Club Pilates

Reviews

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  Sam Q

  Apr 21, 2026
  1.0
  Honestly, this was a horrible first experience with Club Pilates. The girl in the front was super sweet, but the instructor, Sarah Lovern, was extremely condescending. This is my 3rd time taking Pilates Reformer. The first two locations I went to had different styles, but the instructors were very warm and welcoming. When I introduced myself to Ms. Lovern at Club Pilates, she asked the usual “have you done Pilates in the past” so I informed her I was new basically. She went right in to telling me that I should have signed up for the level 1 class and that this one was beginner/intermediate. I honestly did not know there was a lower level, the description said that I couldn’t sign up for a higher level but did not say anything about CP Reformer Flow 1.5 requirements. Ms. Lovern said to let her know if I have any questions, but she did not take the time to show me how the machines at this location worked, the equipment they will be using in class, or terminology I should be aware of as instructors have done. It was fairly empty (Sunday, 1pm) with about 7 people. I would consider myself a hard worker and one to be up to a challenge, however with the unexpected brash first interaction with Ms. Lovern, regardless of her saying to ask her questions, I did not find her demeanor very welcoming to questions and I tried to use my resources to keep up and understand the class. It wasn’t anything super out of this world and I wasn’t completely lost, but I’m not familiar with all the terminology or moves so I relied on looking around at my peers to guide myself. There was one point where I was looking around and she pointed me out by saying “you’re going to fall if you’re looking around like that, don’t look at them, follow what I’m saying.” I tried to do just that, but I still felt insecure if I was doing it correctly. There was a part where if I wouldn’t have been looking at those around me, I would have never known I was doing something wrong. Ms. Lovern was clearly walking back and forth, but did not bother to assist or correct me, so that was when I finally asked if my feet were in the right position. Instead of explaining, she belittled me and said “you have no tension on this strap,” which of course I didn’t know how to fix it. She finally told me I needed to sit back more and then said “you still don’t have enough tension.” It is the manner in which she communicated that was humiliating. I didn’t ask her a single question after that. Ms. Lovern also doesn’t seem to be one to correct form all that much. So if you’re someone who is looking for the instructor to be correcting form, Ms. Lovern isn’t a consistent one. At the end of class I walked off a bit disappointed, but I made it a point to go back and say “thank you.” I wanted to apologize for my mistake of signing up for the 1.5 level, but instead of listening to understand, Ms. Lovern was quick to just respond. All I was able to get out was “…I didn’t know there was a different…” before she began saying “yeah most people don’t know there are different types of Pilates…” and basically telling me how classical Pilates by Joseph Pilates was the correct one and so on. And when I asked “what the difference was” wanting to seriously understand, she still didn’t explain anything other than putting down the other locations that don’t do it her way. Google was what explained that there is classical and contemporary, which I may add, the description for this specific class said, and I quote, “ Full-body, Reformer-based Pilates Our signature contemporary Reformer class will strengthen and lengthen your entire body.” This is literally from the class pass description for the class I signed up for. All that to say, I have a bad taste of Club Pilates and maybe it’s not the studio itself, but the instructor. And maybe she’s just not my cup of tea, but could be for others. But if Ms Lovern really wanted to expand the knowledge of classical Pilates, the way she goes about it needs a bit of work.
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  Madison Rodriguez

  Jul 25, 2024
  5.0
  I have completed close to 340 classes since June 2019 (I barely attended classes for most of 2022 and 2023) and have a passport membership, so I can go to any CP in the country (for when I visit family outside of SoFla). I say this to say that I've been to several studios across several years, and I can honestly say that my time here this summer has been some of my best experiences in pilates. Keisha is so wonderful-- she is not only an instructor, she is a true teacher and makes all the difference from other studios. I don't know what her background is, but her knowledge of anatomy, technique, and body awareness is outstanding. I had unexpected back surgery in December and returned to pilates in June. She knew exactly how to modify, where to place a body part or how far to go (or not go), what moves would help you specifically.... I took a class with her last night and initially thought some of the moves were silly. However, I quickly realized that this was a masterclass in MICROMOVEMENTS that were designed to strengthen the pelvic region, low back, wrists, and a specific part of the shoulders. I was WORKED... OUT when I left there and my little watch said I burned over 300 cal in 1 class! There are level 1.5 classes that my friend and I had taken with other instructors, elsewhere, and when we got to her level 1 class, we felt like everything else was just a warm-up. Her focus on technique makes all the difference! And she says it, "Pilates doesn't get easier as time goes on, it gets harder because now you know how to do it correctly." I have always appreciated good technique above weight, resistance, reps; however, because of my back surgery, good technique is vital to my spinal recovery. Sarah, Marlene, and especially Keisha have been a blessing in my return to an exercise I love.
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  Lucy de la Vega

  Apr 15, 2024
  5.0
  Great classes. Great instructors. Not for the faint of heart. Good workouts!!!!
• TM

  Tyler McLennan

  Jan 12, 2021
  5.0
  CP SoMi is my happy place! I’ve been a member for over a year and love it. All of the instructors are knowledgable and come ready to give members a great workout each class. I love that Pilates is low-impact, but I still feel the burn and in different muscles groups than when I’d workout in a gym. 100% recommend. Also great for dancers/former dancers!