Wonderful Pilates studio in the heart of downtown Madison. I have worked with Vanessa and Catie for…read morethe past 2 years. Amazing workout. Catie keeps each workout customized to your needs and works the muscles I did not know I had! Her approach to Pilates is very fresh, yet keeps traditional methods on the forefront. She really made me reach a potential I did not know I had! I recommend anyone needing a great work out, a good mood boost and just a magnificent Pilates stretch, don't wait to reach out to them!

Vanessa and Pilates Central are fantastic. The studio is beautiful and the instructors are…read moreknowledgeable. I have done classes and private sessions and both have been effective and fun.

This gym has everything you need to meet your fitness goals! And the Biscoff smoothie is divine!read more

Visited Capital Fitness as a drop-in while in Madison for work. This place is awesome; they have…read morenearly all of the equipment you could want, including a TON of squat racks and lifting platforms, they have a reasonable drop-in fee, the locker-rooms are clean and spacious, and they even took me on a tour to show me everything. I'll definitely consider dropping in again the next time I'm in Madison!

I started practicing yoga at Karma Flow about nine months ago (the studio is located inside The Fit…read moregym on Monroe Street). I had done a little yoga on my own, but had never really gone to a class. I met Kellie Kaddatz through personal training, and she encouraged me to try one. Since then, I've gone every week - sometimes two or three times, if I can fit it in! Kellie is a wonderful teacher, and she creates a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. She offers Peaceful Flow as well as Power Flow classes, so there are options for beginners as well as more advanced students. Mats and props are available for use at the studio. I can't say enough good things about Kellie. She's kind and caring, and wants to show you how yoga can improve your life. She's truly someone that has helped me to change mine. She offers her classes on a pay-what-you-can basis, so there's no reason not to come by. I'm very glad that I did.

It was my first time trying hot yoga, and the instructor did a great job leading the class while…read morekeeping it accessible for all levels. Clean bathrooms and overall nice facilities. The staff are very friendly, from the front desk to the instructors, and I had a good time before, during, and after class.

Inner Fire is a great addition to the near east side! I love the variety between hot (bikirm-esque)…read moreand vinyasa flow class options -- the Inner Fire Flow is a great fusion that gives you the best of both worlds. Instructors are great and the locker room has nice amenities to clean up after you sweat. Be sure to get there early and register in advance as the classes are full. And bonus that there's a chocolate shop and bar next door to the location. :-)

Great neighborhood gym. They have classes (strength training, yoga, TRX) which you can "a la carte"…read moreas you go. I take an all women's class which I especially love. You can also buy an open gym membership to use their facilities as you like. They have 1:1 trainers too. Periodic one-time events like teen boot camps and drum circles and meditation happen, which is cool and different. Everyone is nice and super helpful. The owners (Jeff and Rebecca) are wonderful. I always feel well supported and looked out for. I have belonged to Harbor Athletic, Anytime Fitness and 24hr Fitness previously and this is a much nicer, holistic, friendly gym for me.

I cannot get this place to call me back…read more My stepmother and father both have gone here intermittently, and they really really like it. But I, who am disabled so admittedly stammer, have been unable to get them to call me back. I feel really bad leaving this review, and am happy to amend or correct it once I get a callback so that I can begin my exercise routine which I am very excited about beginning because I have seen health improvements in the past from working with a trainer.

This is one of my favorite places to work out, they've rebranded to Mad Fit Club and branched off…read morefrom the main franchise, but have kept up with the classes, schedule, and vibe. My favorite class is Fight, fka Brawl, which is basically zumba kickboxing. They switch up the routine on a weekly basis and Tori is the best instructor. The music playlists are fun and it's a super clean space that also offers normal barre classes, boot camp, and HIIT workouts. If you are looking to switch up your workout routine, definitely check this place out!

Complementing the downtown location that opened in 2016, the Barre Code has opened a second studio…read moreon the west side! The studio space is huge! The studio is located on the main floor of the relatively new apartment complex. The staff rotates from the Downtown and West location. Has all the same amenities as the Downtown, but with a kids room available for mommies to also come and sweat! Also, there is PARKING! A major plus here to not have to worry if you will find parking. I love this studio just as much as I love the Downtown one, but this one is conviently located for me and has become my new stomping grounds.

This is the real deal. A brilliant riff on an old school style gym mixing no-nonsense timeless core…read more"core" excercises with directed and smart "personal" training and coaching. F.I.T's emphaisis on strength training was a revelation to me as is the class model: six or so clients work out in a session and are encouraged/ coached/inspired/congratulated/trained and under the watchful eye of several of the terrific staff: Max, Sarah, Analise and Luke. Can't say enough about the deep accessible professionalism of everyone there. Seriously: this place is life changing.

I joined FIT in June and love it. I keep coming back, which says a lot!…read more On numerous occasions my PT has mentioned what a great job they do with exercise substitutions. She also recently said, "Those are great exercises." and "They really know what they are doing". My chiropractor has told me I'm in the best shape he has ever seen me. The coaches are great and the atmosphere is welcoming. I really am enjoying getting stronger with my new "gym friends"!

Highlights/Lowlights…read more 1) tough workouts 2) some really friendly staff 3) deals available on groupon occasionally We did the groupon for two which was an incredible deal! We thought the groupon was for a six week membership to the gym, however upon arriving for our consultation we found out that it was actually just for the boot camp classes. Th boot camp classes are offered 4-ish times per week. The staff person who helped us out at our consultation (required) was just ok. Not overly friendly and seemed annoyed by the questions I was asking. However, the trainer who led our classes during our short membership at Monkey Bar was great! She really pushed all of us to do our best while maintaining great form. The classes themselves are really challenging but a great work out! The workouts change so you only do the same workout 2X per 4-6 week period. I know that sans groupon Monkey Bar is pricy. Unfortunately we found that the gym equipment wasn't super nice and the space itself could use a refresh. Good workout by quite pricy compared to what you would get from other gyms in the area for the same price. Overall, definitely worth a try but maybe try and find a deal to see if you like it first!

I bought the groupon for Monkey Bar Gym and I was extremely nervous (as I am not a particularly fit…read moreperson), and now I am definitely going to get a membership. When you first sign up they require you to come in for an initial consultation. They will show you around and give you information about how the classes work and what to expect etc. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have and learn how the facility runs so you don't feel so lost on the first day. The trainers recommend a plant-strong diet and encourage all participants to log their workouts. I had my initial consultation with Raquel. She was amazingly helpful, and encouraging. It was nice to know one of the instructors before I had even taken a class! They post the daily workout on a whiteboard so you can check it out before class starts. They also have a binder that has all the workouts for the month, if you like to look further ahead. The workouts change all the time so you're never bored. Monkey Bar does a wonderful job of explaining/modeling how to do each exercise. They make it a point to go over every exercise you will be doing before participants begin the workout. The whiteboard also has a section that is divided into "stability" "strength" and "power". Here they have suggestions for modifications/challenges for participants who want to tailor their workout. The trainers are always helpful when it comes to finding an alternate exercise. The trainers and members at Monkey Bar are very friendly. They ask you to get with a partner for some exercises and I have had no trouble finding a partner and striking up a friendly conversation with them. Members often say encouraging things to one-another during the workouts as well. One day after the workout I was getting a drink and a man (who I believe is an owner, or at least another trainer I hadn't met) asked me if I had recently joined. I told him yes and he enthusiastically welcomed me. Overall, Monkey Bar is great. The workouts can be very intense but I always feel invigorated afterward. Great experience! :)