BarreWell changed my life…read more I can't overstate this enough, BarreWell changed my life. I was browsing Yelp a few years ago looking for a new fitness studio. I had recently relocated to Orange County, and I'll say I wasn't feeling great about my general cardiovascular health (for a 28 year old). I was looking up types of exercise that are sustainable in the long term, and I learned that Barre was a low impact type of exercise built for all bodies. Nice. I typed "barre" into yelp, and found a beautiful studio on the Mission Viejo Lake (BarreWell). As a certified yoga teacher, I would say I'm nitpicky and hypercritical as a group exercise client for validity of my review. I also lean towards group exercise because it motivates me to push harder, and BarreWell has pushed me hard over these past few years. I started by taking Cardio Dance (with Nicole), and let me tell you that this class single-handedly improved both my V02 Max and helped me regain my endurance cardio ability. Now, outside of BarreWell I've found myself surviving on dance floors for hours and back into long distance running. The class itself is a JOY. You get to have fun and dance to fun music. If this is your first time taking it, remember that no one is watching you and everyone is truly just there to have fun. Aside from Cardio Dance, I can highly recommend every other class: TRX, TRX + Bounce, Sculpt + Bounce, Sculpt, Barre, Box + Bounce. The only class I never had a chance to take was ride. If you're new to BarreWell, I'm almost a little jealous. You're entering a really welcome community of students and instructors who have reimagined exercise with fun in mind. What more could you ask for. Sign up now, you will regret not signing up sooner!

It's the best to work out and feel encouraged by instructors & the community. I have been there…read moremore than a decade so you know I love it. They added so many different classes so there is something for everyone & every mood.

First time taking a class here and it was great! Sharnee was very easy to follow and very helpful…read more Will definitely be coming back!

Amazing class! And the instructor was very helpful knowing it was only my second class, and saw me…read morestruggling a little bit, she made sure to check with me and change the cables when needed. The place is clean and not crowded.

I have never been turned away for having physical ailments until this studio today. I was told not…read moreto come in unless I sign a waiver saying I'm in good health with no disability or ailments. Idk anyone who doesn't have a physical ailment. I explained I wanted to join this studio to improve my health. Management couldn't care less and sent me away. I am going to try a closer studio instead. This obviously isn't the place for me. Or anyone else who is disabled. *Update: now that I have raised awareness about an unfair practice, now management decides to call me. When I spoke to Rachel she could have cared less about my concerns as I did not want to lie and sign a contract that would state I'm in good health and do not have a disability or physical ailments, when I do. Management did not get on the phone then. So I do not care to return a call. I did not receive an email. I simply will take my business elsewhere. Different locations have different owners and the other locations do not at all discriminate or make you sign a contract that you are in good health when you are not. The point of physical activity I believe is to improve health no matter what stage you are in.

Kind of struggling to write this review because while I had a pretty good workout, I think their 50…read moreminute intro engage class could use some feedback. I have been working out consistently (Pilates and pole) for a few years and I found this "intro" class to be challenging and, at times, confusing. It's so important to understand how to cue correctly to prevent injury and unfortunately the instructor I had just wasn't very effective at this. Multiple times I looked around the room to see all of us in different positions and there were no hands on corrections to help folks move into the correct form. I really value understanding the correct technique so I thought this was a missed opportunity. The only reason I could understand how to correct myself and my form was because another instructor was taking the class with me so I would look at them when I was confused. For someone who is maybe just getting in to working out, I could see this class being rather defeating and would not encourage me to come back. It's just not a true "intro" class where you are walked through the basics. To her credit, the instructor had amazing energy and did a great job keeping us all engaged and excited. I also like this studio generally, it's very clean and there's plenty of parking. Hopefully I will come back and try a few different instructors until I find the right fit. I just can't honestly recommend it to a newbie just getting into barre/working out.

Amazing location, amazing instructors. Such a fun, challenging workout…read more Plenty of parking in the plaza. Lagree is a great workout to try!

The staff and instructors are very friendly however customers should watch their account credits…read morevery closely as there have been multiple times credits disappeared from my account without my knowledge or approval. I also got stuck into an auto renewal and got injured in a class due to an instructor's negligence. She gave incorrect instructions on an exercise and then proceeded to laugh about it after realizing everyone was struggling. I injured my arm and never felt comfortable going back. I tried for over two years to get my money back for the 9 classes and they refused. I eventually gave up and cut my losses with this company. I would not recommend this studio to anyone.

Sydney the instructor is great! She helped me fix my form throughout the class and provided…read moremodifications and instruction on breathing. The studio is so cute and clean, and the equipment looks new. Will definitely be back and share with friends. Thanks!

I'm so grateful to have found Blue Moon Pilates. I'm 70 years old and reasonably fit but I have two…read morephysical challenges that make Yoga, for example, not a good fit. Blue Moon is so welcoming, beginning with Janet at the front desk. I took advantage of two reduced price private sessions so that I learned how to safely participate in the group classes. Grayson taught me how to accommodate a knee and neck issue. I then moved onto group sessions. There is a max of 6 participants per session and staff take great care to make sure your form is correct. I'm in beginner classes and it is a whole-body workout, including flexibility and balance. I can honestly see how even a much younger person could really benefit from this type of workout. I'm so grateful.

My daughter and I have been coming to Upgrade Pilates together for a while now, and it has honestly…read morebecome one of our favorite things we do together. We started with private sessions, then moved to duets, and also take group classes -- and every format is fantastic. Irina is simply the best instructor we've ever had -- she has so much knowledge and experience, corrects our form perfectly, and makes every session feel personal. The results speak for themselves: we both feel stronger, more flexible, and more confident in our bodies. The studio itself is beautiful, spotless, and has such a welcoming vibe. If you're looking for a place to train with someone you love -- this is it. 10/10, no question!

I tried my first Pilates class and thanks to Phi it was a great experience! Phi is a knowledgeable…read moreand helpful teacher. Her instruction was clear and was in tune with the individual needs of the class. She was quick to provide additional help to those who need it. As someone who participates in a lot of physical activity, Phi made sure to challenge me in terms of both resistance and technical refinement. I highly recommend taking a class with Phi whether you're a beginner or if you are looking for someone to push you and help you build your strength, endurance, and range of motion.

First class here and the instructor was great! She explained things nicely, clearly and had a very…read morenice soothing voice in class. We worked on legs and glutes. It was very good workout that was slow and steady but in a positive way to help build strength in your body. I haven't done pilates in 10 years, so this class was much better than I remember.

Spacious studio and definitely had me breaking a sweat! This…read moreis the most spacious studio I've been to in OC. It was very clean and I enjoyed the large mirrors. They make it a lot easier for checking your form. The instructor was great! Really friendly and I loved the workouts she had us do. I felt like it was a really balanced total body workout with an extra emphasis on abs (my favorite type of class structure). The workouts were easy to set up but challenging especially with the pulses and holds

Great class. Alicia was very encouraging! It was my first class and will definitely be back. Nice…read morefacitility, and different apparatus utilized.

Love club pilates in mission viejo. Really good teachers. Amy, Julianne and Olivia are fabulous.read more

clean. beautiful facility. high quality equipements…read more for its price, i expected it to be less crowded...but on a saturday morning it was very crowded. it is what it is though, they're just that good i guess.

Gym was nice when it first opened but has significantly gone downhill. Classes are good for those…read morestarting out but you quickly feel like they aren't specifically catered for your fitness goals or aren't structured in a way that is beneficial if you do other activities outside of the gym. For example, their CS4 circuit classes target your lower body majority of the time, so if you are a runner then you risk overtraining legs or if you want an upper body workout then you have to just go to their overcrowded weights area. What especially sucks is their hours. They close early on the weekends at 6 pm. Especially during the summer when the sun sets around 7:30pm, you're not really able to get a night gym sesh in. Wish there were an. I think this gym is more for people who enjoy taking classes than those who want an open-gym experience.

So my fiancé Amy has been doing Orangetheory for over a year and has been telling me forever that I…read moreneeded to try it. I finally gave in and I'm glad I did! Did my first workout with Jonnie who absolutely worked me . I signed up right after that, not even a month in, I freaking love this place!! Amber, Laura, and Heather are all awesome. The whole crew up front, including Kayla, have been super attentive, accommodating and genuinely friendly from day one! Still meeting everyone and looking forward to taking classes with the other coaches! Also the other members are great! Really stoked I listened and found a workout I actually look forward to. Great people, great energy, and an awesome place to train.

OTF Foothill Ranch is by far my favorite studio ever! The coaches truly care about you and your…read moregoals. Recently we came off the season of strength for 8 weeks and Coach Jonnie and Coach Devin were extremely helpful in making sure I challenged myself, had correct form and had so much fun training! I give them props for helping me reach my goal of 50 lb dumbbells for shoulder press. I only got two reps but I am stoked. Coach Heather always makes me laugh and has the best personality. It's impossible to be upset when you're around her. Coach Emily is so darn sweet and I'm so happy when I get to take her class because it's not often enough. Coach Laura is the OG! I adore her! Every coach is so badass and awesome. The front desk is fantastic too. It's truly the best orange theory and gym out here! I'm obsessed. I attribute getting both stronger as a runner and in my lifting to OTF Foothill Ranch!