I cannot say enough great things about Body Alive!I used to be a college athlete, and I was dying for a team atmosphere and the feeling of a good workout.I love the body sculpt and body challenge classes! They are INTENSE, but you feel so accomplished. The instructors are ALL amazing (book a class with Bobby he is a perfect human), and so knowledgeable.In addition to the staff at the gym, the HR and people in their business department are so great too. I emailed them with questions in regards to my account and they got back to me within 10-12 hours. πThe studios, locker rooms, and showers are so clean, and well maintained. They never smell bad, and always stocked!If youβre looking for a great workout, surrounded by wondeful people- this is the place to be!!!Thank you BA for pushing me to get back to where I want to be. I finally feel βmyselfβ again!!
I absolutely love Body Alive. I always struggled to find a gym and workout I could consistently commit to. Iβve been going to BodyAlive for 3 months now, consistently 5-6 times per week. Iβve found instructors who push me, classes I love, and have made friends to go with! The community Body Alive creates is incredible and I canβt wait to hit many milestones at this favorite place of mine!
I love love love Body Alive!! I have always struggled finding a fitness routine that excites me and motivates me since I left Planet Fitness. I joined Body Alive to try something different, but was nervous about the difficulty at first. I started with a barre class once a week and now a year later I am going to class between 5-6 days a week and have explored most if not all of the other class options. My favorites are pilates and barre, but have recently started taking yoga and bounce and have been loving those as well. I love the flexibility and how the instructors encourage you to modify your practice as you need. I injured my wrist in December of 2020 and certain exercises have become extremely difficult if not impossible. The instructors have helped me find ways to still complete the workouts without causing further injury.
This review applies to the Body Alive Moon Valley studio in Phoenix - different location, same owners.My wife and I were loyal patrons at BA Moon Valley since January 2020; supporting the studio from the time they reopened and sticking with them through the pandemic. For months, I was taking full advantage of the unlimited monthly package; practicing almost every day through both the recorded and live classes. That is until June 14, 2021 when I received the following email from owner Paul Bain:βI was very clear about what I wanted and you fully understood our conversation- I am not interested in arguing with you about this. I am sorry you were offended by our rules and the way I want my studio run, but it is my choice, correct? I was hoping you would respect that but obviously you dont. I think since there are so many other studios that will allow you to practice the way you want, you should go join one of them.As of today, your membership will be canceled and we will return any money owed you.βThe βrulesβ he is referring to is modifying my practice to my comfort and skill level and not following the sequence closely enough. He claimed to be acting in response to complaints they received. He sent me this response when I dared to ask him to clarify himself about the complaints and my practice. So sad as that studio had such a strong community of practice when they bought it.V. Murphy
Great studio with friendly staff! Love the heated room.
Love, love, love Body Alive. The instructors are kind and amazing and will help you to develop your practice as far as you want to go...or encourage you to modify and do what you need that is right for you. No pressure. No judgement. You canβt do yoga wrong there. I recommend for beginners through advanced. Be careful! It is totally addictive and you will gain strength and serenity...mind, body, and spirit!
I love attending yoga classes at Body Alives Kenwood location. All the instructers lead their classes very knowledgeable and personable. Their approach has always encouraged me to test my boundaries and trust my body as its much stronger than I think it is. I leave there feeling very accomplished to start my day on the right foot. π Namaste π§
I absolutely love body alive! Iβve been going for about two months now and the staff is always very friendly and the studio is very clean! The app is incredibly easy to use and makes booking very convenient! I canβt recommend body alive enough
Body Alive is the best. I just took Bobbys Fusion class and as always it was amazing! Bobby knows how to push you to try harder and he is encouraging you every step of the way. I cant express how thrilled I am that BA is open. Thank you Body Alive and thank you Bobby. I dont just show up and put in my time, I could go somewhere else, but I love these instructors - each and everyone cares. Love you all and Joy! See you soon. ππππβ€
I canceled my membership over a year ago and have email confirmation of cancellation. Theyβve continued to charge my card every month, despite repeated unreturned phones calls and disputed charges with my credit card company. I had to get a new CC number to get them to stop charging me. The classes were good, but Iβve never had this much trouble with a gym.
Good spacing to allow for physical distancing. I feel safe there. The instructors are pretty good but the music and their microphones are way too loud. The loud music competes with the Yogis instructions which echo so if youre lucky you can hear 50% of what the teacher says. Thats still, I enjoyed the work out. Its so good to get a sweat on again.
Ive loved Body Alive for years because they have a great variety of fitness classes/options. But, Id also like to say that their customer service has been really above and beyond in helping me resolve an issue during these crazy Covid times. I cant thank them enough!
This is the best studio in the area. They have excellent online live options currently. You can now attend in person or online at the class time. The classes are also available any time, via their online library. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean studio; great parking; many class options. Highly skilled instructors.
Great instructors and nice studio settings. I really enjoy working out here!
I was looking to join a yoga studio for a while but kept backing out because it was too expensive. I stumbled across body alive and heard great things, so I decided to give it a try. Itβs a great studio, classes are very good, teachers are friendly and knowledgeable, theyβll correct you on form so you know theyβre paying attention on a personal level as well. Plus itβs very economical, they usually have promotions.
Attended my first hot yoga class with Lizzie and all I can say is WOW! From her music choices, enthusiasm, and how welcoming and comfortable she made mine and my husbands first time...we will definitely be back. We cant stop talking about how much fun we had! Studio is very clean. 5+ stars!
Bobby is a great instructor! I have not had the opportunity to take classes from anyone else yet, but all of the staff members are so friendly. The environment is clean. Large class sizes make it easier to fallow along!
Great hot yoga classes! Love to come once a week and sweat/meditate. Classes are great for beginner to advanced.Was not really a fan of how competitive the spinning was, but if that motivates you go for it! Overall nice facility, super clean, welcoming staff, inclusive atmosphere.My only critique is to maybe be a tad more instructive on the harder moves in the hot yoga. I would like to advance my practice but it seems like once we get past the moderate level you just see the advanced yogis doing their own thing....and I want to learn how to keep up with them!
SO SO SO welcoming. Trying something new, especially when it is something like yoga or an unfamiliar fitness class can be so intimidating. The atmosphere is amazing, encouraging, welcoming, and encourages each person to go at their own pace while providing challenges when desired. You cannot go wrong with any instructor and there are constantly deals! I love this studio - worth the money!!
The 5$ Community Classes are amazing for anyone interested in trying out yoga at any level! I have gone every week for the past 5 weeks and it has become my favorite part of the week. Holli, the instructor on Sunday nights, does an amazing job of making everyone feel welcome and safe. Ive brought a new friend every week and theyve all loved it as well!
Body Alive is an awesome place that I have begun to visit regularly on my trips to Ohio. The staff is super friendly, always helpful, and answer questions with a smile. The space is clean and welcoming and each class is easy to understand. If I could go all the time, I definitely would!!
This gym is absolutely amazing! You leave feeling energized and detoxed. Joy is an outstanding cycle instructor who creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere! 100% recommend joining!
I absolutely love Barre class with Mollie! She offers a unique class each time I attend. From start to finish itβs a great time and comprehensive work-out. I wish she was at Kenwood more often. I drive pass the Mason location to attend Mollieβs class :)
Favorite Yoga Spot!! I live in Georgia but work in the Kenwood area a couple times a month. When I am in town, one of the first places youll find me is Body Alive! Their 6am hot power yoga classes are bomb. Very challenging, but you feel so good afterward! Facilities are spotless, yoga studio is very large, so most days every one is spread out and there is plenty of room. There are no judge-y eyes in any of their classes. Definitely check this place out if you want a fun challenging work out!
The workouts are top notch. Difficult, but great atmosphere. Only downside is that there is a $5 cancellation fee for any classes you arenβt able to go to, despite having unlimited membership. I was sick the other day and still charged- that is frustrating.
I love the Kenwood studio. The rooms are a great size and the staff is all so friendly. I took the 8pm Wednesday night class with Tawnya last night- she was amazing!
I took a few classes at Body Alive while I was home for a break and absolutely loved my experience. The classes were tough and led by wonderful instructors. Great facility as well! Hope to make it back next time Im in town.
Body Alive is a great place and I absolutely recommend it! The instructors are so welcoming and always remember your name. Its good for a variety of different intensity levels whether you just want to stretch with Yoga, or really want to push yourself with Alisons Hot Body Challenge.
Visited Body Alive for a Hot Yoga class and absolutely loved it! Super cute location, very friendly staff and they let me have a free mat as it was my first time taking a class with them.The Yoga class was extremely challenging and a lot hotter than the vast majority of classes Ive taken elsewhere. I definitely felt like Id worked hard afterwards! I also like they had a little snack table with fresh fruit, veggies and dips. I dont think this is the norm but it was cute anyways. I will definitely be returning.
Iβve started taking classes at body alive in addition to other weight lifting exercises at full spectrum. I am loving the variety and I am definitely seeing changes in my body.The staff at Body Alive are very friendly and the whole place has a welcoming vibe! Highly recommend...
Hot yoga $5 community class is such an excellent value! What an amazing resource for a financially challenged college student yogi. Truly, $15 is a good price for the level of professionalism exercised at Body Alive.
Great studio for spin, barre and yoga.Ive only taken spin and yoga classes here, but thought they were great. The spin bikes are real ryder which are slightly different from your typical spin bikes, and can lean side to side. This isnt a bad thing, just different, and in theory gives you a better work out. My only complaint with the spin classes is the room temperature. Depending on the instructor, it can get pretty hot due to the lack of fans in the room. Usually the room isnt too bad though, as I said, it just depends on what the instructor sets the thermostat to.Yoga classes are great. Most of the instructors are very knowledgeable, and help students move through the poses at their own level. Only complaint about yoga is during busy classes, think Saturday mornings, the room can get a little packed. But that just shows the popularity of the studio. All in all, its a great studio.
Grateful for the community classes
This yoga studio looks like a swank spa! The lobby area, changing rooms, and actual studios are really beautiful, clean, high-end, and soothing. The classes are good, too. Challenging, and the instructors Ive had have all taken the time to explain how to do the various poses.
I tried a class at both Kenwood and their new Oakley studio and love them both. I love the heat and breaking a hard-core sweat. Been a runner most of my life and these classes work muscles Ive never used before. Love it.
It simply has it all! Nicest instructors and staff, a variety of classes to help you target cardio, strength and flexibility, a studio with all the amenities you could possibly need before/after class and of course the constant reminder of giving yourself some time to actually enjoy being present, here and now.
Iβve only done hot yoga with my girlfriend. Whenever we go we go here. Itβs a really nice place full of very friendly people. Hard workout too.
The instructors are so friendly, and do a wonderful job of explaining the yoga poses to a range of students, from advanced to beginner. Highly recommend!
I went there for my first hot yoga session. It is a very clean place with nice people and challenging workouts. No matter what your experience is with yoga they have a class for you. From beginner to Intermediate level 3. Ever since my first class, Ive been hooked!
I signed up for a promotional 2 month package via email. Once that packaged expired I was then charged for a 1 month membership that I did not sign up for or agree to. I reached out to Katie (the one I emailed about the promotional package) immediately requesting that I not be charged because I was unaware of the automatic debit, and I no longer wished to continue classes, but she said no. I only attended 2 classes during the 2 month package because I quickly realized that I did not care for the classes. Typically when you purchase a package it ends when its expires and does not continue on.
I love coming here!! Each and every staff member I have encountered has been friendly and welcoming. Being new to yoga could make for an intimidating experience but not here. Bobby, Sember and Cheryl have all been encouraging,relaxed and aware of those of us new to yoga yet also challenge others who are more experienced to advance their practice. The two cardio classes I have taken, Bounce and Fusion are fun and a nice alternative to hot yoga. They frequently offer inexpensive packages for new people so give it a try!
I wrote a glowing review initially because of the wonderful staff. However, I have had to change my review because this is the business philosophy of the owners: get the customers credit card, hide the policies, make it difficult to cancel, and charge them as frequently as possible. Like so many nowadays, the work off of shady business practice that fill their pockets rather than serve their clients. Consumer beware!
Hot Yoga classes are great. Great instructors who work with you if you need a challenge or modification!
Im an out of shape 54 year old woman, Ive tried all the gyms, the Hiit studios, and never had any results Im proud of. Ive been doing the hot yoga (and my first hot Pilates yesterday) for two weeks now at the new Crestview Hills Studio. Its so tough for me, but I love it and with each class I find I do a little better and its not as hard as the one before. Shannon is wonderful and gentle corrects my movements and I know Im in good hands. Nobody judges one another and it is such a great environment. I have bad arthritis and the stretching and the heat really helps to ease the pain. I dont see any change on my scale yet, but I feel strong and healthy and I know the rest will come if I just persevere.
I love this studio! Variety of classes at a low monthly price. You can have anywhere from yoga to barre to spin all in one!thank you body alive β€οΈ
Body Alive auto-enrolled me in a monthly Orange membership after the conclusion of a trial membership without my consent. They acknowledged, in writing (via email), that the agreement I signed (when purchasing the trial membership in June 2018) did not indicate any auto-enrollment would occur. They clarified further that later revisions of the agreement included language related to auto-enrollment at the conclusion of trial memberships, but that my agreement did not contain this language. The representative stated that it is posted on the company website and in studios that all intros roll into memberships and that 72 hour written notification is required to cancel. However, if that was the case during my trial membership, I do not recall seeing them, and they may have been added at a later date. Regardless, posters in the studio and commentary on the website do not supersede the written agreement. Body Alive did offer to let me use these months at a later date or gift them to a friend, but Body Alive refused to return the unauthorized transactions and these resolutions were not acceptable. Body Alive stated that their policy is to not authorize refunds. This is an absurd policy and I personally have never heard of a business that makes refunds βagainst company rulesβ.Since the representative was unable (or unwilling) to resolve the issue in an ethical manner, I contacted my bank and also submitted a complaint to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) regarding the deceitful business practices. Less than a week after filing a dispute claim with my bank and the complaint with the BBB, my bank successfully got a refund from Body Alive for the full amount, $240.I urge you to NOT do business with Body Alive even for a trial membership. There are many other yoga studio options and many other companies with trial memberships and intro discounts. Based on the other reviews on Google, Body Alive has behaved in this deceitful way with other customers. This is not a one-time occurrence and they continue to conduct their business in an unethical way without self-awareness (or acknowledgement) of the ongoing exploitation of customers.
Loved. As a former fitness professional I love to try new offerings as they appear locally and when I travel...even if they end up being lame or rude or whatever, I always get great food for thought. MY EXPERIENCE AT BODY ALIVE WAS PERFECT. The front desk was friendly and helped me orient to where equipment was. Facilities were clean and orderly. Fellow students helped me get set up. The workout (Fusion with Kenzie) was a great balance on cardio and strength. Her playlist was spot on for each set. The talk was motivational throughout without being preachy. Even better, rather than being a huge chain I learned Body Alive is a locally owned and operated company. Loved.
Started off here with a Groupon and so far I have loved my experience at Body Alive! The classes have great variety, instructors are motivating, and I am excited to go to classes! I would recommend this to anyone.
Yoga Alive is a Premier Hot Yoga Studio that offers hot yoga, barre alive, and cycle alive classes for customers of all levels. The studio is superb and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend this studio to anyone interested in yoga or a new work out regime.
Sad to be moving away! Loved going to this gym and the experience was always fantastic. Got a great workout and really loved the bounce class!
I regret giving body alive such a low rating because the facility and instructors were awesome. However, management made it a nightmare to cancel my membership, and did not honor the word of their employee who explained the cancellation process to me. According to management, what the employee told me was wrong, so I was charged another month, without any apology. It was a very disappointing experience and I donβt recommend spending your money here, unless you want to be overcharged and belittled.
Top notch place. A great selection of classes, and its obvious that all of the instructors care and are passionate about what they do. Couldnt recommend this place any higher!
Amazing place to get motivated. The staff is awesome and great customer service!
Awesome place guys will highly recommend. You gonna love the hot yoga, pilates nd barre.
Love this place . Perfect place for hot yoga, barre nd pilates. Really love the environment here.
I have sporadically been taking the Barre classes at the Kenwood location for the past year or so. The Barre classes are the perfect mix of Yoga, Ballet, & Pilates! I am always leaving the class feeling like a very graceful ballerina! The Hot 60 classes are refreshing and awesome as well!
This place is a joke! They charged my friends account without his consent for a membership he never signed up for!! When he called in to get it resolved, they basically told him too bad! Their customer service is terrible and they have no interest in making things right for potential members! I would NEVER recommend this place!
Best place for hot yoga, barre and pilates in cincinnati
Great class! Very nice people! You wont regret it
Hot yoga is pretty good. Havent tried cycling - it costs extra per class even with membership. Had a pretty bad barre class - resistance bands used in a manner that didnt challenge the targeted muscle groups, actually made core exercises super easy, shoulders burning with no challenge to triceps/ biceps and hip strengthening was not adequately addressed. I asked the instructor after the class how they receive training. The training is local to their studio, and they do not follow other barre programs or any nationally recognized programs for strength and conditioning. I have been to tons of group fitness classes in various cities and also at different studios in Cincinnati.In sum, its a cheap workout option, you get what you pay for. Dont go as a beginner to fitness, you will probably get an jnjury.
Great upbeat positive classes with convenient times and location
I bought the 2 month Groupon to try out the Kenwood location. It has been about a month and I have absolutely wonderful things to say about this location and its staff. The customer service is excellent and even had an instructor email me about my first time, welcoming me to the studio. The instructors are very supportive, understanding of limitations, and encouraging to try one extra pose or set.I have taken the following:Barre with Chelsea and Bethany: both have different variations in the exercises and I get a full workout that is worth every second of soreness.Hot Yoga with Lynne and Trisha: again, different approaches and I actually am much better at my poses under their instruction. They guide but dont wear me out with a bunch of dialog. I am picky with my yoga and want instruction on my poses one segment to the next but I dislike it when an instructor uses the class to talk too much.Cycling with Melanie and Alyssa: same thing, different routine, different challenges and wow, my most difficult class. I really suggest that you do not give up after the first try. I wanted so bad to walk out and sometimes I still do but just stick with it. It is a great test for you to learn how fit you are or are not. The seat is painful at first so I bought some cycling shorts to get me through so I am not so distracted. I didnt wear cycling shorts last time and it wasnt so bad. Just go at your pace, slow down and miss a rep or two to catch your breath, then try again.Hot Vinyasa Flow with Stacy: I have been going to Stacy at another facility. I think, coupled with the other hot yoga classes, I have began to see the difference with the hot vinyasa flow. Stacy is simply one of the most wonderful human beings in yoga so her classes are a must. She always changes up her flow instructions to give you something new to try. I would love to take out the chair pose but I shall suffer through it.Overall facilities: A clean and wonderful environment with respectful classmates. Fantastic customer service, great hours and class selections, and opportunities to get more instruction through workshops.
Great instructors and a very encouraging environment!
Great studio. great classes, professional teachers
They are super shady! just found out that they have been charging my account for the last 6 months for a membership i never agreed to. i am contacting the better business bureau as well.
Really liked the employees, and studio!
Great atmosphere, great instructors and awesome workouts!!!!!
Just try it you will dig it.