I was able to take two introduction courses and found them to be both challenging and fun! The…read moreenvironment is supportive and welcoming, with mostly female classes. There's definitely a slight bit of a learning curve learning the moves, that might require you to take a few classes before you feel have it figured out. Is it just me being old or is it just a tad too loud in this studio? I fear I'm probably just too old. The class itself are dance/ Pilates inspired and are low intensity but with more reps.

I had always belonged to a large gym. After the pandemic, I joined Pure Barre in Park Slope and…read morehave never looked back. Classes are in a small setting where the instructors are friendly, high energy, knowledgeable, and still able to give you individual correction on positioning and technique. As an older member, I see that my body is leaner, my core is stronger, and most importantly my balanced is better. Melissa C

Absolutely love this place! I've been attending classes here almost everyday since late August and…read moreit's been such a good experience. Everyone who works here is so kind and welcoming. Working out has always intimidated me and I was really nervous before my first class but every instructor I've interacted with has been incredibly patient and understanding. Every instructor makes an effort to ask the class if anyone has injuries, no one is bullied into doing more than they can handle, and modifications are always welcome! While the instructors are very understanding and don't try to pressure students to go over their limits, they're still extremely encouraging and do want you to try challenge yourself. I will say that Dr. Brown's Align 1:10 is one of Align's most challenging class. It's very fast-paced (the most fast-paced class I've taken at Align) and I think Dr. Brown's class can be intimidating for some who have never taken the class before but the intention is to keep your heart rate elevated so he means well! Since the fast-paced element of this class is very intentional, you'll have to switch through each exercise very quickly, which is challenging at first (I struggled through my first class). But if you keep attending his classes, it'll become second nature. The style of the class is like a bootcamp class so he will definitely push you to give it your all but if you absolutely can't do something, modifications are fine. I always modify at least 1-2 things in his class and it's never an issue, as long as you feel like it's still challenging and that your heart rate stays up. The Align 1:10 Xpress class is shorter and a bit slower, at least I think so. Both classes are great if you're up to it and trust me, you'll feel so accomplished when you get through it but it's definitely not a yoga class! The other thing that Align has really helped with is my flexibility and range of motion. I originally started coming to Align because I wanted to start weightlifting but I'm so inflexible and tight that I couldn't even squat with proper form. All the classes I've taken at Align have really helped with this issue so if you're experiencing something similar, this is the place for you! Honestly, every class I've take at Align has been so great. If you have injuries that limit your physical movement, if you just get intimidated by working out like myself or even if you're an experienced athlete, I would highly recommend coming to Align! They have a student trial period, which is great because you can take as many classes as you want for a week for only $20 I think.

Align has a roster of superb instructors teaching a range of yoga classes that meet my body's…read moreneeds. From sweating buckets in vinyasa to revelations in my postures in align ground to chillin' and meditating in restorative (which I fondly refer to as adult nap time), I find myself feeling transformed as I pour a complimentary tea before heading out for the rest of my day. Also, I have to say I really appreciate that many of Align's top instructors are black women. These teachers are some of the best I've encountered in over a decade of practice in NYC and other countries. Bravo to Align for highlighting an underrepresented group's fierce and fantastic ability to teach yoga.

Simona and team are amazing. Simona is an excellent teacher, giving lots of personal attention and…read moresupport, guiding through engaging exercises. Aimee is a truly gifted one-on-one instructor, sensing exactly what your body needs. I can't believe I didn't start Pilates sooner! Plus the Union Street studio is so pleasant and airy.

Worst online signing up/scheduling system. New to the neighborhood. I booked a class through…read moreMINDBODY. I received no address in the confirmation email and no details about the class. I ended up going to the wrong studio location (the main one) and from there the receptionist girl sent me to yet another wrong address! I called the studio and they refused to give me my money back! Pissed off.

Awesome class, was here for work and so happy there was a location for me to go to! Friendly staffread more

I go regularly to bar method classes held at this location thanks to Classpass, and I haven't even…read moreused my credits for another class in a couple months because I love coming here so much! The staff is so friendly, greeting you by name as soon as you walk in and readily available to help if needed! The instructors are ALL great and really give you a great workout, but while prioritizing safety of form over just completion of the movement. The studio itself is also always so clean and tidy!! Thank you to all the cobble hill BM staff :)

This is one of my favorite workouts in the city. I'd come here a couple of years ago as part of a…read moreYelp event, and then took advantage of a welcome offer they had and wow, I saw the difference. The studio space itself is large and gorgeous, with check-in and clothing for sale upstairs, and lockers, a chill out area, locker rooms and the studios downstairs. Eucalyptus cold towels are available for free to use before and after class in a mini fridge near the studios. There are 2 studios and the classes I've taken there have been Power (a pretty standard modern yoga class), Sculpt (more weight focused, but with yoga flows), Barre, Hot Power Fusion, Yin and 26&2. I truly do love them all, with Sculpt and Barre being my favorites and 26&2 being one of the most unique physical and mental challenges I've ever done...in extreme heat!! Towels and mats are available for rent or you can bring your own. Instructors are really cool and you can tell there's a community here. These classes are challenging. It's vital you drink water and if you're someone who gets light headed, consider a small snack before class. It gets to be over 105 degrees in the rooms. I always leave here feeling very cleansed from the physical purge of the exercise, as well as mentally refreshed from the challenge and zoning in that's required to be successful in the heat. I love this place!!

An update: The only reason for the 4 stars is due to the over crowdedness…read more I love Hot 8 Yoga it's been such a great experience since I joined. The classes are consistently amazing and "Most" instructors are top-notch. My only gripe is when classes get packed beyond reason. For example, a few Saturdays ago I took a Power class that had well over 40 people. I'm not sure if it was the instructor's popularity, but I've never seen a Saturday class that crowded. Overall, the instructor was good, but not sure why the class would be that packed. It's hard to move or even fully stretch when you're practically mat-to-mat. A simple solution might be to offer two Power classes back-to-back on weekends to help ease the crowding. When you see that one class has that many students, over 40, it would make more sense to split it or add a back-to-back session. It's just not ideal to be so tightly packed when you need space to move and stretch. Early mornings are definitely the best if you want to avoid the overcrowding. Other than that, I absolutely love this studio and recommend it to anyone looking for a solid yoga practice.

I signed up through ClassPass to do a Pure Barre Express - 30 minutes class which was more focused…read moreon Core. This was very beginner friendly, the instructor, Summer, was very personable and offered modifications to the exercise if needed. There are multiple stretches during the class which helped to slow down and catch your breath. I really enjoyed it, was definitely sore the next day but worth it. I also followed up and did a foundational class with Rosy, which was amazing to fully understand the various moves that are used in the classic classes. The instructors are all so friendly and remember your name. I appreciate the correction of my form while doing the workout, really helps motivate me during the classes. Rachel Eve, the manager, has been great as well - I don't think I would have continued to sign up if they didn't follow through but also to ask how my classes went! Love the instructors and environment - a lot better than some of the other studios that I have tried!

I came for a 4th anniversary complimentary class and loved it! The space was nice and clean. They…read morehave showers available along with towels and shower products. The only thing I noticed they didn't provide that other exercise studios usually do are hair ties and pads/tampons. They even have child watch. There is a space in the back with toys where someone can watch your child while you take a class. It is $15 and nice to have. The child area was a bit small and they said 5 children max. They take as young as 2 months. The instructor was fabulous. She really paid attention to form and was quick to correct you (but in a nice way) if you were doing it incorrectly. Every time she corrected me I felt the exercise get harder so I knew I was definitely doing it wrong before. On the weekends the classes get packed so it can feel a bit crowded in the room.

Went here for a "fusion" class I found on ClassPass which combines Pilates and cardio. When I tell…read moreyou the instructor Narissa tried to kill me! Haha jokes but seriously it was such a good workout and super intense. I feel like she worked every muscle in my body and I was drenched in sweat at the end. She's high energy & the small class size allows her to adjust everyone as needed. The facility itself is super clean and modern. They have changing rooms, lockers, and a small area you can sit before class. The front desk staff were also super friendly and I felt very welcomed there. Parking in that area after 6pm is pretty easy since everyone basically clears out after work. There's metered spots in front and around the block until 7pm then it's free. Definitely recommend!

I've done thousands of classes- barre, pilates, hiit, spin- this was one of the hardest and best…read moreclasses I've ever done. Fusion with Narissa was TOUGH but she was patient and helpful and really made sure to teach the right form. Sometimes I'm nervous trying new classes bc they might not be worth it- but this one was not the case. Take fusion w Narissa and be prepared to sweat!

Jennifer's therapy style combines traditional talk therapy with meditation, art and movement. In…read morethe past I have had difficulty with very rigid styles of therapy and I enjoyed how free and open Jennifer's style was. I felt safe and comfortable to explore emotions and to feel more safe in my body. Her style is really about the marriage between body and mind and that has been very helpful for me in managing strong emotions, anxiety, etc.

Loved. Loved. Loved. This was one of the most beautiful art, and movement experiences I have had in…read moremy entire life. Jenny is incredibly talented at what she does, she made me and my friends feel alive, beautiful, vulnerable and connected. Having an opportunity to be in our bodies, feel our own movement, express our visions, and dance like no one is watching is one of the most healing things life can give you. Jenny gave me and my friends a experience that I know we will will all hold on to for a lifetime. I am so thankful that an experience like Balanced Life Movement exits and I truly would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone.

Having recently left my prior studio due to personal schedule issues, I saw The Fit In as a…read morepotential new workout spot. Seemingly catered to femme-presenting people, yet still offering strength training classes beyond traditional pilates, I thought it would be a good place to add variety to my usual routine. I bought the Newbie and Rookie class packs and had three wonderful classes. That said, I was deeply disappointed with the studio owner's response to an error with their notification system. A text message from their system told me my class was at "The Fit In." However, the class was actually at another location. I received no booking confirmation telling me of any other location and had not checked the website before leaving (like I had done before), since I assumed that the text was correct. Because of this, I arrived at the wrong studio and would be late for my upcoming class. I emailed the studio explaining the circumstances and apologizing for my absence. Because I had gotten comfortable at The Fit In and saw it as my new studio, I requested the missed class be rescheduled and hoped that, by drawing attention to this issue, the studio could prevent future confusions like mine. In response, the studio owner questioned why I couldn't walk to the other studio (after having already walked to the incorrect one) or drive there. I do not have a car. Less than half of NYC has a car. I told them that, while those were certainly options, I couldn't justify buying an Uber for a three-minute car ride and paying MORE to make up for their mistake. I also informed them that, in preparation for a fitness class, I was dressed to work my muscles, not walk against cold winter breezes. Their response? No-shows to classes are non-reschedulable, even if the reason for missing the class was because of their system. They also told me their messaging system does not mention which location class is held at (contrary to my screenshot) and questioned "how I got to my classes before." If you are looking for a community welcoming to newcomers, look elsewhere. They would rather gaslight their new customers than accept they made a mistake. Overall, I guess I didn't have the right Fit for this studio.

A fantastic studio that will get you moving and grooving. The instructors are all amazing and if…read moreyou come consistently they will challenge you and up your weight. It's a great way to push your limitations and have fun. The group of women and folks who attend are all supportive and friendly. I love all three Fit In studios.

I've been training at Grey's for almost 5 months and its been great! I go consistently twice a week…read moreand have definitely started to see improvement in terms of muscle development, strength and weight-loss. At the moment I am only doing 30 min sessions and although they are quick, they are fast-paced and effective (i.e. I now have a butt!) Like a few other commenters, I supplement my training with other activities like walking/running, etc. I could probably benefit from class pass or something else, but at the moment my schedule is only really suited for a twice a week thing. That being said, if you're like me and can only do this training as your means of working out, you WILL still see great improvements. I also do love the solo sessions verse being around other people who are watching you sweat and grunt in weird positions...unless you're into that.

The gym is small but well maintained and has solid equipment. And the trainers that I had: Brad…read morethen Charles were both great. So you might be wondering, why the two stars? The owner. He churns through trainers like nobody's business. He went through at least 6 of them in the 15 months I worked out there. There was a point at which he got into a dispute with the landlord of the building that resulted in a cease and desist from the city for failure to have proper permitting. I'm told it was over a leak that had not been fixed, and indeed for at least 6 months, there has been a jury-rigged funnel and tube to deal with a leak coming from the apartment above. Despite the owner, I enjoyed the trainers and continued working out there twice a week until I moved.