Propel Pilates & Fitness

Great class today! Ran in at last minute.
Perfect to get ready for holidays!
Thank you Jessica!

A friend of mine started taking classes here and the results she achieved were amazing! She encouraged me to try it, even though I am quite heavy, but knowing that I wanted to feel better and improve my strength, flexibility, and general fitness. I have been doing private Pilates sessions at my own pace for more than three years, and still enjoy it. That’s saying a lot for a person who has never been fitness-​minded or athletic. I am getting stronger and healthier all the time, and look trimmer too. I have not lost weight… will need to do more cardio for that… but the health benefits are amazing. I highly recommend any of the trainers at Propel Pilates… they are all highly qualified. I work with the owner, Karen… and am so pleased that there is a fitness facility where the client truly is important as a person… and where the well-​being of each person is made a priority. If you’re looking for a place where you can trust the trainers, this is the place. I drive quite a distance to go here every week… and it’s worth it.

Still coming in here twice a week. I even outlasted my trainer, Greta, who moved out of town. I am now working with the owner, Karen. With my rickety back and neck, I need constant adjustments and coaching, so I don’t take the classes. Karen really knows her stuff, so many is the day that I came in sore and hunched over, and leave 2 inches taller. She is fun and non judgemental and I always look forward to my appointments. It is never stuffy or overly serious. Try it, you’ll like it. Propel is truly the 1 gift I give myself to support what I am up to in life.

I have been going to propel pilates for 2 years. The studio is always clean. Rachel is an amazing instructor. She pays attention to each student in the class to be sure we are in proper form. I started at 2 days a week. I enjoy the classes so much that I now go 4 days a week.

I purchased a Living Social deal and I had a great experience here. Everyone was super nice and accommodating. Reformer classes are no larger than 7 people. This was my first time going to a pilates studio so I cant compare it to others but I really enjoyed my experience. I definitely feel stronger after my 5 classes. I love the whole concept too because its very non-​impact. Good for people who are getting over injuries or starting to work out for the first time. However, it’s good for all levels because it can get very challenging.
My only disappointment and it doesn’t really have anything to do with this studio is the price. Unless you are rich (which you may be), replacing your gym membership with nothing but pilate reformer classes is down right expensive. Regular rate reformer classes are $ 30 a class. I really liked the reformer classes but I DO NOT think it’s worth $ 30. You can get your body into shape by much cheaper means. I really cant wrap my head around the cost of pilates. I guess it’s really for rich people or an occasional splurge. Or if you are trying to get over an injury. I really hope this studio has more deals in the future because I enjoyed the classes greatly.

I am proud to say that I have been doing Pilates twice a week at this studio for a little over a month! My trainer is Cindy, and she is fantastic. She has done a great job introducing me to Pilates and I really enjoy it.
When I go, there are always at least 2 – 3 other sets of people working out. I have worked out on almost all the different equipment they have here. I havn’t been to other Piliates studios, but I feel like they have a nice variety to acomodate many differnt exercises.
It is always clean and very peaceful. You can tell the women that work here are really passionate about teaching Pilates.
I am enjyoing every session and plan to come for as long as I can budget it :-)

Quality control! Got your attention? Worry not… Propel has it down. The quality of training and knowledge behind their passions are unmatched. The instructors here (I’ve worked with Karen, the owner as well as Michelle, who I love!) are top-​knotch. I know that their equipment is state of the art and definitely well maintained (Karen is anal about cleanliness… Much appreciated!) There are definitely other studios in the area that may catch your eye. But, I can tell you that you will be welcomed with open arms and tended to as you should with an exercise regimen such as Pilates if you choose Propel. I love your studio Karen! The love you and your team put into what you do truly shows and helps feed our motivation… And we can all use a little motivation when we’re working out ;)

I’ve returned back to Propel after a year break (was dealing with some health issues) and was greeted by the owner as an old friend. Karen is very knowledgeable and attentive, and the workout by itself initially appears to be easy — but 48 hours later you really start discovering, you have muscles in the places you never suspected before! The whole atmosphere of the studio is very pleasant and people are very friendly and professional. I am happy to be back!

I have been going to Propel for over 2 ½ years and it is truly the best. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and fun… they remember you and your abilities and are great at ensuring they take that into consideration during class. My strength has increased and my body has changed dramatically and become very toned. I have had nothing but positive experiences with everyone in the studio and highly recommend Propel if you are looking to take up pilates.

The owner, Karen, and instructors are all fabulous! They are all well-​trained, provide clear instruction and give you a really great workout. I’ve been practicing pilates for over 5 years and have been to a number of studios — some can be extremely intimidating with the cold and strict, military-​like instruction of their classes. This is not one of «those» studios. Rather, it is a welcoming and un-​intimidating pilates studio with instructors who are approachable and offer encouragement.
Check out this pilates studio. You won’t be disappointed!

This is the best Pilates place around. Clean, with great instructors. It’s great to work out with new exercises still after 2 years. This has really helped my health, and when yoga wasn’t enough, this strengthens and stretches all at the same time. This is what you need to help equal out your body. If you have pain then ask for a referral for another health care provided. They can strengthen you if your alignment is in tack. Try propel. You will be happy you did.

I love Propel! I have been going for about a year and I have to say my body has never looked better! The instructors are wonderful as is the owner. I’ve had to take a brief break, but looking forward to getting back in there in a few weeks and getting my new body back! I’ll never go back to a regular gym again.

I have practiced Pilates for 10 years. This Studio is by far one of the best that I have attended. I take the classes at this studio when my company puts me up at the home office in SD. In my experience, the instructors are very experienced an knowledgeable. I was hesitant to take classes again due to an injury that I sustained in a studio in Beverly Hills. The instructors know which exercises are appropriate and not appropriate for my chronic back and shoulder condition. The classes are energetic, fun and up beat. I love the fact that the studio has a foot covering policy. Nothing is worse that putting your hands into straps that a sweaty foot has been in. I also like the fact that they have cardio equipment that you can use before or after your work out (which most studios don’t have). I like the vibe here as well. None of the instructors have an attitude. I feel very welcome and appreciated here.

This place is top notch in my book. I think that Karen is awesome and she definitely is the one to beat as far as pilates goes in this area. They advertise a lot locally so you can always find deals to try it out. I would recommend trying this place over anywhere else in the area. The only drawback is that they are a few doors down from a delicious cupcake shop… but if you walk fast and look down then you won’t even think about cupcakes… or smell them-​haha. But either way Karen or the staff there will work those extra pounds right off you. Overall the environment is great, the people are awesome, and the training will keep you in tip top condition.

I had a HORRIBLE first impression of this place. I stopped in one day, looking to learn more about pilates, this studio, and if it could help me with certain problems.
I stood in the entrance for almost 10 minutes. I understand that instructors were busy, but they just kept glancing at me and didn’t say anything. Even a «hey we’re swamped, could you come back later?» would have been fine w/​me. After 10 minutes a girl came over and kind of rudely said, «Um, do you need something?» Geez lady, what gave it away?!
I explained that I was looking to work on my core, especially after having two c-​sections. Could pilates help? She said I would need 10 personal training sessions (several hundred dollars!) to learn how to use the equipment, then I could join the group classes. And then she said, very rudely, «Well, you know you’re going to have to do cardio too, right?! Like the rest of us.» Excuse me?!
I was more than friendly, but this rubbed me the wrong way. The next day I went to another studio, where I didn’t need to spend $ 500 on personal sessions before I could begin, and they were more than friendly and actually WANTED new business.
Not the way to attract new customers, Propel.

After two years of Physical Therapy and two back surgeries I finally feel like I am moving again! Propel Pilates has equipment that is «off the floor»… the staff are experts and even worked with my Physcial therapist and doctors to make sure they had all the info needed to get me moving. After my first session I cried becuase it was so emotional to feel I could move. Now, 5 months later I feel and move better for the first time since I broke my back in 2007! Now I know I will recover and be fully active again! THANKS PROPEL!

I love Propel! I have been attending both group and private sessions since July of 2009 and have noticed great changes in my body. The classes are enjoyable yet challenging. All of the instructors including Karen, Portia and Jessica are awesome! I highly recommend Propel.

2 years ago, I was taking pilates reformer classes at a club in Carmel Valley. In addition to my monthly dues I had to pay $ 20 per pilates class. Then I saw an ad for Propel and stopped by during their grand opening. I’ve been going ever since!
Karen and her team of instructors are knowledgeable and tailor the classes to the needs of the participants. There is something for everyone– group classes using state of the art reformers, personal training, and duets. There is a wide selection of pilates equipment and the instructors are adept at integrating multiple tools into a single session. The clients range in age from just out of high school to senior citizens. The prices are very reasonable and there are many options. There’s no initiation fee or monthly dues. That said, what I like best is the friendly atmosphere. I really look forward to every work out!

I have been going to Propel since last year, 2009. I was pregnant when I started because I wanted to keep in shape, plus I had gestational diabetes and the dr recommended I do physical activity to keep my glucose levels down. I did private sessions with Jessica up until a month before I was due. I got a little too big so I just ended up walking that last month. My baby was born and I had a hard time losing the baby weight on my own, so I went back to Jessica as soon as I figured out scheduling with work, baby and home. Its tough, but you can do it if you really put exercise on top of your list. I am not at pre-​pregnancy weight, but I am getting there. I have a vacation in a month where, dare I say, I’m gonna wear a bathing suit! AHHH! So I’m happy to say that although working out is a chore, going to Propel is the one thing I do enjoy doing and you will too if you try it. It’s clean, spacious, the staff and people that workout there are very nice & courteous. Your workout will make you sore, but you do see results in the muscles you work. Keep in mind, you do still have to do your cardio workouts, but Propel helps with body shaping and getting stronger. They have cardio machines there too if you want to get your cardio in before your workout. Karen is the owner and is awesome. Like I said, everyone is friendly and you dont have to be strong to start. That’s the whole point of coming here, to get where you want. It’ll motivate you to get into shape for the summer!

This is an amazing studio that opened in Rancho Bernardo late last year. Spacious, clean, and well-​equipped, this pilates studio makes working out something to look forward to. The owner and trainers are extremely knowledgable and different levels of classes and instruction are available from early morning to evening.
There is always an introductory coupon floating about for this studio, but if you can’t find one just ask for an introductory lesson at their special price when you call.
As far as the physical results are concerned, I can attest that my body has changed in amazing ways over the past few months and that I’m in better shape than I’ve ever been in my life. Give pilates a try — you won’t be sorry! I’m certainly not sorry to have gone from a size 14 to a size 6 in less than six months!