Core Solutions Pilates & Wellness

It’s been over a year now and still doing Pilates with Peggy. In addition I went to my first Spinning class and was a great workout and a tremendous challenge. Peggy continues to provide a fun atmosphere to come each week.

Peggy is the best Pilates & wellness teacher I ever met. I know her for more than 8 years. I was really amazed from the beginning about her and her unique techniques she uses as a teacher always helping her clients. She is also great teaching group Pilates classes. I invited her to teach in Spain where she presented in gyms and in conventions around Europe. She is the most qualified professional I ever met and what makes her really unique is her personality and her passion to inspire people. If you sign up with her you will improve your health in all levels, physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.

I highly recommend you take Peggy’s class. If you are new Pilates like me, a private class would be very helpful. For my first time, I had a consultation with Peggy. I struggled a lot at the beginning, but Peggy was very patient. She was very helpful and explained the reason for why I have back pain, which is because I have had poor posture for years, and I’ve found that Pilates resolves the real, underlying issues for that pain. While I’ve been working out 4 – 5 times per week for years, I find Peggy’s class to be more challenging. Peggy has helped me a lot to build body strength. Every class is like the first time (I’m not kidding) because I feel sore every time, but I know this means I am building muscle. I have been her student for over 5 weeks, and I can already see and feel the results. My doctor and husband actually complimented me on the arm muscle tone. I can see my abs are stronger. Furthermore, this pilates class helps me to perform my cardio workout better. I feel much better than before, and I really enjoy her class.

I did prenatal pilates once a week with Peggy and she was great! I had lower back pain and general stiffness in my hips and I always left her studio feeling great and pain free. Peggy listened to my concerns and knew how to fix them. The exercises are gentle and Peggy was very mindful of my condition. The workouts were different each time and she spent the first and last 5 minutes of the session stretching/​working on my knots which helped immensely. I also believe I was able to bounce back from delivery much more quickly because of Peggy’s workouts! I would highly recommend Peggy for prenatal pilates.

I am a unique client, since I am completely blind and heard of Peggy’s classes through another blind friend who also takes her group reformer classes. Peggy is awesome in verbal cues and if your position isn’t correct in any way she is constantly watching and going back and forth to all the reformers making sure your form is absolutely perfect! I’ve been an athlete all of my life. Running, cycling, outrigger paddling, all as a visually impaired woman and never has an exercise kicked my tush like pilates! Only after two classes I can tell Peggy’s classes are going to be challenging, but in a good way. Each time feels like the first time. I am so anxious for the next time. What I love about Peggy particularly is that she starts her classes right on time. Pretty darn professional!

Haven’t been in awhile because I have my own reformer; but Peggy is great!!!
She’s a no fuss no muss instructor.
She is a great teacher.

I began taking reformer classes at Core Solutions about 3 months ago after purchasing a Groupon deal. Each session is a perfectly well balanced class and I have begun to notice results. My body is getting slimmer, stronger, and more flexible! In this short period of time, I have also established a lifelong love-​hate relationship with Pilates:
I love Peggy’s knowledgeable and easy-​going approach to instruction.
I hate how difficult the most microscopic movements become after just a few repetitions.
I love that the small class-​size feels like a pseudo private lesson.
I hate those moments of fatigue when I am ready to give up.
I love feeling empowered after each workout!
It’s clear that I am not a fitness aficionado, but Peggy has made this experience more enjoyable. I highly recommend Peggy and her studio, if you are interested in a challenging and engaging workout.

I tried yoga, mat Pilates and pure barre before and I ‘m doing reformer with Core solutions now. I like reformer the most, and I like my instructor Peggy. Since she has a master degree in sports medicine, she has a lot of knowledge about our body, muscles, and hoe to work out. Even though I have the group lesson, I feel like I am getting private lesson.
Now my daughter who has CP diagnosis started a private lesson, and I see she is changing.

I was diagnosed in October with two bulging discs due to years of running, cycling and an unfortunate water accident where I fractured my tailbone. Prior to my diagnosis, I had been going to Peggy for 2 years about twice a week. Even though I have always been very active, Pilates shaped my body and stretched my muscles like nothing else. Unfortunately I was forced to take 4 months off since I could barely move. After getting the Drs okay, I recently started back up. Peggy was amazing and modified all the positions to make sure I had proper form and stayed safe. She is a true professional. I am so appreciative of her knowledge about the body but also overwhelmed that she truly cares about my health and well-​being. Highly recommend this studio!

Core Solutions is a life changer. I started with a simple groupon 2 years ago to try Pilates and I have been going ever since. Peggy is an amazing person and instructor who guided me and challenged me to a stronger, healthier, toned body, I didn’t think was possible. I found that Palates completely reshaped my body and improved my posture immensely, my results are better then I ever thought it could be, along with lessening back and neck pain. Peggy’s expertise of proper positioning gave me the maximum experience and strength training I needed to have productive workouts.
The experience and atmosphere is serene, clean and relaxing and all about focusing on yourself for an hour. Its a great way to wind down healthy from busy day or begin one!
Small spin classes are also a plus and very rewarding, they are intimate classes with a lot of personal concentration and proper positioning that make you feel fabulous after. I never liked working out until I joined Core Solutions.

I have been a client of Peggy’s for several years now. I currently take her Pilates reformer class, which I always find challenging and has helped me immensely. She changes our workout each time, provides independent instruction making sure that our posture is correct, avoiding injury and provides modifications for those who have previous body/​joint issues.
More recently, Peggy has added a spinning section to her studio. Again, she provides independent instruction on how to properly set up chair height, etc as to avoid injury. During the spinning class, she checks on each spinner to make sure the proper posture and technic is being used to maximize a workout. Each workout is different. The workouts are extremely challenging, yet she allows for modifications. For me, this is extremely important so one doesn’t have to feel intimated by the other spinners who may be more advanced. It gives someone like me the opportunity to be in an environment that educates and assists in building ones cardio without injury. And for those more advanced spinners, the challenge is definitely there!
It’s definitely an intense workout!
Peggy does a wonderful job in providing an environment that is conducive for the beginner or the advanced individual. She is friendly, knows her clients by name and is extremely knowledgeable. Her studio is beautiful, always clean and kept up.
I would highly recommend both her Spinning classes and her Pilates reformer classes. I have gotten so much stronger, flexible and have increased my endurance tremendously since attending both.
I highly recommend you check it out for yourself!

So since my last review, I have started Spinning in conjunction with Pilates. It has been awesome. I am down about 10 lbs since I have started the spinning and my core is stronger than ever. Additionally, the issues that I have had with my neck and back have improved significantly.
Peggy is a great instructor. I have been going to this studio for about 2 years now and I strongly recommend it. I do both the group Pilates classes and Spin once a week. If I could do it twice a week, I would. Peggy is very thorough and always switches things up so you are never doing the same exercises or routines which is great for your body. Her spin classes focus on HIIT and proper form. This helps to significantly strengthen your core and your legs. My inner thighs don’t touch anymore, which I just noticed in our last class and my posture is much better than it was. I sit at a desk all day, so this was very important to me.
I strongly suggest checking out her studio. You can try one spin class with Pilates to make sure you like it. Doing the two together has been life changing.

My friend & I purchased a Groupon for Core Solutions — 10 Reformer classes for $ 55 — AMAZING value. Peggy was prompt in returning our call to schedule our first session.
We arrived and the studio is in an unassuming strip mall. It is in intimate space, but well arragned and VERY clean. Peggy is so helpful with proper body alignment and pushing us without pushing us over our limits.
After 3 sessions, I already feel stronger in my core, which is allowing me to increase my workouts at my regular gym aand see overall better results. While I don’t sweat profusely during a Pilates session, I often feel Well Worked for the next couple days!
I’ve begged my Hubs to get another job so I can afford more Core Solutions after my groupon runs out :)
Thanks, Peggy!

Started going because of a Groupon deal and bought 20 more sessions. I really like the slower pace, small classes and class times as late as 8pm. I’ve tried other classes but I don’t like the fast paced cardio type studios.

I herniated a disk in my back last year and turned to Pilates. I tried multiple studios before finding Peggy. The classes helped me recover from my injury and helped me return to cycling and running. I can always count on Peggy’s class to challenge me and to work the fine muscle groups.
I started on a Groupon and have continued to return despite having better deals elsewhere. I find the quality of the hour I spend with Peggy is much higher than the experiences I have had with other studios. Peggy provides correction in form as needed and I have never left the class feeling unchallenged like I have at other studios.
Peggy is always quick to respond to text about scheduling the classes. Her schedule for classes is consistent from week to week. I like the personal nature of the studio. Peggy knows my name and she has taken the time to learn details about me. I have attended her classes 2 – 3 times a week for around 10 months. After a 2 month hiatus to save money for my wedding I have returned to the studio and I look forward to continuing at the studio

It has now been over three months of Pilates classes at Core Solutions. Pilates is such a great way to strengthen your core and just tone your body overall. I am a huge fan of Pilates and I am appreciative of the close proximity of this studio to my home and work as well as the level of exercise I get here.
I never find myself thinking, «oh this is easy.» It’s always challenging and I can definitely tell I have gotten stronger and that’s so motivating and thrilling. I hope that when people check out Core Solutions they look past the angry Groupon user reviews and read the reviews of the people who have actually taken classes here; thus they have an actual basis for their reviews.

Peggy runs this small studio with 4 reformer machines. She’s got some loyal customers and with smaller group sizes is able to provide more guidance to the exercises. She actually calls you by name.
This isn’t you dance music, high-​energy pilates studio. Here you can hear yourself breathe and you can concentrate on your moves. It’s kind of refreshing. Some people say the classes are repetitive. I can’t comment as I’ve only been to one class, but it was challenging. I’ve taken 10+ pilates classes elsewhere and I found the inconsistency of the trainers a negative. May be having only one trainer is too limited. Only you can decide.
I had no problems redeeming my Groupon as Peggy was able to get me into a class within a few days and also reschedule me without a problem. There are a few areas for improvement — full length mirror from the door into the studio so the user of machine #1 can benefit from seeing posture etc. And a sweep and a dust around the machines.

Groupon user. First of all, she forces groupon users to reservation system. But she never answers. Doesn’t call back. And her voice mail is full.
think she got overwhelmed by the purchases, and prefered to take better paying private clients, leaving no room for the groupon people.
I was really looking forward to learning how to use the reformer.

ZERO STARS! FALSE ADVERTISING –SCAM!
I had the worst experience with this merchant, Core Solutions Pilates & Wellness Studio. I had tried to contact this studio via phone a few times to set up an appointment to redeem this Groupon for 20 pilates classes. I received no call back after leaving a message about my intended reservation.
The website indicated available group classes were running 12pm & 1pm on Sunday, January 6^th. I received no call back so I took it upon myself to visit the studio and talk to the receptionist to schedule my classes.
I arrived to the facility only to encounter a very rude trainer & owner, Peggy Tung. She had double-​booked a private session over the group class sessions time slot she had advertised on the website. She indicated that she prioritizes private lessons over the group classes, yet none of this was disclosed on her website! If she had any time for group classes, you will have to call to schedule an appointment around her schedule (that’s if she feels like teaching).
Peggy was extremely rude and defensive towards me when I had asked too many questions. She responded, «I teach class all day so you will have to leave a message. I can’t check my voicemail between clients.» I came during a time she posted for group classes, therefore gives me the right to drop-​in for an inquiry. Instead, I was rudely escorted out because I was intruding on her private session she double-​booked.
I also found it odd that she had the lights turned off while training a client. There was not enough sunlight to keep this for this 400 sq foot studio well lit for training. «Lights Out» should only be permitted in a yoga environment, not while training a client! Her cheap attempt to cut her expenses yet risk our public safety. Peggy later sent a text to my cell phone number (again, no call-​back but a text!!) asking me for my Groupon voucher # so she can verify my classes. I was appalled she had the nerve to be rude towards me then ask me for my business.
I have never had a rude experience like this before in any fitness studio. Peggy Tung does not practice the same customary standards found in any pilates studio. NO STUDIO DOUBLE BOOKS PRIVATE SESSIONS OVER GROUP CLASSES ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE!!! She is quick to try to obtain one’s groupon voucher # but not accommodate Groupon users, find a solution, or disclose the REAL group classes she has available. (Do not give out your groupon voucher # on her voicemail. E-​mail Groupon for a refund.)
Peggy Tung falsely advertised group classes, gives Groupon users second-​class treatment, her business practice is not customary or standard of a pilates studio, she lacks professionalism and customer service skills.
The impression I received is that this merchant is cutting corners and is under financial distress. (Buyer Beware!) The merchant has no answering service or live receptionist to talk to, that is understandable. However, she took stern defensive tone with me when I had innocently inquired about her studio’s lack of response. Instead of taking a softer approach, she was quick to assert and condescend as though I was the retard!
I am greatly disappointed to blindly purchase this Groupon without prior investigating the Unilocal reviews on this merchant. I have reported this merchant to Groupon management to investigate this consumer issue.
Core Solutions Pilates & Wellness is overpriced and poorly managed by Peggy Tung. At a cost of $ 48/​class, YOU HAVE TO RIGHT TO EXPECT GREAT SERVICE AND A REAL PILATES CERTIFIED TRAINER. The studio is tiny like a walk-​in closet with poor lighting. I would not trust buying any class package from her, she may be on her way to bankruptcy.
Go to Body Design in Newport or Pilates Plus in Costa Mesa. Don’t bother with this Groupon, it’s not worth the trouble.

I guess based on the other reviews I should be lucky that I even got ²⁄₁₀ sessions out of this deal. I agree scheduling is terrible. Peggy is disorganized, doesn’t return calls and just doesn’t have the manpower or capacity to run her business. Since there are only 4 or 5 students max per class and she only has her classes part of the time, it is difficult to get a spot. I suspect these classes are just a way to fill up her empty private session slots because they obviously aren’t a priority for her — she actually cancelled on me bc she said it wasn’t worth it for her to have only one student in a class. Nice.
On top of that, her classes are incredibly BORING!!! I’m no ballet trained dancer or fitness freak and I didn’t find the exercises to be very challenging. Yes, you’ll feel some burn but since there is no cardio I doubt you’re getting much of a workout. Plus the music is always the same boring elevator music. Yaaawwnnn.
I much prefer Barre classes — check out Purre Barre instead.
And did I mention how unpleasant Peggy’s personality is? She never smiles or greets you and she has the demeanor of a disinterested military sergeant. I kid you not, during both of the classes I attended, she was checking her phone and she even went to the bathroom without even saying «excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom», she just disappeared.
Luckily, Groupon was great about the refund.