Lots of options for classes for beginners. Welcoming community. Excellent instructors.read more

Love, love, love my pilates at club Pilates Charlottesville. 3 1-2 years and counting. Still…read morelearning about my body and how to make it long and strong! All of the instructors are fantastic and it always feels like I am seeing family here!!!

Posture Studio Pilates gets 5 stars. Carla runs the most knowledgeable, approachable, and friendly…read morestudio in town. Her teachers really understand biomechanics and how to work with a range of clients. This is so much more than just a pilates studio, it's a movement experience. After you have your postural analysis, I guarantee you'll feel like you're having a completely different conversation with your own body. I practice yoga daily in addition to strength training, plyometrics, and other forms of exercise. I thought I felt good until I got done with my analysis. My mind is blown to realize how my habitual movement patterns have caused pockets of tension in my body (that I didn't even recognize were there!!). The private sessions are worth every penny. Literally, EVERYONE could benefit from a visit to Posture. Old, young, fit, well, ill....trust me, just GO.

Carla is so talented and what she does. I started out with some introductory sessions with her to…read morelearn some basics about posture and Pilates, and that alone changed my life. Learning how to stand correctly since I work on my feet has been immensely helpful. Now I try to do a class a week with either Carla or Grace, who is also wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. If you're thinking about trying Pilates out or looking for a new studio this is your place!!

Another spot I was so excited to see come to Charlottesville! I have been to several of the DC…read morelocations, so was very excited to try out one of the "community" classes in cville as the new instructors finish up their training. My class was with Megan W, who did an amazing job with the class. Since it was a training class, there were only 6 of us, so she was able to give each of us a ton of attention individually to make sure we were doing the moves correctly. This class is done on a Pilates mega former. Instead of trying to move quickly like with other classes, the goal is to move as slowly as possible and really feel the resistance. It's a low impact, high intensity workout that will leave you sore for days in the best way possible. I can't wait for this spot to fully with all the instructors fully trained!

I gave [solidcore] many chances only to end up with an injured left elbow and very little…read moreimprovement to show for it. If you're looking for a fitness program, I recommend you avoid [solidcore] and try one of the many other gyms in the area. First and foremost, I could never find a regular coach to work with. The turnover is rapid, with coaches going to other branches or disappearing entirely. Google "buzzfeed solidcore ceo harassment" and you will understand why. The exercise routine itself quickly became repetitive. It was the SAME situations targeting the SAME muscles, again and again, even if the class title was different. Whether it was "leg wrap & chest" or "hamstrings & arm wrap", I found myself doing the same movements. Needless to say, I ended up with an injury. After a dozen classes where I sometimes spent over 20 minutes doing planks, I got an inflamed bursa. [solidcore] then delivered their final insult: I asked to cancel my account, only to be told that there is a 30-day cancelation requirement. I am now suffering from pain, unable to exercise, and [solidcore] will charge my card for around $200 for classes that I cannot attend. Avoid [solidcore]. There are many great options in North Virginia. Don't risk your health for a fad.

great location with ample parking, great prices for classes, I think it was $16 compared to $20-$25…read moreat barre and yoga studios. Jennifer is a fantastic instruction, with great direction and somehow remembers everyone by name. just wish they offered classes beyond 530 pm.

terrible dishonesty from the owner, although I mentioned in the phone to the owner of Momentum…read morethat my Dr. has adviced me not to do any sort of exercise, due to deep inflammation he insisted they knew very well what worked better for the body and it was better to exercise after my adjustment....( so he knows better than Drs what better for his clients???The instructor was suppose to know my condition and guide me away from getting more Injured . Also he insisted that due to late timing for my cancelation I will be charged any how, so I should have to take the class. I went and lasted for about 25 min. The instructor had no clue of my back problem although Bryan said the instructor will work based on the knowledge I had provided to him over the phone when he insisted me to attend the class.I ask her if she was aware of my back injury and she could not respond anything, she seem confused and did not any thing about my condition. I asked her if she knew how to work with the pain in my lower back and she said there was nothing to prevent the pain. So I left. Seems to me as it is was more important to take my money from clients than to act more responsible and ethical way. Business is not just about money but integrity.

I've been working out here for 13 years! It's the best workout (sneaky hard) with a lot of variety…read moreso I don't get bored, lovely staff members, the music and lights in the studio are a fun vibe and the other clients make a great community!

This new location is amazing! Great space with amenities, great retail, great teachers, and a great…read morework out. Huge fan of pure barre in general and I think this location is particularly top notch.

I was visiting Charlottesville and needed a yoga home for the next few nights. I came across this…read morefabulous studio and was very in awe with the instructors and the community. The space was very lovely, spacious and convenient parking wise. All the teachers and students were friendly. During classes I appreciated each teacher as they all have their own personality and provided a safe place to really re-ground. My last class was the candlelight on Thursday and instantly after class I thought, I'm really going to miss this studio. I hope to visit again when I'm in town. Super clean and cozy. Thank you Caroline, Kira, Megan and Stephanie for providing such great space and flow!

I really enjoyed the 30 day into to FlyDog Yoga. I enjoyed taking aerial level 1 on Saturdays, as…read morewell as the Yin and Barre classes. As a beginner yogi, I am always wanting feedback on my form, and I appreciated that the instructors would stay after and answer any questions I had and also give me additional feedback. However, my latest experience after the 30 day trial wasn't the best, and I don't think I'll be returning. I attended my first aerial level 2 class, and I felt like a burden the entire time. It appeared that everyone was already well bonded--which was fine, but there wasn't much explanation behind any of the poses, and it was expected that I know poses that were completely foreign coming from level one. This was really discouraging, and I know I have a lot of room for growth in my practice, but I'd rather do it in a space where I feel comfortable with where I am in my practice.

I LOVE Zoom. The instructors and workers are so kind and make an effort to learn your name. The…read morelights in the cycling studio are so fun and definitely my favorite compared to other studios. They also give cold, eucalyptus (or a similar scent) scented wash cloths after the class which I love. I love the sculpt classes and have heard great things about the fight and train classes. I wish there was a studio like this near DC as well! 10/10

Am I at a rave? A work-out class? A dance party with my friends? When it comes to Zoom, it's a…read morelittle bit of all three. It combines the basic elements of a cycling studio - cardio and strength to the rhythm of the music - with one-of-a-kind features like a light show pulsing to the beat. Zoom is a welcoming environment that inspires you to be your best, and no two rides are ever alike. Shake up your usual routine and book your bike today - you won't regret it!

A very weird experience in a very nice gym. first, the good news: the ACAC location is clean,…read morewell-maintained and has everything anybody wants in a workout. I visited upstairs and did the elliptical, some free weights and a leg press. all worked great. I was disappointed to learn that ACAC as a multi-location workout facility doesn't have a membership tier that is inclusive for temporary/non-residents. it's either, you buy a one-time pass for $25; a three-day one; or a full monthly. nothing in between. Charlottesville itself is known for having a very transient, ever-changing population so this policy doesn't make sense to me. When I was there, some weirdo was on the stairclimber making this god-awful coughing noise about every 10 seconds. look, I know everyone has their workout quirks but spreading your germs around knowingly (in the age of airborne viruses like COVID) is a bad idea. I brought it to the attention of the desk attendant and she did not seem particularly phased by the news. ACAC Downtown is within walking distance of my flat/crashpad so I will go back. but I'm just hoping they either bring back the punch card or institute a program for non-residents to make life a bit easier.

I started at ACAC from PT and I did not continue after my 60 days. It is a very dirty facility…read more You see women cleaning all the time but I don't know what they are doing. The women's locker room is disgusting, it smells and there is hair all over the floor and on the shower walls and floor. The hot tub is dirty too. The locker room is way over due for an overhaul. The lockers are dirty and don't get cleaned out ever. It doesn't make sense to have kids in the women's locker room either. Have a family area for changing clothes. Also, the pool is always overrun by kids and it's loud. Terrible gym don't waste your time or money.