FIT: TO BE

LONG overdue five star review for Fit: to Be! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this studio! I work out all over Atlanta and have several favorite studios, but Fit to Be tops the list. It has it all: challenging and ever-​changing workouts, great instructors (especially Julie!), intimate feel, loyal and nice customers. Bonus: the owner has an interior design background so the space is impeccably designed. You’ll enjoy every minute you spend in this studio — even when your legs are on fire — and will feel accomplished, longer, leaner and sexier when you leave!
Thanks Julie for making our lives better one workout at a time!

Thank you for the reply. I am aware of the ClassPass policy and understand that policies are there for a reason. However, the way Julie spoke to me was unacceptable. Curt and belittling. No problem that the class couldn’t be marked to accommodate my mistake of going to the wrong location. However, the way Julie conveyed this to me could have been delivered in a friendly and respectable way… which it definitely wasn’t.

One of the distinguishing features I love about this studio is the small class size. The instructors really focus on every student in class and I’ve loved the classes I’ve taken with Bryn, Julie, and Meaghan. They provide the equipment you need for every class, so it’s very hassle-​free! Also every day they have a different fruit-​infused water! It’s the little things, but this is one of the things that I love about this studio! They’ve had watermelon, honeydew melon, and many many more. The instructors motivate you to work hard all throughout class and they are very positive. This studio is very clean and sanitary. There is also a convenient parking lot so you don’t have to look for street parking.

Exceptional workouts! Super friendly neighborhood studio. They push you to your limit & then just a touch further! They give a lot of feedback & pay attention to little firm details that can make a big difference. I am hooked on trios & stretch & tone or stretch trios!

This is hands down my new favorite studio. I just discovered it a few weeks ago, decided to check it out on a whim and am already a huge fan. It offers a great variety of classes at scheduled times that work well with my weekly schedule. The instructor I’ve had (Karen) puts an emphasis on personal attention which I love, it’s like getting personal training in a small class. The studio is beautiful, invigorating, has everything you could possibly need or want during, before, and after your workout. I plan on becoming a regular!

This is a good little workout place. The equipment is all new and it is an intimate gym. The classes only hold about 15 people total. The classes are very targeted, i.e. arms and abs class or a thighs and butts class. There aren’t many gyms that have classes that have such specific classes.
The shower they have there is very nice, however it is just one shower in the same area as the bathroom, i.e. if you lock the door, noone else can use the restroom. They have towels and product and the area is nice and new.
The classes are good for a basic group workout class. Only complaint is that the instructors often get distracted in the middle of counting reps, so as an accountant, this is quite annoying.
Overall, great little gym.

I’ve been working out with Julie and her team for several years and can’t say enough positive things about this studio. I have lost weight, changed the shape of my body, and gotten so STRONG. I have tried some other popular barre studios and they just aren’t FUN. This place has amazing energy — I want to come work out and feel awesome every time I finish. The women who teach are fantastic and the people who come are super. I feel welcome — we laugh and swear and have a great time while working our butts off.
Julie is inspiring — she keeps you going long after you think you should have quit. Her classes are hard as hell but you WILL see results.
Bryn teaches a stretch and tone class that I swear by. I go once a week and can finally touch my toes. The hardest stretching class I have ever taken. It is so needed as we get older.
Karen’s circuit class makes you a big, sweaty mess but it is fast paced and the time flies by. She is funny and keeps things moving. A great way to get moving on sunday morning.
I also tried out Nicole’s class last week and LOVED it. She is a natural teacher — awesome music, fast pace, lots of encouragement, and a hard workout. I was sore for 2 days.

I cannot say enough good things about this studio. The classes are tough, and the instructors are really amazing. I’ve taken both Bryn and Meaghan’s classes and both were super welcoming, great at explaining proper form/​technique, and helped correct & support everyone in the class.
While studios themselves aren’t that important to me, it’s worth noting that this is a great little boutique studio. There’s a parking lot behind the building (I’ve never had an issue finding parking) and the studio is impeccable. There’s a shower, towels provided, fruit infused water, free coffee, and they provide all props, mats, etc.
If you’re looking for a less uppity, tough yet laid-​back Barre class, this is the studio to try. I’ve been to Pure Barre & Exhale and not only felt more welcome at F2B, I also got way more out of the class itself.

I’ve been going to Fit to Be for two months now, and can honestly say that I’ve never felt happier or more confident in my body. I thought I was in decent shape before, but every one of these classes kick my butt (in a good way!) and are still challenging and fun even after coming here regularly. I’ve taken a few pilates & barre classes elsewhere but none of them have been as transformative and supportive as the ones at Fit to Be. Julie and the other teachers here are so helpful and the encouraging, as are the other women who attend the classes. It really feels more like a sanctuary than a gym. Plus, the space is beautiful. Of all the classes, my favorites are Body Sculpt; Abs, Thighs, & Glutes; and Ballerobica, though all of the ones I’ve tried have been wonderful.

I love this studio — I have never before worked out anywhere that feels like a supportive community. Julie White is not just an amazing group fitness instructor and personal trainer, she brings out the joy in people as well as the muscles.
I have worked out with Julie for over 2 years — she transformed the look of my body and increasingly my physical as well as emotional strength. I know this sounds like overkill but it’s not! Julie has developed and hired a fantastic group of instructors — you will get a great workout at Fit to Be Studio and you might also make some great new friends.

I found Fit: To Be when browsing Unilocal for a fitness studio in my neighborhood back in summer 2014. I booked my first Trios class with Julie for the next day (semi-​private personal training session). Trios classes were a great option for me when I first started because I got to know what kind of exercises I could expect in group classes, test my body’s limits and really learn how to keep proper form to avoid injury. I started mixing in group classes with Trios sessions regularly and pretty soon I found myself coming to Fit: To Be at least 3x a week — and wanting to!
The group classes are fun and challenging. No gym-​timidation whatsoever. I signed up to take BodySculpt /​Barre and Abs, Thighs, & Glutes classes with Julie whenever I could come in at first. Since then I’ve also added Bryn’s Ballerobica class and the new Burn Barre class with Stephanie to my favorites. Even though I sort of have a weekly «routine» of classes I like to take, it doesn’t feel routine or rehearsed like other barre studios, because the instructors switch up the exercises or introduce new things in every class — in fact, I’ve found that the classes get more fun and challenging as I continue to get stronger and more mindful every day.
Julie was excellent in really listening to me when things didn’t feel right in my left shoulder by suggesting modifications to the exercises that worked for me while I was healing /​getting therapy. I had injured my deltoid some months before and had ignored the slight discomfort in my arm up until coming to Fit: To Be and being encouraged to take care of myself and my body by going back to see my doctor — she was right! What I thought was just a minor injury/​annoyance for months ended up requiring 6 weeks of therapy and re-​training of the muscles around my injury to correct!
The studio is a hub for brining community together and I’ve met and become connected to so many fabulous women (and men) — all because of Fit: To Be. The physical results are just one of the many benefits I reap from continuing my fitness journey with Fit: To Be.

Have been going for a few weeks now. Really great classes that are geared a bit more towards women — barre/​pilates style workouts.
The studio itself is very well-​maintained and immaculate. There are towels, a shower stall, and citrus-​infused water all the time.
The classes themselves are definitely challenging in a good way — the exercises focus on muscle groups that are a hard to target otherwise. The studio itself is not large, so there is usually a cap at around 15 (sign up early online!). The instructors go around and make adjustments, which I really appreciate. There is nothing worse than doing something wrong for weeks until someone tells you. I have taken classes with Julie and Bryn, and I really appreciate that they take the time to remember every person’s name!
I’ve taken Classic Sculpt, Stretch and Tone, and Ballerobica, and I enjoy all three. If you want a little more cardio, I’d go for Ballerobica. Classic Sculpt is great for targeting those muscles — you’d feel at home if you have some Pilates background. Of the three, Stretch and Tone is probably the most approachable for someone new.

This is a fantastic boutique fitness studio located right in the heart of the Virginia Highlands. I’ve taken Ballerobica twice with Bryn and it is a great workout. It’s like a barre class but HARDER. Bryn is a great trainer. She’ll push you to work hard but is kind and encouraging. I’d recommend her classes to anyone. Also there is ice cold fruit infused water and after sweating and shaking for an hour it’s so refreshing!

Let me join the growing chorus of devotees of the intimate yet challenging classes offered at Fit to Be.
First, the logistics. Fit to Be is located in the same building and on the same level as American Roadhouse. There’s plenty of parking in the lot behind the building, and the studio has a small lobby area to wait in before classes start. They have a single room for classes, but it has a sliding barn door in the back, making it possible to conduct private training sessions at the same time a larger class is going on. Other reviews note that classes are capped at 15, but I’ve never had more than twelve.
I have yet to take a class with Julie (the owner, acclaimed in many other reviews), but that’s because I’m such a huge fan of Bryn’s Ballerobica class at 9am on Saturdays. Barre or ballet-​inpsired classes are a dime a dozen these days, but Ballerobica is the best I’ve found. It adds an aerobic element to the standard core exercises, so you feel like you’ve gotten a much bigger calorie burn. Plus, Bryn is a phenomenal teacher– she pushes without yelling and she is continually upbeat without being fake. Everyone –from students to teachers — seems genuinely glad to be there. I leave class feeling upbeat (and sweaty) which is exactly what I’m looking for.
Though I discovered Fit to Be through Classpass (which is awesome, by the way), these are classes I might actually pay extra to be able to attend more of them than the three per month Classpass limits you to. At just $ 15 for one drop in class (and packages that go down in cost from there), Fit to Be is also one of the more reasonable gyms I’ve found. I can’t wait to try more classes, because Fit to Be is certainly as good as it gets!

I love Fit2Be! I love the ballerobica class with Bryn, as well as her stretch & tone class. It’s not easy, not even remotely close to the concept of easy, but you can really see improvement if you commit to it. I already slept well and ate well, and these two classes managed to improve my physical and mental self even more. I also am a regular at the Wednesday night Yin Yoga with Ashley, who is equally fantastic. Yin Yoga focuses on joints, not muscles, and it is really great for me because I have some pretty tight hips (and I don’t mean that as cool). Plus Bryn and Ashley both really take the time to talk to you and can find alternatives to those with, uh, less than fantastic shapes ;)
If you’re paying for a gym membership but you feel like you’re not getting much out of it, give F2B a go– first class is free! The classes will push you to your edge, and you’ll find that its much easier to commit to working out when you’re in a room of people who are suffering right there with you!
I could go to a gym close to my home in Cartersville, but it’s worth the 40 miles of driving to go to Fit to Be!

Julie is amazing. I feel stronger with serious definition in my muscles. I feel sexier at 44 than 24 and the Abs, Glutes and Thighs classes are why. I highly recommend Jennifer B. she started teaching barre and has shined as a new instructor. Karen has also been an amazing addition as well. It’s nice when students become instructors clearly they’ve learned from the best. This is just a warm and welcoming studio. Thanks for my great butt ladies!

There are many places in Atlanta to choose from however very few studios capture the spirit, experience, intensity, commitment, and warmth of Julie White and FIT to be!
Her vision and love for transforming people are evident in the spirits of those around her and in the warmth of her studio. Julie is a rare find in fitness instructors-​if your interested in truly transforming your body this is your place! Join in! You will not be disappointed.

I found this place on Unilocal,and I’m so glad I tried it– the rave reviews were spot on.
The studio is on a quiet street and street parking has yet to be an issue which is nice– never have to worry about finding a close spot.
I’ve been going to «trio» sessions (3 person class size) for almost 3 weeks now (about 6 classes total so far), and already seeing fantastic results (i.e. stronger core, more defined shoulder muscles). The trio classes are great because they allow individual attention as well as a bit of a community feel– and the price can’t be beat. You pick 2 body areas to focus on at the beginning of the class.
Most importantly, Julie is great– she will happily work around any injuries or sore muscles or weak areas or limitations in flexibility or athleticism (I’m a tad out of shape right now). She emphasizes listening to your body when certain areas start to hurt, and builds in brief periods of stretching throughout the class for leaner muscles. She pushes you to do more than you think you can, and I end up surprising myself somehow in every class.
I leave each class feeling «good tired» and yet refreshed– there is flavored ice water daily (yesterday’s was mint, lime, and watermelon!) and there are hot eucalyptus towels at the end. The music is great, and the stretching at the end is as effective as it is relaxing.

Fit: To Be is the BEST. Every class feels like a personal training session because Julie is so personal with everyone. She knows everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and helps them through it! All while being a super tough and intense trainer, helping us feel the best (/​worst) burn possible! I’ve been to her Boot Camp; Arms & Abs; Abs, Thighs & Glutes; Body Sculpting; and Cardio Barre – all of them are so different, but AWESOME! I especially love the new Cardio Barre class– it goes by so quickly because you’re always doing something different!
Julie brings people together in a way that is very rare for a gym. It is such a welcoming atmosphere, and everyone is super friendly. You can’t help but have good feelings from the minute you walk in the door!

I have NEVER felt comfortable at a gym, UNTIL NOW because the vibe at Fit: To Be is so different. It is the opposite of that fishbowl feeling you get at other places. I actually like going there! Even better, I am losing weight (hard to do in your 40s!), I am getting so much stronger and more limber. My back and neck don’t hurt, and I’m sleeping better! I LOVE FIT: TO BE!