6.2 mi

Wes was a great instructor. Very knowledgeable and patient ! Nice reformers and very pleasant…read morestudio.

So awesome. I went for my 1st class and could already feel it on my way out. The staff is so nice…read moreand friendly; each class has max 4 students so you feel comfortable and get all the attention you need. I def recommend Bird Dog Pilates.

A class on the Pilates Reformer.

Reformer Classes max out at 4 to provide a more individualized, personalized experience.

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Wes teaching a Pilates Reformer class.

BURN Lagree

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I tried out a class here because I wanted to integrate some pilates megaformer classes into my…read morefitness routine. A studio with the name "burn" sounded like the kind of workout I needed! The studio has cubbies to put your valuables in. I came early since it was my first class and the instructor introduced me to the megaformer machine. Remember to bring sticky socks! The class was similar to other megaformer classes I had been to in the past. Your muscles start shaking from those pulses and holds! It was a very good workout. I found some of the directions a little hard to follow, but that might have been because it was my first class there.

I'm very been going to Burn for 2+ years and really love it! I've seen the results through…read moreconsistent practice.

Elevator lunge with bicep curls

Add some dumbbell tricep work

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Chest Press.....

The Foundry Paradise Valley

4.7

(136 reviews)

6.0 mi

Love The Foundry! I've only been to their Paradise Valley location, and it's fantastic. The studio…read moreis cute, and the front desk staff are always welcoming. The heated classes are definitely hot, but manageable. I always leave feeling like I got a good workout. The community is very supportive, and I've had great experiences with all the instructors. Would definitely recommend!

I've taken many yoga classes over the years, and I have never left one feeling as hurt and…read moreembarrassed as I did after attending the Hot 60 class with instructor Niru Gupta. I have a very tight back and limited mobility, so there are certain back-strengthening poses such as Cobra, Locust etc I'm simply unable to perform at this point. Toward the end of class, with less than 10 minutes remaining, the class transitioned into a back series. Rather than attempting poses I knew my body couldn't safely do, I quietly moved into Child's Pose and Pigeon Pose to continue stretching and listening to my body, which is something I believed yoga encouraged. Instead of checking in with me privately or asking if I was okay, I was asked to get up and leave the in front of everyone. I was told my poses were inappropriate, that this was not an "flow" series and it was insulting to the rest of the class. It was humiliating and completely contrary to everything I believe yoga represents. Yoga should be a place of acceptance, mindfulness, and meeting your body where it is not a place where you're publicly singled out because you're modifying poses to accommodate your physical limitations. I left the studio almost in tears. Afterward, I spoke with the assistant manager, who was incredibly kind, compassionate, and professional. She listened to my concerns and assured me she would escalate the situation to the head manager, and I truly appreciated the way she handled our conversation. Unfortunately, the experience itself has left such a negative impression that I will not be returning. I also cannot recommend this studio to anyone who views yoga as a safe and welcoming environment for all levels and abilities. My hope in sharing this review is not to attack anyone personally, but to encourage growth. I sincerely hope Niru Gupta reflects on this experience and approaches situations like this differently in the future. Not every student has the same level of flexibility, strength, or experience, and many people attend yoga specifically to improve those limitations. A brief private conversation or simple check-in would have been far more appropriate than publicly asking a student to leave. Every student deserves to feel respected, supported, and safe in a yoga class, regardless of their physical abilities. Sadly, that was not my experience here.

Foundry PV during April Challenge! Lizzy V made it! Yay! Did Mia?

Bathroom

Lobby

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Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center

4.3

(23 reviews)

7.9 mi

Great clean facilities. My family has taken many summer swim classes here and it is one of the…read morebetter maintained pools in Scottsdale. There is also more seating space, clean showers with private stalls and nice fitness rooms (both aerobic and weights). I've taken several of the fitness courses (yoga, Pilates, aerobic) and they are all pretty good. You get a variety of courses with knowledgeable instructors, uncrowded classes at fair price. The park itself is ok. Not as big or geared towards outdoor fitness, like Chapparal. But there are still a few basketball courts, a grassy area and nice playground. Recommended.

Clean facility, ample open lanes available and pace clocks visible throughout. A couple of the…read moreswimmers were rude-one was standing right in my lane as I was coming in to the wall for a turn-otherwise, five stars

Beautiful Arizona sunset at Cactus Park tonight!

Weight Room

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Encanto Pool

4.3

(12 reviews)

5.7 mi

The pool and everyone there is really nice. The music that played there is very fitting. I really…read morelike the equipment they have there like the WIBIT and the diving boards. Everybody there is having fun, which is nice. The only problem is the bathroom is pretty cramped, the showerheads are so low, and it's not the cleanest.

Completed our first swim session, and it was fantastic! The staff, especially Zion, were…read moreexceptional and worked seamlessly with the kids. I always felt confident that my toddler was in safe, capable hands. Thank you!

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Goelet A. C. Beuf Community Center

4.3

(7 reviews)

11.5 mi

Paid $20 for a 1 year membership and the gym is closed or occupied for the summer because of kids…read moreactivities/games and elders league...should be $10 instead of $20 for a 1 year membership...talk about a rip off...

This was the first time I've ever set foot in Beuf Rec Center. I went there to have my taxes done…read moreby AARP Tax Aide. I found the center to be very clean and helpful associates who directed me to the right room. The tax volunteers were fabulous, knowledgeable and fun to work with. I picked up an April calendar listing all the great things offered at this Center. I will be joining and partake in activities/events. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

Community center area

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Cloud House for Babies and Toddlers

4.6

(28 reviews)

6.9 mi

Wow! What an amazing find! This place is perfect for your baby or toddler to come enjoy, escape the…read moreheat and hang out with other babies and parents! Everyone is so nice. They have a separate play area for 0-6 month olds and now that our baby is 10 months she's crawling around putting all the toys in her mouth. Thankfully they have a depository and they've thought of that to disinfect the toys. This place is well worth the drive, we will be back! Reasonably priced too! It was around $10 for two hours of playtime for our baby.

Very clean and always friendly. Despite being such a small space, it's organized in such a way…read morethat the kids can move freely. The climbing structure is clean and safe, and I love that I can see into all the corners. The activity changes monthly are great, restrooms are clean, snack area is easily accessible. Would get a 5th star if they posted somewhere online about when they're closed for private parties so we didn't waste the drive. But small request.

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TeenyTown Playland

(71 reviews)

17.1 mi

I really love the idea of this indoor play center- it has so much potential. The themed rooms and…read morefocus on imaginative play make it such a fun and creative concept for kids. You can tell it was designed to be a special place, and on the surface, it truly is adorable. That said, my experience left me feeling uneasy, mostly due to cleanliness and supervision concerns. I witnessed multiple children putting toys in their mouths (which is totally normal for kids), but what was concerning was that those same toys were often placed right back into shared play areas. While I later learned there is a designated bin for toys that have been in kids' mouths, this wasn't communicated upfront, and I didn't see it being consistently used or enforced. There also seemed to be inconsistency when it came to staff involvement. Across my two visits, I did see some staff members actively cleaning up and returning toys to their proper places, which I appreciated. However, I also observed others simply picking up toys and dropping them into corners of the rooms without any real organization or sanitizing. I completely understand that keeping up with kids is a challenge--I'm a parent too--but that's where consistent staff engagement becomes really important. Another issue was the level of parental supervision. Many parents were on their phones while their kids played freely. Again, that's ultimately a parenting responsibility, but in a shared environment like this, it contributes to the overall hygiene and safety concerns. I also want to mention that I found the staff presentation a bit unprofessional, which added to the overall impression that things weren't being closely managed. To be fair, you do sign a waiver regarding illness, and I understand that no play space can be completely germ-free. However, I did end up contracting chickenpox exactly 10 days after visiting, which makes me seriously question the effectiveness of their cleaning and sanitizing practices. Overall, this place is incredibly cute and full of potential. With more consistent staff involvement, clearer communication, better sanitization systems, and encouragement for parents to stay engaged, it could be an amazing environment. Right now, though, it falls short of what it could and should be.

Highly recommend this delightful play land!!! Our 3 yr old grandson loved everything here, and…read morethere is a lot of different experiences inside this space!!! So glad we have something like this out in the west valley for littles to enjoy!

Train station

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Seth Korey Tennis Academy

(87 reviews)

5.4 mi

We signed up our daughter for the whole summer. 7 weeks in she's still loving it. Her tennis…read moreskills have really improved and she enjoys the variety of activities each week.

The best summer camp! My 5 year old son loves playing tennis and going on field trips.read more

All the vans coming back for the kids exciting field trip day!

Fun day post camp!

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regan t.

16 years ago

Pilates has been a wonderful addition to my work outs. The instructors are very well trained and help you along every step of the way. They are not only great instructors but they are wonderful women that are alot of fun to be around! I have never enjoyed working out but nowI look forward to my 2 classes every week and just dont feel like my week was complete when I dont have both classes. Try out Maximum Pilates, it is a wonderful place with really great people. read more

Heather H.

16 years ago

I have been learning pilates for 5 years and have worked with 7 instructors over that time. Ashleigh Miller is by far the best instructor that I have ever had. She is very focused on technique and has helped me realize the benefits of movements that I have been performing wrong for years. She never gives the same class twice and is always improving and advancing our level. I can whole heartedly recommend her as an instructor. read more

Adrienne L.

16 years ago

I have been doing pilates with Heather, the owner, for more than 2 years and I love it !!! She and Ashleigh take a personal interest in each and every client whether you are doing a group class or a private. I look forward to 2 - 3 classes a week and highly recommend this workout. read more

Penny P.

16 years ago

Heather and Ashliegh have changed my life. They are amazing pilates instructors who know their stuff and how to teach it. I've been practicing pilates for 8 years and these are the best instructors ever. Amazing! read more

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