I've been going to Vitality for about 12 years, usually twice a week. I just turned 75, and while I…read moreno longer take Level 4 classes, I credit Pilates with helping me age with reasonable grace, and to fairly rapid recovery from surgeries. (Knee replacement, and glute repair). Special kudos to Felicity's Friday stretch class -- she is involved, creative, and conscientious about every individual's particular needs.

This is a beautiful studio since the remodel and the vibes are on point. I always leave my classes…read morefeeling accomplished and like I got a solid workout. Seneca is an especially great teacher, highly recommend!

Quaint small but mighty Pilates studio in north Capitol Hill right next to the 49 bus stop. This…read morestudio practices traditional mat and reformer Pilates and specializes in small class formats. The front desk staff and all the instructors are very nice and patient, and will walk around the room to correct form. The equipment was clean and in good condition. There is only one single stall bathroom but there usually isn't a long wait for it. It is clean and well-stocked. There are also some storage space to put your bags and shoes, but no lockers, although it is a small enough space that you can still keep your eyes on your belongings during your class. They currently have free community classes on Thursday evenings in February!

One of the only studios in Seattle that practices REAL and CLASSICAL Pilates! It's no wonder…read moreclients I've spoken with have been coming here for almost 20 years! It acquired new ownership in 2018 and WOW its incredible what Kim has done with this studio. All new equipment and it's the cleanest studio I've ever been in. There is no shortage of props. Joseph Pilates would be so proud of this place! When you walk in, you're greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. There is also a little shop for you to purchase locally sourced products and everything you could need for Pilates to take home!

New locally owned studio. It's clean with a modern interior. Try out different instructors as that…read morecan make or break your experience. We did two classes and each time new muscles in weird areas got sore! It's effective. If you can spring for these classes, it's a great studio for you.

Cute interior with a friendly staff. A fun place to get a Pilates workout done in Greenwood. Space…read moreis a bit limited and parking is tough, but I think it is worth it!

Brandon and Melissa exactly what the fitness world needed. Their devotion to truly empower and…read moremotivate their clients to get into shape is unlike anything I've been a part of. werher Your there for Personal training or the amazing Bootcamps its clear as soon as you step in your family. I am beyond grateful for all the hard work and commitment to quality and knowledge Brandon and Melissa put into myself and other clients. I highly recommend Sama and believe you'll achieve your goals while also being emotionally and physically built up!

This may be controversial to some, but Sama Fitness is 100% better than Orange Theory. I was going…read moreto Melissa and Brandon for years to get a great workout. Their classes were always challenging, and I always walked away (if I didn't die from their leg workouts) feeling like I improved in my fitness journey with each class. I recently relocated and joined OF to continue having a class-based workout, but nothing compares to the classes Melissa and Brandon provided. They set the bar high! They always pushed me to levels I didn't think I could perform. Definitely miss their classes!

It's not cheap, but it's life-changing…read more I'll be honest, Pilates lessons are my biggest expense after rent and my student loans. But the amount my body has changed since I began lessons here a year and a half ago has convinced me that classical Pilates is entirely worthwhile. My athletic background is mostly running and gym workouts, but I'm on my feet all day, and so I was interested in improving my posture to avoid back problems down the road. My back was extremely arched, and I was starting to have problems after I walked for long distances. I work mostly with Adrianna, but I've worked with pretty much everyone in the studio. The newer instructors are sometimes a gamble, but it really depends on what you're looking for in a workout. Don't write the studio off just because you don't get good vibes from your first instructor. I prefer Adrianna because she's committed to Joseph Pilates' vision in its purest form, without all the frills and fancy stuff. I also enjoy working with Regina, Clare, Sara(h?), and Chris. I need to point out that I was anxious to start Pilates because I was worried the studio would be populated with stick-thin, beautiful, pretentious, rich former dancers and trophy wives. There are a few, but most people are down-to-earth and average. Because you work with mostly the same people each week, getting to know the folks I work out with has been one of my favorite parts of Pilates. After you start with a few private sessions, you can move on to semi-privates and mat classes. I stayed with privates for quite a while, and I'm glad I did because I feel like I have a much better grasp on the reasons behind why the exercises are performed the way they are. I also feel much more independent in my semi-privates and mat classes, which gives me more bang for my buck and makes up for the initial money-sink. The front desk staff is generally friendly, and their bookkeeping/scheduling is always spot on. On a practical note, their facilities are clean and the showers are helpful for when I'm done with my morning or pre-dinner classes! I've also done Pilates at various studios in Michigan and Hawaii, and I would strongly recommend that even if you don't come to Metropolitan Pilates, you look into a classical Pilates studio. Enjoy, and don't be afraid to get started!

I like working out. I like sweating, I like my heart beating fast, and I like being able to eat…read morejust a little bit extra. I am always up for trying a new way to exercise. I know Pilates is popular but I was never one that wanted to do DVDs. If I was going to try this I want to use those reformer machines that sort of look like torture devices. My chance came when my mom and I were at a silent auction. Nothing offered sparked either of our interest then I saw a three private lessons package and begged my mom to bid on it. To my delight she won. Soon I was on my way to strengthening and lengthening my body. I had to leave a message to make an appointment but was immediately called back. I didn't have an instructor preference since I had never been there before and with the time and date that worked for me Kelsi ended up being the instructor I was paired with. Metropolitan Pilates is located in University Village next to the Gene Juarez salon. It is open and airy, clean, and bright. The front desk woman was very nice and pointed me in the direction of the locker room. Towels and a hair dryer are provided in the locker room and locks are there for your convenience. After I dropped off my things I made my way to the waiting area. Kelsi, with a genuine smile and a hand extended, met me. We immediately got on the machines. Kelsi was patient with me as I typically run, lift weights, and do boot camp classes which is the complete opposite of this regime and I found it hard, at first, to utilize different parts of my body to do moves I had one before. Lots of extensions and leg lifts and bending and rolling and slowly engaging muscles. All fun and harder than they looked but the challenge was worth it. Every time I left my session with Kelsi I stood a little taller and my muscles were stretched and longer. Although I wasn't sweating buckets or panting uncontrollably I felt that I got a great work out just a different type which I later realized, my body desperately needed. I recommend Metropolitan Pilates to anyone. The studio is lovely the staff is friendly, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I had a great experience and I hope to come back soon!

Clean, well maintained space with great floors for dancing…read more I take Oula Fitness here which is a super fun class. Fun, top 40 music (with some deep cuts), easy-to-learn but challenging-to-keep-doing moves, and a great work out. Instructors and other class members are friendly and personable and push you if you want to be push and leave you be if that's what you want too. Their slogan is "it's not about how it looks; it's about how it feels," - and it feels great! Online registration is easy and quick.

Compfit is my all-time favorite studio in the Seattle area. I love it because they have Oula…read moreclasses, which is the best dance fitness class ever, and the owner, Eric, is easy to work with. The studio itself is relatively small, as it's one mirrored room with a bathroom in the corner, but has enough space for 20+ people in one fitness class. They provide yoga mats, towels, hair ties, and a shelf to put your belongings in. There's a fun disco light that sometimes gets used in select dance fitness classes, and also warm twinkle mood lights for the more relaxing yoga classes. There's street parking, which is decently easy to find (I've gone here for almost 2 years and I've never not been able to find a spot within a 5 min walk). Now, for the classes they offer here. As mentioned above, Oula is the best. It's a 50-minute high-energy dance fitness cardio class that's full of fun and sexy moves choreographed to the latest pop hits. What I love most is how empowering the class is--it's mostly women (everyone is welcome though!) singing and dancing together to uplifting songs. I can always count on Oula to cheer me up on a bad day. P.S. if you do try Oula, I recommend booking at least your first class with Quincy, as she's especially good at getting you pumped while shouting out the moves to help you follow along. The studio also offers other classes, including Barre, Pop Pilates, Hoopnotica, Zumba, yoga (in the form of Oula One), and Mixxedfit. There's a wide range of classes for you to try, so you really can't go wrong here! I originally found Compfit through Groupon and got addicted REAL quick. I am now on the 6-month membership, which makes booking classes super easy. Takeaway: Compfit makes working out fun and easy through various group fitness classes. I highly recommend trying this studio out!

I love this little Pioneer Square Pilates studio so much that I now have an unlimited monthly pass…read moreto their mat classes and finally decided to join a co-working office that's a few blocks away. I started with one mat class pass at the end of July and really enjoyed that first class, so I decided to get the monthly pass for August... and then I decided to get another one for September. I love that the mat classes are at noon twice a week and that they just added an evening class and a weekend class. I will probably never make it to the Saturday class because I don't live in Pioneer Square, but the other days are perfect. Two lunch-time classes a week and one after-work class! I don't have any experience with the apparatus classes or private classes, but the group mat classes are great and I love the ladies who usually teach them (Christi and Whitney). There are usually 3-6 students present and the instructor always does a great job helping/adjusting anyone who is struggling with anything. Sometimes, they have two instructors present so one can focus on leading the class and the other can walk around the room and help the students. I also like that sometimes we just use the mats and our bodies and other times we also use small weights or the Pilates Ring or other things. All of the equipment is available at the studio, so you just have to bring yourself and some socks. The other pretty cool thing is they work on different parts of your body each time and while there are many standard exercises, it seems like we do something new each time. I've actually been "getting aware" of muscles I never knew about because it seems like a new muscle is sore after each class. They have a space for your belongings and two changing rooms, but no shower in the studio. The bathroom that's shared with the other businesses on the third floor (or is that the second floor bathroom? I'll have to check!) does have a shower, but I have never tried using it. Most people just get dressed quickly and go back to work. Love, love, love. Can't wait to take another class!

After having a not so positive experience at a pilates studio in NYC, I swore to myself that I…read morewould never again walk into another pilates studio. I decided it was time to give it another shot after hearing from a friend about her experience at Kinesia. After attending a few Apparatus Fundamentals classes, I can now say I am a fan of pilates. I have only had Chrystl as an instructor and I enjoy her classes. She uses great verbal cues and will hands on correct you when needed. The apparatus fundamentals class will go over the basics of using the reformer, wall units and other props. I have been working on improving my posture and strengthening my shoulders/upper back due to the joys of working at a desk. This class, with Chrystl's guidance, has helped me improve and reorient myself with those muscles. Apparatus Fundamentals is a wonderful class to those new to pilates or for those who want to refine their technique. I may try their other classes one day but I really enjoy this specific class.

I have never been into working out, sports, or other types of exercise, seriously. After having…read moretaken a couple Lagree classes with some friends at a different studio, I definitely got my butt kicked, but loved how my whole body was sore for days following the class. Then I saw The Box opened near my house and decided to give it a shot. I couldn't be happier that I found this studio. It's super cute, super clean, super welcoming, and the classes always leave me sweaty and shaking (it also smells incredible and they have turned me on to Ouai products!) As such a beginner, there are plenty of people in my classes with way more experience, but the teachers never make me feel awkward, uncomfortable, or less than. All the instructors and front desk staff know my name and welcome me in each week. This includes the owner, Maureen, who is an amazing hype woman that provides incredible customer service. In addition to the megareformer classes I take, they have other class options like Mat Pilates, and are always hosting special pop ups and collaborations. I am over 20 classes in and look forward to going each week. Couldn't recommend The Box more!

Finally, a Lagree studio in Northgate!!! As soon as they opened up Founding Memberships, I…read moreimmediately jumped on it--and I truly believe it's one of the best investments I've made for myself. In addition to Megaformer and mat Lagree classes, The Box also offers mat Pilates and yoga. I took my first Megaformer class with Maureen, the owner of the studio. I really appreciate the pace of her class, and she is such a sweet person! Whenever she's in the studio, she takes the time to chat with everyone and check in on how we're doing, which I love. I've found myself drawn to Ella's mat Pilates class, especially after taking two Megaformer classes that I need to improve my core strength. I appreciate the cues and modifications she shares during class, as they help me adjust to my current fitness level. I've also been loving Kendall's Megaformer classes. So far, I really enjoy her playlists, and even though her classes are challenging, they make me want to come back and improve. As for the overall vibe of the studio, I've found it to be very welcoming to people from all different fitness backgrounds. I appreciate that there's no pressure to be competitive, you can truly "come as you are." It's exactly what I need in my life, and I'm so grateful to have The Box in the neighborhood. I look forward to trying their mat Lagree and yoga classes when our schedules align.