bodyFi

3.5 stars. This review is mainly about the pilates reformer class and general facilities. The class itself with Susan is great! I came here for my first reformer class ever 6 months ago, and it must have really made an impression because I’ve been coming back regularly ever since.
Pros:
— I love the workout. Because the reformer machines slide back and forth, it’s a little different from mat or springboard pilates and requires a bit of balance for some moves.
— Susan! She’s great at demonstrating correct form on the reformers and is really attentive to beginners.
— Changing room with locker facilities (you have to bring your own padlock though).
— Small classes! (max is 9 students I think)
Cons:
— The reformer class is held upstairs in a kinda dingy loft-​type space, which gets REALLY stuffy and humid and unpleasant sometimes = definitely the #1 disadvantage here
— For a while, it was pretty much the same routine every class, but she’s started switching up the moves and adding new exercises more often now.
— At Mission and 19^th, soooo. a good number of sketch /​homeless people in the area, but not a huge issue.
— No showers

I only go to the Pilates classes for the last 6 months and each of the instructors are wonderful in their own ways. I am happy I found a place that is reasonably priced and good.

3.5 stars
Things to note:
— Parking is street and there are meters
— It’s two levels. The second level is like a loft (lower ceilings) and where the reformers are. It can get stuffy/​humid up there
— Lower level is when TRX and other stuff is
— Shower available
So this was my first reformer’s class and it was a START (intro class). Upon arrival, I actually found out that it was a mixed class and they really designate it as START so they can see who is new or not.
Overall, the class was good, but I think it could have been better. I think the mix of new people and experienced reformer users made the experience different as I felt the pace was sometimes off. I also felt disconnected because the instructor, though very very veryyy nice, was also more chatty with some of the regular girls that attend. This is not a big deal for me, but I guess being new I wanted to really focus on the reformer and have a instructor that is just as focused as I am.

Pilates used to scare me, but no more!
BodyFi is a cosy studio in Mission with TRX and pilates (it seems to be their focus of workout, I may be wrong). The setting is intimate with 6 – 7 students attending at a time. The changing room was clean and comfortable. They have locker facilities too.
Susan (the instructor) did such a great job breaking it down. She was a breeze to work with and helped me and another first timer very well. Pilates made my muscles, that I did not know I had, groan. I am sitting, writing this review and feeling my inner thigh muscles, biceps, shoulder muscles and neck muscles curse me (mildly).
I am definitely going back for more! Hip Hip Pilates!

UPDATE: The Pilates Circuit class I took this evening with Kendra was a completely different experience than my TRX class on Sunday. John, the owner, also responded to my review with great concern and notified me he would speak to the instructor of the class I took Sunday to make sure this would not happen again. He even met me at the studio before my pilates class and went over how to adjust the TRX straps and show me modifications for my knee injury. I really appreciated the time he took to teach me and the pilates circuit class was great for all levels and Kendra made corrections and offered helpful modifications.
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I’m typically not one to write one star reviews but I’ve let my first experience at bodyfi sit for almost 24 hours and I’m still not feeling great about it all. I’m going to another class with a different instructor tonight and hope to wash this one star review out with something better, an experience that these 5 star reviews have that I wished I had yesterday morning.
I was pretty stoked to try out my first TRX class. After delving into the world of group fitness in the past 3 years it’s been something on my «To Try» list for awhile. I signed up for a START class per the website instructions so the teacher would know I was new.
The lady at the front desk was nice, the space was nice, I was early so I hung out in the room where class would be waiting for people to arrive. I was hoping to tell the instructor about the knee surgery I had earlier this year because it makes certain movements hard. Recovering in general has been difficult. Getting back into a regular workout routine so I can get back to where I was before surgery has ben a struggle but I keep working at it.
Class started though I didn’t get a chance to tell the teacher I was new or that I had an injury I was working with. Ok. Squats. Lunges, I can work on these things (being super careful with lunges because of the knee). Some late people came in and joined and the teacher gave them a little bit of a hard time for being late. Ok. I get it. I would be annoyed too since there is an obvious start time to class.
As the class progressed, the movement became more difficult and I struggled. The guy next to me struggled too. Sometimes he’d stop the exercise before the set was over. I tried to modify the movement, not squat as deep if all my weight is on my bad leg, etc, but it was hard. I knew it would be. I kept working at it though. What really started to get me was when the instructor with no encouragement at all said out loud, «No cheating. It’s only 10 seconds.»
I was sweating and working hard. There was no cheating in my effort but lady I’m sorry if I’m not doing it «perfectly. I’m trying and putting in a lot of effort for an uncoordinated person. I’m so sorry if it looks like I’m «cheating».
We moved on to the next exercise. And the next. And the next. Some of them required an adjustment to the straps. I struggled in figuring out how to do this. Instead of teaching me how to do it, the instructor took the straps from me, did them herself without even looking at me and handed them back.
I get it. The class is short and quick. You don’t have time to explain everything but the experience up to this point was already making me regret getting up on a Sunday morning.
I knew I wasn’t the only one having a hard time since I could see the guy next to me have just as much difficulty with some of the exercises. After one exercise that we both probably stopped mid set the instructor said, «I’m sorry. I thought this class was supposed to be hard.»
She actually said it twice during the duration of class which left me dumbfounded because I had no idea what she expected people to respond with. I didn’t say anything but struggled and worked through the class in the best way I could. I didn’t say anything. I didn’t complain. I just tried every single thing this woman asked me to do and did it to the best of my ability and all I got back from the instructor was «No Cheating.» and some condescending comments.
Condescension isn’t the most effective form of motivation.
Sometimes it’s hard enough to just walk into a class. I’ve got an injury. I’m not in the best shape but I’m working at it. I’ve gone to spin classes, pilates classes, HIIT classes and I’ve always gone in and done the work. I avoided group fitness for most of my adult life because I was fearful of this exact thing happening, being called out by a teacher for being «less than» or not working hard enough for whatever their standards are. The whole experience was triggering.
I ran out bodyfi and walked home feeling so awful and so defeated and then just dumb because it’s just one teacher who could have just been having a bad morning. I don’t ever need to go back to their class again. I’m hoping my experience tonight at a different class with a different instructor leaves me with a better taste in my mouth.

I came to this studio to check out a class via ClassPass. There aren’t many studios working with ClassPass around the Mission that offer full-​body type workouts (basically, not just yoga), so I was happy to find this place.
I checked out the ‘6-​Pack: Personal Training’ class with Devin. There was 6 of us in attendance on a Saturday morning, and the trainer set up 6 different stations for each of us to rotate between. Each station was challenging, and I liked how we did each station for a short period of time, then rotated, and repeated. We did two different setups of 6 stations, and rotated at least 3 times each. By the end of the workout, my core was definitely feeling the burn, and I was admittedly a tad bit sore the next day.
The trainer Devin was legit. He was nice, funny, and patient in explaining each rotation. I’ll probably look to take more of his classes whenever I come back to this place.
I know this studio is located in an area that’s not typically frequented by the atypical ClassPass user, but I def. had no issue when I was inside the studio. As for amenities, don’t expect towels or a full blown locker room. It’s more of a place that you’ll need to just pop into for your workout, then head home to clean up.

I love this place. The workouts are super efficient and go by fast. The trainers are really attentive. In two months I have lost 12 pounds and more importantly, I feel great.

Some of the classes are really great and the location is easy. (Try Jesse’s Pilates Reformer!). I tried a series of classes through a special promotion which was the perfect way for me to experiment with whether or not it could be a good choice. Ultimately though, the answer was no. I found the focus on the app tiresome and the interface non intuitive. I yearned for just a tiny bit of niceness to the space somewhere.

I’ve been going to the Tabata workouts with Michael on Fridays. I’m a fan of quick but super intense workouts and his sessions are just that. Classes are usually no more than 8 people and everyone sweats regardless of experience/​fitness levels. Michael always corrects form to ensure we are challenged and to prevent injuries. The workouts always change and despite the body torture, euphoria follows. I’m definitely getting stronger.

I recently took the TRX 360 Workshop with Melyss at the BodyFI in the Mission and it was GREAT! I have seen the TRX ropes at my gym and I was always intimidated by them b/​c I didn’t know what to do. I saw that BodyFi was having a TRX 101 class and I decided to take it. So glad I did! Melyss did such a great intro to what TRX is and where it came from, and then went thru each exercise that we would possibly do in a TRX class or on our own. Now I have the confidence to do the TRX at my gym near or work or even take some classes at BodyFI. They gym itself is small but holds a nice class size and there were plenty of TRX ropes to go around! I will definitely be looking to take more classes there!

I’ve been working out at BodyFi for 3+ years (both locations), and it’s been great. I’m long overdue on a Unilocal review. They’ve got a variety of classes — from kick your ass a little bit to flat out kick your ass. Lately I’ve been coming to this location mostly for the Springboard classes, which are a nice switch-​up from the TRX classes.
John and the gang are all encouraging and make sure you’re doing things with the right form. Overall it’s a good group of folks working out in the group classes — and not culty like other high-​intensity workout studios.
Try it out if you haven’t yet!

A very unique aspect of this studio is that they have shower facilities, but only make them available to clients that reserve them in advance and pay a shower/​towel fee.

BodyFi definitely deserves 5 stars. The quality and variety of the classes is fantastic and the trainers really care about proper technique and inspiration. Anyone can find 30min to work out and trust me; these 30min workouts are intense and fun. You will see results and enjoy your workouts! Do yourself a favor and give them a try.

I really love BodyFi. I’m currently taking the TRX Boot Camp 6 week session and really like the 30 minutes quick sessions that kills me every time. I’m always challenged. The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful

About a year ago I purchased a LivingSocial deal to try out the TRX classes at Bodyfi, which immediately kicked my butt in a good way. I’ve worked with various staff (Devin, Kellen, Jennifer to name a few) and have encouraged a few friends to try it out. I love the chill atmosphere and friendly engagements. I’ve only had one instructor (she’s not there anymore) who I didn’t really care to work with again. If you’re looking for consistency, variety of classes, up beat and fun instructors I’d recommend Bodyfi in a heartbeat. Plus the price is pretty darn good. Shop around and see if you find another studio with so much to offer and various time slots from early to late.
Unlike some, I tend to come and go because of my personal schedule but even after a move almost outside of SF I continue to come back to Bodyfi.

Great classes and the staff are friendly BUT read the fine print when buy a session of classes directly from bodyFi or through Gilt or similar sites. When I signed up for the introductory classes and then the passes from Gilt it was not pointed out that they came with an expiry date.
The staff at the front desk were courtesy enough to explain that today, I wish they had done that WHEN I BOUGHT THE PASSES.
I will pass on this place and not recommend it to my friends not because the classes aren’t good but because it seems just another scheme to get your money upfront and hope you don’t read the fine print or ask questions.
I WANTED TO LEAVE MY REVIEW UP BUT ADD THAT «John Nguyen» — QUICKLY REACHED OUT TO ME LAST NIGHT AFTER I WAS AT THE STUDIO TO TRY TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT. AS I SAID, MY ISSUE WAS NEVER WITH THE QUALITY OF THE CLASSES OR STAFF BUT WHAT I FELT WAS TRANSPARENCY.
THANK YOU JOHN

Pilates at a friendly and not at all intimidating studio!
I had always wanted to try Pilates, but found stand alone studios to be a bit intimidating and very expensive — but then I found BodyFi in the Mission. It’s not a stand alone Pilates studio — rather a fitness studio with a dedicated room for Pilates.
What I like:
The Pilates classes attract students of all ages/​fitness levels (don’t expect a Lululemon fashion show).
The instructors — love Celeste, she’s a great instructor, good at dealing with mixed level classes (keeping it challenging for more experienced students and accessible for newbies).
Since this is San Francisco — of course BodyFi has an app, but it’s actually surprisingly well designed and I do tend to use it to sign up for classes…
The rates are very competitive — they usually have some sort of package deal that makes the habit pretty reasonable.

I’ve been going to BodyFi off and on now for 4 years I believe. Here I find a consistently rewarding workout with great staff and a clean studio.
The new Mission studio is awesome because it is super clean, has a full locker room with multiple bathrooms, and has a bunch of weight room equipment. They have TRX, Kettle Bells, Bosu Balls, and Viprs that are used in the various classes.
I highly recommend people with any level of athletic ability try the classes at BodyFi.

I love BodyFi, they are great.
The people, the workout, the facility, their mission, and they often offer special deals. I’d give it a 5 star if I didn’t have to coordinate so much parking /​public transportation logistics; also having a single shower provides limitations; and sometimes the classes get booked; and I wished they had classes on Sundays!
They have great offerings and their staff is really committed and like family!
I highly recommend.

I usually go to the bodyfi FiDI studio during the week because of its proximity to work. On weekends, I come here, though. The space is great — open, clean, new, high ceilings and 2 floors. The instructors are also the same as the ones in FiDi so I get the same great instruction in a brand new space. The layout of the TRXs also make training day classes much more organized.
In addition, because I go on weekend mornings, parking is a breeze.
And, as a bonus, on Saturdays, Juno — Master Napper, makes a cameo.