Fembody Fitness

This studio has saved me. Went through rough break up recently which left me in a really bad place mentally, emotionally, and financially. Read a self help book that suggested I get out and do things that I’ve always wanted to try. Aerial silk and hammock has been on my bucket list since I was a teenager. Saw their groupon. Really great deal! Bought it reluctantly. Thinking my fat butt won’t succeed at this but this studio, the staff, the students, and the all around aura has given me a gift… HOPE Helped me see that I can do anything I put my mind to. It takes hard work but I’ve never felt better. Rebuilding what was left of my self esteem. Great workout.
Today I received a personalized class due to an injury. Rie Rie And Melissa together created a sequence that I can work on without straining my pulled muscle. They went above and beyond to accommodate me. I would recommend this place to anyone doesn’t matter age or fitness level. This place is amazing. Rie Rie and Melissa are amazing. You’ll be glad you found it.

Words cannot begin to describe the experience you get at Fembody Fitness. On my first day at the studio I felt welcomed and supported by the teachers and students. The teachers go out of their way to make sure that they are helping you achieve your goals and have a fun and memorable experience. Each teacher has their unique flavor but all strive to help you be the best you can and put their students first. I never felt like I was there for a workout, but always like I was enjoying time with friends. Each class helped me become closer to the person I wanted to become. The students are equally welcoming and supportive. Whether you are trying to lose weight, make new friends, or compete on an apparatus, the teachers and students at Fembody are there with you every step of the way.
What makes Fembody unique is what they teach you off of the silks/​pole/​etc. Everyone who makes up Fembody Fitness brings a new perspective to the studio and what I am grateful for more than anything is the ability to surround myself with those students that push me to be a better version of myself. They have taught me how to be strong, how to be confident, how to be selfless, and how to let myself be visible. I am proud and honored to be a part of such an amazing studio and look forward to sharing many more years of my life with the family that is always welcoming at Fembody.

This studio is awesome; I love the supportive atmosphere! Everyone makes you feel welcome, and all the teachers are truly knowledgeable and dedicated to their students. I started with a Groupon and am so happy I’ve found a way to stay.

Went using a one time deal for barre sculpt. Staff was friendly and the items they sell were cheap.
Had a sub the day I went and talk about a work out! Not what I expected at all and I literally couldn’t walk two days later. Will be back but to try something else.

This place is just ok for me. I’ve been to better circus/​aerial studios. They only have 2 hoops (lyras) and 3 silks for a class that has a maximum of 9 – 10 students. The teachers usually separate the class by skill level and spot whenever they see necessary. None of the teachers have been stellar but none of them have been terrible either. There’s just too much down time during class waiting for others to have their turn that that the work-​out becomes rather ineffective. There should definitely be breathers in between the moves, but with 3 – 4 people sharing the apparatus at a time it becomes kind of excessive.

I bought the two week unlimited classes through groupon and went to as many classes as I could!
The studio is lovely-​clean, nicely decorated, all the staff and teachers are very nice.
I love that they have open studio, it’s really nice to be able to go and work on drops that need more time and attention.
Their instructors are great and very knowledgeable. I like that Rie teaches choreography so as you continue going to her class you can build on what you already learned. The continuity is really great.
The ceilings are a very good height ~18 feet I believe. I just wish I didn’t live so far from Signal Hill and the drive wasn’t such a trek. But I will return as my schedule allows!

Hi there,
So let me start off by saying I went my WHOLE life with out ANY athletic experience. I was always the slowest girl in P.E. and could not do a push up if my life depended on it.
I have been training at this studio for 1 year and a half, and since then I have grown so much as a person and an athlete.
Originally, I did 2 months of straight barre classes so I could condition my body before I even tried any kind of aerial silks, aerial hoop/​lyra, or pole fitness.
BAREE classes are extremely beneficial, especially for the beginner who has no strength, which was me all the way.
A lot of dance studios do not offer barre /​body sculpting classes, and you would usually have to go to a gym or else where to do that. So, the sheer fact that this is even offered is SUPER helpful to those who dream of dancing in the air, and even to those who would rather keep their feet on the ground.
After a couple months of doing barre, and only barre classes, I decided to take the plunge and do a silks class, a hoop class, as well as a polel class.
Yes, your first class, regardless if it is silks or hoop or pole, will seem intimidating; because there are women who are flipping upside down and doing amazing tricks.
DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED!!!
Most beginners do not realize these women have been training for years to be able to do that, or have some background in dance or gymnastics.
Regardless of what aerial class you do, all the instructors are extremely supportive and beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are often split into categories. So if you are new, you most likely won’t be working on the extremely advanced tricks.
Rie and Melissa are amazing silks and hoop /​lyra teachers, both with background in aerial arts.
In regards to pole, there is Elisa, Amber, and Tiffany. Each teacher has her own unique style, but regardless, they are all trained to spot you.
When I first did silks, I could not get one climb in, now I know a couple awesome silks tricks. When I first did hoop/​lyra, I was terrified of inverting, now I hang upside down that hoop like it’s nothing. When I first did pole, I could not even do a simple spin, nor hold my body weight up for 1 second, now I compete, ALL THIS IN A YEAR AND A HALF.
Not only are the instructors accommodating, but so is the studio owner, Michele. She is always open to listen to your feedback and suggestions. There are water bottles in a fridge, and all the supplies you would need as an aerialist or pole dancer.
Now, let’s talk about ATMOSPHERE. Can you say EXCELLENT?
When you first walk in there is a purple wall with the studio logo, clothes and attire for sale, as well as all sorts of grips, leggings, knee high socks, and accessories.
The barre room has huge mirrors and is always clean, and has it’s own designated bathroom.
The pole/​silks/​aerial room is HUGE with high ceilings, dim lighting, mirrored walls, cubbies to place your belongings, benches, and a love seat.
There is also a lounge area with couches and magazines incase you need a breather, or if you are waiting on a class.
I now have a full membership which is $ 175, that gives me all access to any class I wish to join; and is portable, meaning I can sign up for classes at the HUNTINGTON BEACH studio as well.
$ 175 MAY SEEM like a lot, but to be frank, it’s is not. If you do TWO aerial classes a week, you already have gotten your moneys worth, and saved through the membership.
There so many different packages and memberships, so pick out the one that works for you.
The full membership is ideal for me because I have an odd schedule and sometimes would rather do one apparatus or the other.
Honestly, I keep track of all my classes, and last month I did $ 600 WORTH OF CLASSES, and only paid $ 175. Majority of months, I do at least $ 500 worth of classes, but rather than paying that $ 500, I pay a monthly fee of $ 175 that is reasonable and affordable.
It is worth it, hands down.
This place has definitely became my 2^nd home, and all around happy place.
Through this place I’ve made so many friends, all supportive and empowering women, as well as found myself as a dancer and athlete.
I never knew my body could do the things it has done, let alone in the air, and I’ve never been prouder of myself.
Word of advice: no matter how terrifying or intimidating any class seems, I promise you, when you nail any move, every woman in that studio, regardless of how advanced, WILL PRAISE YOU.
It is an empowering experience every single time I step foot in there.

I’m a visitor from out of town. I travel frequently and love to try new studios when I can. I found this studio to be very clean and professional with good equipment. They do still have a few of the 50 mm which probably need to be switched over but I guess there are still a few people out there who like them. But they do have 10 total so enough for everyone to have their own spot. But I got stuck with a 50mm: (
Tiffany taught the class and she was great. She definitely knew what she was doing, did it safely and she was so nice. Actually the entire class was super friendly. I would definitely recommend this gym

want to give a shoutout to @fembodyfitness for restoring my overall confidence, teaching me to love my body and showing me how strong and beautiful it can be. the students and teachers there are so lovely & welcoming, truly a great environment & I definitely recommend it to anyone. I have never felt better about myself.

Updated to add that I exchanged a few messages with the owner (
) and I suggested updating this review to indicate that my last visit was from July 2012. She agreed. I’ll let her have the last word and address how their barre classes have been improved since my last visit…
Original Review:
This review is strictly for their «barre» workouts. Pardon the pun but the bar for calling something a barre class has been set so incredibly low and Fembody is pretty much an example of that.
On the surface, this place seems like one of those «me too» places that pop up, offering barre classes but what does that even mean? Are the instructors trained and certified? NOPE! Are they aware of what modifications are necessary to reduce risk of injury? NOPE! Do they even know what they’re doing? I don’t know, but it seems like they’re trying to capitalize on a trend.
All that aside, the studio itself should show some semblance of a, «Oh, this seems like a fun place to work out. I see why people like it.» NOPE! During class, I seriously thought I was inside someone’s garage and I was watching an aerobics video from the early 90s. The music coming from a cheap boom box, the pile of useless and unappealing props, and the fact that you are forced to the balls of your feet on laminate flooring without any added support makes this place reek of amateurs trying to make a buck off a workout trend.
Nevermind the fact that this place is only in business because of Groupon. They even have a voucher redemption tool on their website. This shows how little they have to offer from a fitness perspective if they have to discount their classes to bring in new customers.

One week into our groupon.
My friend and I LOVE everything about this place. We have done 8 classes in 7 days! I already feel stronger. I wish we could do more. We doubled up some days, sadly limited on groupon to only silk, hoop and pole because the barre and pilates classes also sound amazing. We we had to be open to go to either studio to get classes but luckily they allow you to go to either. This location is larger with two rooms and a lounge area.
All the teachers are different so its fun to get the variety. Elisa, Jessa Erika and Melissa all have been awesome! Everyone is so encouraging. Its fun girl bonding in a safe supportive atmosphere. Sometimes the classes would start late but they give you the time you need and you will have fun and gain strength. It takes a few days because you will be using muscles you didn’t know you had or needed.
We are hooked Without the groupon its kinda pricey but we will be back! $ 200/​unlimited/​per month

Very disappointed. I went here because of the great reviews. And now leaving a unpleasant one.
Very unorganized, and unprofessional .
I will not be returning, not worth my money or time.

I love Fembody! I love Candace and Krista’s barre classes.
One is more demanding than the other, which is fine, because you can adjust it to your needs and scheduling is a breeze with reminders, notifications, etc. I only wish they offered more promotional deals for those who are not new clients. The Unilocal deal and the Groupon deal offer incedible values that definitely have you coming back, but the cost is not competitive enough to drop my gym membership. Nonetheless, I will go whenever I can because it’s a great atmosphere, very clean, with great instructors and a variety of workouts.

This review is only based on the Aerial Silks Beginning Class at the Signal Hill Location.
I barely write reviews, but the experience has been so great that I thought it was only right to do so. I purchased a deal on Groupon for 2 Aerial Silks or Pole Dancing classes for $ 20. I redeemed the voucher for the Wednesday night beginning Aerial Silks class.
Melissa is an amazing instructor who provides great instruction and helps beginners conquer their «first class» jitters and fears. I was interested in the silks class but afraid of what might happen. I do not have a great deal of upper body strength (at least not like I used to) and I was nervous that I would not be able to complete the class. It turns out that not only was I able to participate, I surprised myself with how well I learned and how fast. This was due to Melissa’s guidance and cheering me on.
The class starts with a light warm up and stretching. The warm up is done with the silks so that you get the feel for them early. Then Melissa gives us some skills to practice on the silks. Even though it is a beginner class, there are some ladies who have been taking the course longer. Melissa is great at being able to coach all of us at our different levels, and doesn’t give us anything we can’t handle yet. She is very knowledgeable, gives demonstrations, and will help you if you get stuck or have questions. While I definitely need to work on my upper body and arm strength, Melissa taught me how to utilize different muscles, which made it easier to complete some of the moves and kept me stable while in the air. In my first class I was standing up and learning how to wrap my arms and feet in the silks. By my second class I was posing and stretching with them. I still have a LONG way to go, but I also enjoy seeing the progress of others in the class. They all cheer each other on and give tips and advice, and seeing how well they are doing makes me want to come back and learn more.
My advice is to wear something comfortable. You don’t need gym shoes but there is some hanging and twisting so wearing loose clothing is probably not the best idea. You will want to bring water. If you have never tried it before, while it is very fun, it is also a serious workout so water is good to have. Don’t wear rings or jewelry because you don’t want to get caught in the fabric. You will also want to stretch and drink plenty of water the next day because you will be a bit sore.
I definitely recommend this location, class, and instructor. I think the best thing about this class was that I walked away feeling proud of myself after having accomplishing something new and different in each class. If you have been curious… stop wondering! Seriously just give it a try! You’ll like it :)

I love how big their studio is! This is my second studio for pole dancing and my first for aerial silks. This place has a very clean and upper class feel. The bathroom is spacious (there’s only one though so you better be fast). I’ve only gone to a few classes and I find myself falling in love with this place even more! I got the groupon deal, for pole and silks. Surprisingly, I’ve gone to more silks classes. Highly recommend this place!

Earlier this year, I became curious about pole fitness/​dancing classes. My first impression of Fembody was quite positive. It’s a larger studio that’s very clean. I was greeted by my super awesome instructor, Andrea. She was very friendly, humorous, and supportive!
Before I could partake in the class, I had to sign a waiver indicating that I understood that there is a likelihood that I could be injured during this class. Fembody does not assume any liability for you if there is a mishap in class that results in your injury.
After that, I waited in the lounge area that has that homely feel to it. However, I became curious about the studio itself and walked into the room that housed the poles. This is a large room in which poles are appropriately spaced apart from each other. This makes it conducive for students to attempt more challenging skills without coming into contact with other people on poles that are adjacent to them.
Their classes are well-​structured beginning with a 30 minute stretch/​warm up session. Your instructor will turn the lights down really low as you begin. You focus on your breathing and stretching every muscle in your body from head to toes. After that, the lighting is brought back to its original setting to begin your class.
The classes that I took was a begging/​intermediate level. I’ve taken pole classes before and I’m confident that these were definitely intermediate leveled moves. The misconception about pole dancing is that it’s associated with the ladies that perform at the «gentlemen’s club». However, this is more about strengthening your body and pushing your limits. Never in my life would I have ever imagined doing a handstand with my legs wrapped around a pole but it happened on Saturday (with the assistance of my instructor)! We practiced against the wall first and it was helpful to have our instructor there to assist us as needed. Beautiful moves were demonstrated for us and it’s amazing to think of the endless possibilities that one can do on a pole. My instructors were truly inspirational as I observed women of various sizes executing these moves with ease.
The class ends with a free dance session in which the lights are dimmed once again. This lasts approximately 4 minutes and they usually choose a rockin’ song or a great R&B number that makes you get in touch with your sensual side! Soon after, you’ll cool down with some more stretching exercises!
Fembody is a clean/​sanitary place that keeps your overall health in mind. Floor mats are wiped down with disinfectant and poles are also disinfected at the end of each class! Students are the ones who do this so it feels good to know that you are climbing, hanging, grasping, spinning, and holding onto a clean pole!
I really enjoyed attempting exercises that were challenging and outside of my comfort zone. This a phenomenal facility to take part in various forms of fitness! The classes are very small so that the instructor can work with students to address their areas of need. There were only 3 of us in both classes that I attended!
I hope to return in the near future because I found Fembody’s instructors to be simply amazing!

I stay perusing Groupon, and im always on the lookout for fitness classes. So when i saw the deal for 10 barre classes for $ 39, I had to purchase it.
Came for my first class at 5:30pm. Thanks Candace for the much needed Barre sculpt class. I haven’t worked out/​taken a barre class in 5 months, so I’m sure my body is going to thank me in the morning. I’ve been to many Barre classes, and they are all pretty much the same give or take how much emphasis the instructor puts on ballet moves. But Candace’s class isn’t heavily on the ballet side, which can be a little intimidating for those who don’t have a ballet background or isn’t a technical dancer in general. However, because of my dance background, I would have been able to hang either way.
Stayed for the next class, 6:45p. Rie’s flexibility & stretch class is amazing. No pain, no gain right?! Pain is good when you have a goal of reclaiming your splits and flexibility overall. She stretches every body part, but the deep stretches/​hold in addition to the dimmed lights helped me to concentrate and relax into my stretch. And like the previous class, my ligaments will thank me in the morning. I’m on a mission to get back to my «dancer» body.
Fembody Fitness also offers pole classes and aerial classes. Both seem fun and I may have to take classes in the near future. I had so much fun!

This place is what makes fitness fun! Clean, friendly vibe… Andrea is awesome and super fun to train with. Although it’s a group class, she takes her time to work with individuals who may need it. The music choice flowed greatly with the workouts we did. She sure knows her stuff! If you’re new to the class I recommend sitting at the front so you can hear the warm up instructions better… The music is loud but it’s a good thing cause it gets you more into the mood!
Took a pole fitness class and it was amazing. It was serene, sensual, and energetic all at the same time! Definitely a great place to escape from your daily routine and just have your «me» time!

You never want to be a falling star… unless you’re a falling double star from the silks. Danielle teaches those and one day my goal is to try one. My other goal is to spend more than 5 seconds on the hoop before I start cursing, and maybe one day the sound of my skin skidding across a pole will be music to my ears.
Regardless of your goals, there’s something for everyone. There’s pilates and there’s barre for those who are hard core about their core, and there’s the prettier silks for the adventurous, pole for those who prefer, and hoop for the straight-​up masochists. There’s even extreme stretch for those who need help with all those straddles.
Hollywood Aerial Arts is hard core pro aerialist territory. Believe Fitness is little a more yoga-​chill. Fembody falls somewhere in the middle of the pack, but it’s really more about what you want when you fly. I don’t play favorites, but I do like Fembody’s focus on the ladies, and believe me ladies, there’s no workout that won’t leave you feeling fantastic.

I purchased a Groupon deal for two weeks of unlimited classes. Because of my schedule and limited time, I was only able to attend three sessions, which was really unfortunate.
Aerial silks was so much fun. Many of the girls look like dancers in the way they move their bodies and in their flexibility. I was impressed by the feats of the more advanced students. Something to aspire to. :) I would love to continue it, but my finances are currently restricting me from doing so. If this wasn’t the case, I’d be here all the time, climbing up and down.
I only tried one pole class, and it was really hard. I felt awkward and the pole hurt. HAHAHA. I know, but it did! I didn’t have the requisite upper body strength, and I suffer from sweaty palms, which really didn’t help in the least.