I have never been a gym person, do not like exercise for the sake of exercise and have never been…read moreparticularly fond of personal trainers. Unfortunately for me, I have issues with chronic pain that require targeted training. After living with that pain for years I finally sucked it up and decided to try pilates. My mind was pretty much blown with Mandi. On a basic level she's a competent, knowledgeable and patient teacher. What makes her special is the following: *I actually enjoy and look forward to my sessions. For real. I would go 4 times a week if I could afford it. *I feel great, have more energy and my pain is essentially gone. *She will never annoy you with false enthusiasm. She will never speak to you like a child or a dummy. When she does praise you it's earned and feels great. Go to her. She is awesome.

I've been training with Mandi for many years. She wasn't my first pilates instructor, but she is…read moreby far the best. She taught me so much and trained me so well I was actually asked to be in a promotional pilates video for the studio in which she worked. When she thought I needed something different, she modified my sessions to incorporate more "boot camp" style exercises. She has the great ability to gauge what you need while at the same time getting you to give more than you think you can. I'm a lot healthier and stronger thanks to her guidance and training. Her new studio is private, and the results for me, at least, are the same if not better. I have a lot to thank Mandi for.

YO BK has the best instructors, variety of classes, and community…read more I've been a member at this studio for about a year and a half and I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I've made for my overall well being. I used to live in Greenpoint and sadly almost immediately after I moved down near Prospect Park, YO BK opened their amazing Greenpoint studio. I was heart broken. I tried classes at a few other studios near me but quickly realized that no other classes made me feel as empowered and energized as the ones at YO BK. So I decided to stay a member and make the commute to both the Williamsburg location and Greenpoint because it's well worth it. I recently finished a 60 day challenge and feel so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. Everyone is supportive and the instructors are extremely knowledgeable. I have been to other studios where the instructor styles feel very cookie-cutter and are all the same, at YO, each instructor is genuine and has their own style that they bring to the mat. I've never had any other workout that I crave and am excited for each day. I love the mix of fun inferno Hot Pilates with weights and also have come to love the classes that really ground me, and challenge me mentally, such as Bikram (which I never thought I'd say). The emphasis that is put on connecting the mind and body is refreshing and makes me appreciate that this studio really cares about their practitioners.

As you'll see from the other 1 star reviews on Google this place is NOT IT. I've been a member of…read morethis studio since 2021. Today they decided to cancel my membership and kick me out of the studio (I see I'm not the only one they've done this to) for asking to be refunded $10 for cancelling a class less than 8 hours in advance because something with my sick dad came up. This studio is built on greed and the only thing that made me stay so long was the convenience and the few good teachers. I wish I had never given them my business. I have nothing good to say about the management staff who are rude, insensitive and incompassionate, all they care about is making money. I recommend finding a studio that isn't built on taking advantage of students, and built on the actual principles of practicing yoga. I'm sure the owner will respond by making something up about how I've been "disrespectful" which is just a blatant lie since all I do is come in, take the class and leave. Do yourself a favor and DON'T GO HERE. Like others have said, I'll be finding where else the teachers instruct and take my money there.

Lauren is a kind, engaging, caring and knowledgable trainer. She truly is passionate about health…read more The reason I work with her is because she is present and focused with me during our sessions. It's one thing to have a trainer work with you on a physical level but you need someone to be engaged with you as a whole person, not just physically. We do a variety of fun things, so the workouts are not boring. I also had a stressful time and we were able to work through it and maintain until I felt better. And I was trained on new machines I was never able to do on my own which was great. I highly recommend Lauren for your fitness needs! She can work with all levels.

I highly recommend Luisa as a personal trainer!! She's wonderful to work with and was great at…read moreworking around my busy work schedule. We ended up doing a combination of in-person and virtual visits based on what was best for my schedule. I also appreciated the precautions she takes around COVID. She's also just extremely knowledgeable about the human body, which made me feel very confident in the exercises she led me in and guidance she gave. If an exercise ever felt weird, she always seems to know exactly what muscle I need to stretch/open up. Luisa was able to meet me where I was at, taking it a little slow at first, but then she really kicked our sessions up a notch when she realized I had some of the basics down. I loved that she sent me videos of the exercises for me to save and practice on my own. Overall, a great experience and I would work with her again anytime I needed a personal trainer.

Luisa has been a life-changing experience for me. She is not your typical trainer. She possesses…read morekiller intuition, immense technical/human body knowledge, and calculated patience. If you are looking for custom training with long-term impact, and are willing to put the work in, Luisa is outstanding. We have been working together about 2x a week for over 4 months and I have unlocked strength in my body and aligned my body in ways I could not have imagined. The knowledge you gain from Luisa is for life.

I've taken classes with Eleanor and she has been nothing but attentive and helpful. She pays close…read moreattention to my personal needs while working me to my full potential. I would recommend group classes (max 4 people per class) as well as privates. The space is beautiful and clean, super easy to get to and they have really done a great job of making me feel more than comfortable!

I have been going to Julia at The Swan for about a year and love every single minute of it. As a…read moreformer gymnast in my early thirties, I've been struggling to find a workout which literally could transform my body while building upon my lifetime of exercise. Julia begins each session by asking me how my body is feeling and is always listening and taking mental notes. From there she'll make a quick assessment and then we begin, always building on our last session and incorporating new moves to continue strengthening and aligning my body. It is amazing how much knowledge one person can have about the movements of the human body. There may be days where I'm feeling very tired and feel I cannot muster the energy to go to my session, but I do and each time I don't regret it. In fact, I feel reinvigorated after my workout, and each time I feel so much happier and better about myself. Julia is someone who truly enjoys and has a passion for sharing her Pilates knowledge and cares for your well being. I personally believe she is is way more effective than a therapist and costs a lot less. I would recommend The Swan in a heartbeat and feel stronger, and better about myself. Looking forward to my continued success at The Swan and learning more about Pilates.

It took a long time for someone to get back to me. When I set up a meeting or someone finally got…read moreback to me there was no trainer available. I paid less somewhere else and got the body of my dreams. I found a trainer who was flexible but also able to work within my limitations. Smart advertising geared towards woman trying to feel good on their wedding day. Do your research before spending big money. I am now on a road to health and wellness and glad I did not choose this company.

Molly is pretty amazing. I've been working w her for about one year now and she has been incredible…read moreto work with. I'm a pretty busy guy and she has worked very well to deal w my schedule and still motivate me to work diligently with her twice a week (by my choice) and on my own another two times. She motivates me to want to do better and really challenges me. Friends family and my partner have all told me they've seen differences in my body. I owe it all to Molly - well except for the hard work and sweat I put into it - thats all me. :-) Hire Molly you'll love the experience.

I've been taking Pilates from Elisa Bluming for 6 months and I have a brand new body. Strong, great…read moreposture, lean and toned. I wish I'd discovered Pilates and Bluming Studio long ago. Elisa is an incredibly intuitive and talented teacher. She tailors each session according to how you are feeling that day, while still working towards your goals. She has a patient and kind manner and I've never dreaded going for my workout. The new studio is beautiful, charming and you'll always be warmly welcomed by Elisa and her staff of amazing teachers.

I have just started Pilates with Elisa at Bluming Studio and I have to share my experience. I had…read moreback surgery a few years ago and got into a zero exercise routine which I was finding really hard to break. It took a lot of trust for me to start again. Elisa got me there. I'm finding the process really transforming in so many ways, physically, psychologically. I feel like doing more - the more I do. This is a great positive change for me and I'm only 3 sessions in! Thank you Elisa - looking forward to the future!

I went to this gym for about 3 years, mostly using the cardio equipment. Liked: mellow vibe, not…read morecrowded 10-11am, very decent locker room, and loved the 3rd floor yoga studio with view of park for stretching after work out. Disliked: terrible ventilation/climate control (asked if they could install fan, but they said nah), music too loud (had to wear earplugs), and the final straw: they rented out the yoga studio, so there is no quiet, out of the way place to stretch. Ended my membership and joined Grindhouse, which is cheaper, has good AC and high ceilings, plenty of machines, music not too loud, and has an OK place to stretch-- alas with no views.

I need to come back for class. I came just to get a workout in but did not take my night too…read moreseriously. I did 30 min on the stationary bike and 30 on the treadmill . I was ecstatic to see a stairclimber aka stair master machine but it was occupied. The locker room is narrrow and awkwardly built but you won't spend much time in there. There are 3 floors including an infinity pool The front desk staff was very nice and everyone seemed serious about working out. I must return for a group fitness class. I was impressed by the circuit taking place as I got ready to exit . A-ok