Fitlab Pilates

Nice space… teachers nice but don’t seemed to keep a pulse on what movements
have been done from week to week or class to class. In general, Pilates does have
repetitive movement but the with the great equipment at hand there it seems more
effort can be put into the weekly classes. A lot of unnesscary chatting in classes and for those who would like to focus and improve the relaxed class atmposphere doesn’t allow for it. I have left messages on phone several times and emailed… responses
are very slow if at all. Too bad such a great space, great location, and so much
potential to have a true Pilates studio.

Sasha is fantastic– she is warm and friendly but also very, very knowledgable. I had been taking Pilates for years at other gyms/​studios (mostly mat classes but some reformer) but only after coming to fitlab I realized how much previous instructors had ignored alignment, posture, and proper form.
I started going to fitlab when I was about 3 months pregnant. I continued to go to fitlab throughout my pregnancy and it was great. It was a workout but also was a lot of stretching and definitely helped with pregnancy aches and pains. I always left feeling better than when I came in. I am now 2.5 months postpartum and am continuing to go there.
I cannot reccommend Fitlab and especially Sasha enough.

Not a very welcoming environment and classes are somewhat boring and monotonous, and not as challenging as they could be.
The policies are extremely rigid, which is understandable, but the owner delivers them in quite a harsh and condescending way.
Also quite pricey.

Oooh, bendy! Fitlab is my jam for quality Pilates in the Cambridge/​Somerville area.
Peeking in the front door of Fitlab Pilates reveals a serene seating area with a small computer set-​up for scheduling & payment along with a wraparound window bench for people to shuck off their shoes, drop their jackets and throw down their bags as they prepare to limber up and get down.
The fun begins when you walk behind the privacy screens into a welcoming airy studio with separate sections for group classes up front (mix of mat & reformer) and an area for private sessions in the back. So I’m here to do something healthy right? Something good for my body? So how come all the equipment sounds straight out of a FEARnet flick? The Reformer, The Spine Corrector, the Cadillac… and the Chair? Fear not, FEARnet. Ignore the enigmatic slasher names and just go with it because trust me: your body will thank you.
I’ve only worked with Sasha, who has been phenomenal– warm, personable and completely helpful when it comes to technique. She does an amazing job at explaining proper alignment and movement so you really engage the right muscles through every exercise.
Can’t wait to try more of what they have to offer!

I love FitLab! Sarah was my first instructor and she was really sweet, but soon she hired Sasha and she is awesome too! I have Sasha for all my classes and she is very knowledgeable in body movement, posture, and perfecting all the positions for maximum muscle stimulation. She is very engaged in each student personally, as well as the small classes and is always happy to answer any questions that are posed (even my silly ones). Sarah and Sasha are both great cheerleaders for every student, always gently pushing you towards doing your best!
The prices are very reasonable, and the quality is very high, I am a picky persnickety and I have to say I love this place and I am so happy to have found it! The low impact exercise focusing on building muscle around joints, as well as creating flexibility has worked wonders for my fibromyalgia, anxiety, stress, and neck/​back problems. My two classes a week are barely enough to cover my new found (healthy!) addiction! I would go every day if I could afford it!

I have been a student at Fitlab for over a year now. I was hooked from my first session with Sarah. We share a dance background, and I immediately noticed how tuned in she is– she can really communicate with different people and different bodies. I have never before felt so connected to my movements. Sarah combines vast physiological knowledge and experience with a friendly, open personality. I am totally hooked on Fitlab and consider Pilates an essential part of my life!

Sarah is great! She is not only super knowledgeable about Pilates and the body, but a genuinely lovely person with a great sense of humor. She gives each of her students the attention she needs to deal with her (or his!) personal injuries/​weaknesses and achieve her specific athletic/​fitness goals. I have practiced pilates for several years and Sarah is one of the best instructors I have found. Her pricing is also very fair. Classes are small and scheduling classes online is super easy. As for the reviewer who complained about repetition, I cannot agree. I have been going to Sarah for over a year now and we always get new «surprises», ie new and challenging exercises to try out. Only the warm up is repetitive and even that gets changed up quite often.

FitLAB and Sarah are wonderful additions to East Cambridge.
I started with private lessons (5, a gift from my husband) to get back in the swing of reformer pilates after a few years away. Sarah provides a very thorough evaluation of your posture and strength before starting on the reformer.
I’ve been going to group classes twice a week (no more than 4 of us in a class) since May and am addicted. Sarah easily carries over the personal touches from private lessons into the group setting, providing modifications to meet specific needs.
Her knowledge of the body and pilates make for a great workout and an informative session. In the months since I started I’ve gained strength, improved my balance and learned a lot about my body.
Pricing is very reasonable given the personal attention and small group size. Knowing that Sarah will always be the instructor you have and not having to deal with a big gym are also huge pluses.
I’d recommend this place to anyone interested in pilates, from complete beginners to the advanced– Sarah’s a wonderful instructor and the facilities are great.

I started private sessions (3 so far) with Sarah to get back in shape and build up my muscles after recently having a baby. I come from a medical background (physician) and think her knowledge of physiology is very strong. Her workouts are great and she will work with your pace and push you only as far as she thinks you can handle. I found her to be very friendly and welcoming– so I am quite surprised by comment below. As for the area– there are no homeless shelters or gangs (and I have lived nearby for 30+ years).
I would fitlab without hesitation.

FitLab and Sarah are the best! The intro package is an awesome deal and Sarah really lays down the basics and makes sure you have proper form, so that when you go into the group mat classes you actually know what you are doing. The space is really nice, clean, and cozy, and the machines are really cool. I had done some mat pilates at the gym before, but had always been curious/​nervous about the reformer machines. They look like torture devices, and I’m a klutz to begin with. But she walks you through it and you come out feeling taller, leaner, and buffer!

I had my very first pilates lesson ever at this studio in Cambridge. I came in here after making an appointment for a introductory lesson (FREE! of chrage) online. Sarah, the instructor was SO friendly, and knowledgable giving me a really intense one hour lesson. I already know that I have terrible posture problems, but now i know how to fix it. After a wonderful one-​on-​one session, I walked out after signing for a pacakge offer ($ 99) for two private and four group lessons. I am scheduled to go back next week. I highly, highly recommend this place to anyone. The instructor here is truly fabulous!
Also note that there are plenty of parking spaces around.

I’ve been wanting to try a pilates class for a long time, and when FitLAB opened up down the street, I knew it was time. From the moment I walked in the door, I knew this was the place for me. The staff was extremely welcoming, making sure that new folks like myself felt comfortable with what was going on, while giving the seasoned students a complete workout. I was able to walk, but with tons of parking on the street and behind the building, those with cars won’t have any trouble.