Studio U

I found Studio U through ClassPass and am THRILLED that I found this studio! In fact, when I move to MDR in a few months, I will be buying more classes as this is one of my favorite studios in LA. To be fair, I have only taken TRX/​Boxing classes and this review is based on those classes. Bevin who is the owner and instructor for both TRX and boxing is AMAZING. Not only is she very knowledgeable about fitness and has the body to prove it, she is also a GREAT teacher. Her classes are very challenging but she corrects your form so you are getting a great workout and doing the exercises correctly. Also, her classes are small — 2 – 6 people so you are essentially getting a personal training session. I can’t wait to move closer to Studio U.

I’ve been taking the TRX boxing combo class for almost a year now. Bevin is both encouraging and mindful of helping you maintain correct form. She’s great at pushing you to until you’re maxed out without overdoing it. I always leave feeling amazing (and super sore the next day). I tell everyone I know about this place. Hands down the best class ever.

This review is for the Pilates classes only. I’ve been coming to Studio-​U about a year now and always have had a very positive experience, with all of the teachers. What I like about this studio vs. other Pilates studios out there; class size here is small, the teachers walk around and check form and make adjustments with all clients. This really makes a difference! They’re not just giving instructions, they carefully observe and make sure you’re doing the exercise correctly to receive maximum benefit. Other studios I’ve been to didn’t make this extra effort. Also nice –most of the teachers here do the assisted stretch — oh wow is this great for people who are chronically tight!
The studio and equipment are clean, I like that you can book online at the last minute. Its nice that they don’t cancel a class if only one person is signed up. Easy to find parking on Washington Blvd. Warm, friendly atmosphere with no mirrors! At first I thought, hmm, no mirrors? Then I came to the conclusion its because we tend to be overly body conscious and self-​critical in this town. Mirrors encourage this tendency. I prefer the mirror free environment, lets me focus on the glory of Pilates!

Amazing studio! I’ve taken classes with both Bevin and Noël and highly recommend them both. The TRX classes I’ve taken with Bevin are great — small class size and she gives individual attention to form and will give adjustments as needed. I really feel like I’m learning how to do all of the movements correctly and am not at risk of injuring myself. Noël’s classes are great also! I’ve taken her classes (at two previous studios) for 4 years and they are great for overall toning and cardio. Both teachers are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

I had an amazing workout today with Instructor Bevin in her TRX-​Boxing class. This was my first time taking a TRX class and Bevin could not have been any more encouraging and patient. The first portion of the class consisted of the TRX cords. During this portion of the workout, you will feel every muscle on your body working. I mean muscles you didn’t even know you had! The second portion consisted of boxing drills and pad work, great for cardio and strength. This is by far the best total body workout you can get in an hour. Bevin really makes you work hard but in comfortable, non-​intimidating way. This studio is truly a GEM!

I found Studio U through Classpass. I can only speak on their TRX Boxing Combo classes since they are the only ones I have attended. I have taken classes only with Bevin — she is AMAZING! She is very detailed, patient, friendly and corrects you when needed. She makes the workout fun and very challenging which is why I keep going back. I definitely recommend giving this studio a try if you are into TRX and/​or boxing. I have not tried their pilates classes yet but have heard good things — I will update this review when I give it a try.

I took pole burn with Gabrielle which is a great cardio strength class with some trx. If you are expecting a pole class this is not it.
There is no parking lot so you just have to find street parking which when I went on a Sunday evening was not hard.
Everyone was so incredibly nice and friendly, if nothing else I would want to go back because of all the people. They make you feel so comfortable and are so encouraging to newbies.
One question I myself had before going to this class is what shoes to wear. No worries, class is barefoot.
The studio was cute and clean, class was small (6 people) half of which were regulars and very helpful and half of us first timers. I am looking forward to taking more classes at this studio and hopefully specifically more pole burn classes.

I’ve been meaning to write a review for studio U for quite some time now. I’ve been going to the TRX/​boxing combo classes for almost a year now and have had such an amazing experience at this studio. It’s a small and intimate studio. Very clean. They offer a variety of classes, but I’m obsessed with the combo class so I haven’t tried any of the others yet. It’s been hard for me to find a workout class that’s fun, different, and challenging and the TRX combo class does all of that and more. Bevin is an amazing teacher too. The classes are small so you get a lot of individual attention anyway, but Bevin is just so great at encouraging and pushing you in a very positive and empowering way. She makes it so that I want to keep going to class on a consistent basis so I get stronger, as well as improve upon overall form and technique. Bevin is also just an amazing person with such a good heart and such a passion for health. I would highly highly recommend studio u to anyone, no matter what level you’re at. They’re so great at tailoring the classes to people’s individual needs. Bevin is always giving multiple options during the classes, depending on levels and/​or just current moods-​like if you feel like going easier and/​or if you feel like pushing yourself more. I’ve tried a lot of different workout classes at a lot of different studios, but studio u is really one of the better ones.

All the teachers here are incredibly knowledgable and will kick your fitness régime to a whole new level. You will feel phenomenal and stronger after even just one session, but believe me you will not want to stop after only one. Ginger is amazing and so are all the other Pilates teachers. Do yourself a favor and sign up for a class, I guarantee you will not regret it!!!

I had a mediocre experience here at Studio U. I took the Pilates Reformer class with Emily and she’s really nice, but I just did not feel like I really got a workout during this class. I barely broke a sweat and I am usually a sweating monster. I would say this class is more ideal for stretching and there is some core work here and there. Also, I think since I came closer to the holidays, the class only consisted of one other girl and myself? I guess it was nice to have an intimate class, but it just kind of made me wonder if this studio received much business. Another thing that turned me off was that my class was in the evening and I showed up early to be able to change and get settled in, but they were closed. They literally didn’t open until the class time, which is not very common with other studios that I have been to. Street parking can be found on Washington because I don’t believe they have a lot. I would probably not come back here considering that there a million other studios in LA that would be a better fit for what I am looking for.

I took a night Pilates class with Ginger, and my friend and I were the only two in the class which was great! We let her know it was our first time which might have been a mistake because I didn’t feel like it was very challenging and was not sore the next day.
I wish she spent more time on adjusting our form but half the time she was on a machine too.
The place is clean, feels intimate and not overwhelming. I would love to come back and try a TRX class!

Love the TRX/​Boxing class with Bevin! It’s tough, but so worth it!
The class sizes are small (5 – 6 people) so she really gives you personal attention and corrects your form.

I have been taking Salsa classes on & off for couple of years and I had different instructors and found Ricky’s classes to suit my needs the best. He provides classes for beginners and for Intermediate/​Advance. He really takes his time and teaches you the fundamentals of Salsa dancing until you are comfortable before moving to the next level or combination. I found him to be very knowledgeable in the Salsa world and like his style of teaching. Also, the studio offers a package deal of ten lessons that you can’t beat and a nice area to learn dancing.

This boutique studio is the best place to go on the westside for Pilates. Emily, Sama and every other teacher are experts at giving you the intensity you are comfortable with, and the custom attention you need to learn and improve. It felt like a family there and i am so sad I had to move away from them.

I’m so happy I found this little gem!
Group pilates classes that are affordable and challenging and set for many levels. Great TRX classes. And new offerings all the time. The staff is always lovely and sets a friendly, comfortable tone for all fitness levels. The studio is clean, well appointed and well thought out. The offerings are consistent at times when I want them. I just can’t tell enough people about this awesome place!
Wish they had more TRX… other than that, it’s my new regular!

Excellent excellent excellent gym!!!
Studio U is one of my six-​star reviews, meaning, if I could give it six stars, I would!
My favorite parts of the studio —
1. NON-​JUDGEMENTAL — Working out at a new studio can be a rough experience at times. Sometimes, a ‘meathead’ personality may pervade at a studio, where a cultish-​tribalism towards fitness (think of Fight Club mentality) alienates some from participating. On the opposite spectrum, some ‘pilates’ based studios can carry a more ‘feminine’ meathead attitude, in which, grunting while exercising, as well as ‘sweating’ is looked down upon and discouraged. Studio U is ran by real people who cater to real people. All forms of personalities are welcomed here, and personalization occurs even within large group classes.
2. TRX CLASSES — You won’t find a better TRX studio on the west side. The TRX instructors here are knowledgable and the equipment is solid. Many TRX studios seem like ‘makeshift’ studios, where the TRX cords hang by a thread, but at Studio U, the studio space was specifically built for TRX, with the cords handing solidly. Most of the TRX classes are taught by Bevin Franco, who is terrific!
3. YOGA WITH ELLYE — Ellye O’Brien is my favorite yoga instructor and she teaches hybrid TRX/​Yoga classes at Studio U. Her classes are amazing because of her tremendous knowledge of yoga, which she can easily teach to anyone in her class.
4. FAMILY — A tightknit group of people come to the classes here and we all, basically, become family. I’ve already formed a couple friendships from just being at this gym, which I find pretty cool.
Of last note, there are also boxing classes offered, which are great. The instructors teach you the fundamentals of boxing as you work out, with gloves and hand-​wraps provided. I definitely recommend taking them, for the sake of a great work out.
My only criticisms?
I would love to see more TRX-​specific classes scheduled, as well as more yoga classes with Ellye scheduled. Other than that, I couldn’t have found a better gym.
Come on down and join our family at Studio U — you’re gonna love it here!
With love and peace — Ali

Studio U saved me! I had been troubled with a back injury from the gym for months. I had tried rest, yoga and some recovery, but nothing was helping my injury. A friend referred me to this place and within one session with Emily (my instructor) she had assessed and targeted the issue and I could feel what was going on with the stretches we were doing. She was incredibly knowledgeable about her practice and I learned a lot about my own body in the session.
I am definitely going back for a few more recovery sessions, but after that I will for sure check out some of the fitness sessions. I had no idea what pilates even was. This place is really awesome and professional, really glad I went.

I was working in LA last week and was looking for a place to workout when a friend recommended studio U because of the variety of workouts they have. I got there early, so I decided to double up and take a pilates class before I took the TRX/​Boxing class.
Both classes were great! and the instructors were awesome, Bevin, taught the TRX/​Boxing and kicked my butt, I had no idea I would get such a great workout! Not only is it a great place to workout, everyone is so nice and welcoming.
I will definitely go back next time I’m in town!

I love Studio U and it’s awesome instructors!
Bevin teaches a ‘kick your butt’ TRX/​Boxing class that has me feeling like Ali when class is over.
The pilates teachers Emily & Sama are also awesome. They each have their own style of teaching and are experts in what they do.
Classes at studio u are small, so you get plenty of 1 on 1 attention and the energy of the staff is very positive, friendly & real. You’ll be surrounded by good people at Studio-​U.

I bought the Daily Candy deal for the TRX 3-​class package deal. I used to work out with my trainer using TRX and remembered how much I loved it. I honestly haven’t seen any studios focusing on TRX classes alone and I was pretty stoked when I got the deal.
First off, Studio U is located on Abbot Kinney just down the street from my favorite spinning studio, YAS. I’m shocked that I never knew this place existed and I literally drive by everyday. I guess I was really lucky on my first visit t there was one other student beside me. The instructor, Bevin is knowledgeable, patient and very nice… she watched our every move, form and reminded us to keep breathing. The entire session was literally like a semi-​private. My body definitely remembered the moves and I’m sure I’ll be feeling sore tomorrow.
You can sign up for classes online and there is a 24-​hour cancellation policy. Bevin was understanding the first time I canceled due to a last minute conference call I had at work with Asia. I understand now why they need such a lengthy period of time for cancellation as the class sizes are really small.
Nevertheless, I will definitely be coming back here.