I have been going to YMassage for a number of years and have always found LaCouir, the owner and…read morebodyworker/masseuse, to be extremely helpful with all sorts of body aches and pains. He is trained and experienced in a wide range of massage techniques and also holds a teaching position at East-West Massage school in Madison. He has a specialized massage table that allows him to move your body in a great variety stretches, which enables him to work deeper into areas that are otherwise inaccessible. I found the table and LaCouir's work to be especially helpful for the muscle stiffness and pains my scoliosis causes me. If that's not enough, LaCouir is also a very personable, and otherwise talented, fellow with a wonderful sense of humor, is well read, and cares about our planet and community. I always enjoy conversing with him. If you are thinking about a massage, give LaCouir a call or go to his website and book an appt. You won't regret it. http://www.y-massage.net/ (608)438-9904

I've been with Core well over a decade now, 13-14yrs? It's one of the BEST decisions I've ever…read moremade. Aside from the great people I've met & become close friends with, Core has kept me strong & even improved my strength, & I'm no spring chicken! Last summer I broke my ankle in 3 places. I did a good job. I improved at a rate well past my & my doctor's expectations. I sincerely owe that to Core. My physical therapists often commented on my rapid progress. At 70 + I was progressing better than many at 3 decades my junior, according to my PT's. I'm not competing, but I KNOW that without my time at Core, I would have been in for a very, very long recuperation. Eric, my trainer at Core consulted with my PT's & I was back at Core before I knew it. He's helped me through many issues of the "ageing" body.- rotator cuff, the broken ankle, various muscle issues. I'm very active, have horses, I need to stack hay, & I want to keep riding. Core has kept me as strong as I can be, and mobile. That's all I can ask for as I age (gracefully I hope, instead of "Calamity Pat") I have all the clothes & "things" I need - what better way to spend my money on my strength, balance, and mobility? None. That's the answer. Thought I knew a lot about exercise - Pilates, yoga, ran 10 & 5K's, riding etc. I didn't know as much as I thought I did. I'm still learning, thanks to Core. Obviously, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Take their trial offer. For the record I do not own any stock in Core Health & Fitness.

Well I wrote a pretty WINDY review 7 years ago , but my enthusiasm knew no bounds. I'm still with…read moreCORE, and again one of the best things I've ever done for myself. The best individualized workout programs, great atmosphere, & wonderful CORE members. My goal is to stay as strong and mobile for as long as I can, & CORE is making it happen. I did this balance move on a Bosu ball for a challenge at CORE 7 yrs ago (that's not CORE in the background, it's my studio). I'm going to try to do it ONCE more, this year before I turn 71. I'll try to get an updated photo, if I can't do it, I'll retire this photo. Can't rest on my laurels, such as they be. They're stuck with me, I can't imagine not being a member of CORE. Do yourself a favor & try their introductory offer, as I did 10 years ago! Be GOOD to YOURSELF!

The Yoga Co-op has some amazingly talented and knowledgeable teachers and offers classes at many…read morelevels--something for everyone. Classes are fairly small, so there is plenty of individual attention, and the studio is truly beautiful and serene, with a great supply of useful props to help students attain their ideal poses. Give it a try, and I'm sure you'll fall in love with it!

I recently travelled to Madison for a work meeting and had the opportunity to take four yoga…read moreclasses at the Yoga Co-op of Madison with three different teachers. This is an outstanding Iyengar Yoga studio. The instruction is expert, the classes are small, and the atmosphere is quite friendly. The studio is bright, clean, and attractive. There is a bathroom and a changing room. They have mats and props for students to use. This is a co-op so you pay the instructor directly (cash or check). There is a reduced fee for members of the co-op (anyone can join) and you can also get a ten class pass. If you haven't done Iyengar yoga before it would be good to take a level 1 class or a beginner's series. Also, you will probably be asked if you have any injuries or issues when you show up for class. Don't be put off by this; it is not meant to be intrusive! The teacher will modify postures specifically for whatever injures or limitations you might have to prevent any further injury and to help you recover. The instructors here helped me work on my handstand! I am looking forward to my next work trip to Madison so I can visit the studio again.

Got tired of going to the doctor for severe fatigue with no answers and decided to start proper…read morediet and exercise. Best couple weeks I've had in years and years! The review stating they don't care about their clients is literally lies, they are the most invested in their clients out of any business I've ever seen. A lot of us small business owners have not known how to approach the covid situation. They have spent more time consulting and planning a personalized diet and exercise program than anyone else in any business I've ever been to. Hours past what is normally expected and the care for their clients is very evident.

This is the best gym! The owners and trainers are all very caring and great to work with. First…read moretime in my life I've looked forward to working out. Great community!

I love a good yoga session when it's not for advanced yogis because, I'm still pretty new to the…read morepractice and have to adapt often. This space is absolutely lovely. The owner is just as warm and inviting as her studio is. There are a variety of classes to choose from including evening classes for those who aren't able to attend until after work. Benefits of the environment is there are plenty of focal points so as you balance you don't need to stare at a blank wall or uncomfortably in your instructor's eyes. There are bricks, straps and blankets you can borrow. There's ample floor space so you can have your mat just far enough to warrior without worrying about hitting your neighbor while shifting.

Karen is simply amazing! I've had pretty bad knots in my shoulders (my left one would simply go up…read moreon it's on when I was not paying attention) and after her magic touch I feel like my body is back to how it should be. She combines gentle strokes with pretty intense pressure, so her massage is relaxing and therapeutic at the same time. She is currently doing massages in a specially equipped room at her own house and I couldn't ask for more: the room was gorgeously decorated and the playlist she put on made me forget about all my troubles. Last but not least she charges a pretty reasonable price compared to other places in Madison area. Will definitely be back!

Karen is an exceptional Masseuse. I had a wonderful neck and shoulder massage today and feel…read moregreat. She knows all the right pressure points and is very experienced in her work. I will be booking again!

I love Rachel's core class. It's quick but intense, an ideal work out for me. It's also in a…read moreseparate space from the rest of the gym with enough room to spread out, it feels very safe in regards to Covid precautions.

Took the Pole 1 6-week pole/lap dance combo session and I learned a lot! I have a much greater…read moreappreciation for this sport. They have a special of 2 6-week sessions for $140 so it's a pretty good deal. This class definitely helps you be more comfortable in your own skin and become more confident. I could see that in myself and in a lot of the other women in the class. The studio itself is one big room with 8(?) poles evenly spaced from one another. The mirrors are a little wonky so sometimes is hard to see yourself. There are changing rooms before you walk into the big room and a bathroom on the very opposite side of the entrance. No outdoor shoes in side and you can be barefoot or in socks while in class. The 1 hour classes would start with check-in (which sometimes took longer than needed) and about 5-10 minutes of stretching. We would then go over what we learned the week before and learn 2-3 new spins and a sequence of lap/floor/chair moves and then the last 5 min or cleaning your pole and stretching. Our instructor Melissa was great. Really friendly, super knowledgeable about all the moves. 1 hour to practice and then remember was really difficult for me though. I felt like it was not enough time to really perfect the move and grasp the choreography. I'm a perfectionist and wanted to practice it until I got it down. We learned a routine on the last session but I feel like it would be fun to learn a routine at the end of the every class or do like a routine add on with each class so that you could keep re-practice the moves week by week. They do have open pole hour for you to come in and practice but they're right at 5 or 6pm. Right now during Covid-19, they are offering virtual donation-based classes which is great for those lap/chair moves! I'm excited to start Pole 2 and keep honing in my skills!

I love Miss Pole! I've been coming for around a year and have taken intro pole, basics, intro…read moreaerial, and conditioning. Every instructor I've had is great and I have never had to share a pole. Highly recommend for a great workout and a lot of fun!