Pilates Plus West LA

Such a great workout! I’m used to a challenging pilates class similar to Fit Mix, Carrie’s, and other great pilates studios and this one is right up there!
If you’re looking for a hard work out and want to see automatic toning-​go!

Great studio for lagree. Instructors are excellent and each class is unique. I definitely feel challenged during each session. Highly recommend!

Ive been doing Pilates for over a year now and just had to walk out of a class here with Hilary Curwen.
She taught the class unsafely, was sitting half the time, and we she could be bothered with getting up to teach something and not just verbally coma aging orders from her seated position she adjusted me three times on things I’ve done a million time before in other studios, but she made the positions awkward and hard my wrists. It was awful. And when adjusting was rude, and called me out over her microphone and said «well this is we do it». I eventually felt so embarrassed by her inexperience, attitude, and poor representation of this studio I walked out. Which I’ve never done. She then announced to the class «NO NEED TO BE RUDE» In addition to the worst instructor ever. The reformers are outdated, the studio is outdated, and it has an awful smell. I also paid $ 4 for 45 min of parking.
I would avoid this studio or if you mistake choice of going do not go to her. She’s clearly unhappy teaching Pilates. There’s a million studios in LA. Choose another one.

TIP: If you are coming down Westwood from Wilshire, do not park in the first structure you see like I did! Finish driving down the block and park around the corner or on the street. I’m an idiot and paid $ 10 to park in the Elite Tutoring parking lot! I’m new to LA and parking still stresses me out. :P
Review:
Initially I went to a class after work and was not super excited about it.
But then I started going to early morning classes and have loved it! I would agree with a lot of the other reviewers that you need to go to the right instructor. I’ve only been a couple times but I am happy so far.
The studio is clean and well maintained. Parking is validated if you park in the correct lot.

As many other Unilocalers have pointed out, I too want to love this place. Sadly, I haven’t fallen in love yet. The bottom line is, your experience really differs based on who is instructing the class. Since there is no one working the desk (just the teacher), you are not always greeted when you enter the studio. Some teachers are more welcoming than others and really try to learn your name. Others just call roll near the end of class and could care less about you as an individual (which is a little sad). Also, not all of the teachers seem happy to be there– some days you’ll be lucky if they smile once! Personally, one of the only positive experiences I’ve had at PPWLA is with Kayla. She is super sweet and her classes are fabulous. Unlike a lot of the other instructors there, she corrects your form, gives positive feedback, and offers modifications. Highly recommend classes with her. If you really want a challenge, take a class with Katie Jo (beware if you are a beginner, she is intense!).

My experience here was quite disappointing. I signed up through class pass and have taken various types of Pilates at different studios over the past 2 months. This class was challenging but in a very discouraging way. The teacher did not provide sufficient alternative movements and resistance methods for less advanced students. I felt pushed past my limit in a way that was more harmful than helpful to my body.

I wanted to like Pilates Plus, since I love pilates and the Lagree method and they’re on Classpass. Unfortunately, for all of the 3 classes I attended, I came out of class feeling like I barely worked. This was by far the most poorly executed Lagree class I’ve ever taken.
Things I did not like:
–not much focus on moving slowly on the reformer
–not a lot of attention paid to form. There were some moves I didn’t recognize, and when I looked around to see what I should be doing, I saw many girls doing it differently. None of us were corrected so I had no idea who to follow.
–not a lot of options for making the workout harder/​easier by adding resistance, moving up and down the carriage, etc. If I don’t feel like I was being worked hard enough, I want to know how I can make it harder.
Things that I did like:
+clean, spacious studio
+one of the teachers (she had dark brown/​black hair) was very sweet and peppy. I enjoyed her spirit if not her routines.
For a 60 minute workout that’s worth your time, I would go to Studio MDR (my favorite!) or Pilates Platinum. Sorry :(I gave it 3 chances.

I’m all about first impressions, which is why business owners and their employees need to be on point at all times. There are dozens of other pilates studios in West LA, and my visit to Pilates Plus can’t even be compared to the classes I have taken at competing boutique studios. It’s been a few months now since my first, and last, visit here.
To start, parking was awful, which didn’t make for a pleasant experience. Then, I was welcomed by the instructor (do not recall her name, a younger short blonde girl) who was just beyond uninterested in being there. Not only was she unfriendly, but wasn’t helpful, and borderline rude to clients who weren’t quite understanding what she was asking of them. She seemed irritated when people weren’t understanding her terminology, which was a flaw on her end because she wasn’t explaining anything very well.
The reality is, that some of those clients could have been taking their first time pilates class, and I’m sure she turned them off from the experience. She wasn’t pleasant, encouraging, or fun. The best part is that she rushed out immediately after class, locking the door behind the last person to walk out, and quickly proceeded to her car, never cracking a smile.
I get that everyone has bad days, but call in sick or something if you’re going to have a bad attitude towards PAYING clients. This is unfortunate for the owners, I’m sure they are loosing so much clientele due to their poorly hired employees.
Not going back, and I always steer my friends away from this joint. Sorry for the harsh review, but that class was brutal!

I had mixed feelings about this studio at first but honestly, it’s all down to the instructor. My first class was with Kourtney and I really didn’t like her. It honestly didn’t seem like she was enjoying herself at all and she was very critical of you if you ever had to take a break from the moves.
HOWEVER I recently went back and had a class with Katie Jo and she was wonderful! It was almost the same workout but it was completely different. So now because of her I love this studio. It’s pilates plus, so it’s more strength and cardio than traditional pilates which I really like! I recommend her — she teaches Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

I’ve been going to this location for 3 – 4 years now. I’ve checked out several other reformer pilates places and THIS PLACE is my FAVORITE for several reasons:
1) Location and Studio: It’s super close to my home so I love the location. There’s no comparable reformer classes in this area.
Studio: The space and size of the classes are great. I love that the machines aren’t too close together. There are some studios where the machines are so crowded that you’re bumping into the person next to you. I like to have the space to breathe!
–The machines are also well maintained! There are some places where they are broken and not well maintained.
2) SMALL class sizes with 10 MAX. It gives it the feeling of a small intimate place with close attention from the instructors. I’ve had some of the same instructors at other studios but THIS studio is the best space. The space allows me to feel like the instructors is closeby as they can walk around and give individual attention.
3) Instructors: I love LOVE LOVE the instructors. They have THE BEST instructors here!!! My favorites are (1) Katie Jo – amazing energy, fast paced and challenging routines with great advanced variations, and she sees EVERYTHING! (2) Kourtney (close second) — she really focuses on technique and is super tough. Her classes are always a challenge (3) Nicole– love her energy. she’s very motivating in the stuff she says. she was my absolute fav for a long, long time.
TIPS:
1) For newbies to reformer pilates: Do yourself a favor and take the intro class on Sundays and/​or a private! Get there early to park (it’s LA – gotta always allow yourself time for traffic!), get your toe socks on, sign in, get oriented to the machine, and stretch. It takes at least 10 classes to get the hang of it. Their cancellation policy, orientation, etc is standard everywhere. Most places have you stretch on your own. Get there early and tell the instructor if you have any injuries or issues.
2) Parking: Street or parking structure. They now validate for the parking structure on la grange!
3) Sign up early! The classes have been filling up!

I hate to say that I really didn’t like this studio. The actual class was good but the space felt like I was in an old office building. I prefer a space with high ceilings and more spacious.

I’ve never done Lagree fitness prior to this studio. This workout totally kicked my butt and I LOVED it. I hadn’t worked out in a couple of months since running a few half marathons, so I was out of shape. Tina was my instructor and she was great, she paid attention to everyone and made sure we did the moves correctly. This studio and the instructors made me hooked on Lagree fitness, which btw, is nothing like the typical pilates reformer classes. This is like 10x harder than traditional pilates. The studio has 10 machines, changing room, and a water fountain (they have plastic cups or bring your own bottle). If you are early they have a small waiting area inside. Parking has never been an issue. There’s plenty of metered street parking or you can park underground where the studio will validate you for $ 2.

This is my favorite Pilates class that I have been to. Thorough challenging workout that targeted all parts of the body (arms, legs, core). I loved Bridgette and found that she really motivates you to keep going and get the most out of the time that you are there. I definitely recommend the studio and Bridgette!

I used my ClassPass membership to work out here once and I was very pleased with the instructor. She was super enthusiastic, kept it high energy, and was very nice. I didn’t realize that I would have to show up so early to my first class (first timers have to be there 15 minutes early). I got there 5 minutes early and was worried they might turn me away (I had a horrible experience at The Studio MDR, where they kicked me out of my first class because I showed up right on time). But here, the instructor just gave me a quick run-​down of how the machines work and all was right in the world!
The only thing is that there’s no parking. You have to search for street parking, which is very inconvenient.

Bridgette’s Tuesday & Thursday classes are the only ones I go to. She is the perfect instructor. Fun, great music, hard class, and she is great to perfect your form and give you tips and adjustments when you need them. I have lost 40 pounds and have really leaned out since coming to her class. I have sexy muscles I never had before in my life! Pilates on the machine is the only work out I have consistently stayed with. Just read the cancelation policies so you don’t get stuck with charges!

This place is by far the best Pilates place I’ve been to out of 3. The other two places don’t even get me sweating or challenge me at all. Here, every workout I’m sweating and feel the challenge, and I’m even sore the next day. Love Kourtney since she is no nonsense and cracks the whip… Constantly adjusting people’s form. I’ve done 10 classes at other places where they never said a word to me. I want to come back to Pilates Plus… Thinking about getting a 20 class pack. Not all Pilates are created equal!

Terrible parking situation. Very difficult to find a spot and when you do there are many confusing posted restrictions.
Not a fan of the instructor with the short curly brown hair either.

I’ve only been to this studio twice, but I believe 2 times is enough to know if this studio is for you, 2 chances for them to prove themselves, 2 chances for 2 different teachers to shine.
Both times I’ve been here I’ve taken the first class of the day (6:30a or 7a). I think it’s very unprofessional for the studio to only open 1 minute (or like today 5 minutes behind!). The customers are waiting outside the locked studio always wondering if the teacher is going to show up, and then we see them running up to open. Um no, they need to be there at least 15 minutes before the class to open up shop, turn on the lights, music, etc!
Once the class gets started, it’s a great. It’s hard! However in my opinion the teachers don’t have a structure flow of the class. The exercises will go from legs to arms to core, in an unstructured way. The teacher forgot to do the other side of leg lunges on the machine until the very end. I felt like there wasn’t a sufficient warm up so I was tight in my back (because she was late). And no cool down! She goes «ok that’s it!»… uhh no stretch? it’s the most important part!
You definitely work up a sweat and feel the toning in your arms and legs, however the teachers aren’t that great. The music is also SLOW! I’m not trying to listen to a slow Mumford and Sons song when we are doing a tough exercise, I need something motivating!
I think this studio has a lot of potential to improve, the space is clean, big and the Pilates machines are very nice. However, the tardiness is unacceptable and I wish the exercises were more uniform when it came to training areas of the body in unison.

Love this studio! I’m currently trying out another studio just to see what else is out there, and I’m absolutely disappointed that I left Pilates Plus. These classes are intense — so much more than typical pilates reformer classes — because these ones seriously push you to the limit. You never think «Oh this is easy» because they amp up the difficulty level if they see you’re slacking off.
Parking has always been a breeze for me. There’s a parking lot that’s free after 6 PM (really, 5 PM) and on the weekends.
Now I’m just waiting for my membership at the other studio to expire so I can return to Pilates Plus and get a real workout!

I love this studio! They have tons of excellent trainers that give you an amazing total body 50-​minute workout. The workouts are always changing so you never get bored and always work up a sweat. I love that they keep class sizes small, too (10 max). Plus you can buy your packages online and schedule your classes in advance. (I wish you could use your packages at their other locations, though!)
Make sure to wear toe socks. I found out the hard way…
Minor complaints: I wish I had gotten that Groupon deal that I’m reading about on Unilocal.And sometimes parking really sucks.