Pure Pilates HB

Found this place through Groupon and I must say, one of the best findings!
I’ve been doing yoga, pilates, barre my whole life and this place is a new challenge! (Although perhaps injuries and age play part, but still… =)

I’ve never felt so un-​welcomed in my life. Came here through class pass, and was pretty much dismissed from the moment I walked in. The two women at the front desk could not even leave their conversation about some guy to help me out. I was new to the mega former and not a single thing was explained to me, I wasn’t even told where to set up. Michaela just started class, and barked orders, leaving me to figure out everything on my own. She adjusted me once, and when I clearly did not understand her adjustment she just repeated herself over and over again and did not seem to have have any desire to actually help me understand what I was doing (which should be the job of a teacher). Pretty much the only thing she shouted the entire class was «come on legs, come on (insert body part here)!“I watched people all around me, who were regulars, doing planks with the most horrific form, and being encouraged to keep going. After class she immediately walked to the desk and started texting on her cellphone. I REALLY wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, so I asked if she could explain what adjustment she was trying to give me earlier, and she literally looked up from her phone and sighed. Never have I encountered such behavior from any fitness instructor, let alone a studio owner. Clearly she does not care about her business or her students. When my friends ask me about going to this studio I tell them to stay away.

I have a class pass. Signed up for Michaela’s Sunday 9:30am on a whim an hour before the class started. I’ve been looking for a studio in hopes of returning to adding personal one on one Pilates sessions to my routine again. I’ve heard of studios/​trainers being less than welcoming to Class Pass members but had not experienced it. until today. In the 30 mins I was there, Michaela glided over to «assist» me twice. She was less than helpful both times and even condescending in her tone. One of those times, rather than properly explain or show me what she wanted me to do, she repeated the same incomplete instructions that I clearly did not understand and then she walked away. The other time, I nearly fell off the megaformer and she didn’t even flinch or put her hand out. Instead she responded by saying, «Yeah…it’s a lot of inner thigh» and walked away. To be clear, she actually assisted someone who is a regular and who entered the class after I did before she came to me. I’m not new to Pilates or the use of a reformer and small props by any means. I left half way into class. I don’t have time to deal with this kind of behavior from a fitness instructor.
Kinda bummed about how this turned out. Stay away.

I love this place. I’ve tried many different workouts and by far Pilates has been what has worked for me by far. I suffer from lower back pain so getting core workout is what has really helped get my back in shape.

I have been coming to this studio for a little over a month now and I am addicted. I love the laid-​back vibe and attitude of both the instructors and the patrons of this studio.
They use the megareformer and it is a total body killer. I always leave tired, sweaty and wanting to kill the bubbly blonde. (They are all bubbly blondes)
But, I can tell you that after a month, I feel stronger in both my upper and lower body. I originally signed up because of a living social deal and now have committed to the $ 99 a month plan where you can go twice a week. It is a great deal for the money.
The studio is clean and located behind the Carl’s Jr. on Bolsa Chica and Edinger.
If you can, I highly recommend.

Yay! There is hope for this mama of two under two. So thankful to have found this amazing studio that is conveniently located and offers a variety of high quality classes at convenient times and at an affordable rate. I have very little time as a working mom and have never been more out of shape after back to back pregnancies but I cannot imagine anything that would help me reach my goals as effectively and efficiently as pure pilates. After just 50 minutes you feel like every muscle in your body has been worked exactly as needed to get the results you are going for. The knowledgeable, down to earth instructors give individualised attention and you can tell they really love what they do. I also like the variety of package options available and the easy class booking interface online.

I would highly recommend Jasmine’s classes for anyone in any stage of fitness! She is very nice and plays hip-​hop during class, which I love!
Parking is easy.
Relatively clean studio.

I love this place. I recently started class pass and tried pure Pilates and fell in love. I really enjoy the energy in the studio, the workouts are challenging and the instructors and attentive and encouraging. Basically I’m hooked.

I love this Pilates studio. Each instructor has their own individual style, but yet offer amazing workouts. They always start on time– which is big deal for me. Classes although pricey, are more affordable than other Pilates studios. The workout is amazing and I can not get enough of the classes. My body has truly transformed. I highly recommend this studio.

I’ve been going to Pure Pilates since March when they offered their March Madness special. I’d never taken a Pilates class in my life and was a little intimidated walking into the 6 am Cardio Pilates. Michaela was very helpful, showed me how to use the machine, showed me the «leveled down» versions of how to do the exercises and was very encouraging. So I came back. I now go 3 – 4 times a week to the 6 am Cardio Pilates and Plyolates classes. I don’t have to do the «easy» versions anymore (if any of this awesome total body workout can be considered «easy»). Michaela is still fabulous but I also adore Alyssa. With the encouragement of Alyssa in Cardio Pilates and Michaela in Plyolates I’ve gotten so much stronger! I’ve also taken class or two with Erin Cody and have been very pleased. Nearly 5 months later and I’m still going and it’s still a challenge.

This place made me fall in love with Pilates. I usually take the morning classes with Michaela. She is an amazing instructor. I would highly recommend this place. The classes get booked really fast. They do offer a free first time class.