1. It's like Anthropology meets a fitness studio 2. The reform & ride class is unique because you work your upper body and abs for 25 minutes then jump on the spin bike for lower body 3. The instructors push you to your personal edge in an inspiring, not demeaning way read more

Studio Elevate - The reform & ride class is great because you work your upper body & abs then jump on the spin bike for lower body - Pilates Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been curious about Pilates and Spinning for some time, and when Studio Elevate moved in a month or so ago, I was super excited..!!! I signed up immediately!!!! But coming from a swimming background i was a bit intimidated. But from the very first class Leah has been so helpful. And actually her and the here whole team has taught me a ton. I love how comfortable and clean the studio is. All the instructors really motivate and support you. I am so excited about the studio and I can't recommend it enough. I have been in the 'Culver West' area for over 10 years. And the neighborhood has been growing rapidly for the past 3/4. And with Studio Elevate moving in the neighborhood it is really becoming more of a community. read more

If you're looking to kick your workout up a notch (or ten), definitely visit Studio Elevate! I've taken two classes here (One with Tracy for Reform Strength & one with Leah for Reform & Ride). Each time, I've left dripping in sweat and feeling super accomplished. While the workouts are definitely challenging, the instructors here are super encouraging throughout the entire class. They provide filtered water and towels, so you're good to go. Definitely give Studio Elevate a try, and you'll keep coming back for more! read more

I have been to Studio Elevate a hand full of times using class pass. I'm sold! Jeni is an amazing instructor!!!! Studio Elevate can thank Jeni for a new customer because I just canceled class pass and bought a class package for Studio Elevate. :) I'm amazed at how much stronger I felt just after going for a few weeks. Looking forward to being able to take two of Jeni's classes every week now that I'm not locked down to 3x a month with class pass. :) read more

This studio has a different vibe than other studios - the lights are dimmed, music softer and the teachers aren't yelling ;) I really love the cardio class as I do not see this offered at other studios. There are dynamic high-intensity cardio sets done between the reformer work. Great to move fast and efficiently in a pilates class plus do the hard beneficial work on the reformer. Just what I have been looking for, I bought a 10 pack and will continue to explore the other classes offered. Come check out this studio! read more

I can't say enough great things about Studio Elevate! Every instructor is welcoming and encouraging. They give great modifications and adjustments. The studio is always clean and inviting. I've been coming here for two years and I am always challeneged! read more

I've been to many fitness studios in the past including many pilates studios and this studio is one of the better ones. The workout is challenging, but in a safe and controlled environment. This is like SPX pilates, which I love since the work out is so effective. Leah is an awesome instructor and very personable. The studio is clean, provides towels and water to refill your water bottle. Pilates socks are not necessary. I had no problems finding free street parking and I think you can park in the back of the studio for free, too. I wish I live closer to this studio so I can go more often! read more

i love vanessa! great class, easy parking, clean and well kept. the class is a good combination of some cardio and typical pilates style stretching, i love it. vanessa is so encouraging and a wonderful instructor! read more

By far my favorite pilates studio! I love it so much that I am considering cancelling my ClassPass membership and joining exclusively! The classes are the perfect mixture of challenging and relaxing and I always feel accomplished when I leave. I especially love Erin's Wednesday morning Strength class. As someone who has often felt intimidated at gyms, the vibe at Elevate is always welcoming and supportive. There are plenty of modifications you can do when things are too intense also. I am so glad I found this studio- it's the only workout regimen I have been able to stick to! read more

Happy to see this reformer Pilates and spin studio in the up and coming area of Culver City. The 10am spin class with Tara was so-so ( I can only spin on beat) and the room was super dark but the bikes were good, the studio was clean and the staff was friendly. read more

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Hands down best pilates studio on the westside. I'm on ClassPass and buy extra classes because 3xs a month just isn't enough. Very down to earth studio with amazing instructors who are very friendly and knowledgeable. Janelle is one of the best instructors I have ever taken in my 3 years of pilates practice - I try to take her Reform/Ride class at least 2xs a week. She is very helpful in showing you how important form is in preventing injury and getting the most out of your workout. I also love the meditative/yoga elements she brings to her classes. Highly recommended!! read more

Um.. Jeni is the best. I absolutely love her class. She is extremely sweet, nice, but yet pushes you to your limit while she helps you with form. I'll keep coming back just because of her! read more

I really wanted to love this place! The studio is ADORABLE, location is convenient, there's a parking lot in the back, and staff is so friendly and nice. Maybe I signed up for the wrong class, but I did a Reform Sculpt class and struggled the entire time because it was SO HARD! I have recently started doing a lot of Pilates (usually level one stuff) and was having trouble getting through the class even with modifications. Though nice, my teacher did not come over to give me any additional help with form or help me with modifications. I'd love to come back and see if it was maybe the type of class I took-- but I definitely need to wait until I'm a little stronger before returning because laying on the reformer for half the class is a waste of a class! read more

Studio Elevate is a welcome addition to Culver City! If you have eyeballs and you live on the Westside, you already know that there are about nine million Pilates/Spin studios to choose from. Here's what I like about Studio Elevate: They are about clean lines. I'm not dissing studios that go for a bolder, brighter look--because sometimes you ARE in the mood to work out in an eighteenth century bordello--but I think the simplicity of design here is really nice. There's a pretty, rustic-chic lounge area up front where you can buy pressed juice before class, and I'm already lusting over the brand of hand-poured candles they sell. You enter the studio space through a heavy wooden door and then you're in an all-white room. The style of a reformer machine that they use here is a little different from the ones I've used at other studios but I got used to it after the first class. Some of the different moves that you can do on it are almost fun! Pilates and Spin culture in general can be a little snobby so I like that the teachers at Elevate seem more welcoming and inclusive than at some other studios I've been at. Working out is for everyone! :) I also dig that someone (probably Leah, the owner!) is paying attention to lighting, music, warm-ups and cool-downs. I learned about Studio Elevate from my awesome friend Tracy who is an instructor there! (Check her out--she's a badass, funny, motivating trainer and her classes are great!) I used to go to her F.I.T. Camp at Studio 1-on-1 and she kicked my ass on the regular. So, in summary, I'm stoked to have a new place to go for my reformer fix that is right in the neighborhood. :) Also, parking is not terrible. (Thank you Pilates Gods--I am always running late.) read more

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Studio Elevate!!! Pilates studios can be super intimidating, but the staff here will make you feel right at home from the second you walk through the door. The workout is no joke, and once you finish, you will feel like you can do anything! The instructors will challenge you like you've never been challenged before, all while inspiring you to keep going and push your limits. The classes take place in a private room in the back, so nobody is watching you through the windows! There is plenty of street parking as well as a parking lot located behind the studio! Give this place a try and you will be absolutely hooked! Leah has created an incredible space at Studio Elevate! read more

Studio is very boutique and intimate. I walked out of their dripping sweat! Samuel was a great teacher but take note he is ALL lower body so be prepared! read more

I've been going to Studio Elevate for almost a year, and it's definitely an AMAZING studio! The classes remain challenging no matter how often you go, and the instructors are fantastic. After a few classes, you can definitely feel the changes in your abs and legs. The studio is also very intimate and private - no one from the street can see you. Low lighting and clean equipment. You never feel like anyone is staring at you since everyone is focusing on their own moves. A great vibe for an intense work out! read more

Speaking as a guy, this is a great workout (don't be intimidated as a guy showing up to a Pilates class). Leah is a great instructor. The machines are great; feel much sturdier than other reformer machines I have been on. Love the Reform + Ride classes in particular; great mix of strength training, flexibility work, and cardio. Have been coming ever since they opened up and have never had a bad class. Studio is simple and clean. Great workout environment. Parking is easy, either metered on the street (free after 6 for those 6:30 and 7:30 classes) or free lot in the back. read more

I have been a big fan of Studio Elevate for several months now. It's instructors and especially the owner, Leah, who has always added a lovely touch of humanity to my experience of patronage. Being a privately owned studio, being treated like a human is a highly valued perk. I've found many corporate owned exercise operations tend to treat you like a number. Leah listens to my needs, makes suggestions and provides excellent customer service. Having been an athlete my entire life, I find the classes at Studio Elevate always deliciously challenging requiring high concentration and focus to maximize my results. I'm also a fan of their 50 minute structure because of the high intensity workout. Get in work hard and leave each class having broken a good sweat and engaged in a great workout. Expect to be sore the next day if this is new to you or after some time off :) Definitely recommend to start with the fundamentals to gain knowledge how to work with the reformer and build up your strength before trying out the tougher level classes. Due to my varied work schedule, Studio Elevate provides a variety of classes at different times of the day each with experienced instructors. I found them to be knowledgeable, attentive and encouraging to push through even when you feel like taking a break. While classes maybe similar in structure, I notice slight variations changes each week in the class formate which keeps it interesting and different. Each instructor brought their own personality, skills and music selections so there is a nice diversity, yet within a pilates structured format. I really love that they announce exactly how many seconds are left with each exercise, so I can mentally prepare myself to finish each move as strongly as possible! Sometimes it comes just when I feel I can't do another rep, but it gives me just enough push to refocus knowing a few more seconds won't kill me. Whew, it can get tough in there. But what's also nice if you have to rest they simply encourage you to do a modification of the exercise, or get back in as soon as possible. Another bonus, I am always admiring and inspired by how fit the instructors are by their amazing shapely toned muscles. It gives me added motivation to achieve this level of fitness for myself. Just after a few classes I noticed a tighter overall in my entire body: gluteus, thighs and arms. I highly recommend this studio to any guys or gals wanting to build STRENGTH and get LEAN toned muscles as this place targets every single muscle in your body! You will be pouring sweat with in minutes after starting class! (At least I do :) Elevate Studio has a spacious, nicely furnished lobby and lounge area in the front with lots of windows and bright light. They sell bottles, grippy socks, work out attire, delicious oils, scented candles among other fun knick knacks. There's also a water station to refill your water bottle. The actual studio is through the lobby door with a solid wall so no one outside can stare while we're getting our sweat on. Another nice feature is the huge mirrored wall inside so you can stare at yourself and check your form, of course. LOL Easy access with plenty of street metered parking in front as well as a free parking lot behind the studio. Bathroom (no shower) and an additional changing room for those rushing straight from work. There's a juice and cryotherapy bar next door if you're in the mood before or after your workout. Being a clean freak I like that at the end of each class everyone sanitizes their reformer and anything else used during the work out to get it ready for the next class/person. It's nice to have towel services provided, 9 times out of 10 clean towels are available. A few times the towels were not ready and being one who sweats, it's a preferred benefit and nice to have. The building has a flaw in it's construction with no ventilation for the dryer, so the bathroom get's humid when the dryer runs. These minor irritants are fixable and not enough to stop me from giving this 5 star review and coming back time and again, since the work out is a perfect fit for me. Give this place a try, if you're not sure what level you are just inquire to help get the best experience for your level. You will be absolutely hooked! Thanks, Leah for creating an incredible space to stay healthy and fit at Studio Elevate! read more

LOVE. Challenging. Fun. The two instructors I've had - Leah and Janelle were motivating. My favorite class is reform and ride - I typically like doing cardio and Pilates combo - this studio does not disappoint! I absolutely recommend this place to anyone interested in Pilates! read more

Clean studio, challenging workout, good music & lots of class times to suit different schedules.

This studio is really nice & the class I took was awesome. I would recommend it and they also have a cute retail area :)

Loved the spin class I took with Leah. The studio is so clean, spacious, and I loved how intimate the class was on a Saturday morning. Leah plays great music and I'm most likely going to come back to try the dual spin+reformer class one day. Parking lot is in the back also makes it so easy. read more

I tried pilates for the first time at Studio Elevate and boy did it kick my butt!! I felt the burn almost immediately. The studio is cute. The prices are good. And the staff is very friendly and welcoming. I intend to continue getting my butt kicked at this studio. Best part about it is the location. I love how close it is to the 405 freeway. Once I'm done I'm able to run home and begin my recovery process. I definitely recommend this studio. I'm a fan. read more

I absolutely LOVE this studio - the instructors, the work out, the music, and the all-round community vibe is amazing. I recommend anyone to whip themselves into shape at studio elevate! read more

This is not only my favorite Pilates studio to go to, but my favorite workout spot I have found in LA! I have struggled with finding exercise that I actually enjoy and studio elevate has really helped me become strong physically and mentally all while enjoying myself! Janelle is a great instructor and really helps you individually correct your form and if you have any injuries. I recommend Studio Elevate to all my friends read more

I joined Studio Elevate when they first opened and I was hooked after just one class with Leah. Being a Pilates Reformer 'baby' and suffering from "class-phobia", she was (and still is) patient and very encouraging. The Reform and Ride class is the perfect combo of strength and cardio, all wrapped up in one bad-ass, kick-ass class- hardest yet most enjoyable 50 minute work out. She is always changing up the moves and music so you never get bored or hit plateaus. I most recently tried the Reform Sculpt class, and oh my, I have never felt a burn quite like that! In only 2 months I have noticed a big difference- weight loss, toning and core strength. Elevate is not only a professional studio with a knowledgable team, but it has the best, most relaxing atmosphere making anyone feel at ease and comfy. A must try for people who enjoy or want to try spinning and/or pilates. read more

I went to a 6AM reform strength class with Leah. She creates a class atmosphere that is both relaxing and perfect for a 6AM class, but still completely challenging. It was a great class for both advanced students and beginners like me (with modifications!) I left the class refreshed and on the perfect foot to start my day. Also ask and they have towel service! read more

Leah is an amazing instructor! Great space, ample easy parking! Go check her out for a great, sweaty, high intensity, pilates inspired strength and cardio workout. read more

Leah is such an amazing instructor. I really recommend her fundamental classes. She gives personal attention to each person in the class, and she wants to make sure everyone is at the right position. Pilates can be really bad for your back if you don't do it right, but Leah just won't let that happen to you. I've leaned so much about proper Pilates from her! read more

Tried out the Pilates sculpt class and there's a couple reason I didn't give five stars. The workout area is a little too dark for my taste, and it was hard at times to understand the instruction with the music on a little too loud.I did get a great workout and was shown some modifications, but there was no warm up prior to the class which I think is important. Overall instructor was great, and I will probably return when I'm in the area. read more

Went to my first workout yesterday and was nice and sore this morning! The mix of pilates and cycling is an excellent combo. The instructor showed me how to use the machine and the class was nice and small. Suggestion for improvement would be to provide more tips on whether my body posture was correct. Moves are quite challenging but worth it. I'm looking forward to my next session! read more

Just took a "reform and ride" class with Leah and it was exactly what I needed. Perfect blend of strength exercises on the reformer and ride time. Leah is an amazing coach and inspires you to push your limits in a fun atmosphere with great music. Equipment and space is top notch. Feeling strong and energized for the day! read more

Love love Studio Elevate! I have bounced around to different group studios and this is the only one that I've really looked forward to doing each time. I have been doing the Reform Strength classes for the past couple of months and am excited to keep the motivation going. I've taken classes with Tracy, Leah and Janelle and they are all awesome and encouraging. There's so many different moves you can do on the machines, which keeps each class fresh and interesting! read more

Studio Elevate is my favorite Pilates studio in LA. It brings something "different" to the many studios I've been to in LA that often feel cold and unfriendly. Leah is by far my favorite instructor who is able to balance the class with moments of intensity and laughter. "Hate me now, love me later!" ...my favorite Leah quote in class. She hand picks all of her instructors to match the encouraging, yet kick ass nature of the studio. I always leave feeling a little bit stronger and more confident than I did when I walked in and that's why I love this place! read more

Hands down the best Pilates studio I have ever experienced. Great facility and amazing instructors.

This place targets every single muscle in your body! You will be pouring sweat with in 5 minutes of the classes here! The instructors are so good at encouraging you to push through when you feel like you need to quit! And I really love that they tell you exactly how many seconds you have left so you can mentally prepare yourself to finish each move! Just after 2 classes I noticed a tighter behind, thighs and arms: no lie! This place is different from any pro former Pilates place. And I highly recommend this studio to all guys and women wanting to build STRENGTH and get Lean toned muscles. Thanks Leah for developing something different that really really works! Sara read more

This was my first Pilates class in over 7 years. I was scared to walk through the front door, because I have let my self go and gained a lot of weight over several years, however, it was amazing. Leah made me feel great and started me out on a gradient. Before I knew it, the class was over - so I must have enjoyed it a lot. I'm not saying it was easy, I met muscles today that I never knew I had, but I got through it. You got to start somewhere. I always see girls in great shape here in California and almost all of them say its because of pilates, now I understand how hard these girls work. Taking the first step, was walking through the door. I will be walking through the door again. Thanks Leah! read more

I've been coming to Studio Elevate for the 9 months and am absolutely in love with it! The instructors take the time to show you how to do the correct form to maximize the results and the reform & ride class is perfect when you want to get in a little more cardio. Leah and Jeni are the best! read more

I loved this place! I took a reform and strength class here, and it was super challenging, The instructor was great, and made sure everyone's form was correct. I can't wait to come back for another class!! read more