I've been going to Tribe for many years now, and with certainty I can share what truly sets this…read morestudio apart is Janelle. She is a positive, motivational leader who pushes you to give your best each and every class. She is knowledgeable about technique and form, and cares deeply about your progression. The studio offers a great balance of cardio and strength training with both spin and TRX classes offered. Each and every session leaves me feeling exhausted and sweaty, yet stronger and motivated to come back-- and push myself further the next time. There is a great group of folks that make up the Tribe family. It's a group that welcomes and encourages no matter what level you are. Do yourself a favor and try Tribe. Along with a sweaty shirt, you'll leave the studio with a smile and a feeling of accomplishment.

I have been a Tribe member for almost a decade which is a testament to how excellent this studio…read moreis! Janelle, the owner and lead instructor, is not only an amazing person but is so knowledgeable and motivating. No two workouts are the same and they are always challenging. She focuses on safety and proper form which is not something I have found to be the case at other studios. I regularly take her TRX, sculpt and spin classes and this is the only fitness membership I need!

its near my house so i gave it a try and im bad at pilates but they kindly helped me. ^^read more

I have been going to Core for at least 4 years now, and got to know Susan at our Community Center…read moretaking classes there originally. Then Susan opened Core Barre, and I joined, and it has been the best experience ever. The instructors Susan, Donna, Sarah, and now Liz are motivating, kind, and very tuned in to where you are at in your work out. There is a very warm accepting vibe, and the competition aspect is gone, so you can truly get the work out you need. I vote for Core Barre as the best place around not only for the expertise in fitness they have to offer, but the family friendly feel Susan and her instructors give to the place each and every time you go.

I started at Pilates Defined several years ago for weekly private sessions and have now added…read moreReformer class as well as virtual Mat classes. The instructors are all incredibly knowledgeable as they take into account each client's physical status. They honor the authentic Pilates methodology which is refreshing in today's world where it's fashionable to say you take Pilates. I highly recommend!

I have been going to Pilated Defined for about 2 years now. I can't say enough great things about…read morethe owner Jessica and the other instructors. The studio has a welcoming energy and all who work there are passionate about their clients health. I started going just once or twice a week. I now am there 3x per week at least!

I noticed that not many people have written enough about Lifer but I am in love with this gym. They…read morewere so kind and very understanding to my physical needs. They were also great with giving other modifications when needed. I went with my mom and she loved it, everyone was so welcoming and very open. I would recommend this studio if you are looking for a gym!

This gym is the best. No one is overlooked. Deb is welcoming and she and her staff made me feel…read morewelcome from the start. I have take barre, kickboxing and spinning. I feel encouraged and get a great workout. The studio is super clean and there are extra amenities in case you forgot something. I can't recommend Lifer enough!o

I checked out Barre 44 during the Passport to Avon promotion. I absolutely LOVED it! The space is…read moreclean, cute, and Danielle is the best cheerleader. It was a hard workout for me but very fun...just what I needed!

This studio is life-changing. I've been coming here for almost a year, which is amazing given that…read moreI've never stuck with a workout routine... unless going up the stairs at the mall counts? Extremely knowledgeable instructors keep everyone motivated to work out with fun music and frequent routine changes. Class pace is quick and energizing, with lots of cardio, unlike some barre classes I've tried where you just ambiguously tuck your pelvis for a while. The studio has a cozy feel and is also a really functional space that doesn't get overcrowded because advance booking is required. Classes are definitely challenging (esp barre power) but the instructors always give examples of how to modify so that people of all fitness levels can succeed. Two years later, and I still love Barre 44. The new studio space is super-airy and light, but still manages to feel cozy and inviting. With the recently-added trampoline cardio class, good luck getting rid of me!

I really liked this class. I do barre3 in New York so I'm no stranger to the workout but I found…read morethat the instructor I tried on Saturday morning was so nice and led a really great workout that balanced cardio, weights, and strength training perfectly. She also had a really fun playlist - better than other barre3 classes I've done before for sure. The studio itself is really pretty and bright with a good amount of merchandise for sale. It's a nice open room with lots of mirror real estate. The class itself was more crowded than what I'm accustomed to in New York and I found myself bumping into my neighbor a couple times which was uncomfortable. Imo they would really benefit from reducing the class sizes by 5-10%. I was also a little frustrated by the conflicting info on their website which said in two different places that all equipment was provided, and then separately that you were responsible for bringing your own mats and props. As it turns out, equipment IS provided, but that should really be updated for clarity's sake. All in all, a good and fun workout and I'll be back, but some frustrations with the studio as a whole.

I absolutely love barre3! I got hooked after taking one of their free Sunset Sweat classes and…read morehaven't stopped going since. The studio is so beautiful and bright, each staff member is incredibly friendly, and the place has such a great energy overall. I have tried other studios, but nothing even comes close to this. I drive an hour and a half round trip just to take classes here. The intensity of classes and supportive community is worth it. I have suffered from intense chronic pain for the past 13 years and going to class here on a regular basis has given me more relief than anything else I've tried. You have to give barre3 a try!!

I recently tried a class at Hartford Sweat and it was such a great experience. The instructor…read morecreated a really relaxed atmosphere, so even as a beginner I didn't feel out of place. The class was a good mix of stretching and light challenge, and I left feeling refreshed instead of exhausted. Everyone there was super welcoming which made it even better.

This review is only about the "Gentle Yoga" classes at Hartford Sweat (because that is the only…read moreclass I've tried). These classes are the highlight of my week. I'm sure the class is supposed to be for people needing a good stretch for tired muscles but I use it as a 'self care' relaxation class. When I leave, I feel refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the week. The best part of the class is that Kristin (the usual instructor) starts every class by saying that if you just want to lay on the floor or stay in child's pose for the entire hour you can - and she means it. This truly is a no-judgement class where you can do as much or as little as you want based on what your body (or mind) is telling you to do. I can't say enough great things about the class - definitely give it a try.

This is my second time being a member at Healthtrax and I would have left them feedback directly,…read morebut they have no feedback box so I had to leave it here. I just took a Pilates class where the instructor didn't even introduce herself. Didn't check to see if anyone was new didn't correct anyone's form Was on her phone a good amount of the time in class. There was no music. She wasn't there early to prepare and they literally talked about alcohol and drinking the entire class. I love camaraderie in a group, but I was there to exercise and though I was able to get a workout, I was so distracted by everything else in the unpleasantness of the focus of the class that I couldn't wait to get out. I have been an instructor for 20+ years so I feel confident sharing this critique. Do better Healthtrax!!

Although one the two hydro massage tables is often broken, this new gym feature, introduced a…read morecouple of years ago, provided a pleasant end to a vigorous workout day. Enter your code and settings, and once a day your membership allowed you to sit back and enjoy a 10 minute hydro massage. Not any more. Without notice, management decided to abruptly end this free gym membership feature and turn it into a revenue stream. Now it charges a monthly extra fee. Another member and I discovered this service subtraction on a recent Saturday morning when we entered our individual codes but the machine failed to respond. I walked over to the front desk to ask them to reboot the machines and was told that management suddenly realized that the hydro massage tables were operating in the red, and thus an extra fee would be charged. There was supposed to have been an email that explained this to members but, sorry, apparently it never went out because many members had questioned why the tables weren't working. I wonder what other machines management is going to soon discover have been operating in the red ? Doesn't the club own these massage machines ? How can members using them cause the club to operate in " the red" ? Bikes ? Treadmills ? Rowing machines ? BTW we were told that the steam room was supposed to have been fixed this Spring but it's the end of June, 2025 and it's still out of commission. Some additional red flags: one of the hand held hairdryers in the men's locker room has had a sign on it saying " out of order" for more than two weeks, there are obvious cut backs in regular cleaning and maintenance - the white tiled top step into the hot tub was filthy last time I was there, Kleenex boxes are no longer provided, plastic bags for wet suits are no longer provided etc. I just hope the local health department regularly checks the water in the pool !

Too complicated, and not enough instruction for beginner's. You have to pay to park, and everyone's…read morein a rush. The instructors were very nice and helpful.

LOVE LOVE LOVE. So glad this studio is finally open. I fell in love with SolidCore classes in New…read moreYork (mainly went to the SoHo, Nolita, and Chelsea studios) and was disappointed that there was nothing in the area at home. Lo and behold, the week I move back to Connecticut is the week that SolidCore West Hartford opens. Conveniently located in Blue Back Square, this studio is moderately sized. I like the two rows of reformers because it makes it easier to see around the room. The acoustics/layout of the studio is better than most in NYC. I've only been to a couple of classes so far (a bargain at $15 for their first couple of weeks before the grand opening) and I've found them to be just as good, if not better, than the NYC classes I'm used to. The instructors have been great with instruction, hands-on corrections, and encouragement. They've also been challenging classes that have left me sore for the rest of the day and part of the following. Really happy that this studio is now open - hope they decide to go on ClassPass, however, because I live too far for the all-access membership to make sense.