Studio Thrive

Went for my second trx class here and will never go back. I felt like I was bothering the instructor that I was having a hard time getting the moves correct. Never had an instructor tell me «that’s close enough» when trying to help me. Instructor basically called me stupid in front of the class when I couldn’t move the straps down.
I’ve been to a lot of work out studios and have never been felt so unwelcome.

Really like this place. Everyone is really friendly and welcoming. They are on ClassPass and give everyone a $ 7 first class!

Checked out a Thursday TRX class (they have a special for $ 7 drop in class on Tuesdays & Thursdays). Pretty good! A good deal for $ 7. Plenty of street parking too.

I went to Zumba for the first time ever this evening. I have no rhythm whatsoever but Mico (the instructor) made it so much fun. I was not intimidated at all, although I probably looked ridiculous. This was a great way to add a form of exercise to my routine that is way more fun than running or the gym! I will definitely be going back and can’t wait to try some of the other classes offered!

Love love love Studio Thrive. The ZUMBA classes there are so fun, especially Melissa’s. I haven’t tried a TRX class there yet because I’m a little intimidated but every one I know who goes to TRX there loves the class and gets an amazing work out.
They run all sorts of drop in specials– you can take a class for $ 6!!! That’s a steal.
Run don’t walk to a class at Studio Thrive!

I have been going here for years! Every instructor cares about fitness, they are super friendly, and they all making working out enjoyable. I won’t workout anywhere else!

I attended Studio Thrive for almost two years. Most of the time I took the TRX classes first with Seth, then ended the last several months with Sam. Both are great instructors and truly care about their students using the proper technique to maximize the efficiency of the exercises. The boot camp classes they just started are terrific as well! Unfortunately, I had to move out of state and fear I won’t find instructors as good as Sam and Seth.

I’ve gone to several Zumba classes here with Jon Portie as the instructor. I absolutely love his classes! He incorporates a lot of things like squats, lunges, and ab crunches into the routines so that you get a whole lot more out of it than just the cardio that most zumba classes are. Jon’s energy is awesome, he always makes it a fun time, using current pop songs in the routines in addition to the classic zumba stuff. I will definitely continue going here!

This studio is fantastic! They’ve got great instructors who are high energy with great dance moves. A definite awesome work out. Even if you’re new to Zumba or feel like you’ve got 2 left feet, it doesn’t matter. They make you feel welcome and it’s so easy and tons of fun to dance those calories away. They also have TRX classes here for strength training and toning. So really it’s a one stop shop if you can’t get down with running or the gym. I love Studio Thrive!

I love Studio Thrive! I have been going there on and off for about 5 months now for Zumba classes and haven’t taken a single bad class. The prices are reasonable and I always get a great workout. The studio is small and cozy and there are two spacious bathrooms to change or take a shower. Parking on the street is never a problem.

Let me preface this by saying: I like zumba. I have taken many zumba classes over the last few years, and I have loved each and every one of them. Zumba at Studio Thrive is UNLIKE any zumba class I have ever taken, in a really wonderful way. The instructor is crazy, to say the least (also in a really wonderful way). He has more energy, more spunk, and more pizazz than anyone I have ever exercised with. He will make you sweat, and he will make you like it! I’ve heard that an hour of zumba can burn up to 1,000 calories, yet I did not truly believe that was possible until I took this class. Two days later, and I am still sore. AND excited to do it again next week!

Went to a Zumba class today that I got a «Groupon NOW» deal on ($ 6!) and had a blast! At first I was intimidated because no one was there at about 10 minutes til (granted it was a 12pm class, and most people are working), but the guy who helped me out (owner?) was so sweet and said he’d take the class with me if I was the only one (or one of the only ones) there, which was really nice of him. Two more people did end up showing up, and it was quite fun! I am definitely uncoordinated, and the Zumba style was different from the few classes I’ve taken elsewhere, but it was definitely heart-​pumping, and I’ll be back to try out again! Thanks :)

I’ve been taking classes at Studio Thrive for a couple of months now and I always have a blast. The studio on Blake and the studio on Evans are both comfortable for the size of the classes and the instructors are amazing.
I’m not the kind of person who likes to go work out for the sake of working out, so going and dancing around for an hour is definitely my kind of workout, but it’s great for aerobic excercise and core strengthening, I’ve even noticed some more definition in my arms.
There are always people there of different levels, but everyone seems to be having a good time. If you’re new to Zumba, and the moves don’t come as easily as you would like, give yourself a few classes. You’ll get the hang of it before you know it!

Great classes. and not so crowded as other places. I have been to the Zumba class with Jon (fantastic, by the way, burns off lots calories and he is always smiling, HM). I have been to the two hour sat night Zumba party, wow, that was wonderful! Liked the beer and snacks after the class also. Parking is easy in the two hour zone or across the street at the liquor store.
Check out the TRX class and class with Mico and Ally, both also amazing teachers.
So I keep taking classes there and I am not disappointed at all. Jon Portie is still there and he is still the best Zumba instructor I have taken classes with at Thrive. He will blow you away with his cardio routine. I have met some very cool people there, which helps me to stay motivated. I have lost 22 pounds and hoping to loose about 8 more. It’s not like your big fitness clubs, it more of a fitness community. Love when the owner and the teachers know you by name, ha, well they better know me, I am there at least twice per week for close to a year now. Seth, thanks for your hard work in keeping and building a fitness community.
When I am at work, which is 40 hours plus, I a day dream about going to Zumba at Thrive and my day is much brighter. In this economy, not easy to keep a small business going. Seth, you keep us Zumba addicts happy. Please check this place out, you will not be disappointed. It is a party you will not forget and you will keep coming back.

Best gym ever! Great variety of classes and instructors. If you love Zumba or want to try it, you need to go here! The TRX, Beachbody and Bootcamp classes also provide great outlets to really challenge yourself!
Now for my 2 cents on my favorite instructors: Lewi-​TRX and Beachbody– he makes it fun while pushing your workout to its limits. Lisa, Melissa, Jon, Guillermo and Mico-​Zumba– some of the best Zumba instructors out there! (trust me, I’ve taken a LOT of Zumba classes :) HIGH energy, fun choreography and great music!
Seth, the owner, has established an inclusive and supportive culture that is evident through the instructors and the students. It is a very welcoming environment and truly feels like a community. I highly recommend Studio Thrive to anyone interested better health!

I love being able to come here during lunchtime and break up my workday with a dance party. All the classes I’ve been to have been positive, high-​energy and easy to follow. I always leave in a better mood and feeling like I had a good workout. I’ve also tried several TRX classes and love how in 45 minutes, you can pretty much burn out all of your muscles. Every instructor I’ve encountered has been knowledgeable and upbeat.
I’m sure everyone has their favorite teachers, and I want to single out Jacquie for teaching an amazing Afro-​Caribbean-​style Zumba class. It took me a few months to realize this, but her style of dance gives you a killer core workout and, if you pay attention, you can learn a lot about dance movements in general. To me, it goes beyond an aerobic workout to explore more of the subtleties of that style dance, which is incredibly cool for a lunchtime class with relatively simple choreography.
To sum up, I highly recommend this friendly and positive studio. It’s a decent deal if you buy a package of classes, and there’s free parking. Much more personal than a big chain studio. Finally, lunchtime dance parties sure beat lunchtime suffering fests (corporate bootcamp et al.).

Dear Lewi,
I must comment on your TRX circuit class because I, too, am of the belief that anyone can do anything for 40 seconds. Even if there are 10 of those «anythings», they happen to encompass a TRX and a full body workout and they must be done in 3 sets.
So, thanks to you and your circuit, I sit here typing this review with my nose, because, despite the fact the class was over only a mere 15 minutes ago, I am sore from the shoulders down and typing hurts. At least I can still smile without anguish and will be doing so all week as I work through my conflicted feelings on the love-​hate relationship I have with this pleasure-​pain.
Sincerely,
My Body
P. S. While the location is great, parking is a breeze and the prices are reasonable, there are other instructors and classes that I’d like to try before confirming that Studio Thrive is a 5 star establishment. However, with great confidence, I’d like to commend you, dear Lewi, for being a 5 star instructor!

If you are dumb enough to run your long run on a Sunday while you are training for a marathon and then think it’s a good idea to go to a Zumba class on Monday, this place is it. Why you ask? Because I was dragging after 15 minutes of class, and didn’t feel at all bad about it. I moved like a sitting rock with occasional arm movements. And I still had a great time. The activity level can go up or down, and I’m sure people have their favorite instructors. Me, I like any place I can feel comfortable when I’m doing something where I have potential to look like an idiot. I’ve been to other Zumba classes, and I never felt so comfortable as here. This is a high-​energy workout for sure. My instructor tonight was just fun and happy and didn’t just act like she wanted to be there, you could tell she really was having a good time.
I’ve also been here for a personal training session. If you can imagine, I called about 10 places about the second week of January to find a personal trainer. Seth was the only person to call me back in about an hour. Yep. Everyone else waited days and days and days… that alone was impressive. His customer service in general is impressive. It’s obvious he has either run a studio before or worked at a place that did it all wrong, because he is doing everything right. He calls you back immediately if you leave him a message– I called him at least three times with different questions and at no point did he not return my message in less than 30 minutes. I have no idea how he did this, but it was impressive.
He set me up with Kellie, who has a long history of personal training. She went in-​depth into what I wanted, and discovered some problems that I have been having. She really listened to me, and really focused on me for an hour. I know, some of you are thinking, who else would they focus on? I have had trainers ignore me, talk to other trainers– one guy actually told me I was a waste of his time… great, huh? She is very knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition.
Seth knows how to hire good people. He has a part-​time desk person who is also just great and friendly. The atmosphere of this place is comfortable, relaxing. Seth is incredibly personable and friendly, and by golly, gets you excited about working out. This guy knows customer service, and can offer a great introductory price to get you started, which is just fabulous!

Seized by a sick masochistic whim, my friend and I decided to try a TRX Suspension class at Studio Thrive. The class itself was impressive and certainly more than what I had hoped for: both exceedingly informative and physically challenging. In the beginning, Seth introduced us to fundamentals of suspension training, giving us concise instructions on how to manipulate resistance using TRX bands. Then, we got to the workout, and I sweated buckets and buckets… and buckets (I’m sure there were tears too). It was a unique workout for me in that my stabilizer muscles were fully and constantly activated for the entire hour-​long sweatbath; I’ve never been put thru a workout that did that.
This was my first time at the studio which is quite charming, cute, and very clean. There’s not a lot of traffic here so it’s nice to work out with a small convivial group of people; no meatheads, brainless babble, and gorilla grunts to annoy you. All in all, it was a pleasant reprieve from the usually repugnant gym scenario… and, to top it off, I learned something new.

This place is great for beginners or more advanced dancers. Everytime I go here there is a mix of levels which is nice, since I don’t really have rhythm but like to move around! Time goes by super fast during these sessions and I find myself wanting to keep going after class is done!
Don’t get me wrong, it is a good workout — great for any level as you can go easy or work hard depending on your level. Staff is super friendly and the sessions are affordable with no pressure to sign up for packages.
I would have rated 5 stars but the small locker rooms are a bummer. There is a shower but it’s in the same room as the bathroom (all in one enclosure) so I was afraid to be a bathroom hog.
All in all, this is a wonderful studio!