Pilates ProWorks

I signed up after a year — the girls were super helpful helping me decide on the best class for my level. I enjoyed the Pilates Classic session and was hooked immediately. They offer several classes and kickboxing which also interested me. It’s the perfect studio for overall workout, great location, and plenty of parking options. When you’re done you can dine at any of their neighboring restaurants and health food store!

First off, if I could take Pilates Classic from Adrienne or Andre every day I would really go every day and pay even more. Classic pilates feels amazing and I’m seeing results already.
I’m on the fence with this studio as a whole.
This is a review from a beginner. I had never been on a reformer before so keep that in mind. This studio is definitely geared towards advanced, and while that is great for advanced folks I think they need to be more upfront that there aren’t many options for newbies.
I’m not new to exercise, just Pilates.
I’m 3 weeks into a new client trial membership.
I’m hesitant to continue because:
1. There aren’t enough class options to fit my schedule. The Pilates Classic is the most beneficial for me and there is only one weeknight class at 7pm and one on Saturday at 11am that I can attend. There are no morning classic classes either at 6 or 7am, just pro.
The 40 minute pro classes are not my cup of tea. They’re very frenzied and not conducive to getting in the zone or using proper technique, plus I can do squats at home for free! I know I don’t «have» to take 40 minute pro classes but again, it’s all that’s available if you want to workout 3 or 4 times a week and need either early AM or evenings.
2. New to Barre or TRX? Sorry, NOTHING for you. They only offer advanced. This is very off putting. I can’t stress enough how strange this is to me as a business person. Don’t you want people to try these classes and love them = $$ ???
3. Some instructors pay attention to the participants and make corrections, but some don’t at ALL. I’ve been condescended to, by instructors who thought because I was asking for clarification it meant that something was too hard for me when really it was because I COULDN’T HEAR THEIR INSTRUCTIONS lol.

I’ve been with classpass for about a year, attending various studios around the Bay Area and I would say that this is one of my favorite studios. All the instructors and staff are friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating. I always felt challenged and left the classes (barre, TRX and pilates) feeling like I had a great workout. The facilities and equipment are clean, with free lockers, filtered water and fresh towels. There’s even blow dryers, hair spray, lotion, etc. in the lockers. All pluses in my book!

I do the TRX classes with Chris and they are awesome. He keeps a great pace and changes up the exercises for each class to mix them up. I was an avid weight lifter for eight years training for bulk and injuries over the past two years have made it difficult to continue that route and ever get back to where I was. These classes are seriously amazing for people battling injuries as they use resistance and movements that will give you an amazing workout to build muscle without the stress on joints and tendons. I’m thankful for finding this place.

So having this review be an ROTD (thanks BTW!) reminded me that this place is actually due for an update!
Since starting with TRX back in March, I’ve also tried their Barre Pro class and 40Works Pilates.
Their Barre class is a little more like the Cardio Barre workout where it’s pretty fast paced. Love that it’s on hardwood. Doesn’t feel like it’s as much small isometric movements but still a pretty good workout. Not my fave from this studio but I’d still do it again.
I also tried their 40-​minute Pilates class. They use the reformer and WHOA it is a WORKOUT! I’ve gone to 2 beginner pilates classes before going here. I found them generally easy so I figured I could do it.
I definitely struggled because it is super fast paced and the instructor doesn’t have enough time to really go into detail but it’s an awesome workout and I loved it! I just make sure I’m in the edge so that I can just follow people. I’ve gone twice already and plan to go back.
This is one of those places where I think I could actually quit ClassPass and just come here. They have 7pm classes which is perfect for me and the location is perfect.

I’m not sure what you call this style of Pilates. It’s pretty similar to Lagree but I noticed they don’t refer to Lagree Fitness at all on their website and if you go on the Lagree Fitness website Pilates ProWorks isn’t on the list of Lagree studios. If you’re into Lagree though this is very similar! I would say there are even some elements that I prefer more here for example they tend to use props a lot which I haven’t done at other studios. Thanks to Pilates ProWorks my thighs get a good workout with the use of a ball and my arms get an extra workout with the circular wheel type prop.
The studio is clean and very spacious. The lockers are a bit confusing and i’m going to be honest I have no clue how to lock my locker. The locker room is open, i’m not sure that I would use it as a changing area. I’ve attended 3 classes here and can say that each time i’ve gotten a killer workout (even the 40min express class had my shaking!). A lot of the people who take the classes here seem to be regulars so i’ve noticed the intensity of the classes is challenging.
Parking is really easy and Sidewalk juice is just down the street if you’re looking for a way to quench your thirst after a hard workout! Not sure about pricing as pilates reformer classes are usually on the pricier side and I used Classpass.

The classes are great. The teachers are great and the equipment is well kept and solid.
My main beef is that it is pricey -$ 250 a month and $ 20 if you miss a classy you signed up for. Gulp. I was going to about 2 classes a week so it was almost $ 30 for a 40 minute class (early morning class).
Much smarter to sign up with ClassPass and get classes that way.

Went there for morning Pilates session and was pleasantly surprised. There was 5 people during 8:30am class with majority of people being regulars. Instructor was very knowledgeable and made effort to memorize our names. Fresh towels were available with no charge as well as water.

I found out about the Pilates ProWorks studio via Class Pass, and took my first Pilates reformer class yesterday.
It was such a wonderful class! Really great strength training, and I loved using the reformer machine. The instructor was really helpful and accommodating to us newbies. It is a challenging class, but not too hard to follow given how great the instructor was. In fact, everyone at the studio, from the front desk to the clients were so nice and welcoming.
The studio is beautiful and has a locker room and shower. They not only have Pilates, but Barre and TRX classes as well. I look forward to coming back and trying their other classes too!

I was super excited to try out Pilates ProWorks, but when I called in to ask some basic questions to the receptionist they were super off-​standish. They told me to look at their website and rushed me off the phone. I’m now disinterested with even going and will stick to my classes at Equinox. Work on your customer service wow.

I just left my first class at PilatesPro and absolutely loved it! The instructor, Adrian was wonderful. She showed me how to use the machine, corrected my form and explained each of the moves clearly. Being a Pilates n00b I appreciated the extra attention.
Other pluses
+the girl at the front desk was super friendly
+the class was not intimidating
+the other ladies in the class were really friendly and helpful
+shower, lockers and amenities
+part of ClassPass
Can’t wait to come back for my next class

I tried this place out since I am in town for business. I have a lot of experience with Barre classes but zero with TRX classes… until I tried this place, that is. I had no idea what to expect and was honestly expecting more barre in the class.
From prior experience in group classes like this, the instructors almost always introduce themselves and the type of class at the beginning. Just to give a brief overview for newcomers. This place did not do this and just jumped right in to the class. The music was loud and the instructor was yelling that entire time. She really knew what she was doing but didn’t really give a personalized approach for students in the class. For someone who is a fast learner and picks things up very well, I was really lost through the entire class. It was nice to add some variety to my workout but better instruction would have made it so much better.
Tl;Dr interesting and unique class but not enough instruction

This is my favorite studio that I have tried so far. All of the instructors have been great — positive energy, good cues and choreography, and varied workouts. I also appreciate the diversity of instructors in terms of age and background. It enables more students to find someone to relate to — there are some great role models here!
The studio is beautiful — very clean and the white, gray, blue, and orange theme is a great design. There are also amenities such as digital lockers, a shower, and a well-​equipped changing room (with hair blow dryers!). I love the combination of classes — barre, TRX, and classes on the Fitformer. Many studios have a spin/​reformer-​type machine combination but I prefer the TRX classes. I found all of the classes to be challenging but doable, with different options for varying levels of fitness.
The Fitformer machine allows you to do traditional Pilates moves on your back as well as different types of movements using all aspects of the machine, which is very adjustable. The style of classes also varies from instructor to instructor — I appreciate that there isn’t a fixed methodology which allows for more creativity and freedom in the classes.

I’ve taken 3 different types of classes, with 7 different instructors at Pilates ProWorks thus far. I’m happy to say that I’ve been pleased with all of the offerings and I still have more options! They have 8 class types total.
Where to begin?!
Who– The instructors seem to come from many different fitness backgrounds and I’m quickly finding out who my favorites are going to be. The teachers are also very receptive. I’ve been to places where the attitude of the instructors and or desk staff has made me alter my schedule. The owner of the PPW studio is often in classes; I l-​o-​v-​e this because it always makes for a better (tougher) class.
What– Awesome. I have wanted to try Pilates (pilates on reformer machines, not matt pilates) for a long time but I simply couldn’t afford it. I had priced many different studios but at the rate I work out, 5 – 7 days a week, pilates was prohibitively expensive for me as an everyday option. Enter Pilates ProWorks. For less than I was paying at any of the local barre studios, less than an Equinox membership, I have unlimited access to all of the PPW classes. I have been doing pIlates religiously since they opened their doors, incorporating TRX classes to push me over the edge. This week I’ll be trying the barre classes at PPW. Their variety of classes and instructors is really nice. I had gotten very used to doing the same class, with varying moves. More importantly, my body had gotten too used to the same class day in and day out. I admit, it was intimidating at first to think of going from barre workouts to mixing in TRX. I love that PPW offers combo Barre/​TRX classes called BarreX as well as intro classes to get people comfortable with TRX.
When– I have been doing morning and evening classes. They offer multiple classes during peak hours so getting registered has not been a problem. They have a varied schedule so that you can mix it up, and get your work out in in 45 or 55 minute classes. I love the 6:45AM 45 min classes. An extra 15 mins free in the morning is huge. Scheduling has been a bit light during December but I hear more offerings will come in January.
Where– Located in downtown Burlingame on Broadway, they are positioned directly across from a great little grocer allowing me to pick up fresh produce daily. They are also opening a juice bar which is going to be great. Love that. Parking has been super easy and aside from street parking, there is a public lot just behind the studio. The studio is brand-​spankin new, very fresh and airy. The ceiling are very tall, which creates an abundance of fresh air! I’ve been to other studios where the funk in the rooms at the end of a previous class punches you in the face and teachers refuse to open a door. At the end of each class we sanitize our machines which I appreciate greatly!
Why– I work out to be healthy, strong, and of course to look and feel good. In the week that I have been going, I have noticed change in my body already. No joke. I am very excited to continue building strength and learning more complex movements to see even more change!
How– They have two studios, one the holds all of their FitFormers, and another that is set up for barre and TRX. They are currently building their childcare room. They have a retail space where I’ve noticed mostly Lucy for sale, as well as protein.