The grand opening for the highly anticipated True40 in Homewood has finally arrived! I came in…read moreyesterday morning at 9:30am to take a class with Kaitlyn Bentley, the owner of this True40 Studio as well as the one in the downtown Birmingham location! I have been to the downtown location a couple of times so I really wanted to see how this new location would compare. I was quite impressed! First off, I was expecting parking to be a lot easier in Homewood, and it was! Thank goodness for large parking lots! Then the actual studio and the other rooms seemed much more spacious as well! They now have both small lockers and cubby holes here for you to put your stuff in. When you walk in the studio, the TRX straps were already set up at each station. I proceeded to grab a yoga mat, light and heavier weights, a ball, a towel, and the little True40 round foot rests. The class was fun, but quite intense! I am still sore from it in the best way! So it is really good for those more experienced to get in a great workout while beginners can still keep up for the most part and make modifications where needed. I just love the atmosphere True40 creates! I always feel so great leaving a True40 workout. All of the ladies that work here are so kind and encouraging too!

My daughter was invited to a birthday party here on a Sunday afternoon. I haven't heard of this…read moreplace until now. It's an indoor climbing facility for kids and adults side a workout room on the 2nd floor. My daughter enjoyed herself climbing. I did notice for birthday parties the only thing they provided is the party room with a fridge. Staff was friendly.

Whether you're new to climbing or experienced, make sure to stop at High Point if you're in…read moreBirmingham. I can't say enough great things about the staff and other members. Everyone went above and beyond expectations and really made my trip great. I was in Birmingham for just 2 days and had packed my climbing gear hoping to get a trip to a gym in. I called pretty late on a Saturday night to see if I could come in and check it out, and if I bought a day-pass, would I be able to come back Sunday morning. Without hesitation, the staff member told me to come on over. I got oriented and climbed a little bit around 9:30pm before they closed - just long enough to realize I TRULY HATE auto-belays. So, before I left for the night, the staff was nice enough to let me do a belay test and get my tag. I came back Sunday morning just as they opened and it was not trouble at all for my guest pass (from 12 hours ago) to be honored. I did a few more really stressful climbs on auto-belay before someone took pity on me and belayed me. After that, I did some bouldering, and I was pretty done but still had time to spare. So, I asked a guy who looked alone if he needed a belay partner and it turns out he'd only ever used the autos and was really excited to have someone to belay him. I had a great time, made a new friend, and definitely will be making a visit to High Point a standard part of my visits to Birmingham in the future. Also, what I didn't expect was how big the gym would be and how many different areas it had. From a small weight room to bouldering to a kids/beginners area, to top rope, to lead climbing, this gym really has something for everyone. Plus, TRULY - the friendliest and most accommodating staff I've encountered across a variety of gyms.

I've been going to Grand Jete for several years now and I just LOVE it!! I love how they…read moreincorporate classical ballet techniques and exercises in every routine. The owners and instructors are wonderful people and they always greet you by name. They also have a variety of classes including Barre Fusion (which is a combo of barre and yoga), yoga, circuit barre (more cardio) and ballet class (only classical ballet moves). They often have groupon specials which is great! I really like browsing in the boutique which serves as the entryway for the studio. They have workout clothes and also locally made jewelry and hair ties. Water and snacks are also available for purchase. I highly recommend taking a class (first class is free) at Grand Jete and I am sure that you will get hooked like I did!

I attended a free private class here a few weeks ago. It was a great class! I was defiantly shaking…read morethroughout the class and felt it for the next few days. The instructor was upbeat and encouraging without being too in your face. The studio itself is adorable. They have a mini boutique in the front with workout clothes and sticky socks. I would recommend getting the sticky socks if you are going to be a regular. I was slipping all over the carpet during planks. They have cubbies in the actual studio to hold all your belongings. At $20 per class I do feel the price is tad high in comparison to other group exercise classes. They do seem to offer Groupons occasionally though! If you're into Barre this is a great option!

As As they were very…read morenice to me and treated me with respect. I w as cold and they covered me up. I appreciate their kindness.

This place has the potential to be wonderful. Great facility. Unfortunate the staff/trainers are…read moreunmotivated. They like to sit. Very expensive when compared to other facilities locally.

Great teachers that are well trained, compassionate and exclusive to the students at Kiva and their…read moreprogress. Very clean and well maintained- spa like feel. The heat is the best in town- fresh air constantly circulates in the room and you never feel suffocated. $55 unlimited intro special is an amazing deal. With so many different class offerings, it's hard to get bored here! Love this place!

Love this place. The only reason I gave 4 stars was the single class drop in is $25. A little…read moresteep. Great instructors and facility.

I recently tried a beginner aerial yoga class at Aero Joe and overall had a good experience. This…read morewas my first time trying anything like this, so I was a little nervous. The instructions said to arrive early to sign waivers and get settled, so we arrived about 25 minutes before class to change, but no one was there yet and we had to wait about 10 minutes before someone arrived. There is a parking lot on both sides of the building which made parking easy. I would also recommend wearing long sleeves so the silks don't rub under your arms, and avoiding loose fitted clothing and jewelry so nothing snags while you're in the silks. One class was $35, but they also have a deal for 3 classes for $49 which seems like a great option if you plan to go back. Once class started, I really enjoyed it. Rachel was super nice, patient, and helpful, especially for beginners. She did a great job walking us through how to use the silks and made sure everyone felt comfortable. The class was fun, different, and a great introduction to aerial yoga. I would definitely take another class again!

every class I've taken and every instructor at this studio is excellent. I love Pilates, so I go…read morehere when I am visiting family in Birmingham. I actually tried an aerial yoga class., And it was fun!

Visited here to check availability of the center of on Saturdays but learned they were closed on…read moreSaturday. The staff is very friendly. Julie is the director here and every time I see her she is always inviting I was invited to receive free groceries, so how could I turn that down. There is a grocery van that visits occasionally. I wasn't aware of this until i stopped by Monday. Everyone was nice. I reviewed 2 $10 coupons that I used to get needed supplies. I really advise using this van if it's in your as they travel around from location to location. This center is well kept .

Just plain ole community! A great place to be for seniors when you need to get out and mingle. Nice…read morefriendly atmosphere with several activities available to explore!

The yoga instructor was patient and motivating. Each pose was explained clearly, and I actually…read moreenjoyed stretching for once.

I loved my first hot yoga class with Stephen and look forward to attending more soon. The studio is…read moreinviting and easy to locate. Stephen is an extraordinary instructor with passion and wisdom to share with his students. I was welcomed instantly by Stephen as if I were an old friend. I felt comfortable and confident as a "newbie" to hot yoga. Stephen encouraged each of us to utilize the class as our personalized class and to make modifications and adjustments as needed. I am blown away by how Stephen and the other educators/healers have created a supportive community. I am incredibly thankful to have found a home away from home. I highly recommend scheduling one of Stephens's yoga classes! A friend recommended Stephens's class to me and I am grateful.