I have been taking class at the Bar Method for 8 years. I remember my first class felt so…read morechallenging, but thrilling all at once. I was immediately hooked. I've been an unlimited bar member ever since. I have a number of joint issues that keep me from doing most workouts, but bar is one of the only things I can do because they focus on safety and strength with modifications as needed. I've never found a workout that I could personalize to my restrictions and still feel physically challenged. I've been to a number of other studios throughout the years as I've travelled for work, but Bar Method Montrose will always be my home. These ladies are something special and they do an amazing job of not only getting you fit, but also making you feel good about yourself. There is such a strong sense of community and camaraderie in this place. I've made some amazing friends that have supported me through so much over the years, including this very challenging time of COVID. I'm so grateful I found this wonderful place that's brought such joy and sanity to my life. If you've ever been interested in trying a barre class, do it! It can change your life!

While I'm not usually a fan of barre type classes, I decided to venture out and purchase a Groupon…read morefor a class pack. In order to activate the pack, I was told to call the studio and then it would be taken care of from there. I tried calling multiple days/ times (while they say they are open), but could never get through. Eventually, I decided to just show up in person at the time of a class I wanted to attend. Luckily, they were able to quickly get me setup in the system and I was able to attend the class I had shown up for. The first class I selected was the Cardio Express class. As I usually like faster paced workouts, I thought this would be my best bet. The instructor was very welcoming and helped me get setup. The class itself was much harder than I expected but it really was a great workout. I was sore in the days after this class. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking for a great workout.

I'm so happy to have joined as a member of pure barre. PB is a national franchise & known for its…read moregreat expertise of instructors as they all go through a thorough training process and from personal experience, have all been knowledgeable on technique and modifications. The specials are always changing so call the studio and talk with them. They were so sweet to work with me to find the best membership for classes given my circumstance. It's really true- the shake is where the magic happens. From my experience, the girls here have been a pleasure to work with and very accommodating to modify my membership start date when I had a last minute trip and are so welcoming. The app makes it super easy to book and cancel classes so if you use it effectively you won't be penalized or pay cancellation fees.. the 4 hour window is super reasonable. If you're looking to tone up without bulking go here! Tons of free community classes as well. Thanks PB ladies!

The positive is that the classes provide a decent muscle workout…read more The negatives; 1. This facility is overbooked. You will have to reserve far in advance for each individual class. If you have a 9-5, good luck ever being able to go. 2. Classes are almost always PACKED. You have to be careful not to get kicked or hit by the person next to you. Classes are in a room way too small for the class size. 3. They have a very unforgiving late policy. If you're 1 minute late to a class, they consider it a "no show" and LOCK THE DOORS and then charge you $20 on an automatic penalty! 4. It's expensive. For having to struggle just to book a class, why is it so costly? Their overhead is very low; the building is small and old, and all the equipment they use is cheap weights and mats that require no maintenance. So, you don't get as much out of the value. You can't rely on getting into a class, you don't get specialized attention, you're in packed room. Where exactly is the value at $35 per class? 5. Not clean. The room smells (of course, it's packed with 20 sweaty ppl class after class). They give you just one almost dry wipe to "clean" your mat, your weights, and any other equipment, which is basically doing nothing. 6. You have to clean up after yourself. It kind of feels like kindergarten because after a class, you line up to put away your own equipment one by one (after insufficiently disinfecting it with one evaporated wet wipe). At other studio classes they don't make you do this extra task. 7. You have to use special socks just to go to class. Forget your socks? $17 for new socks for the class. Come on. 8. There is almost no parking. There's usually 2-3 staff on duty, 20+ members trying to take a class, and maybe 8 parking spots, so you're going to have to look for a spot on the street. 9. If you know you won't be able to go regularly enough to justify a monthly pass, they sell class packs. But those expire, so you kind of end up rushing to use them up, and the classes are always packed. I ended up forfeiting like 3 classes. And they're not cheap! 10. Because the classes are so packed, the instructor seldom gets to you. Sure, they do a good job of remembering your name, but if your form is wrong, good luck getting anyone to help you. You might get one note per class, maybe two. If you don't know what you're doing, you don't get much out of the workout. 11. The instructors speak quickly and don't explain what they mean. They use lots of esoteric terms about the form, but they don't explain clearly. It's hard to keep up. These are the things that have annoyed me about going, to this particular location, so I declined to sign back up.

Joseph (the owner) does an amazing job of teaching Pilates, one-on-one, with clients. He pays…read moreattention to form and adjusts when needed. Many Pilates classes I've attended in the past, the instructor pays very little attention to all the participants and it can lead to physical injury. I decided to try Pilates after exacerbating a knee injury I already had, during CrossFit. Joseph worked with me to rebuild the muscle around my knee and the pain has gone away! My balance and core strength has also dramatically improved. If you are also considering nutrition help, he's also a Clinical Nutritionist!

After years of unsuccessful strength training I met Mima and she has changed my life. My…read moredeveloping limp is gone and my waistline has shrunk. Her specific on hands pilates classes are now a part of my life. It has been over a year and my strength and balance are better than they were ten years ago. I highly rec. Mima if you are serious about pilates and want the BEST. If I could give her ten stars I would.

I enjoy Define since I discovered it when visiting my mom in Houston. I also am a big fan of…read moreKayla's classes, and she teaches at several studios including this Rivers Oaks one. I have also been taking livestream classes from Define from my home during the pandemic. The classes are a good price ($12) compared the in-studio ones, and there are offerings from 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM, across all types of workouts. The studios are renting equipment for people who do not have that at home. However, since I am several states away, I am already set up with what I have here. I have taken bounce and body classes via livestream and the sound quality is great. There are one or two instructors on zoom, and one is cueing while another is demo-ing. I was also able to take two free classes (one body and one bounce) with the founder, Henry Richardson. I actually was able to talk to him both times before he started the class and he was so nice. My friend joined the bounce class and enjoyed his calm but motivating energy. If livestream continues as some studios open up, I will continue to take them from Kansas.

Can we say snooty?! It was my first time here, and the receptionist had me sign a waiver. But,…read moreafter that, she wasn't very helpful. She just stayed in her seat minding to her own business. I had to ask her how to use the lockers, which had combination locks that didn't even work. I tried two different lockers already. Safe to say, I just brought my handbag into the cycling room because I couldn't trust the security of my things. The spin instructor was not very welcoming either. I had to set up my own stationary bike seat level, and I would've liked a little bit more help to make sure I was comfortable before starting the workout. I mean, the class was only 50% full. Once I did get started, the workout was challenging only because I kept the resistance on my bike up. Otherwise, the instructor was pretty lukewarm with her enthusiasm during the workout. Also, what the heck is up with the dimmed lighting?! I mean, if we were doing yoga or meditation, I get it. But, an intense cardio workout? I couldn't even see some of the moves she was telling me to do, to be honest. The lights should've just stayed on. Even then, the workout music was playing even louder than the instructor was talking. So, I barely knew what she was saying too. I don't feel there was effective communication at all. I wish the workout music was more upbeat as well. I mean, at one point, Ed Sheeran's song, "Perfect" started playing. I was like, wth? There were only women in the room. Awkward. Otherwise, the facility is very clean. They have a bathroom next to the changing rooms. They have automatic hand sanitizers and a water dispensing station. Also, they did give me a free pair of rental shoes for the spin class because it was my first time here. So, that was nice. I don't know that I'd be back, though, just because the customer service was not great, and the workout was not very inspiring.

Took Jade's Mat Pilates class for the first time and it was great. The dance center is easy to find…read moreand fairly easy to park as it has a few assigned spaces right in front. The class was informative, upbeat with a great flow. Jade the instructor was welcoming, energetic, motivating, not to mention clearly experienced! The class was challenging but Jade gave pointers as well as hands-on adjustments and offered modifications for different levels of experience and fitness. Highly recommend and will definitely return!

I got to try the aerial silks class that focused on strengthening and it was very nice! It's clear…read morethat most of the students are regulars but they made me feel welcome. Got a good workout in and my arms and abs were sore after. This dance center is a bit too far from where I live to come here regularly but I would be curious about trying their other dance classes & maybe one day completing the beginner aerial silks series.

Crystal is professional, knowledgeable, and loving all the qualities I need in a trainer. I started…read morethe reformer when I was pregnant and it was everything I needed. If you're seeking a space that is filled with love and good energy look no further Synergy is the space!

I absolutely love this place! Love, love, LOVE! Did I say love?…read more And this is coming from someone who has tried personal training with a few people and just never quite got into it. It always felt like a chore - to wake up extra early and basically pay someone to torture you and then spend the next couple of days so sore you didn't want to do much. (Ok, I'm exaggerating on the torture but you get the gist). Along comes Crystal and Pilates. I had decided that I needed to find some way to work out since I'm at a desk all day. I came across a groupon for Pilates reformer and I decided to take a chance, it looked easy enough - why not? Looks easy, but that was a full body workout that had me drenched in sweat 20 minutes in! Who would have thought? I worked arms, legs, core and everything in between and the next day....I wasn't so sore that I couldn't move. Hallelujah! It was right then that I realized this was for me! An all over workout that didn't leave me sore and was easy on my back. That was over a year ago, Crystal is still amazing. I have slowly added mat Pilates, Hatha yoga (Artemis is the best! She helps stretch you out and relax after a hard Pilates workout), Barre Pilates and small group training. Basically almost every class that is offered I have tried. One of the best things is that the classes are small and everyone is at different levels but you don't feel intimidated. Everyone is encouraging, the veterans offering help to the newbies, no one takes themselves too seriously and the classes are just plain fun to attend. There's so much more that I could say about Synergy, Crystal and Artemis but I doubt I have much more room left to write. Basically - affordable, fun, workouts with some great people. I'm definitely a lifer, as Crystal has helped me become a healthier person one class at a time.

I have been a member of Facet Seven for about 2 years now. I previously was working out at home and…read moretrying out different studios on ClassPass. Instantly when I started taking classes at Facet Seven I appreciated the community and friendliness at the front desk, members, and the instructors as well. I mainly take Stefani's barre, yoga, and ABC class but also have enjoyed HIIT and strengthcon with Emma. Stefani is a bright light and makes working out so fun but also challenging. Emma similarly looks to challenge but is also motivating and provided me modifications when needed with an injury, looking out for me when I didn't realize I could re-injure something without even knowing. The gym has a variety of equipment but is on the smaller side, so it's easier to see and get to know regulars in your class but also meet new people. Highly recommend!

great gym, nice vibe, great equipment and always clean. Also appreciate the customer service. It…read morehas everything you need, plenty of squat racks and bench press racks and I have never had to wait for equipment. Overall, a great feeling, highly recommend this place

I have been attending Pure Barre classes for a couple of months now. The instructors are engaging,…read morethe classes are a reasonable size, and they do have a limit as to the number of students per class. There are a variety of classes focusing on varying definitions, i.e. strength training, pilates, yoga, ballet, aerobics. After only a short period of time I can definitely see a difference. I have finally found what I have been looking for. I take a variety of classes for an overall workout and will definitely stick with it.

I have been a member at Pure Barre for ver a year now and I love it. I also recently became a Pure…read moreBarre instructor, the community is so motivating and positive.

Trufusion has heated and unheated Pilates ! I took the…read moreunheated because I cannot do heated Pilates I would die, the instructor I had was Thursday at 6 PM. I don't know her name, but she was fantastic with breathing techniques and stretch, stretching techniques and form. This place has lockers outside for you to put your stuff in and the lockers in the locker room. Along with clean bathrooms with blow dryers and all the essentials you need to take a shower and head to your next spot. A very IG SPOT!

I recently moved back to Houston and have been looking for a Pilates studio. TruFusion came up in…read moremy search and I was attracted by the promotion advertising a free first class. I later found out that the free class doesn't include reformer Pilates, so I signed up for a Yin Yoga class instead. I've been practicing yoga for over two decades. Signing up online was easy but I received a flood of emails asking me to download different apps along with multiple email and text reminders for one class. Personally, I found the reminders excessive. The studio wasn't very busy when I arrived around 4:30 pm. However, I wasn't told which room my class was in, so I found myself wandering around until another member kindly pointed me in the right direction. Unfortunately, my first interaction with the instructor left a poor impression. As I was walking into the room and putting my phone on silent, she immediately said, "No phones inside." The comment came across as abrupt and presumptive. I wasn't planning to use my phone during class as I was simply silencing it before putting it away. A friendlier approach would have made a much better first impression. She then asked me to grab two yoga blocks. Once inside, I found the room extremely dim. As someone with low vision, it was difficult to navigate and I briefly considered leaving. Since I was already there and because I'd practiced hundreds of Yin Yoga classes but had never experienced a heated Yin class, I decided to stay. I'm actually a longtime fan of heated yoga and love Bikram yoga (now hot yoga) when it first opened in HTX. The class itself was somewhat enjoyable and I felt good both during and afterward. After class, I wasn't sure where to return the yoga blocks. Another student asked me the same question and we quickly realized we were both first-time visitors. This highlighted something that could easily be improved: it would be helpful if instructors spent just a minute welcoming first-time students and explaining a few basics, such as studio etiquette, where to put props after class, and any post-class expectations. Small touches like that can make newcomers feel much more comfortable. Before leaving, I checked out the locker rooms and noticed they have showers. The facility is spacious and offers a wide variety of classes, including aerial yoga, which looked interesting. Overall, the studio has a lot to offer. However, the onboarding experience and instructor interaction could be more welcoming for first-time visitors. While the facility is impressive, I'm not sure I can justify paying over $200/month for a membership although there are lower tiers. in addition, I travel abroad frequently and read that there is a $35 fee to freeze the account.

Overall, this is a great fitness class center! They have a multitude of diverse and fun classes…read more Not many places do "bounce" classes aka fitness classes with a small trampoline as the focal point and it's super fun and high intensity with also not being heavy on the joints like the knees. Looking forward to try other classes! Not perfect to me since this place's parking lot can be tricky so sometimes stresses me out. It's small laned and can be quickly packed at peak hours for classes after work/on weekends. So just prepare for this!

No No No... won't let you enter class if even 1 min over 5 min. Imagine being a single mom working…read morefull time with a special needs child and life and Houston traffic put you 5 min past class and you are told you can't workout by the teenager at the front!! Joke!! I was looking forward to this class all week! This is exactly why I rarely go there and never became a member. Always something.