The environment is very welcoming and friendly--they make you feel comfortable. The class I took…read morewas challenging but manageable. It was a total-body workout in an hour! Very supportive and fun group!

barre3 is a great environment where the staff are very welcoming and make you feel comfortable. The…read moreclasses are challenging and vary from cardio to strength conditioning, focusing on different body parts for specific lengths of time (arms, core, thigh), giving you the full body workout. There is a parking lot that I could see getting filled up at crowded times but I had no issues. The layout of the studio is a little strange at an angle an the sun beams on the one corner, but I love the floor to ceiling windows. During COVID, they have sold some equipment for at home workouts. I was able to purchase the sliding discs and the squishy ball and both have kepy up really well!

Barrecode is one of my favorite studios to go to in the Madison area. I love how there are so many…read moredifferent classes from HITT, Total Body Conditioning (TBC), Brawl, Classic Barre, and Barre Restore. With such variety, no two classes you take during the week are the same which keeps all the classes interesting and engaging! Studio and all the equipment is always clean, the barre room is really large, and there's always hair ties, dry shampoo, etc. if you need it. All the instructors are really friendly. Also the classes vary in time so you are are daring enough to do a double, they will be 2 different types of classes. During the class, the instructor is guiding you the whole time and coming around to check on form, which was extremely helpful for me when I first started doing barre. A lot of the positions aren't regularly done so form is important to get your best workout in. Even after class, I always appreciate the community Barrecode fosters through their social media, sending the message of encouragement and support to everyone no matter where they are in their fitness journey and taking these goals beyond their health to their everyday lives.

Let me start by saying I have NEVER taken a barre class before and was actually pretty nervous…read moreabout it. That all went away as soon as I got there. The ladies at check in did everything they could to make me feel comfortable & confident: showing me around, helping me grab the stuff I would need for class, and answering all my questions. The class I went to was a classic barre class, so there was a focus on core, glute stuff, some upper body stuff, then more legs. The music was upbeat, as was our instructor, and that helped keep me going for the 50 minutes. I was surprised how challenging these little moves could be and as I type this my right butt cheek is feeling it. I was also surprised to not be dripping sweat by the end. Anytime I run or spin, it looks like I just got out of the shower, so this was a pleasant surprise. However, I still appreciated that the lights were dimmed during class. I am not great at doing things in time like leg lifty things, so I appreciated being able to retreat to the shadows. At the end, a really friendly stranger (who clearly knew what she was doing because I noticed & envied her on-time leg lifts/lack of shaking legs) came up and said she'd only been there a few months but it gets easier. She also said that none of the classes she's been to have been the same, so it stays challenging/interesting. Overall, positive experience! I would especially recommend it if you were interested in starting barre classes, but didn't know where to start.

Harbor Athletic Club has been a wonderful place for our family for several years now. The staff in…read moregeneral are great but there will always be a special place in our hearts for all those who run the kids programming. Within a week or two, they knew our kids names and welcomed them as they came in the door. Highly recommended! The space got a major remodel in 2020.

I'm 64 and the past several years have been very stressful. While "exercise and eat right" are…read moremantras in public health, it's hard to do when one has chronic pain and stress. I found Harbor last October. The warm pool has helped me exercise without the pain of other workouts. I've lost 30 pounds in 9 months and I have made friends with some true "early birds" who make my time there even more enjoyable. The staff and patrons are truly an exception to my experiences with other gyms. I feel welcomed, not judged, and so happy with my personal progress. Thank you HAC.

I have to say I just went in to the Middleton location to sign up for a monthly membership. The…read moredoor was open and when I walked in the gal behind the counter gave me a "you don't belong here look" and said "Hello" with the tone of a question. I asked if they were open because it felt really weird and uncomfortable and she said I'm just about to close up. It really isn't warm and welcoming from my first impression. I'll maybe get a pass instead to make sure it's not like what I just experienced.

I've been practicing for over a decade but took 2 years off due to car accidents and previous…read morestudio shut down in COVID. New in Madison area and wanted to find a good studio to jumpstart. I've always preferred hot classes, Bikram style, like 105'F with 50%+ humidity. I'd love a good sweat and I found easier to relax and stretch in the heated environment. Learned there are 4 locations and Middleton was the one I attended. Initial impression was cute place with vibrant color. They offer showers and a waiting area to read/decompress with hot tea and filtered water. I signed up online and showed up for my 1st hot class. Parking wasn't hard and it was free. Walked upstairs and checked in at the counter. I saw members can get free towels; otherwise, it's $1 or $2 depending on the size. There were about 20 students in the class and I ended up towards the opposite side of the entrance which it isn't the best spot. I had a hard time hearing the instructor (no mic and loud music). Given it's my first class, I thought the instructor should ask who's there for the 1st time and if there were any injuries. No one asked so I just have to modify as needed due to my herniated spine. Given this is my 1st class in almost 2 years, I took it slowly and participated as much as I could which was still over 80% of the class time. I didn't sweat at all. The room was warm but definitely not hot or humid. My mat towel was dry which was different from all of my previous practices. I later found out the temperature was set to around 90'F and no one knows if a humidity level was turned on. I'm glad that I went as it was a good way to try out but I'll go back again to try a couple more classes before deciding if I want to be a member.

Wonderful Pilates studio in the heart of downtown Madison. I have worked with Vanessa and Catie for…read morethe past 2 years. Amazing workout. Catie keeps each workout customized to your needs and works the muscles I did not know I had! Her approach to Pilates is very fresh, yet keeps traditional methods on the forefront. She really made me reach a potential I did not know I had! I recommend anyone needing a great work out, a good mood boost and just a magnificent Pilates stretch, don't wait to reach out to them!

Vanessa and Pilates Central are fantastic. The studio is beautiful and the instructors are…read moreknowledgeable. I have done classes and private sessions and both have been effective and fun.

Nice that there are multiple locations. Enjoy the YogaUP and flow classes. Appreciate that there…read moreare a variety of class formats

Friendly staff, clean environment and experienced yoga instructors make the idea of attending yoga…read moreclasses everyday inviting! I lost more than 20lbs by participating in their 30 day challenges ;) They have fitness, yoga and barre classes. Classes are often full so please book early! Would recommend to anyone.

Love multiple class options - have specials for new members. Can get a trial to make sure you like.read more

If you have an iPad/iPhone and you haven't downloaded the Dragonfly Hot Yoga App, you need to do…read moreit...NOW. It is super user-friendly and beautifully designed. Want to make a recurring reservation? No Problem. Want to purchase another 20-class pass? Tap, tap, done. Forget the directions to your favorite yoga studio? BOOM. You got that too. The app allows you to see a full schedule of classes for both the Fitchburg/Middleton locations and keep track of the classes you have signed up for. You even have the option of adding the class to your personal calendar after you've signed up. All of this, right at your fingertips, literally. Since I downloaded the app, I haven't logged into Dragonfly's website from my laptop once! Pretty sweet, right? Bravo, Dragonfly, bravo! How I wish all yoga studios would do this for their dedicated yogis. Great job with the app development, Dragonfly! (:

Amazing gym with a wide variety of machines for strength training and cardio equipment. Pool, sauna…read moreand steam room are amazing. I wish they had more than 2 smith machines though as they are very popular machines and I typically always have to wait. Would be nice if they posted hours/closings for holidays on the website and Facebook page so you can plan accordingly for that. Frustrating that some members slam weights and do not re-rack weights as it is posted on signs all over the gym. Exercise classes are great and so if the rooftop area!

I recently went in there for a trial pass. They have some updates, however, their light workout…read moremachines are still the same that they've had since they opened I don't know how many years ago. The heavyweight lifters corner still smells like the worst smell in the world you can think of. I see they have a private area for women so they don't have to endure sexism. The one week that I was in there, I had a guy look at me really weird and felt uncomfortable. It's just not the place that it was when it opened. Except for figuring your membership cost out in two minutes to be everything you've gotten in your pocket.

This is a welcoming dance studio celebrating all ages, abilities, and body types. The outside may…read morelook like a warehouse that's seen better days but inside it feels like home! I've been a student here since January 2013 and became a volunteer instructor in August of 2013. Most, if not all, of the instructors here are volunteers. We all have "day jobs" but we love this place and owner Arielle so much that we teach classes in exchange for taking classes. Dance Life offers fitness classes such as Zumba, piyo, piloxing, Oula, dance classes like bellydance and ballet, and crossover classes like 'tone and tease' and burlesque fitness. The main entry has a cozy lobby space with overstuffed sofas, chairs, and decorative pillows where we all gather before classes begin. There is a changing area, two restrooms and a water dispenser in case you forgot your water bottle. Classes happen in either the large Sultana Studio or the smaller Peacock Studio. I'll post a photo of the wonderful peacock mural next time I'm at the studio. There is a small shop where you can stock up on bellydance hip scarves and other dance apparel. There is also a small practice studio that students can rent. In fact, when classes aren't in session the whole studio is available to rent! Parking spots are located along the walls of the building. It can get a little crowded on busy nights like special ladies nights events but it's usually not an issue. Come check it out, you just may find your home away from home.

I was hesitant to take bellydancing classes, as I have exactly ZERO rhythm, but I got a great deal…read moreon a groupon a couple of years ago and decided to take a chance. I still have no rhythm, but the classes are welcoming and I feel comfortable stumbling along about a half beat behind the instructor. I've mostly stuck to the beginner belly dancing classes, but I've also made it out to ladies burlesque night and just recently to the chub club dance party kick-off. That last event was a ton of fun, and like all of dance life's classes was a great mix of ages, sizes, and dance experience. Once you attend your first class, the rest of your groupon classes never expire, so even if you can't make it out regularly it's still a good deal!