Anatomy Fitness

Power yoga with the sounds of police sirens and helicopters flying above you? Only in Highland Park.
Callie was awesome and I had a good workout, but I still prefer Bryan Kest’s class over in Santa Monica. However, I have to give Anatomy props for offering such a variety of classes — zumba, kickboxing, booty ballet, latin jam, bollywood… I would definitely go back for these. But for traditional yoga/​power yoga, I’d go elsewhere.

Anatomy is a great little find. The power yoga class with Callie is amazing! It has helped me out with my back issues and given me greater overall core strength. They offer other classes during the week including a nice beginners yoga on Sunday mornings.

I LOVE Anatomy. I have a hard time finding motivation at gyms and being consistent with working out. This place has really kept me energized and wanting to come back for more (which is rare for me).
I take Callie’s Yoga for beginners class on Wednesday nights, which is AMAZING! I had never tried yoga before and I am hooked now. It really helps me clear the stress and tension that accumulates throughout the week and I have noticed a BIG difference in my flexiblity and muscle definition. Callie has a gift for teaching yoga and her positive energy and passion for her practice is clearly evident and shines through in her class.
I have also taken Zumba/​Latin Dance and Barre Fusion classes at Anatomy which are also really great for a good cardio workout. Carrie’s Latin Dance class is really great– she is very high energy and I love that she she is always smiling. Lalo’s Zumba class is also great — very intense for a good sweat.
I like the variety of their class offerings and also the diversity of people that go here. I don’t feel intimidated because the people are down to earth and come in many shapes and sizes (unlike at other gyms where everyone is in top notch shape).

Today my muscles ache. I can barely walk. But this is a good thing, because I’ve returned to my early morning spin class at Anatomy after a hiatus of several months.
The spin instructors here are great and they each have their own style. Jonathan is on Mondays — his method is a good way to wake your muscles up for the week ahead; not too strenuous, not too easy, just right. Courtenay does spin and abs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Her method is probably my favorite — it’s just a good overall workout. Saturdays Lisa is running the spin class, and in my opinion she is the toughest instructor. She asks you not to sway your body and do the second-​position no-​movement spinning that can be the most difficult. I swear, Lisa is tough. I’ve never seen anyone smile so much while inflicting that kind of pain.
Jeff and Amy are great and Anatomy is a good neighborhood fitness studio. I haven’t taken any classes other than spin, but I’ve heard the quality is just as high.

This review is so long overdue it’s not even funny. I had the pleasure of working out with Jeff, Amy, and some of their other instructors for over a year before moving to frigid Seattle (which, btw, doesn’t have Anatomy, so don’t move there.)
Anatomy…is amazing. No other way to put it. I’m a huge fatty, and have always been a fatty, who never exercised or did sports. And then Thia G. dragged me to Jeff’s kickboxing class. It was love at first… sweat drop. The kickboxing classes are tough (so don’t expect the 24 HR Fitness style let’s punch the air and jump around for an hour nonsense). But Jeff is incredibly encouraging and patient. He pays huge attention to form, being a fighter himself, to make sure you don’t injure yourself. After only a few weeks going to class 3x/​wk I saw incredible results. INCREDIBLE. You lose fat, gain lean muscle, build endurance, as well as great friendships with people in your class as well as Jeff and Amy. The classes are fun and the rush of endorphins you get at the end is just as addicting as crack (my friends and I literally would schedule other events around the kbxng schedule. good ol’ times.)
I’ve tried out some of the other classes as well — Pilates on Wed PM is fantastic. Never did zumba cause I have 2 left feet, but Carrie’s class always looked like awesome fun.
So what do you need to take away from this?
1) Go check out Anatomy — your first class is free, and Jeff has a variety of payment options that was friendly enough even for my nonexistent student salary (I did unlimited month — made me actually go)
2) Don’t be afraid if you’re out of shape — trust me if I could do it you can too!!! No really. You can.
3) Don’t give up — trust in Jeff and you WILL see results!
4) Petition they open a studio in Seattle, ’cause I’m in withdrawal.
PS. Aside from awesome workouts, Jeff and Amy (owners) are the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. The other people working out with you are chill, down-​to-​earth, no frills kinda people as well, so you never feel awkward like you do at the gym next to the girl who looks like she should be in a magazine wearing full makeup and looking hot while running at 6mph while you’re breathing heavy on your 2mph walk.
Ok. The End.

Anatomy is a great place to take a class that cannot be found at your local gym. The staff is friendly and doesn’t hassle you. The instructor (Jeffrey) is energetic and made me sweat at Zumba like I never sweated before. I think that anyone looking to lose weight or get their body in better shape should visit Anatomy because they make working out fun. And they let you take the first class for free! One note, the parking can be difficult at times so bring quaters in case you need to park by a meter.

Anatomy. How to describe it…
Jonny’s GRS! (grassroots rating system)
I met Jeff the owner randomly while volunteering for Lululemon Pasadena (see review in my profile = they’re awesome).
I think this is one of the few places that really give a care about you as a person. It’s classes only, so the teachers are really interactive.
They even have a Kids Yoga Class on Saturday mornings!
Granted I a massage therapist, and I volunteer for Anatomy as well, so while this may be slightly biased, it’s good to see it from a different angle.
I believe the most popular classes are the spin class and the exotic dance class (yes you read that right ladies.)
First class is free, and they’re decently affordable for the quality you get. Most classes are small, and personalized to you.
I just got beat this morning on the Zumba class, and I’m a ballroom dancer. Whoa. And I’ve taken Zumba before. But not like Andrea teaches it.
You can sign up online, yes like the other s said.
Rating:
People: both teachers and students are great, friendly, and you never feel like you don’t belong.
Atmosphere: Focused, yet relaxed. Since it’s a class studio, the mood really is set by two things: a banging sound system, and the awesome instructors.
Service: I couldn’t say more — Jeff and Amy (the owners) are great people. Friendly, approachable, and yet focused as well (they’re also instructors)
Check them out!

When I saw Katrina S’s review of Anatomy, I was excited to see another fitness studio brave enough to be opening during these crazy economic times.
I had to go and check them out!
I was hoping to find something great to say since I think it’s very important that more people in the fitness industry find ways to support one another.
Well there are PLENTY of good things to say about this new studio.
*They were offering free classes till April 10^th.
How can a fitness-​slut not wanna go check them out for that price :)
* I noticed an instructor named Gelsey was on the schedule to teach a Mat Pilates class last night. I was hoping that it was a gal that had come to take class at my studio a while back and who is also associated with CTFD (
).
It was!
The MAT PILATES (open level) class was excellent!
Gelsey was an attentive and warm instructor that gave excellent cues and really kept the exercises and the class flowing smoothly.
I would be happy to send any of my clients to her for a gentle yet challenging hour that targeted the entire body. Please, check her class out!
*They have a wide variety of classes to chose from, check out their website and schedule.
*They are also great about having everyone wipe down their mats after class. Whew, no one wants cooties!
10 STARS for the Instructor! It is nice to find a class taught by someone who I would trust with my body and the body of any one of my clients. I can be sure that Gelsey will be able to offer a more challenging class for anyone who would request one since I have seen what she is capable of doing. She is not only aware of how to use her body correctly but she had a wonderful gift of being able to convey information to an all-​levels class with confidence and ease.
Only 4 stars since I only got to check out one class; didn’t visit the bathroom; parking can be a bit of a challenge; and some of the other classes offered aren’t exactly my cup o tea but I am sure they will be great for most people. Please, check them out and make your own decision.
I think this place will be a great addition to the east side.
Check ‘em out!
Enjoy!

There is a new business in the HP and it does the body good! Anatomy, a beautiful little studio on York, has opened its doors to the community this week with a generous offering of free classes until April 10^th! (
) I love free stuff, so I couldn’t pass this opportunity up. Some of the offerings on the current class schedule include Kickboxing, Yoga, Mat Pilates, and Barre Fitness.
I was hoping to try out their yoga class since I am not particularly fond of aerobics (due to my serious lack of coordination) but the only class I was able to squeeze into my schedule was Barre Fitness… something I like to call shake-​that-​booty-​ballet! I did enjoy the class and the instructor was great, but there are a few kinks to iron out since they are still easing into their new digs.
Some of the things that made me smile about this place…
The teal and rusty orange walls look amazing; they did a great job designing the space!
A stock of tea tree oil spray bottles for sanitizing mats and equipment.
Bottles of kombucha tea available to purchase if you want to intensify your purification and detoxification.
Huarache Azteca right next door (kinda defeats the purpose of working out, but oh so good!)
Since they just opened, I’m mostly reviewing the potential of Anatomy. And the verdict is that I have high hopes for this community studio and I’m eager to see what it develops into. The owner Jeff is oozing passion for this place… when I emailed him questions I had about the classes he got back to me right away and he emphasized that he is open to suggestions as to what classes to offer and at what times. This isn’t the type of place where you sign in, sweat, and then head home without speaking a word to anyone. Anatomy is definitely focused on becoming part of the Highland Park community and giving its neighbors exactly what they are looking for in a fitness studio.