As someone that has been a member of many many gyms over the years, I can say that Twisted Fitness…read moreis hands down the very best. The owners, staff and members are all so welcoming and kind- there is a real heart and soul here that I've not felt anywhere else. This truly feels like a place in which everyone is supporting and cheering one another on, even if they don't know you. I guess you could say the culture here is very supportive and kind. The space itself is extremely clean with tons of natural light. It has a really positive, upbeat vibe. The equipment is high quality and everything is in great shape. While it's been a while since I took part in their classes like Muay Tai & Jui-Jitsu, I would highly recommend them for these classes as well. As a woman that has overcome a fair amount of bodily trauma stuff (from experiences unrelated to any sort of gym activities), I always felt like my daughter and I were really safe and supported during these classes.

Ive been to about one hundred gyms all over the world and the US, this is definitely one of the…read morebest ive been to, in terms of equipment, environment and good community

We go to Trader Joe's often and never knew Canvas was right across the street…read more There's plenty of street parking and they provide wraps, gloves, and any other equipment you may need. Melissa was a gracious host for the event to open her studio up for 20+ of us on this chilly evening. It was a very nice intro to boxing; she demonstrated basic moves and we got to try many different aspects of boxing in rotation so you never felt bored with the same jabbing motions. We did speed bags, workout drills, and even got to go in the boxing ring. The music they were pumping were a mix of EDM and hip-hop which motivated you during the entire event. Great place to break a sweat, make an intro into boxing, or if you're looking for a group workout.

If you are trying to find a boxing place in town definitely check this place out. It's on Monroe St…read morenear Trader Joe's. It's a super cute place. Tried a class through the yelp event and it was definitely a good sweat.

Took the 4 week women's SAFE course and WOW! I cannot recommend this class enough. Not only did we…read morepractice and learn easy and effective moves, we also spent a large portion of the time discussing how to set boundaries and avoid getting into trouble by using our gut, words, and body language. As someone very sensitive to the heaviness and importance of the class, I can definitely attest that Trisha and the Villari family are doing it right!! 6/5 stars.

I will always have fond memories of my many, many days at Villari's. It's conveniently located for…read morestudents, and the staff is super cool, friendly, and knowledgeable. I spent a lot of time in college kickboxing away the freshman 15 (or 20, as the case may have been). It was fun, and I always looked forward to going back. You'll spend your class doing the perfect combination of shadowboxing and bag work to loud, fun music. Villari's was by far the best martial arts studio experience I've ever had.

I have been into muay thai since I was in the military. Madison Muay Thai has an unbelievable gym…read more Wide space, new heavy bags and unbelievable instructors. This is the best Muay Thai gym in the Madison area. Perfect for experienced boxers or new students wanting to learn this great martial art.

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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.

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.

My family and I have been members here for many years. This a great place to work out. All the…read morestaff are friendly and knowledgeable, the equipment is always maintained and there are a ton of instructor led classes if that is your thing. I also like the fact that the members here are friendly real people, with real lives that just want to get a workout in and get on with things. Highly Recommend Supreme! Garrett

I love Supreme! Excellent classes. Outstanding staff. Clean facility. I have made many friends…read morehere.

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!

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!

I went to Dance Life last winter to try out belly dance. Totally awesome! The studio is very…read morerelaxed and everyone is super nice. Arielle(owner and dance instructor)is totally great. She's good at making people feel comfortable-- and I love the fact that's she's a beautiful, REAL body type. It would be hard to get out there and shimmy next to a Jennifer Aniston or Heidi Klum body double. I also went to a ladies night where we got to try salsa and Zumba along with the belly dance. Tons of fun--and a great workout! My only disappointment is that the next semester of belly dance has always been held on a night that doesn't work with my work schedule, but I'm hoping to get in for some drop in fitness classes this winter. *check out the website or Facebook page 'cause there are always good deals running!