Studio Poise

The classes are great. Definitely a good workout. The instructors and staff seem to be friendly. My only complaint is the noise. With the music and the fans in the room the background noise is so loud that the instructors have to literally scream to be heard. even then it was sometimes challenging to hear them. My only suggestion would be to figure out better air circulation or invest in headsets with mics for the instructors so they can be heard without having to scream for the students to hear them. As a new person there it created confusion and chaos.

I have been coming to Studio Poise regularly since September 2015 and I am so in love it’s not even funny. This is truly my happy place. The instructors are all amazing, well-​trained ladies who offer a variety of modifications and always check in on everyone in the class. There is a ton of variety from HiiT to cardio dance to mat-​based PIlates to hot yoga — truly something for everyone. The unlimited membership is an absolute STEAL at $ 150 (half the price of other studios!) and the owner, Danielle is an absolute sweetheart. She is attentive, responsive and a class act. In addition to the ass-​kicking classes and friendly staff there is also an amazing community of driven ladies working on their fitness goals. I have met some of the nicest women just from chatting in the lobby or commiserating over a hellishly long set of abs in class. I would recommend Studio Poise to absolutely anyone or any fitness level.

I have been taking classes in the studio for a year and loving it. What i really like about the studio is that the quality of classes is excellent and all instructors are great, I have my favorites, of course. Classes are very energetic and don’t get boring. I used to go to the gym and do cardio classes but when i started taking classes here I realized that you can get even in a better shape with barre and Pilates classes. I have become happier since I started taking classes here and I always look forward to a class.

So glad I found Studio Poise this past winter. I am a fairly active person who works out 5 – 6 times per week. While I have yet to try a class I don’t enjoy, I have fallen in love with Studio Poise’s barre, piloxing and TRX classes. It is impossible to become complacent with all they have to offer, including periodic challenges. The people that work there are motivating and inspiring while the clientel is totally friendly. Classes are good for all fitness levels and ages. If you live in the area, check out their website and first time visitor special.

I’ve always been a pretty active person; I did short track as a youth, rowed crew in college, fell in love with running (we had an awful break-​up), and revisited rowing again when I got a single for my birthday a few years ago. My awful break-​up with running was due to a knee injury that was in need of surgical intervention. I loved the high but we were bad for each other and after a second round of surgery, was convinced by my physical therapist to look into other avenues for a high.
A co-​worker and friend turned me on to Studio Poise. She was both a friend of the owner and a client herself, and her personal journey there was nothing short of inspiring. I stalked SP’s Facebook for awhile and waited for a green light from physical therapy; when it came, I was ready.
The first class I took was a POUND class. I was hooked! I had another motive behind stalking SP and that was my wedding. I loved the pound class and ended up buying a bridal package. For the summer I kept myself busy at the studio with four classes a week and loved every minute of it! The instructresses are amazing, friendly, confident, and motivating. When my package was up, I enrolled in an unlimited package. By the time my wedding rolled around, I looked amazing and felt even better about myself. When it comes to your wedding, it’s not just about looking good, but feeling good about yourself; SP helped me out with that ten-​fold.
Studio Poise is more than just a studio, it’s a community of wonderfully empowered women who are supportive and encouraging. I look forward to all of my classes there, as they keep me sane, centered, and feeling great about myself. Also, Danielle is always looking for ways to integrate new and exciting disciplines into the studio; there’s truly something for everyone!
If you’re looking for a great workout, fun atmosphere, supportive & encouraging community, variety, awesome music, and some sparkle, then this is the place for you!

Danielle is an amazing instructor. Her classes are high energy and loads of fun. Great location too, which makes if convenient for me to work out.

I have tried classes at various studios in the area and I still have to say Poise is at the top of my list. I started going to poise with my bridesmaids last summer to get ready for my wedding. They were running an incredible deal on Gilt so we took advantage. I have been going on and off since but many of my friends have remained regulars. I love the variety of classes incorporating cardio and isometric exercises. It is really hard to get bored at Studio Poise. What is even better is the incredible community of women that not only work there but also who attend. And then there is the owner Danielle. She is an incredible instructor, down to earth and charismatic. Her energy level and smile are infectious. They are have some great retail «Poise-​wear». I practically live in my SP boyfriend sweats. I just purchased a 20 pack and can’t wait to get back into a Poise routine. Check it out, I promise you will not be disappointed!!!

The studio is great! Definitely awesome instructors however the website to sign up for classes could use some help. Whenever trying to click on the home page to view the schedule of classes nothing happens and you just give up. There is no other way to sign up because no one is at the studio to take phone calls only to teach their awesome classes. I also signed up for a deal on Amazon Local and you have to email them to sign up for the classes then wait to hear for a confirmation which is inconvenient. Other that that the place is truly great.

Wanted to update, 6+ months after my first review, to just say that I’m still going strong at Poise — literally and figuratively! Since taking my first class back in March 2013, I’ve committed to the monthly membership (which is such a steal compared to many of the comparable studios in the area — a really great value for these classes!) and I also participated in the summer 2013 «Six Weeks to Chic» program. I’ve lost 40 pounds and over 30 inches in that time!
The numbers only tell part of the story — and really, it’s a small part. The community at this studio has become a huge part of my life. I feel stronger physically, but also mentally; coming to the studio after work every day helps to clear my head and forces me to leave any of my stress behind. The instructors are amazing, and the other women in the classes have become friends and supporters.

This studio is number 1 out of all the studios in the area. I have been to them all. Although some are good and one in particular is down right crazy/​cult like where they place the owner on a throne. not sure what they are smokin… but Studio Poise you won’t get that craziness. this is a place to get a good work out and chat with NORMAL people. The owner is a talent in her own right. now I know why she was made ambassador of Lululemon in Lynnfield MA.

After trying out the local competitors earlier this year and not really liking their snooty instructors, I was reluctant to go to anywhere else for barre/​pilates workouts because those locations just left a bad taste in my mouth. Then, I noticed a fellow Zumba instructor became an instructor at Studio Poise for barre & the signature class, Poise. I decided to buy a LivingSocial deal here, which was much cheaper and offered more than the other studio (s).
I came here and was happy. I took my first class with Sarah (who isn’t teaching anymore :() and she was extremely friendly and joked throughout the whole class, making me and the other ladies feel more comfortable. After my LS deal expired and grad school ended for the summer, I found myself asking to buy the unlimited months. I have been going since May, and although work/​life gets in the way of me making it into some classes before the «late cancel» option, I try to hit up as many as I possibly can to get my money’s worth. Plus, the student discount here is more generous than at other studios, which makes this perfectly affordable for me (until September… wah!)
These classes definitely work — my arms, legs and calves have toned up with what seems to be little effort! The classes are challenging, but you mainly use your own body weight to condition your muscles, and if you keep coming it gets easier. I’ve surprised myself with some of the things I never thought I could do. The only «weight» you do use is a little medicine ball, 2 2-​lb weights, 1 3-​lb weight, and a band. That’s it & that’s all folks — effective methods with knowledgable & friendly instructors — this surely beats those «other» studios by far!