Pilates ProWorks

Ohhhhh my god. This place is no joke. I haven’t gone until now through class pass because I usually get bored in classes that are over 45 mins. Tonight I had time to take their 40 minute Pilates class and I hated it… in the best way possible :) It kicked my butt and the time flew by. They have a beautiful space and their reformers are pretty easy to use. I loved how my instructor actually demonstrated each workout every time we switched to a new one. I usually take Pilates at core40, and love them also but I felt that ProWorks was a bit harder — if that’s even possible.

I am badass. At least since joining Pilates Proworks. I was so happy that this studio opened near my bf place ! Its so convenient and not to mention, there are classes available as early as 6 so I can fit one in before I start work. They even offer classes as late as 7:30.
The studio is clean and spacious, the staff is friendly and so far I have liked every trainer. Stephanie, Ellie and Peter are my favorite instructors so far. Think — - kickboxing, pilates and yoga mix. It switches up constantly. Its not for the faint at heart, this is a serious workout.
Their signature class kicks my butt. Nothing beats a 55 minute workout where you feel you get a whole body work out. I already feel my body toning up and its only been two months since I started taking classes. I haven’t taken the barre class yet but I have heard its worth checking out.
The price is steep, its $ 30 a class although they do offer memberships for $ 255/​month. I can’t quite decide if I am ready to commit to a membership so I prefer doing a la carte.
The only negative comment I have is their cancellation policy. 12 hours notice? Thats too much notice. The only reason I would cancel is if I am feeling sick and that is something you may not even realize until the morning. I think they should be more lenient with their policy especially if you have a history of attendance.
Overall, this place rocks !

Just finished my Pilates pro class on Sunday at noon. This was my first time at the studio and I told them that I am new to the studio. The studio is quite nice and clean but the people are not friendly.
My instructor was peter and the front desk lady told him I was new. He didn’t show me how to use the machine or give me attention or modifications in spite of this being my first time.
One of the exercises was a side lunge during which I fell off the machine. I could have hurt myself. Luckily I did not.
I have tried core 40 and the instructors there are much better and give you the needed attention if you are new. I highly advise to stay away from this studio if you are new.

Love ProWorks! The classes are awesome and TOUGH in the best kind of way! I’ve taken PilatesPro (their signature class), a few of their barre classes as well as matBox. They were all great. Nice instructors and positive greeters in front. Will definitely go back here (and they participate in class pass). Thumbs up for Pilates ProWorks!

For my first class, I couldn’t have felt more comfortable when greeted and oriented by the lovely senior manager working the desk! She’s an absolute sweetheart!
After that, I took the classic reformer class with Ellie! She doesn’t mess around! I will keep coming back for her classes because she is intense, yet warm, and makes sure you are in proper alignment unlike other instructors I’ve seen in SF!
Tip: if you’re new, I’d recommend starting in classic and not pro, because the classic introduces you to the machines a little better, which are specifically made for Pilates ProWorks!
Thanks again for a wonderfully fit morning, and see you real soon!

Don’t think, just go.
I’m in love with this place. I hate working out– HATE IT. Despise it. I’d rather get bitten by a snake every day than work out, seriously. Ever since I’ve joined (now 3 months maybe) I actually LOVE working out now… well, I love Pilates. I’ve tried everything; personal training, daily method, gyms, boxing, boot camps you name it. The reformer machines are the first thing I’ve ever enjoyed.
The staff is so friendly and vibrant, the teachers are all so different and experienced– I have never had a dull or unorganized class. I constantly feel challenged and have noticed how much stronger I’ve become in just 5 weeks. It’s amazing!
The instructors are so attentive and will correct you politely to help you perform better. They also have other classes available (barre, trx and boot camp). I’m so happy, yes it’s a small fortune but it’s worth it. There’s only about 10 reformers so each class feels personalized.
A few of my favorites:
Best «kick your ass into bikini shape» teacher: Jessi
Best Pilates classic & stability teacher (your abs will hate you): Clarissa
Drill Sargent ass/​glute killer: Skipp
Best cardio & kickboxing pro: Stephanie
Best way to kill your calves and legs: Brittany (I think you used to be a ballerina. I seriously die!)
Love all the teachers and can’t wait to try more. This studio is seriously the best!!!

I really like this studio and the pilates reformer classes I’ve taken here! It’s a 55 minute class which scared me a bit at first as there’s no way I could do a 55 minute core 40 class but this is a bit easier so 55 minutes was no problem. They do a wider array of exercises/​moves than core 40, it definitely gives you a full body work out and leaves you sweaty. I’ve liked all my instructors, they’re helpful in correcting you but not overbearing. The 6am classes are pretty empty which I enjoy.
I’m yet to try a barre class here but I’ve heard good things! I’ll definitely be back for more reformer classes and to try barre. Site note — bring a towel as the studio does not provide them.

One of my favorite Pilates studios!
I have taken several classic Pilates classes and several Pilates pro classes (hybrid Pilates and cardio) — all of which have been a great workout. I usually get a little sweatier with the Pilates pro classes because of the cardio but you will definitely feel the burn from either class.
I have tried a few different instructors but I have to say Clarissa is my favorite because she really pushes you and has a positive attitude that can’t be beat.
The studio itself is clean and bright and the girls at the front desk always make you feel welcome.
They also offer barre and TRX classes which I haven’t tried yet. Overall, great studio– highly recommend!

Without informing their clients that the classes expire they do. Unfortunately, I made a purchase, my classes expired, then they claimed they sent an email, which they did not.

I love this studio. Isabela (Bella) is a wonderful teacher– she is tough but has a positive attitude and really wants you to see results. I always walk out of her classes knowing I had a great workout. She pays close attention to form and makes the class fun with good music and hilarious commentary.
–Bridget C.

Isabella, Audrey, Julie, Skip — -these are the teachers I go to that work in my schedule. Isabella kicks your butt-​as a ballet dancer, she is like all my ballet teachers with a dedicated understanding of the body and form. She has eyes in the back of her head and a sharp mind for details and counting the reps out. She never lets you down. Touch, but so caring about the class and what she wants you to get out of it – though she might not come across that way to the new student, however, I keep coming back because she wants you do work hard and not hurt yourself. she understands modifications.
Skip, Audrey and Julie — I look forward to working out hard and never having the same class twice. Each are fantastic!

had the absolute best class with Isabella. she’s amazing, hilarious, but super tough. she really doesn’t allow you to do sub-​par work in her class and she’ll push you to try your best while making funny comments along the way. absolutely love her and the studio and would recommend her to anyone interested in pilates!

Joined Pilates ProWorks through the new client unlimited month and really like it so far. I took the Pro class, which was challenging but easy enough if you’ve done normal Pilates. I love the barre classes as well — as challenging as Pure Barre but more variety. I like the facilities and lockers as well! Will continue to work out here.

I hadn’t had any prior experience with Pilates when I joined Pilates ProWorks, and I was extremely nervous about embarrassing myself, and not being able to do it right. However, I immediately felt welcome into this lovely little community and did not feel one bit embarrassed or shy about being a beginner. Now, five months later, I still go here regularly and the benefits my body have seen are incredible.
Bathrooms, exercise equipment and the overall state of the studio is very clean. The girls at the front desk are always so friendly and always have a smile on my face — I’m extremely over-​sensitive when it comes to rude or grumpy people, so I am extra grateful that they are always so nice.
Some instructors are definitely better than others — or should I say, I found myself more suited to some instructors over others. I’m not going to name drop the ones I didn’t like so much, but I will name drop the ones that I absolutely loved. Also, I should mention that I haven’t had classes with every instructor so please don’t let the fact that I’ve left an instructor out sway you from taking their classes.
Clarissa is great! Also, she has the most fantastic body which I will admit to staring at, in envy, in the middle of my workout. I find that this really motivates me! I’m not an exercise buff, so it’s hard for me to pin down what it is exactly that I love about her workout, but I will just say, that whatever it is, it definitely keeps me coming back. She is also a really friendly person that I reckon would be difficult to dislike.
I really, really liked taking Tricia’s classes, but after a change in my schedule, I haven’t been able to take her anymore, due to time clashes and whatnot. You can tell that she really knows her sh*t with Pilates. I remember having great workout sessions with her, and she, too, seems to be an incredibly lovely person.
Lastly, I will talk about my absolute favorite — Angelica! I will admit I am a little nervous to write this fantastic review on Angelica as I’m scared that her classes will suddenly fill up and have no room for me, but I think she deserves a great review, so I won’t think about that! I love Angelica so much that I actively search for only the Angelica classes when looking at the Pilates schedule. She is unpredictable — in a good way — with her exercises and this means I’m never bored with her. My most recent class with her was a TRX class, in which I was a total mess cause I have had zero experience with TRX, but she was the absolute best that an instructor could have been. Despite what felt like my total incompetence, she kept reassuring me that it was alright and did not at all add to my feelings of incompetence. At one point, she even held my hands while I did a particularly challenging move! I felt so sorry for her having to look into my red, sweaty and gasping face but as usual, she remained very encouraging throughout. It was my choice to push myself even though I found it very tough, but she was also totally alright with me stopping to take a breather. She really understands that all bodies are different and doesn’t force us into doing the tough moves, but rather, gently eases us there. I feel that I am going on and on, but I really just think this woman is so fantastic! She is also so friendly and so sweet, and not to mention, incredibly stunning and has a great body! Pilates Proworks, I absolutely love you, but if Angelica didn’t work here anymore, I would probably cancel my membership!
And as for other things… the price of unlimited classes seems to be quite a lot of money, but also I have never been a member of any kind of gym or Pilates studio, so I might not actually know what I’m talking about with that. Erm, that’s the only somewhat negative thing that I can think of.

I used to be an avid corepower member, but just moved to the bay and needed something that wouldn’t over extend my back all the time like yoga did.
This studio is wonderful, classes are intense and challenging in the best way possible, the instructors are knowledgable and experienced, plus the staff has been so attentive and on top of it! After recovering from an injury this past year, I finally found a place that I can get back into tip top shape. Unlike ppl who hate the cancellation policy, I actually prefer it-​it makes me accountable, there is no talking myself out of going once I commit. I will spend the money in services that offer me the best, and this is definitely a place I am willing to invest in for my body/​health sake. Kudos to them for making this place great :)

Classes are good. The majority of the lockers don’t have locks on them so there is no place to leave your purse. Don’t expect quick responses from the front desk staff if you call them. I called once and left a message asking about switching classes. Apparently the girl did switch it but failed to call me back to let me know. I was then counted as a ‘no show’ with out realizing I had been switched. I then called this morning to ask about switching classes because I am in the middle of things at work. I did not get a call back at all.
Update: One of the owners, Taylor, saw this review and did contact me about my experience. She went out of her way to try to rectify the things that I was unhappy about. I really appreciated that and will be giving them another try. :-)

I just had my first class and I’m hooked already!!!
I love pilates, I love yoga and in all fairness, I love working out. Pilates proworks takes pilates to an entirely new level. It’s a new kind of challenge and a ton of fun that will leave you feeling high when you leave.
Th staff is highly attentive and extremely personable. Not only do each of them know a great deal about their area of study, but they will take the time to answer any of your questions to make sure you feel comfortable.
The facilities are clean and the energy is great! There’s no rating I could give this place other that a 5 star!
Hope you give it a shot… I know I’m glad I did!

I still love this studio and really enjoy all of the classes/​instructors (especially Angelica’s TRX class — so great!) but I’m downgrading for two reasons: cancellation policy and billing.
The cancellation policy — in my opinion — is ridiculous. You must cancel online more than 12 hours before your class. If you don’t, you’re subject to a $ 15 – 25 fee PER INSTANCE. I could *kind of* understand this if someone with an unlimited monthly pass bailed… because the studio loses out on money b/​c someone else could have used his/​her machine. But I had a 10 visits per month pass. So I can’t understand why they don’t just count it as one of my 10 per month instead of doing that AND charging me. What does it matter if my body is on the machine or not if my hour in the class was paid for? I’m a mom. My son gets sick unexpectedly. My car won’t start sometimes. I get stuck in a BART protest. I realize the owners will consider reversing the late fees for these kinds of extenuating circumstances but I really shouldn’t have to go through that every time something unexpected comes up.
Also, I canceled my membership recently but had to give them 30 days notice. That’s pretty standard… no problem. My last paid month is supposed to be September but every time I try to book a class online it makes me sign another membership agreement. So as I wait to get this sorted out with their staff, I am missing the chance to get into the classes I want b/​c they fill up fast and far out.
I wish the best for this studio — but I hope they reconsider their cancellation policy and fix the tweaks in their online reservation forms.

I have been taking class here for 2 months (about 5 times a week) and my experience thus far has been great. Doing that much pilates is an expensive habit, but if you buy unlimited classes 4 months at a time it’s a pretty good deal. Pilates in general is expensive and Pilates Pro Works is right on par with all the other studios that offer reformer classes in terms of price.
I used to go to the gym. And I use the term «go to the gym» very loosely in the sense that I actually made it to the gym 3 times a month for a 20 minute stint on the elliptical and some halfhearted weight lifting. I decided it was high time I got my act together and toned my body since bathing suit season was approaching. Pilates Pro Works was definitely the answer. The classes are great– very small and lots of individualized attention. I have seen a big change in my body since I started going there regularly. I love that all of the classes give you a total body workout including arms, core and legs. All of the instructors are wonderful but I highly recommend Stephanie, as she is my favorite and will thoroughly kick your ass. All of the classes are for all levels of fitness and experience.
When I started, I had never taken reformer pilates. The instructors are very accommodating and show you how to modify the exercises and adjust the resistance depending on your current body strength, what you feel comfortable with, and any injuries you may have.
As long as I sign up for classes a few days in advance, I never have trouble getting in. I love that this studio offers Pilates, TRX and Barre Pro. Between the variety of classes and instructors, I am never bored and am consistently motivated. Pilates Pro Works is definitely worth the expense and the studio itself is very new and nice and clean with top notch equipment. If you’re thinking of trying this place, they have a beginner/​introductory class on Thursday.

The owners of Pilates ProWorks, a business I believe I gave a very fair and objective review of, have contacted me several times asking why I gave the review I did. They’ve used my Unilocal photo to determine who I am, look my phone number up in their system, and call me in the middle of a weekday while I’m at work to discuss the review. In the voicemail she also let me know that she looked up my class schedule and would see me that night if we didn’t talk on the phone. I find this to be very unprofessional and I’m a bit concerned regarding their disregard for privacy boundaries. I just received another very lengthy message from them. I could understand that if my review was false, misleading or mean spirited, but it is none of those things, and it’s the first time ever I’ve been pressured to consider writing a better review. So I’m downgrading to 1 star.
Here’s Unilocal’s take on the situation
Thanks for contacting us. We’ve made a note of this but as you mentioned the business had called you, we wanted to let you know our ability to act is limited to events that occur on the site. If you feel you are being threatened or harassed, you may want to consider contacting the authorities as they are better equipped to deal with situations of this sort. Thanks for understanding.