Nola Pilates

I went to Nola Pilates for 6 months and enjoyed the workouts. They offer several different types of classes, so it was nice to mix it up. My favorite were the Xtend Barre classes… mostly because I had just came from Pure Barre, and this is a lot cheaper! Xtend also has more cardio in their classes than Pure Barre. Yoga was included in the price when I started, but they changed it to a paid option shortly after. They also offered barre/​mat pilates, TRX, and spin (which I never did). They have some very good instructors there, but I still found I wasn’t getting as much cardio as I had hoped. All in all, a good, cost-​effective option if you like barre classes.

Love me some Nola Pilates!
I come mainly for the reformer classes, and after several months, my core is noticeably stronger. I usually attend Natalie’s classes, and she doesn’t disappoint… Natalie is one of those rare instructors who can manage an entire class of varying skill, and everyone leaves having had a great workout. I’ve watched her teach a class with older women, a pregnant woman and people like me who are itching to be pushed to the next level (but I’ve gotta be pushed… I get lazy, y’all!).
I also recommend Surfset, for a totally different and fun experience. It helps if you go with friends and can laugh at yourself. Great workout! Now I just need to get to the xtend barre and yoga classes…
I’ve found them to be quick to respond to calls and emails, and very friendly. Shout out to Jordan who manages the biz and always gets back to me!
The studio is beautiful and well-​maintained. Highly recommend taking a class here!

I went to yoga classes here. Joni is a great teacher, and they have a pretty good variety of times and types of classes. I would recommend this to a friend for sure!

Their classes may be phenomenal, but I never got to that point… I just moved to New Orleans from New York. I’ve been taking reformer classes on and off since 2007, and when I moved to New Orleans I immediately began searching for a Pilates studio. This place seemed to have the best variety and pricing in town, so I called. I called twice and left two messages. I got a call back and a message was left. I called again to get some additional information and didn’t receive a call back. I get that they may not have the staff to answer phones all the time, but this place doesn’t seem to ever answer the phone. I figured I’d give it a try and sign up for a free 30-​minute lesson. No one called to confirm or explain anything to me, but I did have a record that I registered for the intro class. I showed up at 7:15am on a Saturday (dedication), and I waited until 7:40am for my instructor to show up. Apparently, she was never told she had an intro class at 7:30am. Ok. Still not judging. Silly me thought those 30 minutes would be me working out on the reformer with the instructor explaining the studio’s techniques. Wrong! The instructor, although very nice, just chatted with me about my experience. I was on the reformer for all of 2 minutes and only because I asked to try it out. I then asked if I would be able to try one of the group classes before I committed to paying $ 400 for a package of 20 classes. I was told that the owner doesn’t do «free» classes. Where I come from, it’s good business to entice potential clients with an on-​the-​house class. «Come. See how great we are. Then sign up.» No dice here. I left a voicemail the next day asking the owner to call me. I was a bit miffed that I didn’t get a 30-​minute trial (and the instructor showed up late), hadn’t had some phone calls returned, and basically it didn’t seem like they wanted my business. The owner basically said that her business model is a pay for everything system, and she didn’t know what I was use to, but everywhere she has been has the same operating mode. Not true! Fitness classes like this are a luxury, and businesses should (and often do) try to use their customer service skills to acquire new clients. We’re talking about spending $ 400 every six weeks to eight weeks on classes (long term), and you are treating me like you don’t care if you get my business at all. During the phone call I came to the realization that the owner couldn’t care less about securing a new client. Awesome. I’m glad that you are not in need of new business. Frankly, given my experience before speaking with her, she should have offered me something to get me in her door again. Instead, she wished me well with whatever studio I chose to go to. Thankfully, I’ve found another studio (apparently one of their competitors) who has been more than eager to take my business.
As I said, NOLA Pilates’ classes may be amazing, but based on my experience, I would not feel comfortable walking in their door ever again. In a business like this, you cannot just be good at the services you provide, you also have to have the ability to interface with existing and potential clients. You are in a business that requires good customer service to be successful. In my opinion, the interfacing definitely needs major work for NOLA Pilates.

I have to say that this is one of the best barre classes I’ve been to. Each instructor teaches the class a little differently and you are never bored with the routine. The only thing I do not like is that the cancelation policy is 24 hours instead of 12 or 6 hours. To avoid this, I downloaded the iPhone app and just sign up for my class the day of though that.

I love Nola Pilates — both the Harrison studio and the Danny Parkway studio. I usually take classes in xtend barre — and I love it. It is a wonderful combination of pilates and ballet, without being either. I’ve been hooked since day 1. If you really apply yourself, you will see and feel results immediately, well, you definitely feel the results of your hard work, and it will take a few weeks to see the changes in your body. You’ll find yourself leaner and healthier and you’ll suddenly find your posture is a little better, that you’re engaging your core all the time (you’ll find you have a core!). Each class has people of different abilities and backgrounds, not everyone has a dance background and not everyone has the same level of ability, but it you engage yourself, you’ll feel the difference!

I signed up! I went back and I am taking the 6 am xtend class. The instructor, Natalie, is the best. I am hooked. I do have a very hard time during this work out. It is a killer. But Natalie is always there reassuring me and letting me know if I mess up… in a gentle non-​pushy way. I will try and go to some more classes and maybe can find out how the other classes/​instructors are. But I am just not sure I can bring myself to workout with anyone else! Ladies, you need to try this workout. And it is good for guys too, you know. But be ready to work. It’s a no-​nonsense non-​stop workout for your entire body.

The Xtend Barre classes are amazing. Based off of a combination of ballet and pilates, it is simply the very best class I have found to strengthen my body and tone my arms and legs. You will actually SEE a difference after a couple of classes. There is not a whole lot of ab focus, depending on the teacher. But your whole body will start to look different. The class is not easy, but the teachers keep it moving with good music and the open level classes help you learn and build up your strength. Come ready to sweat and feel awesome after!
Kimberly is my favorite teacher. Always keeps it fun and motivating.

Went to my first Xtend Barr Class this morning. I felt parts of my glutes I didn’t know existed! Highly recommend!