Pure Body Studio

Based on the less than stellar reviews below, I highly believe that my perception of your establishment is accurate– Yes Define is not Pilates (But they Do give you a great work out and don’t require an orientation class) …And that’s exactly why I wanted to go «pure «Pilates. If your front Desk Would ask more questions about my experience, they would find out that I use to teach Pilates, dances professionally for 26 years and have a degree in dance. I’ve travelled the world taking Pilates classes and never have been asked to take an «Orientation «class. And according to other reviewers, its just sitting and listening to basic information! I’m familiar with all the basic positions and don’t need a college class on this !! Here’s a suggestion, listen to the reviews people have posted about this ridiculous «orientation class» and keep that class towards your insurance claims from the physical therapy company you work with !
Yes, you can have your own business practices, But when they are Outrages, you get bad reviews. Sorry.

Never got a chance to try this place. I was visiting from out of town. Found the website and thought it looked like a perfect for me to try. I was only going to be in town for three days I found one class each one of those days that I would like to attend. When I called I was told that I would have to take an orientation for each of those classes before I could actually take a class. I’ve been doing Pilates for over six years it would have a problem with anything they would present. They lost a customer who in the future will find a different place to go to because of this lame policy they have I was willing to sign a waiver not hold them responsible for anything. There is no way I would’ve needed any sort of orientation.

Meh. I’ve experience better. (And sorry for breaking the streak of 4 & 5 star reviews.)
So, I am still searching for a studio that can give me an ass-​kickin’ work out in Houston. I decided to check out Pure Body because it’s 5 minutes away from my house, had great reviews on Unilocal,and promising website.
I feel bad for giving them 2 stars because the studio is very clean and the girls who work there are extremely sweet. But, I want to give my honest opinion about their mat classes. I bought a 10-​class mat series and didn’t even end up going to the last one. Maybe reformer classes are better, but they are hella expensive.
The first BIG downside is that you have attend an orientation class and they charge you $ 35. That is pretty ridiculous for a class where you just sit around and talk. The instructor shows you a couple of moves and explains the «Pure Body method». Yeah, it’s good in theory but really you can just adjust their positioning during class. I much rather prefer that or even ask new clients to come 15 mins early so you can show them the studio, ask about injuiries, etc. At least that’s what all the other studios do.
Another huge downside is that I did not sweat one single drop nor did I feel like I worked out. We would do movements on the mats like swinging your legs in circles. The instructors didn’t really correct your form if you were doing it wrong. I wish we could have used weights, balls, and other equipment. I think I’ve used the foam rollers (should be used for stretching) and the rings (to work inner and outer thighs), but it was rare to even touch them.
I also wish they had music for each classroom, which are divided by curtains. Yeah, you might have heard the music from the reformer class while you were in a mat class, but that was much better than listening to low volume Pandora that was for all the classes.
I want to find a studio that makes me want to work out rather than sleep an extra 2 hours on the weekend. I want to feel sore the next day. I want to SWEAT during class. Unfortunately, Pure Body did not do any of those three for me.

Although this is far from my house, I decided to give the place a try because they had offered a Groupon deal some time back. The studio is very small, and they keep their classes small, so personal attention is possible. If anonymity in workout classes are more your thing, this place may not be for you, but I appreciate the closer instruction. The studio is clean and cozy – some may think it’s too cozy, as a matter of fact. The first time I came here for a Pilates class, there was a one-​on-​one class going on right next to us – no wall or curtain or sound barrier to separate the two classes, so it was distracting to try to pay attention to your own instructor while another class is going on literally a few feet away. I guess that’s the sacrifice you make for a studio that’s small and offers one-​on-​one lessons. I’ve tried the Mat & Pilates class and the Mat & Props class, and both are very challenging, leaving me sore for the next day or two. You can take it to whatever level you’d like. They offer ballet barre workouts, and after Black Swan, I’m sure this is the «in» thing. (Just don’t turn psycho on your classmates.)

I have been coming here for 6 months now and just could not imagine my life with out pilates and this studio! I just LOVE it!

I absolutely love Pure Body Studio, the facility is clean and the people are very friendly and helpful. The Aura of the facility is very peaceful and the equipment is like new as well. I highly recommend beginner Pilate’s reformer students to try this place out, as the instructors will work with you and teach you how to properly position yourself.