Club Pilates Downtown Los Angeles

One of my favorite pilates places in dtla, Jess Z. Is awesome and all the other instructors have us break a sweat.

Club Pilates DTLA is amazing. I love that each class is unique based on the instructor and class level. All of the instructors are amazing, knowledgable and will get your ENTIRE BODY into great shape in no time. Sean Colley, Nikki Tuazon and Stephanie Violas are a few of my favorites instructors but you really can’t go wrong with any of them! I’ve been going to this location for a year now and it has transformed my body, mind and soul :).
Thanks Club Pilates!

I’ve been taking pilates classes at various studios in Los Angeles over the past couple years, but Club Pilates DTLA/​Hollywood/​Echo Park have by far been my favorites… and are now the only studios I attend. Club Pilates itself is a franchise, and the DTLA, Hollywood, and Echo Park locations are all owned and operated by the same people. That’s important because I’ve also been to other Club Pilates franchises in the greater LA area owned and operated by other people, but there was a noticeable difference in quality, consistency, etc.
The three things (for me) that make me so pleased with Club Pilates DTLA (and keep me coming back as a client) are: 1) the instructors; 2) the variety and times of classes offered; 3) the studio and equipment and how it’s integrated into the workout. I’ll break these down below…
1) Instructors. They’re fantastic. I have not encountered a single «bad» instructor at this studio (or either of the Hollywood/​Echo Park locations). They are all knowledgeable, challenging but motivating, helpful, and have their own styles that still return to the core tenants of the Club Pilates experience. Some have more of a classical style, some have more of a modern style, but all do a great job of keeping the classes challenging, manageable, varied, and still fun… while also feeling like you’re getting individual attention… even in full, 12-​person classes. They manage each individual class based on the experience levels of the people in them, which ensures that while you will be challenged, you’ll never be put into a situation where you feel overwhelmed or discouraged… no matter what your fitness or experience level. Some of my personal favorite instructors are: Alexis, Sean, Ally, Sarah, and Kate (at the DTLA location — all of them teach at the other locations as well, and I cannot leave off Chrissy and Jess — both absolutely fantastic, but aren’t often at the DTLA location specifically — definitely take their classes at the Hollywood or Echo Park locations, tho!).
²⁄₃) Variety and times of classes offered & studio/​equipment. I describe the Club Pilates style as a fusion style… not classical pilates, and not what I call «psycho pilates» aka the various incarnations of the megaformer style… it’s somewhere in between. The classes incorporate classic equipment (reformer machines, Exo chairs, springboards, foam rollers, etc.) with other equipment (hand weights, magic circles, TRX suspension (Echo Park), etc.) that still follows the principles of pilates, but in a more modern, comprehensive fitness style that pulls from current trends and ensures a full-​body workout. There are also a good variety of classes offered… everything from beginning level to super advanced and anything in between. Not only that, but within each level there are plenty of modifications your instructors will give you to make it a little easier, or more challenging based on what you need. That’s another reason I love this studio… it’s a non-​intimidating environment, and no matter what level of fitness you’re at (or even zero), or how experienced or not you are with Pilates… you leave feeling like you got got a great, full-​body strength-​building workout in a positive environment. I do mostly level 2 classes now (worked up to them starting in 1’s and 1.5’s), as well as jumpboard (incorporates jumping while on the reformer for about ½ the class), and have even braved the TRX fusion classes (definitely not easy). All are great, and for someone like myself that often works late… I love that there are a bunch of all of these classes offered at night so I can keep it mixed up and not repetitive. The studio is clean, all of the equipment is cleaned after each class, and they’ve done a great job of maximizing the use of a fairly small space.
Another thing that’s great about this studio: the pricing. It’s kind of unbeatable, really. There are many options…5 & 10 class packages (which cost less than most studios in LA), monthly unlimited memberships to a single studio (great deal), or even monthly unlimited memberships to all 3 studios (best deal). I, personally, have had the monthly unlimited membership to all 3 studios for a while now, and I love it. I go about 15 times a month (which makes it an unbeatable value), and it also allows me to bounce around between all three studios so I can take the classes and instructors I like & prefer, and at times that work best for my schedule.
I would 100% recommend this studio!

Club Pilates DTLA and Echo Park are amazing! The instructors are fantastic and I especially love taking Sean Colley’s Level 1 class. As someone trained in classical pilates, I really appreciate Sean’s teaching and emphasis on the «core» foundation work. I feel like I get a better, deeper workout in his level 1 class than some of the other more advanced classes. Sara and Kate are super great too. All the instructors make sure students keep the best form and get the most from their workout. Definitely go and if you are a first timer, please go to Level 1 class to get the best and most safe workout.

Love working out here! Friday classes during lunch are killer! CP Cardio Sculpt (jumpboard) is my favorite class and Stephanie is great! She really pushes you and helps out when necessary.
Highly recommend Club Pilates!

I’ve been coming to the downtown studio for about 8 months. The studio is clean and modern. I’m a regular in Sean’s Saturday classes. Sean is a great teacher who makes everyone feel accomplished regardless of ability. He gives good direction and he keeps the class fresh, using different exercises week to week. I’d recommend his class to anyone who is curious about reformer Pilates.

I have been coming to Club Pilates for over 2 years and I have to say I still love the work out. With my busy schedule i can only do 4 times a week but the instructors I take are amazing. SHOUT OUT to Sean who works the Downtown location on Saturdays he is amazing I love the way he comes around and gently fixes your form if its not right or gives you encouragement to keep going. Also on Sunday is the fireball Nikki she’s great I love to take her classes I take her twice a week. I like the way both of them work on your form rather then just trying to get though a work out to make you sweat. I take pilates because its a full body workout. When I leave Club Pialtes I always feel happy and I know its the instructors who make it happen.

Sean is definitely the best. I come here every Saturday to take his class. His class is well designed and unique. So effective and efficient. He knows what he does. Highly recommend. He is the best Pilates teacher I have seen so far.

This is a broad review: Let me start off by saying I did not exercise regularly before Pilates, so this review is for beginners or people thinking about adding exercise to their lives. I’m kind of lazy and intimated by fitness programs but I told myself to try!
My first class was CP+1 (level 1) with Sean. I was confused trying to listen to instruction while using my body and learning the equipment at once, but Sean was great! He pays attention to your pace and form and always leaves room for personal modifications. He constantly reminds you to breathe which helped me a lot in that first class– so I always leave his class feeling like I did a really great workout that did not strain or exhaust my body (just a good sore)! I totally credit this first experience to Sean, I actually left my first class feeling so good that now I keep going back!
I have also been in classes with Sara, Nikki, Ally and Alexis. I would recommend seeing more than one instructor because they each focus on different things, with different styles of teaching and they also challenge you differently. It keeps my body guessing and I really feel like I get a whole range of workouts. Sara’s class really challenges my core and her planks are so tough but I love it! Ally’s class is the reason I’m toning my butt! Nikki really pushes you to challenge yourself but she is also really fun and encouraging! I always learn new exercises in Alexis’ class and I like that she makes eye contact and acknowledges your efforts! The teachers I’ve had are detailed, their instructions flow nicely with rhythm and countdown and encouragement, and they all seem to love sharing pilates with us. It makes the classes so easy to attend and work through.
The studio is clean, cool, there is a water cooler, available towels, and toesox for sale. Lots of equipment that you should see photos for reference (bc I don’t know the names and haven’t used them all) Facility is nice!
I believe there is parking ($ 2 with validation)
This place and this exercise is really fun! First class is $ 5 so definitely take the risk and try it out!

I’ve taking jumpboard classes here for a while and I love it! Stephanie Violas is the best instructor. She is knowledgeable, encouraging, and fun. You should give this workout a try!

Classes at Club Pilates DTLA are sooo fun and challenging!!! I’ve only taken Level 2 classes, and my body loves me after these classes. This location uses bars and springboards mounted on the wall for exercises that you don’t find at other pilates studios. You pay $ 2 for parking in the parking structure, but you can also park on the street for free early in the morning and during the weekend, so come a bit early for free parking!
Also, classes could get big. It looks like the afternoon/​night classes get filled up to the max, but the biggest class I’ve taken had 7 students, and the instructor paid good attention to each student. I am falling in love with pilates thanks to this studio. Hope this review was helpful!

I love a workout on the megaformer (some would say obsessed), but every once in awhile, I want something a little more lengthening and core-​concentrated to balance out the intensity and to jolt my muscles out of their usual routine. Club Pilates offers just that and they’re available on ClassPass, so any time I know I’ll be in the DTLA area for the day I sneak in a little sesh.
Some classes are a little too slow-​paced for me (but I know I’m still getting in a workout) and some are just right. Some use all the apparatuses and some just the reformer. All seem to fly by, which is nice. Reading up on the instructor and class ahead of time has been helpful in maximizing my time there, but either way, being in that room is far better for me than a happy hour beer and appetizer!
The studio is clean, equipment is new, and they have towels available. There is only one bathroom, which causes a major pile up when classes are one right after the other (that goes for the little front sitting section/​where you store your stuff station, too). I don’t know what the parking situation is like because I’ve metro-​ed every time (short walk from the Pico stop on the blue line), but I really love this part of DTLA (South Park). Surrounded by some cute cafes, so you can get a quick drink/​bite before or after class.

Took the CP Reformer + L1 with two friends for the first time with Tina, and we all loved it! The studio was bright and clean. Water and towels were readily available. We went to dinner right after so the full length mirror in the bathroom was a definite plus to check our outfits before heading out ;). The studio is conveniently located downtown and right next to Impresso Café if you need a quick bite or to study/​work before or after your workout.
Tina was a wonderful and patient instructor! She took us every step of the way, explaining and demonstrating in detail so that we could follow along easily and not feel frustrated as newbies. The workout itself was challenging in the sense that it isolated and targeted those little muscles you don’t always work. Our glutes burned so good!
We were reminded at the end to wipe down all of the equipment before we left which gave me comfort that the person who used it before me should have wiped it down as well. The classes seem to fill up pretty quickly so I would recommend signing up beforehand.

Don’t judge me but I signed up for a month of unlimited classes because Steph V.‘s teaching hours are a lot better for my schedule vs. the Hollywood location. She is the best pilates instruction you can get. She is super hands on, very vocal while instructing and you can just tell that she loves to teach — which is super important to me, I know I’m getting my hard earned monies worth when taking her classes. Parking is free (metered) before 8am — YAY 7am classes: D The studio is on the newer side so it is extremely clean and a nice size. Can’t wait to try out the other instructors as well!

After a terrible experience at another Pilates studio that shall remain nameless, I feel obliged to gush over the experience I’ve had at Club Pilates.
I was intimidated the first time I went into Club Pilates. I was a big doughball and nursing a chronic plantar fascitis issue to boot. Add to that my clumsy awkwardness and, well, I figured I’d give it a shot but didn’t bank on being consistent.
Well, it’s been five months and I have regularly gone twice a week; the only time I missed a class was when I was genuinely terribly sick, and boy was I sad to miss it.
The instructors do a great job of balancing simplifying moves for beginners and providing a challenge for experienced students. If you’re too intimidated by a move (for example, planking on the reformer was something I just could not handle at first) they will find a modification for you, unlike other places where they pressure you into something that’s beyond you. The instructors are uniformly warm and fun. I take most of my classes with Stephanie, who I adore, but I’ve been happy in other classes as well.
One bonus I was not expecting: that plantar fascitis, which an orthopedist told me I’d have to live with for the rest of my life? GONE. When I started this class I woke up every morning barely able to walk; now I go on ten mile hikes on weekends with no trouble. I may still be a bit of a doughball, but now there’s a bunch of muscle under that dough.

I took the CP Reformer + L1 & CP Reformer Pilates Springboard Fusion with instructor Melody W. Living downtown this location is convenient for me.
The studio is new, clean and spacious. The reformers are also new and comfortable. Melody is an awesome instructor and I like her easygoing and relaxed teaching style.
I always feel comfortable when I attend this location and usually take two in a row. I think the classes could be a tad more challenging however I usually end up sore the next day.

New to LA and was looking for a place to give me the pilates body I’ve always wanted. Luckily, the fitness gods shined kindly on me, and I found Club Pilates. The studio is clean and every instructor challenges me in the best of ways. Each class gives a great total body workout. And I always really feel it in my butt. Which is important to me. Thanks, Club Pilates!

Now I understand what all the rage is about regarding pilates reformer workouts. Great new studio on the newly baptized wellness row on Hope Street between 11^th and 12^th in DTLA. It’s a get-​down-​to-​business place, with enough comforts to still feel like an upscale workout experience. They provide towel service, and have spray bottles and rags to wipe down the machines after.
The exercises themselves are mostly done on the reformer, and while you’re lying down and it might seem like you wouldn’t get a work-​out, I leave sore for days after. It’s great, low-​impact, and very toning. The instructors all are good at keeping a hard but doable pace, and correct your form when it’s off. The studio is simple, and clean. There’s 12 per class, and the most I’ve seen is 9 in a class so far, so it’s still possible to sign up same day.
I’ve tried Cardio Sculpt, Level 1, TRX, and Springboard. My favorite is TRX — leaves me shaking and so sore for days. Great workout.
$ 5 first class and/​or $ 49 for 5 classes (purchased at same time as $ 5 first class). Great way to give it a try!

eh
i went for the $ 5 first-​timer workout
on the fence if i want to come by again
my instructor seemed a little tired that day
and wasn’t too detailed about instructing the newbies
on how to use the reformer/​ball/​hoop/​box
i feel like instructors need to be extra detailed
when it comes to beginner classes because bad habits die hard
and can lead to serious injuries/​pain
overall the class was fine
perhaps i’ll up the resistance to make it a challenging workout
since i (and two other girls) mostly yawned our way through class

I’ve loved pilates reformer workouts for years now and know a great studio when I see one.
I’ve been to four classes already here, but knew right off the bat that this place is legit. I love the Manhattan Beach location of Club Pilates, and the new DTLA location is just as good.
The instructors were all on point. My favorite so far has been Chrissa, with her pink hair and energizing, confident command. They correct your form when you’re a little off, which they should so you maximize your gain and not your strain. The studio has a nice, open industrial feel and brand new equipment: reformers, ballet barre, TRX straps built into the wall, mats, free weights. If only it had the exo-​chair, it would be complete but it’s pretty perfectly stocked.
I’ve taken the cardio class, the pilates/​TRX class, a level 2 class and the basic level 1 class. i really enjoyed a great workout with all of them. My pilates companion was new and I’m glad to say that the level 1 class was suitable for her as well as for me even though I’m more seasoned. Cardio sculpt is the one class where you will really sweat a lot but the others are more like a tough anaerobic workout that will really get you stronger!
The 12-​person classes don’t get full (yet), so you can still sign up same day. Otherwise, you can’t cancel within 12 hours of a scheduled class which is fairly typical for reformer pilates where instructors lose money when people don’t show up for class.
Right now there’s a special for the first class as $ 5, or you can get a package of 5 classes for $ 49. I didn’t know that is only one or the other and bought the $ 5 class. I appreciate the fact that they let me still buy the 5-​class special after I asked.
Things to note: towels supplied, no toesox required, $ 2 off your parking with validation at the lot next door (but you’re better off just using the nearby 50-​cent per hour meters), bathroom is stocked with hair ties, cotton swabs, etc. And you’re welcome to use the bathroom in the back to change before class.