Went for my first class and I felt super welcomed. I was nervous beforehand, but my worries melted…read moreaway when I got there. I got oriented to the machine and the instructor was great. The class was tough and I was super sweaty by the end. I felt the burn and my muscles were shaking. Such a good workout.

I visited Virginia and signed up for a 2-week pass at this Solidcore location. The first week was…read morefantastic -- coaches Uriah Johnson (Head Coach & Community Manager), Krishna Pate, and Nathan Eldering were all amazing. They listened to my wrist injury (doctor's orders: no exercises on my hands), made thoughtful modifications, and ensured I still got a great workout. Unfortunately, my last class on July 22 with Erik Payne was a very different experience. From the start, his tone felt curt and dismissive when I explained my injury. He adjusted my setup in a way that made my modifications harder, and when I tried to get his attention, his responses felt snappy rather than supportive. Even after reminding him multiple times about my limitation, he continued to suggest exercises I couldn't do, and when I chose safe alternatives, he questioned me sharply in front of others. I became so uncomfortable that I left the class early and decided not to return for the remainder of my pass. It's disappointing because the other coaches were fantastic and truly made me feel welcomed and cared for. I hope this feedback helps ensure all clients -- especially those with injuries -- receive the same level of understanding and support.

I just started working with Karen Roodman a month ago, and have been incredibly impressed with her…read moretremendous depth of knowledge about pilates and the human body. This, of course, led to very on-target instruction. Not a moment was wasted. Karen is naturally passionate so her ability to make me feel great about what I was doing for myself was just what I needed after an injury that led to a drastic change in my physical abilities. You can't get a better combination of skills and natural empathy. She's fantastic, and I recommend her to anyone.

From the owner: Core Pilates of Richmond offers tailored private sessions that suit the individual needs of each…read moreand every client. A dedicated Pilates practice will help you feel better, look better, strengthen your core, improve posture, balance joints for movement efficiency, and help with flexibility. Pilates is excellent for both fitness and post rehabilitation recovery. All appointments at Core Pilates are available through online scheduling! We offer three primary services: Alignment Evaluation, Pilates on the Equipment, and Flexibility and Lengthening. All clients are given a specialized home program for self-practice!

If I could give this studio 6 stars I would! The instructors are very professional and…read moreknowledgeable and are passionate about empowering people with knowledge about proper Pilates technique. An energetic and positive vibe with a boutique level of service.

I love this studio! The instructors are incredibly well-trained and truly care about their clients…read moreand your well being. My back, posture and body look and feel so much better after only a few sessions. I recently moved to the area and I have taken Pilates for 15 years. I am a bit picky so you know this place is good when I say I won't go anywhere else.

I got to try this studio twice so far. If you sign up online through their website, the first class…read moreis free! This is also available through ClassPass which is a-maaaaaaaaaaaaazing! I got to try this the first time when my friend was subbing, and she totally kicked my butt. The class was a great workout on a Sunday morning and left me sore for honestly 3 days. She kicked my butt in that class. The second time, I took it with Christy. She was a such a fun and awesome instructor, really enjoyed her a lot! I think with my prior training and cardio workouts got me to keep up with her class and not stay sore for too long! (Thanks Alyssa for the heads up on these classes haha). I love how cute the studio is. Very clean and simple. The decor is small and adorable for the studio and provides pretty much everything that you need. Only need to bring your own towel and water bottle and you're good to go! If I'm actually in RVA during the weekends, you bet your butt I'll be taking a morning class again here!

Wanna burn 500 calories in 50 minutes? Go take a class! The first one is free on their app (linked…read morethrough their website) or there's a deal on Groupon right now. I would recommend the Groupon because you'll definitely want to go more than once! I had my first class with Christy, the owner, and already have my next two scheduled. The classes are small which is nice after the year we've had and it allows for one on one assistance from the instructor. After a fairly lazy pregnancy and recovery I needed and appreciated the extra instruction! With that being said I was nervous for my first class but Christy made it easy to modify the steps. I was still covered in sweat and burned 500 calories before I left. As a new client I felt super welcome and can't wait to go back!

I've been going to AFF for about 4 years now and I've had mixed feelings about them for the…read morelongest. It all started with the day after I became a member, I had an appointment to get my free health/ body analysis. But when I showed up, the trainer was too busy to do it. So I rescheduled it a few days later and the he never show up. Wtf... At that point, I didn't care about it anymore. Fast forward to 2017 and my locker was broken into at about 10pm. Luckily, I didn't have any money in it, but my car keys were missing. So not only did I have to get my car towed to Midlothian, but then I had to pay $300 for a new fob. There is a sign in the locker room that says not responsible for lost or stolen items. And I understand that, but when I told them what happened, all they did was offer me something from the cafe and issue me a new keychain card. When I talked to the guy at the front desk about my locker, he did say he saw someone rush out with a suspicious long bar, but he didn't get a good look at him. So when I asked about the video camera at the locker room entrance, that was also no help at all. Lastly, when I asked if they could catch the guy if he tried using my old keychain card, they told me there was no way to tell when that particular card gets used. Smh... At that point, I called it quits. The whole situation was just very disappointing... Another annoying thing is that no matter what day or time I go to this gym, even if it's the middle of the summer, most of the ceiling fans are off or on the low setting. Smh... If I want to sweat that bad, I'd prefer to go in the sauna... As I said in my previous reviews, I do like this gym. And if you can get past all the wannabes taking pics of themselves, video chatting, and the million other annoying and inconsiderate things they do that can be pretty distracting during a workout, this place would be pretty awesome. This place has pretty much everything that anyone could ask for in a gym. Yes, the price is a little higher than most other gyms, but you pretty much get what you pay for...

I can overlook the fact there's no space in this sprawling gym for med ball wall slams. That's…read morefine. However I can't really get with a gym who uses their managers to spy on patrons under the guise of working out in their off hours. I film my workouts for form and as I was filming an otherwise anonymous gym goer identified herself by name as Valerie as "one of the managers here" and informed me I couldnt film while other people were on the floor. Reason being some people may not want to be filmed. Fine reasoning although with the signage on the door saying only people 18 and older are allowed in the gym it's crazy to me that this person chose to speak for other grownups. I get it, policies are there and they apply to everyone. Doesn't make it any less ridiculous and that "manager" is unprofessional. First and last time at this location for sure.

Discovered yoga at a the Y but decided to try a dedicated yoga studio. I may be an addict now…read more As an out of shape 64 year old woman, I was intiimidated by the concept of yoga but they have "Gentle" and "Ageless" classes and 3 levels of Hatha Yoga so it's easy to find a class that's comfotable, challenging, or both. The studio is lovely and calming, the staff are universally friendly and dedecated and the other practioneers have all been welcoming. I LOVE the way I feel when I leave Glenmore Yoga.

From the owner: Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center specializing in Yoga and Pilates for whatever your age or stage in…read morelife, we have classes to meet your needs. We offer Hatha yoga from levels 1 to 3, ageless for those 60 and better, restorative, Yin, mindful, vinyasa flow and meditation. We also offer Pilates mat classes and private Pilates on a Reformer. For 20 years Glenmore has been offering yoga teachers training at the 200 and 500 hour levels. Also offered are wellness workshops and massage. Our studios are comfortably carpeted. We furnish mats, blocks and other props for those who wish to use them. Our yoga instructors are all certified and registered with Yoga Alliance.

I went there for the first time this week to a mixed levels class. It was wonderful. Exactly the…read moreright kind of atmosphere for centering yourself and your thoughts in spite of the crazy world outside. They offer package deal passes and you can attend as many classes as you wish within a fixed timeframe for a fixed fee. Its worth it. All levels of classes are offered, plus pre natal and teens yoga.

Synergy Yoga Studio is amazing! The atmosphere is calming,the teachers are encouraging and…read morechallenging, while also teaching variations that are best for each individual. I have attended classes for a year and a half. Every time I'm able to go to a class I'm so thankful to be among these students and teachers that have become a community of support for each other. Robin has created a beautiful space for all to experience the benefits of yoga. Come in to try a class. You'll be so glad you did! Julie Murphy

I love orange theory so much I've been going for 3 years…read more I came from a different boutique gym and OTF had more of what I wanted. It's not as intimidating as it appears. The coaches and staff are all incredibly supportive and want to help meet your goals whatever they are. The first class is free!

I was cancelled without warning, notice or cause, with zero explanation, on September 10th. I've…read moreemailed the owners, managers, and co-CEO's of Orangetheory - with zero response. I messaged OTF via Instagram, got a call back, and was told that my studio would reach out to me in 3-5 business days. It's now been 10 business days, and NOT A WORD. Below is the email I sent to David Long, the co-CEO (and copied owners and managers too). I've been denied a copy of my contract (as have other members). Also see other negative reviews specifically mentioning the manager. _______________________________ I've been a fanatical member of OTF since December 2022. I've participated in every challenge, bought every piece of merch, and even won the Transformation Challenge at my studio in 2023. I share it on my social media, go to studios wherever I travel, and in general evangelize the program whenever I can. I've had amazing results and it shows. After a few years of begging, my husband joined. He attended for a month and needed to cancel. He signed a cancel form on 9/1 at the studio ( I was there) without issue. The next day, the SA Sydney called and was nasty, telling Mike that he had to pay regardless and would not be able to use the classes he paid for. I could not believe he had such a bad experience and asked Marilyn Terry, the manager, to call him. Instead of working with him and resolving the issue, she doubled down on what Sydney said, that he had to pay and could not use his classes, and said she would back her staff over customers no matter what. She then disconnected the call without warning. Yesterday I got a text to update my billing info - and I responded with a text that I would do that - and expressed my concerns about how Mike was treated. I'm at work, so I checked my personal email a few hours later...and had an email from Marilyn that my membership was cancelled and that I was not welcome at any Richmond studio. No mention of cause, warning, nothing.... I've attached all of my correspondence so you can see what I said (named in order - 1, 2, 3) - please keep in mind the email was sent AFTER the text I sent - clearly a move meant to penalize me for expressing my opinion. I cannot believe in 2024, a successful, visible business is run by someone who would retaliate against one of their most visible, successful, positive members in this way. You might also want to reach out to other members who have cancelled - many people have had similar interactions with Marilyn.