I was looking for a studio that fit my busy work schedule & this was it! All instructors are…read morewonderful and challenge each individual in the room. I appreciate the modifications given during class. I signed up with pure barre during the free foundation class. I signed up for their discounted membership that is $159 for 3 months. The only thing is I wish the studio was cheaper but this is the average price for memberships in Assembly row and Boston area in general.

Tale as old as time, the gym you wanted to join defrauds you, scams you and attempts to steal from…read moreyou. You see if you want to go to Pure Barre you must sign a egregiously semi-illegal contract, when you push back on the terms. Like my wife has because she could not attend after she injured her back for the last few months they will continue to manipulate you into staying then send your account to a collections agency which may or may not also be illegal based on Massachusetts laws surrounding Gym charges and fees. DONT GO HERE. Save your souls and wallets from hours fighting a gym that only communicates through text messages and send bills for a 150$ membership to a collections agency for 650$ dollars

Highly recommend this class. Fun music and a TOUGH workout. Jess had us working hard the whole…read moreclass. I was sore the next day. Will definitely be back, I can't believe it took me so long to come for the first time!

This is a fun and challenging class! Jess plays great upbeat music and truly provides…read moreindividualized attention to make sure you get the most out of the class. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a positive atmosphere and good workout that challenges muscles you didn't know you had! Jess is motivating and enthusiastic.

All the instructors here are so friendly and encouraging and really make an effort to learn…read moreeveryone's names. During class, they demonstrate each new movement for a few reps, and then go around the class to correct form. They also expertly and seamlessly control the music (I think on smartwatches?) to set the pace for each movement. Overall I highly recommend this studio!

Love the girls at barre and soul so much! The workout options are great; barre, yoga, Pilates. The…read moreinstructors are so nice and helpful, and the workouts are perfectly hard for all fitness types

Really disappointing experience here. Instructors are sub par, though Sunday restore class was ok…read more Front desk staff could not be any less interested in you - as a new student no tour, no friendly hellos, no instructions. Here is why I won't be going back to the studio - it was raining when I walked in, put my umbrella in the yoga mat bag, then shoes in shoe cubby then coat in top. Told front desk lady (who again could not be any less interested). Walked out of the class and some member moved everything to the other cubby zone - THIS UNACCEPTABLE! No one told me, no one stopped her. Why is someone touching my stuff and making a decision on where to move thing, when I specifically told front desk lady (who said nothing) that's that's where my stuff will be as otherwise I will likely forget the umbrella (that's why I put it in the yoga mat bag). No one asked for permission this other lady attending the class just made a decision to move without asking without announcing. I was asking where my stuff is when I walked out of the class, front desk lady had no idea. Again completely unacceptable - no one touches someone else's stuff without announcement or permission to do so! Especially post covid!

Love this studio. Beautiful, serene, clean space. Great shop! Plenty of space for stashing coats /…read morebags, etc. And changing rooms. Only annoyance is the bathroom is down a hallway around the back of the studio, it's a bit weird. Hand sanitizer pumps in the studio would be helpful. They make you take shoes off in the foyer, which is a tad annoying but does keep the place nice and clean. Water cooler to fill bottles. Staff is really sweet. The mom and baby classes are excellent - there's yoga on Tuesdays and barre on Thursdays and the instructors are terrific. Very relaxed classes, no big deal if baby cries or you need to nurse, etc. They also have special classes and series regularly, which is nice. Very accessible on the 92 or 93 bus line (runs downtown - Haymarket to financial district - to/from Charlestown). Not the cheapest - $20 for a drop-in. But I think it's worth it.

The most fun class ever! The music is amazing. Instructors are kind. A harder location to find but…read morethey give pretty good instructions. This is the ultimate vibe class. I do so many barre classes and always miss the cardio and this gives it all too me. Very girly pop fun

I love barre groove classes so much!! They are the most fun workouts I've ever done. I love the…read moreroutines, the more complex the better!

I've taken barre classes before, but that didn't prepare me for the workout all of my muscles got…read moreat Pure Barre! I attended a free class offered through Yelp this past Sunday. This was the classic offering, and the studio also offers a cardio focused class. The studio is immaculately clean and features lockers, a single changing room (has a curtain not a door), and a single bathroom (no shower.) I was impressed by how good the studio smelled when I walk in...no small feat for how much everyone in the class was sweating when we walked out! The manager and instructor were friendly and greeted us as we entered the studio and explained to us the style of the class and class packages they offered. While I live in Back Bay and this studio is a little out of the way for me, the same class packages apply to their sister location in Back Bay. I'll see you again Pure Barre - once I'm finally less sore!

Amazing fun workout with supportive instructors and lots of variety. I'm hooked! I think I'm…read morestronger now than I was in my 20's. Certainly more well rounded.

Come here to train and enjoy this place very much. The free weights/ gym area is very clean and has…read moreeverything you need, although it is a bit compact. They offer a ton of bootcamp classes and it's really a little family in here. There are 2 bootcamp rooms, one more designed for intense workouts, the other more so for yoga and dance classes. Downstairs there are showers and a cycling studio. Staff is very friendly and the owner is super nice. If you are in the area, I'd suggest you to come here. They take care of you here.

I need to update more when I've been to more classes, but on first impression - this place is…read morelegit. 35m high intense workouts for busy people? I have never been to a group class that is less than 1 hour unless it was a cross-fit class that is a weight training/paired with a 30m workout. But you get a great workout in that timeframe. Things to note: 1) Right off the Sullivan Square Orange line (so if you are coming from the back bay - it's convenient) or there are some parkings spots (3) and some street parking if you get there early. 2) Very clean locker rooms (2 showers and some products) plus towel service & lockers (bring a lock though). 3) You don't need to be in rock solid shape to go. The trainers are cool - especially Pat who is like the morning trainer and will adjust depending on your ability. 4) Workouts include ropes, TRX, pull ups, weights. 5) First 3 classes are free. And then you can get punch card or monthly options.This will cost you around $120 a month - but you know this is cheaper than cross-fit or the equinox. And I honestly hate gyms and I need a group environment to help motivate myself. They are doing a groupon or guilt city deal right not too. This is a local place, so if you are a traveling consultant, etc. - it does stink that it's not global. But always support the local communities! 6) There is a weight room for pre/post workouts 7) Someone rents a spin class studio room. God, I hate spin - but maybe I haven't been to a good one yet. 8) Awesome morning times, lunch times, and afternoons. 9) They have mommy plus stroller classes. 10) Outdoor classes at the bunker hill monument (45m instead of 35). But it's not convenient if u are not driving. Take orange to community college and walk like 15m. If u r in the area and looking for a high intense workout, you should drop in. People are super nice and it's a convenient location in Boston.

Just wanna express my gratitude to the new boxing instructor Lionel! I'm so fortunate and grateful…read moreto be trained by a real fighter in a fitness gym! His HIIT/fight fit classes are superb! So well designed and oriented to the boxing training. His techniques and skills are way beyond just a cardio/muscle workout but the real boxing moves. He focuses on the nuances which make real differences in improving my punchings. Beside a great workout, I can always learn new skills from each of his class. Highly recommend anyone interested in boxing to take Lionel's classes! Even if you are not, I bet you will fall in love with boxing after this amazing and inspiring instructor!

Good classes and instructors and staff are really nice. The rooms aren't very clean. The bathrooms…read moreare so gross! The same stall in the women's room has been out of order in months and the toilet paper stands are often broken. They have two locations. The one in kendall square is a lot less busy.

I came to BodyScapes for a spin class through ClassPass. The actual spin class was a lot of fun and…read moreeveryone there was really friendly. It was definitely pretty different from the spin studios in the area, which are dark and play loud music. This felt a little less professional and a lot more welcoming. I was impressed by the size of the gym, but it seemed like the space was a bit under-utilized. If you're looking for lots of space to lift and stretch, this is a great place. I was excited to see a sauna in the locker room, but it didn't actually seem to work. There weren't many people at the gym, even though it was a Saturday morning in early January. I'm guessing they get more of a weekday crowd, with people who work in Kendall Square. Next time, I'd like to check out the rest of the gym some more.

I joined BodyScapes for a brief period while working/staying in Cambridge. Dancy, the manager, was…read moreextremely helpful in finding me a short term package that would suit me. Gym going during the COVID precautions are not ideal, but it was easy to schedule my workout slot via their app and the gym has literally been spotless. I would recommend locals and/or anyone staying nearby for work, to check out BodyScapes!

TL;DR: I used to hate working out, but I now go to Pilates 3 days/week and have lost ~15 in 4…read moremonths. I love Pilates & this Pilates studio in particular. Diane owns the studio, and Amanda, Cilla, and Kate are the instructors. All of them are amazingly kind and supportive for any newbies looking to try Pilates. They're all STOTT trained, and they all love the work they do and really care about helping you advance. I had tried Pilates a few times before, and I hadn't been able to find a place in Boston that I liked. (I have tried two other studios in the area and left feeling miserable.) But all of the instructors here are so patient and helpful, taking time to talk with me and understand what I am trying to get out of these sessions, and I have seen a dramatic change in my body since I started in October. My upper back doesn't hurt any more; my leggings are loose; my body is stronger; my energy is up; and my mood is better. Before you can take any group classes, you have to do the intro private sessions (I think to make sure you don't injure yourself...which was, at least for me, so very possible lol). I started with once a week then progressed up to three times a week when I noticed how great I was feeling. I have continued with a mix of private and group classes, and I love it. I can not recommend FitLab enough. In fact, I recommend FitLab to everyone in my life--friends, colleagues, everyone lol. It has really changed my body, health, and life.

I had my new client introduction with Celia. When I expressed discomfort about providing an…read moreexcessive amount of personal information, she insisted. Later, she apologized, saying she understood I didn't want to share details "because ICE is snatching people off the streets." That comment was offensive and inappropriate, it felt like racial profiling. Having an accent or not being white does not mean I'm undocumented. I simply didn't want to provide unnecessary personal information.