I've been seeing Shannon at the Pilates Den for almost 4 years now. She is tremendous, and the…read morebest Pilates instructor I've ever had. I wish my schedule allowed for me to take more classes. I always leave feeling balanced, stretched, toned, aligned, refreshed, happy, light, healthy... It really is great. She is very knowledgeable, has tons of experience, and choreographs the classes beautifully. As a Pilates instructor, I aspire to be half as good as she is.

Amazing studio that has expanded out of Bikram into other hot yoga and fitness classes! Loved their…read morestaff and so excited to make the most out of my one week visitors week!

My experience with Marla and her crew at Queen City Bikram is still in it's infancy, but I can tell…read moreyou that I have never felt so welcome and encouraged in a fitness atmosphere. I struggle, a real, true struggle, but the instructors and clients keep you going and encourage you to return to your mat. Sometimes I have to skip a posture (or maybe more) and there is no judgement, no ridicule; I really appreciate that I'm not being held to a standard or expectation, that I can come and be me and do what I am able. While I certainly spent my first few visits looking around thinking 'dang, how the hell... ummm my body can't twist like that' I quickly learned that everything comes with time and that letting your body move at it's own pace will yield truly amazing results. Lowering my expectation for instant results and just being in the moment has really been rewarding for my mind and body. I honestly feel like I might die every time I go, but lo and behold, I'm still standing and even better, I'm improving. I can see and I can feel it. The most notable thing about Queen City Bikram is truly how welcoming they are. The yoga world can be intimidating (yes, weird I know) and I have had a hefty handful of snobbery in my attempts to incorporate yoga into my ever-developing healthy lifestyle. I assure that if you have had similar experience, but long to put something new into your fitness mix that you should give Queen City Bikram a try. They have an awesome deal for new students $30 for 30 days and it is a great way for you to give it a try without investing a whole lot into it right off the bat. The studio is awesome, clean with a simplistic style. They have showers and a changing room that are available to use. You can also rent a mat if you forget, or don't have one. They offer a number of classes with at least one everyday, which makes it easy to work around a busy schedule. Also, once a month they do a black light class with a dj, I haven't made it to one yet, but it sure sounds like a blast! Need more encouragement? Check out their website, when I was gonna bail the website encouraged me to show up and gave me a burst of acceptance before I even walked in the door. Everyone has their first day... maybe it's your turn?

I met Laurie 4 years ago when she was subbing for another Pilates class in the area. I've been…read moretaking private classes with her for the last 3 months and love her attention to detail, positive attitude and diligence in working around my shoulder injury. She's fun and easy to work with. Would highly recommend for Pilates Reformer or mat classes!

Ethos Athletics is a newer gym and fitness center in Burlington. It's located in the brick building…read moreacross from the City Market South End on Flynn Ave. The gym is a clean, no-frills gym, which is conducive for a focused workout. There isn't a weight room per se; you work with different instructors and trainers and use the weights, TRX, cables, punching bags, etc. available. There are numerous group fitness classes for all interests from times ranging as early as 7am to 7pm: TRX, TRX Strong, TRX Bootcamp, TRX Express, H.I.T.T., F.I.T., Strength and Conditioning, Total Body ABC (Arms, Butt, Core), Box Fit, HIITBox, CoreBox, Total Body Circuit Training, ETHOS Bootcamp, Yoga. There are also certified massage therapists on site that do various massage modalities and therapies, including the Grafton Technique, trigger-point therapy, Swedish, and cupping. I've taken several classes with Anna Bohen Judge. Anna Bohen Judge is a yoga, TRX fitness instructor, and personal trainer that is one of several instructors at Ethos. I've attended her TRX and yoga and even had some personal training from her. Anna is extremely patient and kind, offering help with form and making modifications for those with physical limitations. Her TRX class is pretty awesome, using Tabatas in H.I.T.T. format as part of the program. Her restorative yoga class takes away stress and any aches and pains. I also went to massage therapist Joy Snow for help with my chronic shoulder issue and arm. She not only worked out the issue, but also explained to me why it may have happened and exercises to do in order to prevent it in the future. Ethos offers an excellent array of classes and services. There are several different membership offerings, plus punch cards that are highly reasonable. I highly recommend this gym for your fitness needs.

Had a great class at Lauren's Flow today. Clearly an experienced instructor, she modified the…read moresequence to fit our collective requests. Clear cueing and many options within poses allowed each of us to target exactly what we needed. The studio was clean and spacious, and the staff were friendly. Loved it!

Finding a great yoga studio while traveling is so hard, and even though I travel all the time,…read moreSukha is the first studio I've ever made a point to visit twice in one trip. The staff here are so friendly and the classes have a good range of types and intensities of yoga. The studio is cozy and class sizes stay small. Give it a try!

I should have known better from its website -- this place is definitely more focused on physical…read moretherapy than people who are into weight training. It's not really a traditional gym per se. I would not pay $55 a month for access to cardio machines and a weight room that only comes with dumb bells, a handful of kettlebells, and TRX straps. It was awkward when I was said, "oh, heh, heh, I guess you guys don't have barbells and stuff"; doubly more so when the trainer who was giving me the tour kind of said something about the "modern trend" being functional fitness, which is why they didn't have those things. Pshh. If I wanted to partake in "modern trends" I would go to a trendy exercise class, not to the weight room of a gym, where one expects to be able to lift heavy things.

Having worked with several different sports therapists throughout my college athletics career, I…read morecan confidently say that Brian is one of the best I have met. I was referred to On Track for a lingering shoulder issue, and Brian was able to quickly assess the problems and make a plan. In a little less than two months, my shoulder has shown remarkable improvement, and Brian has also started to help me become aware of and fix some of my other mechanical deficiencies. In my opinion, the best part about Brian's approach is that he really breaks things down to find the root cause of the problem. In my case it was a lack of core stability and postural awareness, so we worked on loosening up the affected area with massage therapy, and building strength and proprioception through various exercises, many of which were new to me. Brian is also really good about being attentive throughout the session - he literally watches every single rep you do and makes sure your posture and form are correct. This is extremely helpful if you are trying to correct a bad mechanic or weak muscle group, because it can be hard to maintain the proper movement pattern without a lot of guidance. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend On Track to anyone with a sports-related injury (nagging or serious), and especially if you are looking to invest some time and effort into rebuilding a particular body mechanic or motion that you are struggling with.

I love this place. It used to be a laundry mat called "Duds and Suds". But a few years ago, these…read moregals bought it and revamped it into a warm, welcoming and relaxing space. The floors are all bamboo, the colors are soothing and soft. There are 3 different studio spaces, and each follows it's own color pattern, but it all works together. I've only taken a few classes here, but they've been great - just what I needed. I have not had need for the physical therapy services, but I've heard from others that they are gifted practitioners. Highly recommended.

I just took a great class on Tuesday night called Yoga Wall. I highly recommend it as an…read moreintroduction to yoga, and for those who have flexibility issues, or injuries. It's wonderful in so many ways! Lydia Hill

The gym where you do your thing and go. Clean and people who go there will help you out. Good…read moreenvironment

I checked this gym out in person. While a smaller facility, it looks like it could be a great spot…read moreto work out for any Vergennes/Ferrisburgh residents without having to travel far. Unfortunately, the office wasn't willing to discuss or consider a Vergennes-only membership, necessitating a monthly fee which includes the Middlebury location as well. I'm sure the Middlebury location is great but for a Vergennes/Ferrisburgh resident, it would be nice to get a gym visit in without having to cross like four town lines. It's a missed opportunity to not provide this service.