3 years later and I still feel this way…read more Basecamp is a Fast and effective workout! The classes are 45 minutes and done in a group setting. The coaches are amazing and have your workouts set up for you so you don't have to over think about what your going to do. They also explain in great detail about your movements and offer alternatives if needed. The staff makes you Feel like you are apart of a fitness family , everyone has positive energy and encourages each other ! Highly recommended Basecamp fitness To help you achieve your fitness goals ! Also the music is greeeaaat !! Marty

This is a place that caters to experience not just service. The classes are appropriately scheduled…read moreand well staffed. The environment is clean and friendly

absolutely love this place! I started coming here in order to change it up from my usual 5 am gym…read moresession. I have always loved yoga, so much so that i did 200 hour teacher training course and am registered with yoga alliance. i so wanted to get back in to a routine of increasing my pratice after a long break. I searched everywhere for a place that offers yoga at 5 am, and as many of you yogiee know there jus isnt anything at that time in the morning. I ended up coming across Bikrama yoga aka hit yoga, and thought i would give it a try. The location isnt the greatest, meaning its hidden, and if you are not careful you will miss the parking lot completely! Parking isnt bad, i usually park in the back behind the building, never had any issues that early in the morning. As i mentioned earlier i attend the 5 am class MWF. Doors are usually opened 15 mins prior to the start of class. inside you can expect to find a cute little studio equiped with showers and all. Mats and yoga wear is available for sale inside the lobby area, (but it is pricey) the actual class takes place on the other side of the glass door. The studio is lined with mirrors and balance bars similar to what u see in a dance studio. The floor is carpeted and the heat is turned up! Class starts promptly at 5am. The intructors are knowledgeable and lead you through a hour of different poses that flow together openning up your heart and mind. The tempterture keeps me sweating and my bones warm allowing me to get deeper in my poses, this yoga def gets you sweating and burning those calories, and jus as you get ready for Shavasana they give you an ice cold wash cloth laced with essential oils to help cool you off and relax. I highly recommend this place.

I've been coming to Yoga Masala on and off for the past 3 years and it's definitely one of the best…read moreyoga places around town. I've only been to their main location which is on Bluff Road and 10 minutes away from the Vista area. It's in a stand alone building and as soon you enter, you see a small giftshop and a front desk which an employee warmingly greets you. They have a men and women's area that you can change and some small cubbies that you can use to store personal belongings in. The main yoga room is fairly large and can fit probably around 30 or so people at max capacity. My favorite class that they have is hot yoga. As soon as you enter, you feel the heat and high humidity against your face. I wouldn't recommend this for beginners though, as it can be challenging to do some of the poses and deal with the heat. Be sure to bring a water bottle and keep hydrated. At the end of every class, they give you a cold lavender towel to put on your face which is really refreshing. My favorite instructor is Kyra and her classes fill up quickly so I recommend signing up online for the class to save some time and to show up at least 15 minutes before the class starts so that you can have a good spot. As I attend USC, I only have to pay $9 for each class so it's very affordable for students. There's a small fee to rent their yoga mats so I recommend bringing your own. They also have water bottles for sale at the front. I recommend this place whether you're an expert to yoga or just beginning!

The 1 star is for Yoga Masala, but wanted to show a great example of what great client service and…read moreconmunication looks like. Barre3 Columbia offers class packs that *NEVER EXPIRE *. You can spend your money with no concern of it expiring because, you know, life. I will write a separate, 5 star review for Barre 3 because they deserve it. So just know, there *ARE* places where you can not only workout, but that care about their clients, as well, in all areas.

This is a good small studio, and the most affordable yoga in the area. The highest proportion of…read moreclasses are taught by Kimberly, the owner, but there are numerous other teachers as well. Classes tend to be small, ranging from six to twenty people, and generally everyone gets some individual attention, especially those who have less experience or experience trouble getting into the poses. The first class is free, and after that $14 each, although teachers, students, and military personnel get classes for $9. Classes are definitely a physcial challenge, both to strength and flexibility. The only real improvements I could see would be a larger practice area and a bigger changing area/locker room. I'm a guy who sweats a lot, and if I need to go anywhere after a class, the best I can do is a baby-wipe shower in a one-person bathroom.

I am not a member but I dropped in for a special class that's being offered at 7:30pm Wednesdays…read moreduring the month of July... Restorative Yoga with Helen Summer. Since this was my first time at this studio my first class was free (drop-ins thereafter are $10 I believe). The clientele was a bit older for this class (as in past their college/grad school years), I'm not sure what it's like for the traditional classes. Kimberly the owner was very friendly and welcoming upon my entrance and "registration" (they have you fill out a release waiver). The studio is just one big room, with storage and one bathroom in the back. I brought my own mat, but they do provide all other props free of charge (blocks, blankets, sandbags). Unfortunately my asthma flared up and I started having a coughing fit during the wind down of the class (gah so embarrassing) so I excused myself to go cough in the bathroom, when I returned to my mat, Helen had put a few tissues and a cough drop down for me annnnnnnd eventually had to give me a water bottle. Although I was embarrassed, I really didn't feel any judgement. Thank you!!!!!! The class was excellent, very relaxing and a nice change (very good for the lower back pain I was having). Amsa also offers basic flow, vinyasa flow, deep stretch, yin yoga, and gentle stretch as well as special events led by out of town yogis! Check their Facebook for updates. I highly recommend!

I liked this gym until they started letting people come in here to solicit our money for their…read morecauses. I came here to workout in peace, not be solicited. This is my "me" time. That has now been taken away. I will be moving to planet fitness.

They have many workout classes to get you into shape! They recently remodeled the place and in…read moredoing so they added a boxing area, if you're into that...if not there's yoga, rpm, Zumba, weightlifting classes etc. Come join, you will love it. Oh and check your insurance you may have discounts to join!

This Pilates studio is an intimate space that welcomes you immediately. Across from Miyos, the…read moreparking is easy and location convenient to anyone near Forest Drive and surrounding areas. The owner, Ashley, is knowledgeable beyond certifications and life experiences...Pilates runs in her blood. She cares about her clients, the fitness industry and her community. Ashley modifies and customizes sessions to each clients needs & desires. I highly recommend.

We had 15 friends for aerial yoga. It was a blast! All ages all levels. My friends absolutely loved…read morethe class and our instructors had everyone feeling successful and everyone had a great experience. I highly recommend getting a group together to have such a wonderful experience. Will do again. It was for my 60th birthday and I will always remember it!

I'm so glad I decided to give this place a try!! First off, the studio is BEAUTIFUL. They are well…read moreequipped with plenty of extra yoga mats and props. They offer drop ins or monthly unlimited packages that are reasonably priced. I noticed they no longer offer swing yoga classes on their schedule, which was a bummer. The instructor said swing yoga is only offered now for private parties. They do, however, offer occasional sound bath & paddle board yoga classes (with rentals provided) which is super fun & unique. All the instructors seem extremely knowledgeable and kind. You do hear some road noise at times in this studio, and occasionally from the restaurant directly below them, but nothing too terrible. Very clean studio. Definitely check it out:)

Owner is very accepting and accommodating for all her members! Hours are flexible and gym is very…read moreclean. I enjoy my quick stops in there for 1-2 hours. They have every machine, including free weights, that you would need and everything is great quality.

*UPDATE* Owner contacted me via Yelp and said that climbing is no longer offered at this gym, so…read morethis review is probably no longer applicable. ---- We went there for the rock climbing. Apparently the current owners aren't rock climbers but took over the gym from the previous owners who were. There's a lot of neglect in the climbing area, but apparently the owners are still invested in the climbing and are still planning on investing money into the climbing side of the business. The walls are plywood, the pads are busted and worn out, and some of the routes are stale. That said, the setter(s) (looks like there might just be one or two) do a good job, the holds are good, and the walls have a lot of interesting features. You can definitely get some good climbing in - especially if you stick to the incline or curved section (the flat walls are a bit neglected). We didn't try the routes section, just the bouldering cave. You're not going to find another climbing option in the area unless you're a member of USC (and from what we were told they don't have a great climbing gym either). Go give this place some money and help convince them rock climbing is a viable business in this area.