My favorite Pilates studio in Jax…read more You won't feel like a number here, like some of the big chains in town. They make you feel welcome no matter your level or inexperience. Highly recommend for anyone who is recovering post structural injury or just trying to strengthen their bodies.

Small and intimate studio with wonderful teachers. Every class is different and I leave a sweaty,…read moreworkout mess each time. Their website is easy to navigate and their communication is excellent!

Tell the whole truth right from the start. Their introductory special was presented as a one month…read moredeal when in fact it involves a minimum commitment of 3 months. In a subsequent visit when I told the cashier that I'm not a full time resident of the area, and expressed that I would try to go to the Pure Barre near my other home, she made no mention that my paid membership would not be valid at other Pure Barre locations. When I expressed that I would not continue my membership after the introductory special I was not given details of any other action required on my part to cancel the membership.

Do you not care about the other businesses and their clients around your studio?! It is so…read moreobnoxiously loud! You can hear it from the street and clear as day through the walls! What need is there for a microphone in such a small studio?? The music banging is one thing, but listening to you yelling into a microphone or whatever it is you're using is ridiculous!! Have some tact and turn it down so everyone around you that isn't visiting your business isn't bothered!!! At the very least, put up some sound insulation to be somewhat respectful. Hopefully the businesses around you have complained!

Wow! I'm addicted! Jacksonville Fitness Academy has to be one of the best kept secrets in the…read moreJacksonville area! If you're serious about growing physically and pressing past your boundaries safely and professionally, this is the place for you! Led by owners Catherine and Patrick Henigan, their passion and dedication set the tone for a phenomenal experience. The atmosphere is welcoming yet you immediately feel a sense of responsibility to put in work - bring your best. The best part? This facility has a smalltown feel with everything you need to bust your ass and breakthrough to the next level. There are no frills or places to hide. In Catherine's words "this is YOUR workout!" Excellent instruction is provided but the rest is up to you. You have to want it and if you do everything you need is there for you to break past what you think you're capable of and exceed your own expectations. I took the Booty Bootcamp class on Friday evening then got all bold and took the Striking and Conditioning class Saturday morning. I can say that both were tough for me but in the best way! I love the one on one attention to form and how I'm allowed to realize my own potential. Sure I was pushed beyond what I thought I could do. However there was a space where I saw that I needed to decide what I desired because that will help my trainers to better assist me in getting there. I showed up wanting to improve my health by improving my body. I left knowing that there's much more to this for me than that. I'm up for the challenge! It's all about smaller classes for a more personalized and individualized approach. There are also semi-private and private training sessions available in addition to Bad Ass Barre. It's been just about 7 months since the doors opened and I know Jax Fitness Academy will be around for decades to come.

Hidden gem for a workout place in Jacksonville. The trainer knows what he's doing. Prices are…read morenice and a good variety. Recommended to check this place out.

I love this Pure Barre! The staff are genuine and helpful. Gabby teaches define and does a great…read morejob at helping and coaching! Barre is a hard workout even though it looks like ballet! Have you seen a ballerinas body??? Anyway, its a fun environment and worth a try!!!

Let's begin this saying that as a career long sales person I understand the pressure to make a sale…read moreas an associate. I also can see a sales pitch beginning a mile away and I think the tactics used by likely the entirety of Pure Barre are predatory and it's probably not only this location. But I'll never go to another one, so you'll have to let me know. I took an intro class today and liked the class. When I was first called to book it I was asked if I was ready to make the time and financial commitment which I thought was a little weird of an ask but okay. Upon going to the class, they made it a point to introduce you to everyone which was lovely. Class was pretty standard. The studio was clean, no frills, basic set up. The fact the studio is carpeted is strange and gave me the ick but was willing to look over the intense lighting and that for a good new studio. I previously had a studio I went to 5 times a week so I'm not new to this format of class. After the class, they had us come into a circle and sit on the floor like we were in grade school. They ask everyone how they felt and their goals and if they are ready to make a commitment today to do this and sign up. I mean they literally go around person by person and ask this - which is wildly uncomfortable for many people to talk about that in front of a group of strangers. Then they tell you about their only 2 membership options - mind you, there are more online. When I was leaving everyone was signing up for memberships. Good for them. Pretty hard to feel comfortable leaving that scenario without signing up. When you look both online and in the app they offer a 4 class, 8 class, and unlimited. Heck, they even offer a drop in! I asked about the 4 class pass. I'm new to the area and don't want to commit to a studio at that level. The associate told me they don't offer that any longer because she felt the clients didn't get the results they wanted. To which I pulled up another way to purchase a 4 class pass to which she remarked, "do you feel you can get the results you want with only 4 classes a month?" My reply "I think that's for me to decide." But seriously, don't shame someone into thinking they need to commit to something . When I was clearly uninterested in any other levels than the 4 pass she said she could actually approve that on the back end and it was a special deal they only give existing clients to keep them taking classes. So, it is an option. You would just rather pitch only two in hopes to make a sale. Be aware of this process. The people I met were kind, they seem bought into their culture which is nice, but I think this entire sales process is disgusting and from further research online this is a Pure Barre process, not the employees in particular.

I just took a class with Joey. It was my first time going to the studio, and it was absolutely…read morespectacular. He gave clear instructions started on time made you feel comfortable and kept everything moving and hard and all the right ways! Check-in was easy since I was new here they had places to put your stuff a clean bathroom and easily accessible around in this area, as I ran to get to this class.

Amazing staff and great studio! Joyce was super helpful! Good class times and variety!read more

Another YMCA visit during my travels. This one is a concept I prefer more with everything all on…read moreone main floor. The lady that checked me in wasn't so pleasant so that's part of my star bump. Didn't really get that welcome feeling with her when I mentioned I was a Nationwide Member. The locker rooms were easy to access and very cooled down. Men's locker rooms had a middle room for lounging. The towels here are super large (instead of the normal sweat towels). There's one enclosed room with weight machines, and then a larger open room with smith machines, dumbbells, bench, incline, pulley machines, treadmills/ellipticals and a cardio training zone. They also have an outdoor covered astroturf cardio zone. There is a large heated pool, basketball court and separate studio rooms for fitness classes. My only gripe is that front desk lady and the limited benches they have. Otherwise, this is a solid gym option!

I went to BROOKS family YMCA for a short timeframe when I was on a transition from rehabilitation…read more Everyone from Joe and the team were great. I unfortunately never got a chance to say goodbye before I moved out of the area, but thank you. You know who you are.

I had an amazing experience with base camp. It was my first time and it was incredibly challenging…read morebut rewarding! I left feeling so good that I plan to join the program.

This workout is no joke but I loved it. You get a full body workout in. It's cardio, strength…read moretraining, hiit all on one in 45 minutes nonstop. If you do this workout 4-5 times per week you be will in the best shape ever. I wish I lived closer to this studio but will come every time I'm in the area.

This place is okay so long as you are willing to endure the mandatory 10-minute teacher training…read morecertification propaganda that takes place after every single class. If that wasn't enough, when you leave the heated room and go into the lobby, and happen to be unfortunate enough to make eye contact or strike a "casual" conversation with the staff, they will pour upon you the exact same 10-minute sales pitch you heard just 30 seconds ago. If you are not interested, never, ever tell them it's due to financial reasons, because they have got another 15-minute long sales pitch regarding the sweet sweet payment plans. Usually by now, I've already spent 5 minutes internally begging God for a merciful release. And I haven't yet touched upon the multiple phone calls and emails yet. Let's save that for later. During my time at this place, I must have wasted an aggregate 200 minutes of my life listening to these used car salesmen. That's 200 minutes that I could have spent taking tango lessons, or meditating, or cliff diving.

I've been doing yoga for 14 years now. I've practiced at a few studios in Los Angeles, Columbus,…read moreOH, and this is my first after moving here to JAX. Let me start with the positives: this place delivers a great workout, the temperature is heated just right, it's challenging and the level in my opinion is just right. Eddie, Frank, and Chelsea Bishop are AMAZING instructors. The negatives: When I first started, I showed up a couple of times a few minutes late during rush hour and was locked out. Then I learned my lesson and started showing up on time however, I got a little frustrated when some of the classes would begin and end 10-15 mins late. It's not consistent, nor fair. Because your time is important and mines isn't? I inquired once about the "40 days to a personal revolution" workshop and started getting harassed with phone calls asking me to join. I had to create a lie that I was going to LA to get them to stop calling me. The straw that broke the camel's back was when I started getting phone calls to renew my membership. I told Chelsea Franklin that I would renew in person if I decided to (that was the first phone call). Then I got a call from Dawn and I told her that I decided I wasn't going to renew because I want to try pure barre. Dawn called again a few days after we spoke and asked me to renew once again. This time I told her that we already spoke and felt she was being pushy. They even called my husband during work (he is a physician & he was with a patient who had stroked) asking him to renew and he just hung up on them! I have never experienced persistent, pushy behavior from a yoga studio. Mbody yoga is extremely money-driven. They are constantly promoting workshops and teacher training. This, in my opinion, takes away from the practice and results in some inexperienced teachers instructing the classes. Lastly, I do feel that the classes are becoming redundant. There isn't much variety. With other studios, there is a clear distinction between the classes taught by different instructors. Here at Mbody, they all have the same set up and after a while you wonder if you're still getting a great workout or if your body has gotten accustomed to it and needs more.

When I visit my parents house down in Saint Johns, I absolutely love coming to this studio! The…read moreclasses are hard but in a good way and they offer a variety of classes. For example I took a fun Zumba/dance class that was so fun and a great workout! If I lived in this area I would most definitely be a member!

Five stars, all day long!…read more I LOVE this studio. After my usual spot closed, I was on the hunt for a place that had a positive vibe, great community, solid teachers and the type of classes I like to take. They have a plethora of options and instructors to fit your style and preference - I've tried a handful of different classes and have never had a bad experience The owner, Caia is SUPER high energy, super caring and super supportive. No matter if it's your first or five hundredth yoga practice, she will make you feel like a winner.