The Pilates Body of Costa Mesa

I purchased a bunch of Groupons for various reformer classes in the area trying to find a workout «home». Sadly, I was not impressed with this business and only used 3 of the classes and didn’t bother going back for the last 2 on my deal.
The studio is located in a drab building. Everything about it is drab: dingy stairwells with cobwebs, old carpet, leaf litter building up in the corners. The studio is clean, but also… drab. One of the walls is not even finished. It’s just raw without any paint. Kind of random. The drop celing and lighting are super 1980’s bad office space. Also, the studio is carpeted, which is weird to me in a workout studio. It just doesn’t feel clean.
I had different instructors for each of my 3 classes. The first instructor Cherie, was terrible. Very immature and spent the ENTIRE class talking about her personal life ad naseum. I’m not exaggerating, folks. I learned more details about her life than I know about some of my friends. Not exactly what you want when you’re trying to work out. It was a complete waste of my time That said, it was apparently her last class so she’s no longer there. Second class with with Carol May, the owner. She was very nice, but the class was not a good workout. Third class was with Chloe. She seemed to care about teaching and correcting form. I liked her.
Finally, granted I only have a sample size of 3 classes, but every other person I took a class with was over the age of 55+. NOT saying ANYTHING about older people — props to them for working out, that’s awesome. I’m just commenting on this observation so you know what kind of vibe the place has. It’s more mellow. So if you’re looking for a high energy workout and you feed off of the energy and vibe of the group you’re working out with, you’re not going to get a high energy vibe here. But if you’re looking for a more relaxed workout, this could be a good option for you. It may be a positive or negative, depending on what kind of person you are.
Their schedule is very limited compared to other reformer studios.
For me, for the price, I think there are way better options out there. I advise anyone who wants to try this place to get a Groupon so you can «sample» before you commit.

Where do I start?
Cleanliness:
In the bathroom, there’re no paper toilet seats, and most of the times there were no paper hand towels. One day they even had 1 communal cloth hand towel !!!
The first day I was there, I got there early, so I sat on the floor waiting for the class before to be done. From the corner of my eye I saw something but didn’t think much of it, I thought it might’ve been a small flying bug. A couple of seconds later, a lady standing next to me screamed. Yes, It was a mouse on the floor, right next to me where I was sitting!
Trainers:
I attended 6 classes with 2 trainers. Both trainers used to exercise with us, and obviously were not paying much attention to what we were doing, and hardly corrected me. Not that I knew what I was doing. I’m a beginner. I was attending reformer classes at another pilates studio at the same time, and what a difference that was. Trainers at the other studio, pay full attention to every person in the class, they are not there for a free workout.
There are way better pilates studios out there. I’m never going back to Pilates Body of OC!

They only have 3 reformers, yes only 3, which pretty much gets you one on one training especially if others don’t show up. The studio is always super clean and the instructors are sweet and kind. You will get a great body workout with bonus abs from laughing. I felt welcomed right away by the staff and other ladies in the classes. The only reason I didn’t give them 5 starts is because they don’t offer a lot of classes making it harder to get in at times.

5 stars all the way. I’ve been coming here for the barre classes for just a few months now, and am hooked. The barre classes are an hour workout that tone and shape different parts of your body. The hour goes by really quickly because of the music and the instructors keep it really fun. Before you know it the hour is up and your work out is done! I have been going a couple times a week and already see a major difference in my body. I love it, just in time for swim suit weather!

This is an amazing pilates studio and the instructors are awesome. Each one of them add their own techniques to the workouts making each workout unique and challenging. Carol and Carlina are wonderful instructors! They have a total of 3 reformers and three chairs so each class is like a private session. Tons of personal attention to ensure that your technique and form are correct. This is where I started taking Pilates and I have not stopped yet. I love it!

This place is awesome! The instructors are friendly, remember your name and are just sweet as can be! They make the classes really fun. This studio is big and spacious, lots of room for those booty shaking classes. I really enjoy the fitness classes, especially zumba, can’t beat sweating off the calories to some dance moves. I love the soaps in the restrooms and this place (like the one in Anaheim) always has your sanitation in mind with antibacterial wipes for all the weights and equipment, which as a slight germaphobe makes me happy. I really appreciate that they make the class easy for anyone to follow, even if it’s your first time taking a class or if you’ve been going often enough that you’ve got some of the routines down. You’ll be lucky to be trained by the owners, who really care about their clients and their well being– a true lovely bunch of ladies!

I have been taking classes for 2 years at the Pilates Body of OC studio in Anaheim Hills when they opened this second location. It’s closer to my work, so I can get in a workout before heading home to YL. The Costa Mesa studio is gorgeous with the lit up stage, all new equipment, and second story view. Carol and Jodi are awesome instructors, and I love the great workout they bring. I LOVE Zumba, Barre and Abs! Thanks ladies!