Scheduling a session with Stretch Zone was one of the best decisions I've made in 2022. My primary…read morejob is very sedentary and I work from home from my couch with what I'm sure is the worst posture of all time. To mix things up, I occasionally pick up temp shifts doing banquet serving and bartending. So I'm going from one extreme to the next. My body has been extremely stiff with limited range of motion and lower back pain and shoulder pain. Raquel was my trained professional and she was very knowledgeable in her profession and gaging what my body needs. She is very sweet and has such a graceful presence and aura about herself. She moves with your body like a trained ballerina and i enjoyed watching that almost as much as i enjoyed the Stretch lol. We were able to see progression in my being able to fully straighten my right leg without my knee bending in the first session. I haven't been able to do that in YEARS!!! I have had a standing chiropractic appointment and monthly deep tissue massages and I can honestly say, I have never left any of these appointments feeling as great as I do now. With the first session being free and the service being HSA eligible, there was no doubt in my mind to become a member at Stretch Zone. I think everyone should try a professional stretch at least once now that I've experienced it and I'm going to be talking about this to everyone I meet to sound cooler and more in tune with my body than them now lol. Stretch Zone is located in Hyde Park near Oxford Exchange and the University of Tampa. It's kind of blends in with the residential building it's attached to, so pay close attention when you're driving by. Parking is free in the attached garage if you park on the first level in the retail spots. Enjoy!

I went to the one in Kissimmee, Fl. They will not let you cancel their membership. There is no…read moreway to cancel. Don't sign a contract, they will lock you in for life. There is no way out of this.

I've been training with Colin for the past 3 months now and it's the best decision I've made in my…read morelife!! I asked him to help me get that "JLO butt" . I was partially joking at first but I can't believe the results so far. And his rates are reasonable, definitely cheaper than butt implants or liposuction (haha). Seriously though, He's very knowledgeable and adjusts workouts to your pace and comfort while still pushing you to reach your goals. He's given me invaluable skills and advice to keep my "summer body" year round. I would recommend taking advantage of his free assessment and going from there. Thank you Colin!!

I've known this guy for years. I've seen him go from bony to brawny. I asked him could he train me…read moreand my girlfriend and I will say the training I did before meeting him was a joke! This guy seriously knows how to get your heart pumping and a nice satisfying sweat going . I always feel strong and accomplished after our workouts and my girlfriend has never looked better. If you are afraid of effort and progress, don't work with Colin !

This was maybe my favorite gym in all of Tampa/St. Pete. I only lived in the Carrollwood area for…read moreabout six months, so I had to stop going here. The specific classes targeting the different muscle groups were excellent. Intense workouts (or you could take it easier if you wish) with wonderful targeted exercises. They also had a ton of classes throughout the day. I speak in the past tense only because I'm almost positive this place closed down, unfortunately.

Heart fitness is an amazing workout. Classes offered focus on a specific area so they have arm day,…read moreleg day, chest day, etc. There are 3 possible formats for class Circuit, Stations & Triple Threat. I love Circuit & Triple Threat ..stations is ok but I definitely don't burn as many calories as the other formats. You are given a heart rate monitor so you can track your progress and after class you get a breakdown of your heart rate throughout class. This really motivates you to push yourself!!! The instructors are great at providing demonstrations and pushing you to do your best. The only downside is it took a few weeks of going there before anyone explained the heart rate monitor and how to use it to achieve your goals. Other than that I really recommend coming here if you want a good sweat session!

Best training in town. Great attention to detail, and helped reach my personal best on all my lifts.read more

The Pilates Krewe opened in November of 2020 and it is my favorite Pilates studio in the Tampa Bay…read moreArea. This studio has capped its membership to 100 members. This ensures that there are smaller classes with the six reformers utilized in the studio. Instructors have the improved ability in these smaller classes to assist and guide members unlike the other studios with the larger classes. Membership is $199 a month for 16 classes which gives you the ability to get all your workouts in a month. All the instructors have undergone the necessary hours and training to become certified in teaching the many levels of classes offered. The studio adheres strictly to COVID-19 protocols with the following: - Members book their classes via app/online. - Temperature check for all those who enter - Constant cleaning of all equipment both by the members at the conclusion of their session and by the instructors in between classes Last but not least, Sydney and Dan, the owners of the Pilates Krewe are the heart and soul of this studio. They both constantly work to maintain their studio excels members' expectations. Thanks for all that you guys do!

I enrolled in The Pilates Krewe's teacher training with a lot of excitement and genuinely wanted to…read morebuild a strong foundation as a Pilates instructor. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing, and I made the decision to withdraw from the program. My biggest concern was the lack of clarity and support throughout the training. Students were repeatedly instructed to save our questions for meetings or consolidate them into one email. While I understand that instructors cannot respond to an endless number of emails, questions naturally arise as you are learning, practicing, and trying to understand the material. I often felt that instead of receiving clear answers, I was left with even more questions and frustration. There were also significant issues surrounding the required observation and self-practice hours. We were told where we could take mat classes, but there were very few classes available. When we asked where else we could go to complete our required hours, it took multiple conversations to receive clear information. When I finally received information about other options, I learned that completing these hours could require additional money to take classes. What ultimately pushed me to withdraw was receiving a PDF that was supposed to help answer our questions about available instructors and opportunities. Three instructors were listed, but when I went to look for their classes on the actual schedules, I could not find them listed. As a student trying to fulfill required training hours, this was incredibly frustrating and made me question the accuracy and usefulness of the information being provided. I also felt there was very little room for students to openly discuss concerns about the structure and design of the program. The cumulative experience left me feeling that I was spending more time trying to figure out how to navigate the program than actually learning how to become a Pilates instructor. I want to be clear that my issue was not that the training was challenging. I expected it to be challenging. My issue was that I did not feel I was receiving the level of clarity, guidance, communication, and educational support I expected when I enrolled. I ultimately withdrew because I lost confidence in the program and no longer felt that continuing was the right choice for my education. I am sharing this review because I believe prospective students deserve to know what my experience was like before making a significant financial and educational commitment. I sincerely hope TPK takes this feedback seriously and considers making meaningful improvements to the student experience.

I've been a member at Halcyon for over a year now, and honestly, this studio has completely changed…read moremy life! It's helped me reset my habits and I always leave feeling so refreshed. The instructors are amazing--super knowledgeable, encouraging, and they really take the time to teach you. After just a month of trying different classes, you'll start to find your groove and figure out which instructors you love most (and trust me, you'll never look back!). Halcyon has become one of my favorite parts of the week.

I have done a few drop in mat pilates classes at Halycon over the past 6 months. Every class has…read morebeen the perfect amount of challenging and all of the instructors seem to really care about making the class an enjoyable experience for everyone. I also am very particular about heated classes because I like it HOT, and this studio makes the classes the perfect heat. I love it here!

Training under head instructor Joe "Bamboo" Wissman has been amazing. To give you an idea, Bamboo…read moreis a black belt under Rob Kahn who is a black belt under Royce Gracie. It doesn't get better than that. Talk about learning from the best... The environment and culture he's created at GT West is one of the key elements that separates itself from other gyms and schools. There's a respect and camaraderie among everyone that doesn't just happen over night. Walking into my first jiu-jitsu class, I was nervous and was half expecting to get choked out every 2 seconds. What I love about this school is that everyone made me feel welcome that day, each of my rolling partners allowed me to run moves and drill to get comfortable with what I was doing and was truly interested in helping me get better. No one took advantage of it being my first day because (as I later learned) Bamboo wouldn't allow it. I could go on and on about Coach Bamboo's talent in MMA and especially in jiu-jitsu which is on another level but how he conveys each move from the finest detail to the theory behind it is what I really value as a student. So much so that I signed up my two nephews who started at ages 4 and 7 years old. They fell in love with jiu-jitsu as I did because the coaches made it fun and at the same time instilled respect. Gracie Tampa West is a place where anyone at every skill level can train. From just wanting to get in shape to training at the highest level, there's no better place to train. After you spend 5 minutes with Bamboo and all the coaches, it's strikingly obvious there's a real passion here for passing on their knowledge.

Started training here a few years ago. I'm not the type of person who enjoys running on a treadmill…read morefor cardio, here there is no need. Incredible change physically from just a few classes a week. Very friendly environment, awesome teammates, and fairly priced. Bamboo is an awesome instructor. The free trial turned me into a forever student, highly recommend this place!

Just signed both of my kids up. This facility has a little dragon program that will take kids at…read morethe age of 4. I wanted to get both my kids in a program to help them build a better relationship, have a common interest as well as get exercise. I really appreciate master Baird for allowing me to be with my daughter as she is the smallest one in the class and is a bit intimated. She stays very close to me in the back during class and he has been very kind to let her transition into something new and build confidence to go with her group at her own pace. My son loves that he is kicking and learning to defend himself. It's a nice addition to his sport regimen between his hockey. As well as learn manners, respect and defends. Master Baird is kind and extremely patient.

Ive always had an interest in practicing martial arts and thought it NOW is the time to put my…read moreinterest in action. For me, my areas of interests are self defense, focus, and flexibility. After 3 months of training, i can tell i am improving in all 3 areas. When meeting GrandMaster Baird and the other instructors, you will find that they are very humble, knowledgeable, patient, and have a great sense of humor. GrandMaster Baird's class is perfect for women, children, and men of all ages. What you put in to the class, is what you'll get out of it. Im so happy i decided to move forward with the Tampa Bay Tang Soo Do Center!