Urban Body Studios

Not sure where the negative reviews are coming from. I went this morning my first time for a TRX class. The guys at the front were very friendly and helpful. The TRX class kicked my butt and the instructor (Linda) was wonderful. I will definitely come back again. The studio itself is beautiful. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to a friend.

I had not yet gone to Urban Body Studios until this morning. I signed up for one of their intro TRX classes. The description said that «Don’t be fooled by the fact it is a beginner class… you will sweat and get a good workout.» Meh, honestly I really didn’t think it was a great workout. Everyone was pretty friendly (unlike many of the reviews stated). It could have been that I just got the nice people… but no bad experiences there. The TRX class really just wasn’t a good workout to me. Maybe it was because it was the beginners class, but still…
The showers and locker rooms are fine. They have shampoo and body wash, but no conditioner. When I peeked in originally, I saw bottles of liquid, so I assumed that there would be conditioner. I was already in the shower before I realized no conditioner was present… oh well. They have one hair dryer. But they do include towels.
Don’t think I would spend the time to drive over there for that class… I feel like I would have gotten a better workout had I done some pushups, squats, and situps at home.

Horrible customer service on the phone and web site stinks, i went on line to join and found that i still could not book a class. I finally called and the snotty guy answering the phone tell me that only members get to reserve classes and that joining on line does not mean you are a member. Then told me that members can only reserve a spot in a class 48 hours before a class. Arrgh! some of us plan our week in advance because we WORK!

Linda Linda Linda — what do you hate my quads and glutes? You always kill them!!!
Linda’s classes are always high energy, you make the class as hard as you need it and She makes me laugh!
Thanks LINDA.

I am not sure how this establishment remains open.
I have had nothing but positive experiences at Urban Body Fitness and know several of the hard working personal trainers who are loyal to the gym. Urban Body Studios, however, is a very different, very negative experience all together. As an active member of the Atlanta fitness community over the past six years, I have never, ever heard a positive mention of this place. Good… at least I’m not crazy in the way I perceived my many, many, many visits to UBS to participate in classes with an instructor who had the brains and guts to get out while she could, taking many clients with her, at that.
Looking for a friendly face to welcome you at the door? Don’t hold your breath as you check in. The front desk staff at UBS will not look up from their computer, phones, towel-​folding, whatever it is that is so much more important than treating their paying customer with common courtesy. On three separate occasions, I was banned from entering a class because I was 7 minutes early instead of 10. The bearded man at the front desk has been there for years… don’t bother complaining about his poor attitude to any «higher ups;» they apparently like their staff to act like they’re better than their clientele.
Speaking of staff members, let’s chat about Patricia Russel. She seems to pop on these Unilocal reviews quite a bit (have a look for yourself.) She dominates the schedule (that’s because she runs the schedule…) and she is one of the most unfriendly people you will ever encounter. Ever. She does not care if you never come back to her classes, her studio or give the method she’s teaching another shot. Prepare to be scarred. My first TRX class was a nightmare. When I told her that I had been coming to UBS for other classes, she said «oh, you don’t need my help then» … I had no idea how to work any of the straps, raise and lower things, nothing. Do I need weights? Should I wear shoes? It was a normal (not beginner, not intermediate) class and I was going with the flow of things as best as I could when she came around and tried to tuck my stomach in with her hands, barking, «you’re. not. doing. what. I’m. telling. you. to.» I finally looked back at her and said, «I know my body and I’m engaging the muscles as best as I am able» she stood up, walked away and said loudly, «You clearly aren’t going to listen to me no matter what.» Yes, you read that correctly. My first TRX class, my first experience with her as an instructor (but not with her at the studio) and I’m being shamed in the class.
When I found out that this woman ran the studio schedule, I was appalled and dumbfounded that someone so rude could be in a leadership position. After sharing this experience with a chosen few fellow fitness professionals, I learned that the incident I had with her was not an isolated one. She is the same person who used to tell everyone to be quiet in the halls. Heaven forbid you make friends with someone at the studio and want to have a conversation walking into class. Unless you’re looking to be treated like a third grader at the gym, keep looking.
This review is not for the staff at UBS… they have received this feedback and it is, apparently, obsolete. This review is for you, the consumer. Do not be fooled by the nice website or clean facility. Do not waste your time, energy or money here. Instead, Try Fit: To Be, Exhale, The Training Room, Sacred Thread Yoga or even the two Decatur YMCA locations.

Urban Body Studios has the best pilates studio in town. The mat room is always clean and inviting. The teachers are also excellent; having been a member for several months I have taken classes with more than four teachers. Patricia is the most senior instructor and her classes are tough. She offers lots of corrections and you definitely get a workout. My favorite classes are taught by Mileta. She offers clear instruction and gentle hands on corrections. Her classes are also fun. She doesn’t always stick to the same routine and that helps break up the monotony. Urban Body is the place to go if you want first-​class pilates instruction in Atlanta.

Well, I will say this about you, Urban Bodies – you sure did get my adrenaline pumping.
I have a three-​month-​old and a full-​time job. Time is a precious commodity. So is being in shape at this stage of my life. I have searched long and hard to find a Pilates studio that might be a good fit and Urban Bodies seems like it might be exactly what I have been seeking. I was thrilled to see the offering free community class on Tuesday mornings. This week I figured out how to arrange the whole week to be there. I drove 40 minutes through rush-​hour traffic to what I thought was the location and sat in the parking lot for a bit, as I was still early. When I went in, I learned it was at their other location, about a mile down the road. I got there at 9:33 for a 9:30 start time. I was told I could not go in.
I explained a little bit about my situation, and the guy said he would check with the instructor, but came back quickly and told me the class had already started and they had a no latecomers policy– and made sure I knew– he didn’t make it, just enforces it.
Urban bodies, of right now, you’ve lost a potential long-​term, loyal customer. I’m all for enforcing start times, but maybe a five-​minute grace period for a new mom on her first visit to a free community class? Why not do what my older son’s karate studio does, and have me do extra push-​ups before I can join in? I would’ve been fine with that.

I’ve been a member here for several years for yoga classes. I enjoy this studio because it’s close to my house, the facilities are beautiful, and the staff is incredibly nice.
My biggest complaint is instructor turnover. The best ones never stay for long, for whatever reason. Patricia and Rhonda dominate the schedule, and I find both of them extremely abrasive and avoid their classes at all costs. It’s difficult to get the value out of my membership due to these issues.
I would change studios if it weren’t for the ideal location. Go to Vladimir or Stephanie’s classes; they’re excellent.

This place has THE WORST customer service. Trainers super hit & miss. Hidden policies & bad communication. I actually think they don’t want you to work out here. They would just like your money. Totally bogus experience. Super not helpful. Especially to someone who is traveling in & out of town & hoping to develop some place to land & recommend to others. Totally not entertainment field friendly. At all.

I stalled for a while after trying the 3 classes for $ 15 bcs of the expense, but once I actually compared the price of this to other studios, eg, yoga studios in particular, the cost per class came to around $ 11 per class for 8 classes/​month + a free membership to the gym (Urban Fitness) which is a great facility and also offers classes. While I still think its a bit pricey, when you take into consideration the Urban Fitness classes and gym, it makes sense. Plus, it’s a very convenient location that I can walk to. It does seem like parking is often pretty full so if you can ever bike or walk, I’d suggest that. Its right along the Beltline so that opens it up to many more people.
I’ve taken Feel the Burn classes, TRX, and yoga. As a certified yoga teacher myself, I do think the yoga teachers are very knowledgeable, especially for beginners. If you’re an advanced and well-​practiced yogi, there are probably better-​suited studios in town for you, but I am impressed with all of the yoga teachers attention and ability to lead a class. Mixed reactions to various other teachers here, but every teacher isn’t for everyone– ie, it’s natural to connect to some teacher’s style and methods more than others. If you don’t resonate with one, there’s probably another one who is more your style. I like that there are such a variety and depending on what kind of intensity you want (you can really ‘feel the burn’ if you want, or take a more restorative class if that’s what your body needs).
Very friendly and professional staff, and I like that there are plenty of towels so you never have to bring your own. It’s a nice, clean studio, but I do feel a bit enclosed since there’s no windows anywhere but its not a big deal (just nice in yoga classes from where I’m used to going).

This review is about the Feel the burn classes at Urban Body Studios with Julie White. She is an amazing instructor, with love and passion for what she does. I have been a memeber at UBF for a year. And I decided to get a memebership after I took one of her classes. I have been taking Julie’s classes regularly. I can see the changes in my body and I have built up my endurance with her cardio classes as well. I also have to say that I love the way she breaks up her instruction and is able to differentiate and adjust her workouts according to her costumers’ level. I f you go to Urban Body make sure you try her class you will love it!

Love this place! Very clean! Several classes to choose from and very experienced instructors! Book a class with Julie and you will definitely feel the burn!

Tried out the TRX beginners class with one of my co-​workers this afternoon and it was awesome! Daniel is funny and engaging which made being a «newbie» that much easier. Also, there was a pretty even mix of newcomers and attendees who’d been there more than once and everyone was so nice and helpful. The TRX classes are HUGELY popular so I do recommend getting there at least 30 mins early if you aren’t able to sign up online.
The facility has a very «zen» type of feel and is clean and welcoming. There are towels available for your use, as well. The locker room and showers were clean and inviting.
We purchased the guest pass for $ 15, and considering how awesome this class was, I feel like I WON! I can’t wait to get back in next week!

Love UBS and Laura’s classes are the tops! I only wish I love gyms more and had more time to go to them! The convenience to the BeltLine and general convenience of UBS is certainly appealing as you can pop over to Whole Foods after your workout and bring home dinner! Score!

I tried this studio, but it wasn’t my thing. I don’t want to be stressed out/​wondering if my car has been stolen during pilates. The studio itself is great but there is no parking. They have tried to remedy this with a valet during busy times but it’s just not something I’m willing to deal with.
The pilates instructors were nice and I would say the classes are exactly what you would expect.

I joined Urban Body Studios on an unlimited membership last month, after trying out 3 classes for $ 15. It’s an expensive membership, for sure, but you get access to the gym (Urban Body Fitness) as well, so it was worth it to me. The Studios building is also conveniently located on the Beltline, meaning that on days I’m going to yoga or Pilates, I can get a little cardio in if I walk or jog there.
The Studio is pristine, clean and well-​kept. At the same time, it’s welcoming and zen-​like, as a yoga studio should be. I’ve taken some Pilates and yoga classes here, ranging from Beginner’s Yoga to fairly intense Vinyasa, and I’ve had a great experience every time. The instructors are not only really knowledgeable, they are patient and corrective to ensure you’re doing the poses in a way that won’t allow you to hurt yourself.
One in particular, Mike, is just a joy all the way around — he opens his classes with a quick story and a little humor, and encourages his students to find their own peace. Recently, he did a short series in which he played Beatles music, in reverence for his personal stance on nonviolence as related to the anniversary of John Lennon’s death. He is a kind teacher with a true love of his craft, and his sessions work your body hard and calm your mind. A great experience!
With the exception of Beginner’s Yoga (which is meant to be more of an instructional class on getting poses right), I’ve never left an UBS without feeling thoroughly exhausted, which I like. Between the Studios and the gym, I feel like I’m finally coming into a well-​rounded health routine: yoga to find my inner peace, Pilates to tone my core, a walk on the Beltline for my heart, and a run at the gym a few times a week to make me totally hate my life. (Sorry, I freakin’ hate running.) It’s expensive, but the expense makes me more likely to keep up with the routine, and going during the week has actually been forcing me to spend less money on costly dinners out. So que sera sera.
I highly recommend interested students try out UBS, particularly with their 3 or 5-​class initial offering. If you’re a beginner, though, definitely go to the classes specified for that level — my very first class was, stupidly on my part, a 6:30am Vinyasa class with a kind of OCD/​un-​thrilled instructor, and I don’t suggest getting yourself in that position.

I bought a trial pass for $ 15. The pass is good for 3 classes.
Before I went to the studio for my first class, I checked online for the class I wanted to take that day, and there were 8 reserved and 2 open spots. So I called the studio, telling the receptionist the situation, stating I really want to come to the class and whether he could register for me. He said, no, he can not register for me over phone. I have to show up in the studio in person, max. 1 hour before the start of the class.
After I arrived at the studio and paid for the trial pass, I asked the receptionist again about online/​phone registration, I was told again I can not register for the rest of the classes online because «You are not a member of the studio, and the online reservation are for members only. The only way I can register a class for you is if you show up early in person.» I would not call this a nice attitude.
So I arrive early for each class just to secure myself a place in the class. Because I arrive early, so parking condition was okay for me.
Great facility, super clean. Most women who work out here are in great shape.
The two classes I have taken are :
Pilates Urban Barre with Patricia Russell and
Pilates Beginners Tower with Robin Spera.
in both classes you get a lot of personal attention. The instructors will correct your form through out the class, and they really care about you. The Barre class is a little bit crowded. There are 15 students in Studio II, and Studio II is not particular big.
Robin is super sweet and nice, while Patricia is a little rigid. I really really like their classes.
Overall a decent yoga/​pilates studio. Worth 4 stars if the incident below does not happen.
As I said, I was not allowed to register online, because I had a trial pass.
So for my third class, I checked the status online before I left home, and it showed 8 reserved and 2 open spots (same situation as my first day of class). Since I knew I am not allowed to register for myself over phone as the receptionist had told me, I quickly drove to the studio to secure the slot. I took me only 10 minutes to drive to the studio and to find a parking space, since I live in Midtown. When I arrived, I was told the class is full. It seemed that members of the studio who have the privilege to register online had taken the 2 spots during that 10 minutes. The receptionist at the front desk told me to wait just in case someone who registered for the class did not show up. I waited and everyone showed up, so I had to go home without taking the class.
Thus 3 stars. I mean why selling a trial pass to potential customers knowing that online/​phone registration is not allowed for them, and they could be turned away because the class is full?

The pilates class selection is in rapid free-​fall as is the choice of experienced, actually-​capable instructors. I cannot in good conscience keep this a 5-​star review.
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Best. Damn. Pilates. Studio. In Atlanta.
As others have mentioned, UBS is on the pricier side but you really do get what you pay for here. This ain’t some old Buick Riviera gussied up with fake portholes and glue-​on spinners. It’s a real Maserati, portholes and angry V8 and all.
$ 119 unlimited membership gets, you guessed it, unlimited Pilates Mat and Tower classes as well as all sorts of Yoga classes I avoid like the plague. There are additional charges for TRX, Reformer, Cadillac and Chair classes, but even these are quite reasonably priced compared to the competition (of which there really isn’t much).
The main Pilates studio is a huge, gorgeous, room with 10 tower units and ⁶⁄₈ additional mats. Floor to ceiling windows look out onto the parking lot, the coming-​soon-​beltline and the Atlanta Skyline. I can see my office building as do my best armadillo impression in ‘rolling like a ball’. Oh, and these are thick, high-​quality mats like you get on massage tables. Not the raggedy, dirty, barely-​there mats you get in other studios. You also get freshly laundered, thick cotton towels to put under your head and to wipe the mats down after your workout.
The instructors are superb. I’ve tried a few other places in Atlanta and there is no comparison. These are people with a real passion for Pilates, Yoga and the study of the human body in general. After 3+ years, I’m still learning new things from them everyday. Of particular note are Patricia Russell (Pilates & Yoga) and Sarah Stevens (Pilates only). If you’re new, take a class with one of them.
The front-​desk staff is top notch as well. Friendly, helpful and courteous. They run a tight ship. Best of all, there is none of the high-​pressure BS to take this class or that or to go get a massage at the spa. They discreetly let you know if deals are available and let you get on with your sweating. Perfect.
The only meh is the parking situation. Since the Belt-​line project reclaimed the spillover parking lot weekend mornings and weekday evenings can be challenging. The management has generously arranged for FREE valet service but for people who refuse to let valets touch their cars this isn’t much of a solution. That said, the valets are also very nice and friendly and, since they know my preference, will usually wave me into a spot and make sure I don’t take up too much space.
Finally, $ 119 also gets you membership at the gym located on Amsterdam avenue off Monroe. Big, spacious with a ridiculously large and varied selection of equipment to torture yourself with.
Recommended without reservations.

Thank GOD I came across the Half Off Depot deal for one month of Urban Body Studios’ unlimited «Feel the Burn» classes with instructor Julie White for $ 29! Normally valued at $ 129 (77% off!), my younger sister and I wouldn’t have been able to afford these classes otherwise.
Urban Body Studios is such a beautiful facility. It is very clean, quiet, and inviting! They offer free Wi-​Fi in their lobby, and everything in the building looks new. They also provide free locks to use in their locker rooms, which allows you the use of clean towels along with body wash and shampoo that smells like green tea in their showers! The locker rooms also have lotion, mouth wash, a blow dryer, and feminine products that are free to use.
Now, on to the actual «Feel the Burn» classes. Julie White is an amazing instructor who teaches four different «Feel the Burn» classes — Classic, Cardio, Abs Thighs & Glutes, and Athlete (in order of «easiest» to «most difficult» in my opinion). Julie is amazing because she does all of the routines up to 4 times each day that she teaches!
Classic and Cardio requires the use of a mat, weights, and a Theraband. Abs, Thighs, & Glutes also requires the use of a slightly deflated rubber ball, while Athlete includes a medicine ball in the routine. All of the exercise equipment is provided by the Studios at no additional charge.
Each class is challenging — and they do not get easier as you go (thanks, Julie!), so you continue push yourself to your personal limit. Julie chooses a variety of upbeat songs for her playlists, which ranges from the Beatles to Nicki Minaj! They go perfectly with her workout routines, and the hour for each class flies by so quickly, you’re done «feeling the burn» and dripping with sweat before you know it! And I love how Julie combines various aspects of Pilates and Yoga into her routines.
Overall, Urban Body Studios AND the lovely Julie White easily deserve 5 stars each! Special thanks to Trey and Kashonna for always being so friendly and reserving spots for each class my sister and I wanted to attend. My younger sister and I would love to return if they offer any more deals in the future (which I have been told may be very soon!).
*NOTE: Urban Body Studios offers FREE coffee and tea to their customers, and I also love how they work hard to stay green by providing hand towels in the bathrooms and mugs in their kitchen. =)

The Best Yoga Studio in Atlanta! I’ve recently lost my mind and decided that Bikram Hot Yoga would be the next method I’d use to get in shape! 90 minutes, 26 stretches, poses 105 to 110 degrees! Yes I know what was I thinking!
That aside this place is spotless, clean, well designed and the staff is amazing! Great Location!