I have been regularly taking classes at Bravo Arts Academy since it opened in May 2016. I really…read moreenjoy all of different classes offered and a big part of that is the main instructor, Alison Peterson-Loll. She has taken her extensive dance background and applied it to a variety of workout and dance classes for adults and kids. She is excellent at helping a new student feel comfortable starting a workout routine and a master at challenging her established students to keep pushing themselves. She is also awesome at adapting a movement or position to limitations we might have with an injury or chronic problem. I have been doing Cardio Barre class (low impact stretching and strengthening cardio class using ballet-inspired movements and poses) with the owner once or twice a week for over 3 years (beginning at a prior location) and continue to find this an effective workout both for beginners with no dance background and, with layered in technique boosters, more advanced participants. I take her Plank It class twice a week as well. This 30 minute workout of 2-3 minute routines of Plank poses and transitions to upbeat music is an efficient way to target strengthening the core abdominal muscles along with sculpting the legs, arms and back. The most recent addition for her teen and adult classes are the aerial silk yoga and fitness classes. Follow Bravo Arts Academy on Instagram or check out the Facebook page/website for photos and videos of these unique classes. In silk hammocks suspended from the ceiling (silk holds over 500 lbs and rigging is rated to hold over 2000 lbs), we do stretches, poses, core challenges, flips, and more. The yoga class is low to no impact and requires no yoga experience. Anyone, no matter their age, athletic level or body type can participate successfully. It is a combination of meditation, hybrid yoga/dance moves and poses assisted by the silk and some inversions. As a motion sickness suffering, I tolerate this class with only a few adaptations and this has actually improved the more I do silk classes. The aerial silk fitness class is for people who want a little more challenge/physical workout invoking more strength moves and involved poses and inversions. However we all start out as beginners and this is again something that is pretty easy to pick up and then build upon the skills you learn in each class. Once you master a trick that you've seen on the website or saw another student do the class before, you are hooked, wanting to see what you can do next. One of the main themes of the classes I take is that they are a lot of fun and unique so you often walk away realizing what a great workout you got doing something that didn't feel like boring exercise. So, as you can tell, I am a big fan of Bravo Arts Academy and I didn't even talk about the excellent instruction done for the children's ballet, jazz and tap dance classes.

One of my favorite places to be! Love the Signature classes, preferably the Signature 60 class!read more

If you are looking for an awesome community, fun monthly work out challenges to push you, and a mix…read moreof different workout classes you have to try The Barre Code! The instructors are amazing, everyone and everyBODY is welcomed. They are amazing at collaborating with local businesses to do pop ups in the studio to support local. I have completed almost 300 classes and I love this gym. It helped me get back into working out and I couldn't be more thankful for this place! Check it out!

I really enjoyed my experience at Kalamazoo Barre. It was my first Barre workout of any kind. The…read morefacility was clean with everything you need (including water!) right there. I took the regular Barre class and it was a really solid 45 minute workout. The instructor gave plenty of tips if you wanted to make it harder or needed to modify. I was using Gympass through my employer so the sign up was super easy through the Gympass app. The only thing I noted is the actual barre didn't feel super sturdy, it might be nice to have ones actually fixed to the wall. Anyone that might feel this wouldn't be a great would be sorely mistaken, as I am very sore today!

I just started working out here and I love it! They have a good 2 week for $20 special for noobs…read morelike me. I was afraid to check out this new fad in San Francisco, but I'm glad I finally did! The people who work here are so nice! Unlike a business like Pure Barre or Cardio Barre, this facility isn't confined to just one style of barre workout and each day/time is different. I'm a student so I love that I can just change into my special sticky socks, instead of having to lug sneakers around all day. You can buy the socks there if you don't have them already. They offer classes around noon and 5pm which works great with my schedule. They have water there too. The place is also really cute; nicely decorated with a cool ceiling and lights. The classes are small so you always get personal attention from the instructor. The instructors have great tastes in music too! The classes are impossibly hard (oh the burn!!!) but they make it fun. Their online system to sign up for classes is really convenient too, I don't think they have a smart phone app though. My legs already feel stronger after 4 classes. Only downsides are that I wish they had permanent barres, like the ones drilled into the wall. They have portable ones which aren't always the sturdiest. Also I wish they had some of those hand sanitizer things attached to the walls and more tissue boxes (in the winter) to encourage good hygiene. I also thought they should have little towels that people can use to wipe sweat off and drop in a laundry basket when they're done, like most gyms, oh and foam rollers to stretch with would be an added plus! (This might just be the California in me talking) UPDATE: They now have small white sterilized towels you can use and toss in a basket when the class is over (definitely needed in those intense cardio barre classes) and a big Costco sized thing of hand sanitizer! Yay!

Pure Barre classes are total body workouts that are focused on low impact, high-intensity…read moremovements. ⁣ ⁣ The Foundations Class is a great place to start if you want to see if this is the right fit for you. You will be introduced to the basic movements and techniques that will help you tone those muscles, while improving strength, flexibility and agility. ⁣ ⁣ Pure Barre also has a Grand Rapids and Holland location.

From the owner: Looking for a great workout in Grandville, MI? Inspired by yoga, Pilates, and ballet, Pure Barre is…read morean empowering full-body workout that transforms you physically and mentally. Our classes have been carefully designed to feature low-impact, high-intensity movements for any fitness level. With Pure Barre Grandville, you'll build full-body strength at our studio and be inspired by our supportive community.

Anytime I move to a new area I shop health clubs to find the right fit. I'm not quick to make a…read moredecision. Before I join I visit the gym in the AM and PM. I do a full workout, including strength and cardio. I also try a class or two and see how staff treats me. Maddog is a cute urban boutique, #fierce. Class based facility with motivating and engaging instructors. AM class was just as energetic as the PM class. Love the RealRyder bikes! Drop in rates available. Didn't have everything I'm looking for but I will definitely visit again!

TGIF work-out, what a great idea third time at Maddogs 5/1 and I am hooked. Great people,…read moreamazingly, motivating atmosphere.

Great inspiration, instructors and energy…read more I always feel welcomed and engaged in whatever class I am in that day. The people here welcome all ages (9 to 90) and all abilities. They modify the movements to whatever level you are at. I totally encourage anyone who is thinking to getting moving again to start at Just Move.... it is a GREAT place!

Great variety of classes! Awesome people to workout with- keeps motivation up! A nonjudgmental and…read moreencouraging environment. The ladies who teach the classes and owners are friendly and welcoming.

Great location, and superb classes. I'd first found out about Bent 9 Yoga from coming across one of…read moretheir hot yoga classes. It was actually my first time doing yoga. I didn't know any of the poses or positions either. But the way the classes went, I didn't need too really. The teacher explained everything very well, it wasn't fast paced so I could copy the moves, and they even went around checking and fixing our stances. Not only that, the locker rooms even have a place to freshen up after all that work!

Bent9 2.0 works really well! Shout out to Taylor Jackson for a great Valentine's flow. My wife…read moreand I really enjoyed it. Useful and relaxing assists too!

I really enjoy going here for Pilates! All the instructors are very knowledgeable and super…read morefriendly. They invest extra time to make sure I'm progressing towards my best health. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

From the owner: Fun, challenging and uplifting! Our barre, mat Pilates and private Reformer/Tower classes will…read moreleave you feeling happier, healthier and having done something great!