Power Studios

Got a groupon here, staff and instructor seem nice. Have only taken assenvy and look forward to trying their barre classes. In terms of the butt barre moves used here they were pretty basic. I did not feel the usual burn you get from a barre class. I think it’s a good basic introduction to some barre moves if you’re just beginning but if you’re kinda a barre snob like me (physique 57, flybarre, barre3, pure barre, etc.) it doesn’t come close. Overall my main complaint is that their were way too many people in the class. I couldn’t fully concentrate on extending my legs from one side to the other because I was in genuine fear of being kicked in the face. I would suggest they allow less people in a class.

I took Cardio Bikini Blast with Laura Ann. She was a great instructor, and the class itself reminded me a bit of Bari (I’m a Bari fanatic) but much less challenging. That said, I feel like I got a decent workout. The facility is clean, as are the showers, and I’d definitely come back again!

My review isn’t necessarily about the studio as a whole as much as it is about the Hot Ass and Abs class.
Pro:
–The playlist was mostly Beyonce
Cons:
–The instructor. I was really concerned because all class there were maybe three form adjustments for incorrect form and movements. At best, this means a person won’t get the results. At worse, this can lead to injury.
–The moves felt pretty basic. This is purely my opinion but if I’m going to an Ass and Abs class, I really expect to feel some serious burn in both. Hell I’ll settle for one but that just wasn’t the case here.
–Cleanliness. The mats were torn up, old and had clearly seen better days. I’m all for using mats as long as possible but these were past expiration date. They were so scuffed that the cleaning spray was absorbed and it was impossible to actually sanitize the mats. I was counting down to shower time the entire class and I have a fairly high threshold for these sorts of things.
–The energy. Maybe it was because it was 7:30 am on a Monday but there was NO energy coming from the instructor or the other class goers. It was Beyonce! The class advertises body shaking!
Try this if you want but there are SO many better options in NYC for female body oriented classes (look up Beebe’s Buttcamp or ANY class at Hourglass Fitness if you need a suggestion). You’re better off skipping this.

Got a groupon for this and tried out a variety of classes. Had a BLAST in all. I really liked Ebony Fowlers class because you work up a good sweat and has alot of kickboxing moves. The yoga was really cool too. I also did dance cardio and insanity– awesome! I wish I had bought more groupons!

I stumbled upon Power Studios during my brief love affair with ClassPass (I’ve converted to FitReserve). It’s a basic, no frills workout studio with instructors that teach a solid variety of classes. The cost for the classes are relatively cheap if you have ClassPass or FitReserve. Purchased through Power Studios, the classes are $ 25 each. I bought classes independently because I’m limited to 4 classes each month with the fitness memberships and usually attend 1 – 2 classes a week, so sometimes I want 2 – 3 extra about the 4 maximum.
What I really enjoy about the classes is:
1) there is a range of fitness abilities, so you don’t feel self conscious about taking breaks, not quite getting the movements, exercises, etc.;
2) the instructors do an excellent job of facilitating a fun, judgment-​free environment, that’s still motivating;
3) late arrivals are never turned away (I am habitually late for everything and rushing to class and getting in 20 minutes late and not being turned away, is not something you’ll get everywhere); and
4) there is almost always availability, so I can book last minute and still get into a class.
So far I’ve tried a bunch of classes. Most of the classes were great and provided excellent calories burn. My favorites are:
Boot Blast (basically a HIIT class; great, knowledgeable instructor, excellent music selection; burned about 450 – 475 calories)
Cardio Kickboxing (you move the entire class; God bless my fundamental lack of coordination, but I made it through; the instructor does every single move with you to help keep the energy up, etc; burned about 500 – 525 calories)
CheerFIT (reminded me of my cheerleading days in high school; the instructor is super nice and is high energy — exactly what you’d expect; the movements are basic and relatively easy to follow; it’s one of those class where you don’t realize how hard you’re working because you’re having tons of fun; burned about 350 – 375 calories)
Wukkout (this class is sooo much fun and another class that makes you forget that you’re working out; the music is also great, varying tempos and the choreography is also varied and easy to follow; burned about 275 – 300 calories).
Drawbacks:
If you pay out of pocket, the classes are a tab bit expensive, so I’d generally recommend sticking to the fitness memberships for this studio. Also, the studio is a bit blah/​no frills and minimal natural light.
Technically, the studio has showers (shared with Power Pilates) and they are a decent size and provide adequate privacy. But if you take a morning class and need to go to work afterward, you ought to be vigilant about getting upstairs to get in line for the showers. It can be a 15 – 25 minute wait before you get *into* the shower, so it may be necessary to plan accordingly.
Overall, Power Studios offers fun classes and awesome instructors.