Clear

I was introduced to Clear by Steph B and two others from Unilocal/​Twitter. They knew I liked working out and suggested I come to Clear. As luck would have it, I won a 5-​class pass from a Clear contest (I like contests and free stuff). I decided to check out a MOVE class without telling any of these friends because I wanted to experience my first class as if I was a new student.
It was great! I love that the studio is small and mirror-​less. There are ballet barres on each side and Annie, the owner, provides doubled up yoga mats, which you use for kneeling and lying on to do repetitive leg movements. But if you want to bring your own mat, go for it!
Her music is a spot-​on reflection of her personality and Amy B is right, she curses but you’re doing it under your breath ;) In terms of cuing, she always reminds you when to point and flex your foot, which matters and if you want the details, ask her after class. With room for 4 – 5 students in the studio, you won’t be able to cheat yourself and give up on the moves. You’ll leave the hour class sweaty and pumped that you used all those little accessory muscles.
Clear also offers restorative yoga, which is yoga at a slower pace and you hold the moves longer so you do actually work to keep the poses, but it is great for runners or those who have workouts that a little harder on the body.
I had a great TRX class in which Paige tailored the moves to each of in the class since we weren’t all at the same level of use. She also did a great job of telling us which body parts were working, how to move through and want postures to maintain (if no one tells you, you need a maintain a strong core).
Clear is a small, but mighty studio that offers a variety of classes in a very welcoming tone, where the students come to know each other by name.

If you want your butt kicked into shape (I mean that very literally) then check out the MOVE class with Annie at Clear!
Walking into my first class at Clear, I had no idea what to expect. What I got was an amazingly small class with a super energetic instructor and an intense workout.
Heads up: Annie is a lot of fun and is totally herself… complete with potty mouth. She says those curse words that you’re thinking during that last leg lift at the end of your 6^th set when every muscle is shaking. Maybe don’t bring your Grandma unless Gram is down with the unfiltered expressions.
Parking is metered on street, and there was plenty when I went after 6pm. The door to the class is accessed through the gym on the corner. Just head on in and hang out until Annie comes to welcome you into the studio. The studio only holds about 4ish students comfortably so you get a very personalized experience! The MOVE class I attended worked our butts and guts and the fun music mixed with Annie’s commentary made the whole experience incredibly enjoyable!
I felt muscles I didn’t even know existed and will definitely be back to get those newly discovered muscles into shape!

I went to clear fitness for the first time about 4 months ago. I went for a move class. This is part of the group on package I purchase. From the moment I stepped I was welcomed and became involved in this small studio– never more than 4 students in a class. Very personal environment with a lot attention paid to each student. Long after the groupon has been used up I continue to attend classes at Clear for a few reasons.
–Small environment offers attention to everybody, ensuring the body’s alignment and effort is receiving the most from your exercises.
–Serious sculpting intensity with very very little impact on the bones and joints. No push ups in these classes yet arm, shoulder, upper back work is incorporated into every class.
–Easy scheduling online
–Sometimes I’m the only student and this does not deter the energy and enthusiasm of the teacher.
–I receive just as much attention when there are 4 students as then I’m the only student
— I HAVE RESULTS!
–Each session varies a little yet the overall sculpting hits all the little spots you know are there, but you don’t know how to work. Annie knows the exact moves and articulates instructions well.
–Cool down ends each session, a little reward for all your hard work. And you will work hard!

Clear is a yoga/​Pilates studio that opened recently in East Walnut Hills, next door to PAC Gallery. I’ve been to a few classes and really liked them. It’s small, but the studio has a lot of functionality, with ballet barres on both walls and mats and pillows available for students to use. The teachers are super nice and really care about each student’s success; they take the time to help you make adjustments and explain each move or pose.
Best of all, this is just one of a handful of businesses helping this (ahem, my) neighborhood come alive. Go EWH!