Body Evolution

New York, United States

4.1

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20 reviews

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+1 212-375-0430
Website:
www.bodyevolutions.com
Address:
266 E 10th St, New York, NY, 10009
b/t 1st Ave & Avenue A
East Village, Alphabet City
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.2 mi1st Avenue (L)
0.4 mi3rd Avenue (L)
0.4 miAstor Place (6)
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Today

Today 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (New York) 04:34 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Body Evolution is the largest gyrotonic facility in New York City.

A well lit 3000 sq ft ground floor studio in the heart of the east villge with 11 Pully Tower Units, 2 jumping stretch boards, 2 gyrotoners, 1 archway, and 1 leg extension. Here we offer the best quality of Gyrotonic Education available for all levels of students.

Owner Billy Macagnone is one of only 16

Authorized Master Trainers in the Gyrotonic System and his teachers are an example of the integrity of the work in all its facets. The friendly atmosphere at the studio welcomes all, professional movers, dancers, athletes as well as the elderly or anyone interested in the joy that comes with having a non-​restricted fluid body. Upon visiting you will see why Body Evolution is the largest studio here in the big apple and why Billy Macagnone is becomming one of the most sought out teachers of this wonderful movement exercise artform.

History

Established in 2001.

established in 2001 body evolution studio started out on 2nd ave between 13th and 14th street and was on the 2nd floor above building number 221, soon afterwards the studio took up the whole floor and also opened an annex in the back yard. As time went on the business grew and after 8 years there was a need for a larger more accessible space. In 2009 the studio was moved to a larger spot at 266 east 10th street between 1st ave and ave ave a. next door to the famous landmark russian bath house.

10th street was already known for health seekers with the russian bath house, a raw food restaurant, a organic juice bar and a skin care center already on the block, so body evolution fit right in with the feel of the area. People seem to travel back and forth across the street taking care of thier health needs.

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20 reviews of Body Evolution

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Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I’ve been coming to Body Evolutions for more than a year and I love it, but today I was introduced to a new Pilates instructor called Rachel. She wasn’t very welcoming to the students, creating a tense atmosphere. This lead to a non enjoyable experience, which in my opinion, is how a Pilates class should feel like.
Place rating: 1
Chelsea, Manhattan, NY
Not a fan of this studio. I just left feeling as though I should have been treated in a much better manor. I signed up for bob’s Tuesday evening class at 7 pm around 5 pm and when I got to the studio 15 min early I checked In with the front desk all set to go. Minutes before the class, sitting on the reformer bob said I was not signed up for the class. It must have been an error on class passes sight and didn’t go through to the studio. Instead of solving the issue, putting me in another class, asking me to come back to a later class they just kind of said, well if someone else shows up you have to leave. I felt as though there really wasn’t a resolution or want to have my business or solve the issue. Meanwhile an empty reformer was sitting there being unused. If you’re looking for a snarky 60 min of ab workouts this is your spot. Otherwise I’d do to any of the other thousands of studios in the city. Or better yet take a yoga class. They are certainly not on any high horses. Bad energy here beware.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I love this place. I come here for reformer classes through class pass. I can’t get enough! It’s so close to my apartment I can walk a couple blocks and get my workout in so easily. The teachers are well trained and experienced and really make sure you have the proper form, the right amount of challenge etc. the class sizes are small and so I feel I get adequate support and attention from the instructors as needed. It’s a really nice boutique studio that I want to keep going to! I’ve already seen a big improvement in my core strength! I will continue taking classes here to gain more Pilates experience.
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
I really loved my newbe gyrotonic class with Mao! She was such a great instructor, especially since I had no idea how to use the gyrotonic tower. It has a lot of different settings, and she walked us through all of them really well. The class is intended for absolute beginners, so it’s pretty slow-​paced. It goes through each part of the body separately. Overall, the class had a really nice flow to it. There was enough repetition that I could grasp the moves, but not too much repetition that it got boring! In fact, the hour flew by!
I will definitely be back to this studio, and I’m excited to try a slightly more advanced class now that I’ve tried out the tower!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Bob is one of the best pilates instructors in NYC. I love his class.
Place rating: 3
Seattle, WA
My sister and I have never tried Pilates so we signed up for a class at Body Evolution. Turns out we actually signed up for an intro gyrotonic tower class. I actually had to google what the difference was between gyrotonic and pliates since our instructor didn’t really explain what gyrotonics is… or even introduce who she was.
Gyrotonics provides training in full mobility of your joints and spine using fluid circular movements, while Pilates focuses more on the muscles.
Our gyrotonic class was small (4 people). My sister and I both agreed that our instructor had a snooty vibe, and didn’t do the best job with explaining or helping the students out with the fundamentals. There were points in the class where she would giggle or make some sort of snarky comment towards us. It didn’t help that she she spoke softly, which also contributed to the class having a hard time understanding what she wanted us to do.
The studio itself is clean yet small. There are lockers at the entrance of the place.
I might have to give this place another chance the next time I’m visiting the city, but with a different instructor. I don’t think I can rate this place lower than 3 stars since this is my first experience with pilates/​gyrotonics. This is how I came up with my rating:
Instructor: 2 stars
Studio: 4 stars
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
I did not know of gyrokinesis or gyro tonic so, this was my introduction. I hardly ever break a sweat, but so feel that my body appreciates all the movements done here. I’m a BEliever: p
Great instructors, and best of all, class is limited to 6 ppl per class. Very relaxing. Recommended.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
I purchased a Lifebooker package for Body Evolution which included 10 group pilates reformer classes for $ 100 (classes are typically $ 22). I forgot I purchased the deal and it expired before I even tried a class so I contacted the studio and they graciously extended my deadline by a few months even though it was totally my fault.
They recommend doing a private lesson before attending ($ 50 for first time students) which I did and it was totally worth it because I’d never used a reformer machine before.
The reformer classes are small (only 4 – 5 people) so you get a lot of attention from the instructors. I’ve only been to Bob Natale’s classes so I can’t speak to the other instructors but Bob is a great teacher and really helps everyone in the class. He tailors certain exercises to be more challenging for advanced students in the class and also helps others at beginners levels learn to improve their form. In just 10 classes I saw notable definition in my abs and my flexibility in my legs has improved.
After my package expired they offered me a second discounted package for 8 classes at $ 15 each before graduating to the full price. I’d recommend Body Evolution to anyone in the neighborhood for a great workout and customer service.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
«The mystery of life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.» — Art Van Der Leeuw. This place is the tits. All the employees are friendly & accommodating. All of the trainers are certified & experienced. You receive advice from experts who are committed to this work & passionate about its benefits. They are dedicated to teaching & sharing with you. The classes are for all levels. I bought a lifebooker loot for 10 pilates classes & 10 gyrotonics classes. I’ve never done gyrotonics & now I appreciate it. They offer different levels of classes & variety of times throughout the week. It doesn’t matter what shape or size you are — when you arrive at the studio, it is their mission to make sure you are comfortable, you reach your goals & naturally that you feel taken care of throughout the process. They also offer in house package deals that are very reasonable as well. The studio is new, clean & always bumping. They have loyal customers & 1st timers always return. The classes are small enough that you get the attention you deserve & allows the instructors to help modify & correct positions so you get the most of your work out. I take Bob’s pilates class the most & he’s an excellent trainer. He always greets you personally & gives you a great work out. He shows variations of positions for difficulty so everyone gets the most out of his classes no matter what level you are. I love this place & now I am a loyal customer & will be going here for a while. Mind you I live in Long Island & work in NYC & this place makes it worthwhile to travel & stay after work & get this work out in.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
This place is great! Nice classes and professional instructors.
I’ve purchased a 10 classes package from Lifebooker from a friend’s recommendation. I usually take pilates with Alessandra Davydava on Saturday and gyrotonics with Mao Hamada on Sunday.
I’ve made a late cancel over the phone and they helped me w/​o losing my session.
They’ve been super nice to me.
Place rating: 1
New York, NY
These guys were not at all understanding that I had an injury and couldn’t make the class. Of course they have a policy but it was my first problem and they couldn’t accommodate when obviously going to a class would be detrimental. If I hadn’t bought a package I definitely wouldn’t go back
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
The best pilates reformer workout I’ve had in a while, taught by Bob. The classes are nice and small (only 4 people) and he is very attentive about form adjustments and making sure new students are doing well.
I also took the new-​be Gyrotonic class with Chie (who is very good at explaining this exercise system), but I felt as if she didn’t actually make a lot of hands-​on adjustments (especially needed in a class with students who were not adept at the system).
The studio is very clean and I love the amount of sunlight we get. Fun fact: one of the instructors (perhaps owner?) is the son of the owner of Sal Anthony’s Movement Salon. Maybe that’s why it sets such a high standard (although I have to admit that I liked Bob’s class more than most of the classes I’ve taken at Movement Salong).
Place rating: 3
New York, NY
Did a Lifebooker series here and had mixed thoughts.
Nice, clean studio
Mixed reviews on classes — some WAY too easy, some nice and challenging
Really hard to get into a class at last minute, but not too bad with some planning
I’m not a huge pilates fan, apparently, but if you are this is a nice studio.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
My first time at this place and the instructor, Bob was very attentive and informative about everything for me. It was a great class and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. The studio is also very clean!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Just checked this place out for my 1st class back. After a knee injury a while back I took a REALLY long hiatus to indulge, well, let’s just say in all things not physical. (Unless you count 12oz curls as physical activity) but I must say BODY EVOLUTION was EXACTLY what I needed. I feel great! I stretched out and I feel worked out but not over worked. I had a small class (myself and another person) which was perfect since I needed adjusting and a close eye on me. Bob was patient and very informative. He really tuned the class to our level and didn’t mind explaining things a couple times. If you had any doubts about getting back to working out or coming to Body Evolution… THIS PLACE IS WONDERFUL! It’s a great workout nothing hectic like your standard gym. It really is exactly what I needed and I can’t wait to book my next class!
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
I can’t say enough good things about this place. I am not a workout girl. It’s something that I’ve always dreaded. I bought a Lifebooker deal for 10 pilates classes and not to be dramatic but it’s changed how I think about my body. I feel strong. I’ve been going to class with Bob for about three months now and I love it. He’s encouraging and challenging. With only four people in class, you get a lot of personal attention. Pilates has become a part of my week that I always look forward to. If in doubt, just go.
Place rating: 3
Austin, TX
First of all, do you really know what Gyrotonic training really is?
It’s an exercise régime that was deisgned by a dancer so it utilizes circular and spiral movements that would not seem unusual to anyone familiar with the movements of dance.
Got you interested?
I have some permanent spinal and skeletal injuries I suffered while helping a friend move a few years ago and have a lot of free floating pain. A régime of pilates, yoga or some other similar kind of movement based exercise is essential for me, so I really enjoy the program at Body Evolution and it certainly helps dull the aches and spasms I endure throughout the day.
Purchase a deal online, it’s way cheaper and start at the most beginner level. We can’t all be instantly fantastic at everything we do. The reason I’m giving this three stars is only because I like Movement Salon better, which has very similar training and is right around the corner.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
Wow, I have to say Gyrotonics is a super cool and interesting form of exercise. I almost want to say it is more fluid movement, stretching, alignment, and expansion than exercise. It is kind of hard to put into words. The first time I did it, I did not love the movements — lots of reaching — but the next day I literally felt taller, expanded, and amazing…
I would recommend trying it if you’re curious! I especially recommend it for anyone with any kind of spine/​back/​neck issues, or anyone who sits at a computer all day. One of the best things about it is that you stretch and twist, it is not just forward-​facing, which is how we spend so much of our lives, and even exercise.
Beginners beware: they have their own lingo here. If you are new to it, you should take a class called «new-​Be», NOT the class called «Be-​ginner» (I know, weird). I got kind of scolded for being in the wrong class on my first time, which was lame because I’m pretty sure that any beginner would think to take the class called «Be-​ginner» but whatevs.
I’ve taken Gyrotonics with all of the female instructors. Efe, Hiromi, and Pauline are all great. The pilates reformer classes are good, too.
If you’re curious, give it a try! For a really cool double-​whammie, do a Russian Bath right after (it’s next door).
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
Body Evolution is a very clean and modern studio space that offers gyrotonics and Pilates Reformer classes. The instructors are very knowledgeable and they really focus on helping you to perfect your form so you can get maximum results. Hiromi is really good at helping you to get those results and doing moves that target multiple body parts, Cate is really good if you’re looking for some deep stretching and want to increase your flexibility.
I purchased a deal online and got 5 classes for only $ 25 (I think that was the deal at least). I have gotten my money’s worth and then some. I really wish they were located closer to my workplace or something so that I could frequent them more often, but it is quite a trek away from work and home. They’re located a tad far away from most public transportation options, but it isn’t a terrible walk.
Overall, I’d say my experience with them has been very pleasant. It is difficult to book their Pilates classes online because they’re almost always filled, but there are people dropping out all the time so even if it says it’s full, sign up for the waitlist and they’ll contact you quickly if a space does open up.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
Purchased a an online deal for Body Evolution. Read the polar reviews on Unilocal but it didn’t mar my experience so far. Taking the classes with my sister, we’ve taken 4 outta the 5 classes and it’s been a great experience. We’ve taken classes with different teacher each class and enjoyed learning about Gyrotonics with each instructor, like most relationships, teaching styles and instructor personality is subjective. We both enjoyed Efe’s class the most, great energy, clear-​simple instruction and encouraging. Studio is clean, compact, and well maintained. Seems like a lot of people who practice Gyrotonics have a personal trainer. I can totally see how you need one-​one-​one attention in order to use the machine to your best advantage and needs. Great intro to a new form of exercise.