Core Reform Pilates

Amazing studio and teachers! Love this place. After each class my legs and abs shake for hours… sign of an incredible workout!

I just signed up here and already love it. It’s very clean and the classes are challenging enough yet not too difficult to follow. All the instructors so far have been very professional and front desk staff is helpful as well. Parking is convenient and prices are reasonable.

I want to love this studio, and I did after my first day, but today left a bad taste in my mouth. Everyone must book their class in advance, which is a great approach, but I’d love to see this business follow through with the same structure.
I purchased the 2 weeks for $ 65. A few hours after purchasing, I tried to book my classes for the weekend, however there were zero openings the entire weekend. I would have loved to option to take a morning and evening class to make up for the days that have ZERO openings, however with the package, you are only allowed 1 class per day.
My first class was great. The teacher was wonderful. My second class, was going great until people started coming in to class 5, 10 and the lady next to me was even 15 minutes late. It gets better. Since I’m new to Pilates, I had to do the «look around». The super late girl next to me was completely doing her own thing, i.e. Laying on her side looking ready for a nap, Facebooking and texting (I could see) while everyone was in plank or on their backs. It was really distracting. I understand people have injuries and can’t always keep up, but I feel like everyone in that class made the effort to book their reformer and come to class to better themselves, so let’s all respect one another’s valuable time. It isn’t uncommon to start fitness classes (a few minutes late even) and close the doors.
The girls working there seem so passionate and positive. I hope this business is able to maintain the integrity they have the potential to achieve and not become another «pop up» OC studio.
5 stars for my sore core. HOWEVER if I end up next to «I always wear green» again, I’m changing my stars.

BEST Pilates classes & well-​knowledged instructors in OC! I started 5 years ago & I cannot stop! I highly recommend Core Reform Pilates for anyone, either male or female, in shape or just starting out… Pilates is great everyone!

This place has a great vibe, great music and great instructors. Core reform has a variety of instructors with different backgrounds, which makes the workouts unique and challenging each time! They are helpful with form and they encourage you to engage yourself at your own pace and are always positive and helpful. I feel like I am stronger, leaner and always look forward to my next pilates class at Core Reform. Try it!

This place is incredible. I was brand new to Pilates and they nurtured me every step of the way. The instructors are very helpful and friendly. I absolutely love this place!
The first time i worked out here, i was sore for four days. The workouts will kick your ass, they’re great. See you there!

This place is so awesome! I went there with a knee injury and overweight and they are all very kind and supportive. Every instructor CARES about your well-​being and the most important thing to them is your form. It’s an amazing workout and best of all my knee is at 80 percent thanks to pilates. I can tell you that Pilates has changed my life and the professionalism at this establishment is beyond wonderful. I recommend you try their $ 65 unlimited two week special, it is the best thing you can do for your entire body… LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

Awesome place. I was worried b/​c I liked Sea Fit in HB, a different style of Pilates. But since Core Reform is close to my house, I held my breath, signed up for the 2 wk intro offer, and hoped for the best.
Pleasantly surprised! It’s an awesome workout, and they use a trampoline while you’re laying on the reformer which gives you an amazing leg workout. Instructors are great and love the cozy feel.
Sold!

April is a pleasure to work with and very easy to understand. Super clean and well set up with Stotts!

Absolutely love this studio! I had never done a Pilates reformer class before and now I’m hooked! Each instructor has been nothing but kind, patient and extremely helpful. You will love how you feel after each class. Regardless of your fitness level, this place is for you.

I’m addicted! I’m on the 2^nd week of my 2 week new client introduction package. I’m loving it. I had never taken a Reformer class before. The instructors were very helpful. They are good about mixing up the routine too. I do recommend taking the Form Focus class for newbies. You definitely get more out of the classes when your form is correct! Not only is it challenging, classes go by so fast! I’m sad when they are done.
I think it is a great addition to my workout routine. I will be becoming a regular.

Was looking for a Pilates studio located between home & work, with accommodating start times, so that I would have a chance of making it with my crazy work schedule. Scheduled my first class, got off late from work & hit plenty of traffic (as usual), tried calling to say I was running late… when I (finally) arrived, the instructor was gracious and was able to set everything up for me while I changed out of my work clothes – without interrupting the flow of the class. Impressive! The class was challenging, fun, upbeat, and truly cross-​trained with the use of extra props. Looking forward to my next class (hoping to make it ON TIME). :)

I am really enjoying Core Reform Pilates. Francesca Lee rocks and I love the Cardio Core class!

The owner is rude, unhelpful and curt.
Monique the instructor was wonderful, but when dealing with the owner and trying to sign up was a needlessly unpleasant experience. I go to Pilates Plus and it is easy to sign up and the management is pleasant to customers. However, in my dealings with the Core Reform owner/​manager it is obvious she doesn’t really like to dealing with the public and makes the administration side difficult.
If you can avoid dealing with her, then it could be worth going.

I’ve been checking out studios in the area and Core Reform is my favorite. It doesn’t smell like a stinky gym, the space is large and doesn’t feel cramped. There are a good number of reformers so the classes haven’t filled up on me and the instructors are great. The schedule allows me to fit in a class either before or after work and the best part is, they aren’t as expensive as other studios! I’m sold.

I am on my 7^th day of my two week new student intro package and I have been all 7 days because I am ADDICTED! I’ve been dancing since I was little and have been doing yoga for about 4 years now and it’s gotten to the point where I just needed to switch things up. I came to Core Reform looking for something new and exciting to spice up my health/​work out routine and let me tell you, I am 110% satisfied! I already feel so much stronger and more toned after just 1 week! It’s really amazing to be honest.
In my 7 days of classes thus far, I’ve had 6 different instructors. I have nothing negative to say about any one of them, and have learned something different from each one! No two classes I’ve taken have been the same which keeps it exciting! All of the teachers are so nice and helpful, which is such a relief since the reformers can be pretty intimidating to a new student. Also a plus, the studio is super clean and the instructors hand out cleaning wipes to wipe down the equipment at the end of each class. Being a germ-​a-​phobe, this puts me at ease :)
A big thanks to the friendly staff at Core Reform for my new tight and toned body!

Core Reform makes exercise fun! I can’t say enough good things about this cute convenient Pilates studio! Every instructor is encouraging, well educated, gives clear concise verbal cues, and makes each class sail by. I love the positive vibe of this studio, no doubt helped along by the upbeat music that’s played in each class. What’s really special about Pilates, and these instructors specifically, is that I’m able to get a really good workout and stretch without straining my joints and muscles. Thanks Murphy (the owner), for creating such a positive environment in which we can meet our fitness goals!

I love Core Reform. Although I have done mat Pilates on and off for many years, I was fairly new to reformer classes. I signed up for the two week unlimited at core reform and I absolutely love the studio, classes, and the instructors. The two week deal is a great value and I will most likely sign up for another month of classes.
The studio is very clean and has state of the art equipment for Pilates to maximize your workout with various props.
The classes are organized and well planned out. I generally am not someone who loves getting up early to work out, but I religiously got up and made it to my core reform classes over the past two weeks and the 50 minutes flies by. I felt so much better starting my day after one of their classes and am pretty much addicted. The classes were a good combination of stretching and strength training and I can already see some muscles forming/​strengthening in only a few short weeks.
The instructors are hands on, patient, friendly, and very knowledgable of Pilates teachings. I love Ashley and go to her class most mornings.
My only comment on the studio is the music could be switched up a bit.

I have been a member of Core Reform Pilates for a solid 3 – 4 months now. My body is drastically more toned and stronger than ever! The classes have also helped trimmed down my waistline. (But there is always room for improvements)
I remember after my first Level 1 class, I thought: piece of cake… I even wrote an email to complain how I wasn’t challenged enough. I was then told to try out a Level 2 class and to inform my instructor that it’s my first class so she could correct my form and positioning.
In that Level 2 class, I took the advice and boy was I in for a surprise. I was instructed to tuck here, use this muscle rather than that, level the pelvis, isolate certain parts of the body, to focus on engaging the core throughout the workouts… Surely I was sweating, huffing and puffing by the end of the class. It burned everywhere and the burn feels so good!
After that experience, I alternate Level 1 & 2 depending on what fit my schedule and was more mindful of my form. Each and every class I get my ass kicked. The more you flex your feet, point your toes, sink your torso, elevate your chest, and just push yourself to concentrate on your form in every exercise, you will maximize the benefits. Coordination is definitely required.
Every instructor have been the most helpful with tips and advice of how to improve. They are full of experience and knowledge and always change up the routines to keep us challenged. I still feel as if I am learning more each and every class. I know now which muscles are my weak ones, so I target those areas at the gym outside of Pilates.
What to expect: Newport housewives that all seem to know each other. Women of all ages. Clean facility with all sorts of gadgets to support the workout routine. Feeling of tightening and toning in all areas women would care about especially abs, obliques, arms, inner and outter thighs, quads, legs. Stretching in between every exercise. Engaging/​tucking in the core outside of class like while driving. Yes, try it!
I definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family. I run and cycle outside of Pilates and Core Reform have made me a stronger runner and cyclist. Big thanks to all the wonderful staff here xoxo! Shoutout to Francesca and Megan for always kicking my butt!

Based off traditional Pilates, the reformers are very similar to what you would see in a one-​on-​one classic Pilates lesson. There are lots of different apparatuses, which has positives (lots of different moves to do) and negatives (even if you are familiar with the machine there is a lag time in between moves). I personally did not find the workout very challenging and barely broke a sweat most of the time, although in all fairness I have been doing Pilates for over 7 years. The Level 2 classes are better, and if you go a lot and learn the exercises more you might be able to move faster through the transitions thus being able to push a little harder.
If you are new to Pilates this studio is GREAT and I would highly recommend it! The instructors are ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and they provided me with modifications and alternative exercises as I went there during a time when I was nursing a small injury in my calf.
Very welcoming environment and I don’t think anyone would be intimidated, even if you were new to Pilates and/​or haven’t worked out in a while.
The prices are also extremely competitive.
In sum:
The pros:
Competitive pricing
Good for beginners
Friendly and helpful staff
Studio is clean, bright, and conveniently located
LOTS of variety in the classes (I never did the same sequence twice in the two weeks I was there)
Instructors are very accommodating with modifications and alternative exercises. I really, really, really liked the instructors!!!
The instructors are actually paying attention to what the students are doing and I think the risk of injury is extremely low due to this careful attention.
69 dollar 2 week unlimited special for new students so you can check it out and see for yourself without a huge financial commitment.
The cons:
Lots of different apparatuses necessitate lots of lag time in between exercises
Not as challenging as I’d like. I don’t think you would see results if you were already in good shape.