Core Studios

If you have never done Pilates, start now and come to Core! This studio is by far the best I’ve ever been to. I am very impressed with the instructors, they all are knowledgable and the classes flow perfectly! I love the energy here, Pilates is a great workout for anyone and everyone! I don’t dread working out when I come to Core!

It’s all fun and games until your jeans don’t fit.
I lost my fitness mojo from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Yes, I know better. I fell off the wagon and wanted to start 2016 bright-​eyed and bushy-​tailed with the goal to be consistent with my fitness this year. My New Year’s Resolution, albeit unoriginal, is something I’m determined to keep up throughout the year. Bring it on 2016… bring it on…
I saw that Core Studios was running a special for January 2016 — $ 99 unlimited classes (reformer classes included). This is a STELLAR deal for Pilates reformer classes (they can get really pricey). Thus, I jumped on the opportunity to try it.
I opted to join their ‘Fit Club’ which extended a challenge that states they will honor the $ 99 promotional special for 3 additional months if you attend 20 classes within the first month/​5 classes a week. The challenge is keeping me accountable and is getting me back into the swing of things.
I’ve really loved each Pilates class and instructor thus far. The Reformer Sculpt, TRX /​Chair Barre, Reformer Tone, and Reformer Sweat classes are all unique and challenging in their own way. Every class is different and keeps me interested. I’m never stuck doing the same thing over and over again. Every class guarantees a killer 55 minute workout that is geared towards toning and strengthen your body from head to toe. Don’t underestimate how tough of a workout Pilates can be. It is low impact but will whip you into shape (no joke), improve your flexibility, improve your posture and help with mind-​body awareness.
Like most things in life, classes are what you put into it. Every class can be made as challenging as you like. The instructors are hands-​on and will help you with modifications for every move. Core Studios has reacquainted me with what it feels like to really love my workout.
Hook line and sinker… they got me.
I love Core Studios.
Quick Takeaways:
Your muscles will shake. Your muscles will burn. You’ll even get in some cardio. .
Beautiful Studio
Bright Décor
Clean Studios & Clean Equipment
One Changing Room/​Bathroom Combo
No shower facility — only reason for 4/4.5 stars instead of 5 (I can’t take morning classes w/​o a shower facility)
Must Have Grip Socks (The sell ToeSox at the front if you need them)
Don’t be intimidated. They’re all shapes, sizes and ages that attend classes. You’ll fit right in.
Sign up for your classes online. They max out at 10 students per class and offer a waiting list.
Cancel your class within their guidelines to avoid ‘No Show’ charges and be respectful.
Instructors are very hands on and encouraging.
Bring a water bottle with you to keep hydrated.
Keep at it. Consistency is key for long-​term success. Slow and steady wins the race.
Unilocal 2016 — Review 2

Great way to stretch your muscles out and get back into shape Clean studio Enjoy Flur’s classes today got lucky only two of us it was like a private session awesome

Loved my first class!!! Great workout. Clean studio. Knowledgable instructors. Joined with a 3 month unlimited!!! Will definitely be back!!!

I signed up for the one month new membership and have really enjoyed the classes so far. The instructors have been very helpful and encouraging as a new person to Pilates. The workouts are challenging and different every single class, which makes it so much more interesting.

This is a great facility to exercise! I do wish there were open gym options and maybe for there to be more aggressively prices classes however the studio is clean and comfortable.

I have been working out here for about three years now and I love it. All the instructors are awesome – challenging but friendly with great personalities. It honestly feels like family here. Though I do frequent other Pilates studios, my heart will always belong to Core.

I bought a Groupon for the studio a month ago. It was for unlimited reformer and HIIT classes. I was in a rut regarding my workout I had tried a barre studio by my house but the range of classes didn’t work out with my work schedule so I gave this one a try and let me tell you I’m absolutely hooked! The classes are an incredible fusion of cardio and Pilates and even barre. All the instructors are really great and helpful my personal favorites are Noelle, Natalia and Stacey. These ladies work you until you want to cry but damn it feels amazing and you get your workout. The instructors make modifications for newbies (me) and all the classes can be tailored to the individual. Everyone is really patient and they even answer questions after class or help you with a certain pose if you require it. Everyone works great in harmony the studio is super clean. I’m definitely going to be going on there auto-​pay program and this will be my new work out home from now on. Thank you ladies at Core I’m loving the beginnings of my new body!

I have been going to Core studios for 18 months and love it! I completed a 47 days in a row challenge. I have started doing the unlimited classes package special they have and saved about $ 185.00 because i go so often. I have never been charged a late or no show $ 15.00 fee because I own a business and respect how they have to keep classed filled. If you are upfront with them they are always respectful and have always been upfront with me. Great staff and owner! Love this place! So glad they run the business with passion and don’t let bossy clients push them around and cause loss of revenue for the studio and their instructors. If I did a no call no show I would feel obligated to pay them for my missed time. I went from a 34 in waist to 31 in only 3 months from my challenge. If you want results put in the work! It will not be easy but it will be worth it! So looking forward to the new expansion soon to be completed. Thank You Core Studios, the best way for me to start my days!

I love this place! The owner is so sweet and the instructors are amazing! They have an inkjet. ores package for first time cliebts for only $ 99! I would refer this quaint studio to anyone! You can book yourself online or have the very helpful and sweet receptionist book for you! Thanks core stiudios!!!

After I wrote a review the owners SAID SHE WILL PUT THE MONEY back on my card-​EVEN THOUGH I STILL HAVENT RECIVED ANYTHING BACK and refused servise to me that’s how the solve problems by refusing serveis to me not talking.
I only came to pick up my reicipt I never recived from the studio– and the front desk girl yelled at me saying «get out of here– you are not welcome here– if you are not geting out I will call the police» I said I am only here to take my recipt.
you get it guys!!!
I wouldn’t put my money with this company!!! be very careful.
THIS IS ONLY BECAUSE I WROTE WHAT I THINK ON Unilocal!!!

I am obsessed with this place. I’ve taken two classes so far and they have both kicked my butt SO hard! The instructors are great also, they make you feel really comfortable and don’t make you feel judged if you can’t finish a set. I’ve taken the reformer pilates with TRX and the booty and arms class. It’s a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for and I think it’s worth every cent!

This Pilates studio is great! I bought a groupon that included 4 classes and am sad to say I have used all of them. I will be buying individual classes! Michelle teaches an amazing class on Sundays. The studio is clean and very well laid out. Kudos

I love Core Studios. I’ve taken a couple classes and thus far Core Reformer with Stephanie is my favorite. Stephanie is able to modify positions to ones needs and works with you to make sure you are have proper form. All the reformer classes have a max of 6 people due to limited space in the studio. Personally I think this is great as the instructor is able to give everyone one on one attention periodically. The only problem with the limited number of spaces is classes do book up so I would recommend booking in advance online just remember to cancel up to 24 hours before class or pay a cancelation fee.

Pilates Reformer Cardio Class– Favorite workout of 2013. I know this isn’t an exciting restaurant review with food porn, but I’m kind of pissed at food right now and the way it’s making my clothes reject me.
Though I haven’t done much working out this year for some reason I sure am glad I was turned on to Core Studios. The beautiful Michelle was my instructor though I didn’t know that when she signed me in. If I would have known I wouldn’t have shared with her the fact I had just wolfed down a donut and a slice of pizza prior to walking through the door. OOPS.
Bad, bad girl. Our class was a party of two and we each had our own Reformer.
THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE NEVER TAKEN A PILATES REFORMER CLASS THE MOVEMENTS YOU ARE DOING WITH YOUR LEGS AND HIPS FEELS LIKE A MUSCLE AND BONE MASSAGE.
Nothing compares. The class is challenging, but rewarding because of all the stretching you do. It felt amazing to me. I use to own an old school reformer I bought off of QVC, but even with no formal training Michelle made sure that each of us had a challenging workout at our different levels of experience. I left sweating, sore, loose and more centered. Thank you Michelle!
I only wished the studio was closer to me because at 36 I am like Senior Citizen status when it comes to how far I will drive unless it’s for a guy or a movie. It’s time to put my fitness at the top of the list again so my clothes and I can live happily ever after.
Core Studios, I’ll be back!

Took a TRX/​Reformer combo class with Chandra and Kristin. I really enjoyed both classes as they were both different. The studio is shiny and new with all sorts of fun props and equipment. They share space (next door) with a Crossfit/​Bootcamp facility. The TRX equipment is not the exact same as what I have used in the past. each blue hand/​foot strap is individually anchored to the wall, I prefer the «yellow» TRX equipment which seems to force you to use your «core» more for stability and the handles and cradles are «softer/​padded» (just my preference).
Burnt 444 calories (via my Polar) which is great considering I usually burn 550 – 650 in a 60 minute TRX class.

I recently went back to try one of their trial TRX classes. I’d done some of these types of classes back in KY before I moved here, so I knew how relatively easy or advanced this type of class could be. I mean, for $ 10, I figured it was worth a shot. Plus, I missed coming here since my Groupon had run out. I had been online looking at their schedule, and it does seem like they’ve added a few other classes (as well as one Reformer class on Sundays) to their schedule, which I can’t wait to try – Booty Barre Flex and Flow, Cardio Reformer, Rehab Reformer, and Core Circuit.
Anyways, I was greeted by the instructor, Chandra, and we ended up starting at roughly 5:05pm since we were waiting for the rest of the attendees/​payment to be processed.
Class: Well, first, the straps aren’t the «official» TRX straps, but they still do the same job: provide you with body weight resistance training while being suspended from an apparatus with an overhead beam. Chandra started the 3 of us out (I believe that you can have up to 5 or 6 in a class, although don’t quote me on that) with various exercises for each part of the body – legs, arms, chest, back, etc. Then, during a segment in the middle, we did some core and abs exercises. Afterwards, we did get up again and finished out another set of leg exercises, but by then it was roughly 50 minutes and we were working up a good sweat. Luckily, they propped open a door and Chandra gave us 15 second or 30 second breaks to rest or get water. The intervals are timed and you are asked to do the exercise to the best of your ability, modifying when necessary. There were a few times that I had to modify due to a wrist issue. Regardless, I feel like I still got a good workout and sweated quite a bit. The end, though, was the best part. She stretched us out for about 5 minutes (using the straps).
For me, I felt like I had taken enough previous TRX classes (or even worked out enough) to know what body part or proper form Chandra wanted for each of the exercises, so it wasn’t as daunting as it seemed. I did like that she walked around and checked out our form and had us correct any problems immediately. She was also good about answering any questions that were raised or explaining different types of exercises and the way they worked certain body parts or how you were supposed to feel.
I’m glad that Chandra was asking for our feedback, as it was a Trial/​Test class. I though it was a good workout and am glad that they’re incorporating this into their regular schedule. For now, it seems like they’re gonna have another week of classes offered on a trial basis, but that when the classes are added to the schedule, they will be twice a week, in the morning and evening – although a time hasn’t been specified yet.
I was glad to be a guinea pig and am excited to come back and try out more of their classes!

These classes are a lot of fun. My friend and I have been doing them for a couple of weeks now and they really kick our butts (literally). We’ve both tried a few other studios and while I like everything I’ve tried, the booty barre classes really give you a more intense work out since there’s bursts of cardio. I’ve had classes with Chandra and Gabriella and they both give a really good work out. I’ve noticed the classes have more of a mixture of demographics which makes me a bit more comfortable. The class sizes can get pretty big but I’ve never felt like we were sardine packed. I haven’t tried any reformer classes here yet but that’s next on my list!

I found this studio by way of their one month unlimited groupon. This included both Barre and Pilates reformer classes. I really had no interest in barre (Booty? Really? Bad name…) and therefore this review is only of the Pilates portion of the classes.
First, this place isn’t exactly easy to find. The way I found it was by reading Unilocal reviews (Thanks, Maria!). Otherwise, you will be lost looking for it, not knowing it is essentially rented space inside Rapid Rehab in the back of a strip mall-​ish area. Once you know where it is, the actual Pilates room is really well done. It is light and airy with good mirroring. The shared spaces with Rapid Rehab are clean and light and the reception people are pleasant.
Second, there are no classes on Sundays. There is at least one class every other day of the week, making most classes full or near full. I ended up on waitlists about once a week. This was aggravating as THEY canceled often leaving the unlimited package just taking a hit. And I am not referring to a cancelation due to a holiday falling on a class day. I am saying that classes were taken out for other reasons leaving a lack of class coverage. They do not offer regular unlimited packages (outside of the groupon deal), so this may be a limited annoyance.
Side note: A student asked during one of our classes if they were going to offer more unlimited packages (or any) and she was shut down cold. They said that they were not looking for volume and that offering more classes wasn’t worth it. It was kind of a very flippant answer to a very practical question.
Lastly, I would say that some instructors are more friendly than others. Stephanie is friendly and very helpful if you need any modifications. She really knows her stuff from a technical standpoint. Gabriella is amazing and you end up feeling like you have done a solid workout when you finish. I wish she were assigned to more regular classes instead of just covering and instructing the barre portion. I would be willing to pay the regular price of classes for that. Jessica is really dismissive if you need modifications or have questions. She can often can be seen sitting at the side of the room on her phone or heard gossiping with private clients. I learned to avoid her classes altogether.
There was mention of the schedule expanding, so I will keep looking for more Gabriella and Stephanie. This place has a lot of promise but frankly, they simply offer too few classes and the ones they do have are always full. Bottom line.

I am learning to be a Pilates Instructor through Jessica at Core Studios. She is by far one of the best instructors I have ever learned from. And I have to be honest, after 23 years of traditional weight training, Jessica’s first workout for me was by far the most challenging I have ever experienced from a professional. I am so glad I chose Core Studios for my training
As for their services and facility. The amenities are great. Clean and pristine atmosphere. The equipment is sturdy, well maintained and just plain out pretty. Their instructors are VERY knowledgable (by no means, run of the mill instructors with weekend certifications. It’s obvious these ladies were well educated and well seasoned). The staff are engaging, articulate, sweet and pretty too!
Take the Reformer class… your butt and legs will love you for it.