Studio In The Heights

Took the Barre class taught by Leslie, honestly I was a bit nervous when I saw the size of the space and the lack of an actual barre, but the class was amazing! Leslie had me build up a sweat and with only 4 people taking the class was very accommodating when we all got a little too hot.
Definitely a neighborhood studio, nothing flashy, simple yet leaves you sore the next day. Also I came here through ClassPass not sure how much their classes cost, but I assume it’s not much since they don’t have all the fancy stuff.
Leslie was definitely a great instructor I think after the many barre classes I’ve taken she’s been the instructor who has done the most, sweating with us and she’s very attentive and helpfulwhen it comes to correcting form
Need a good workout without doing the regular boring gym routine this is definitely a place to check out.

Small classes, extremely nice people, I always leave with a smile. There are hard core HIIT class options, as well as classes like Zumba and yoga. I wish the full one hour HIIT classes cost $ 20 like some of the other one hour classes, but there is a very dynamic HIIT express for $ 20 if you prefer to work out at the crack of dawn. I hope that someday they add some daytime HIIT express classes at noon — then my review would be five stars!
Lisa and Priest are wonderful people who are committed to fitness. They are beautiful people inside and out and attract clients with good energy and a friendly vibe.

Great, intimate fitness classes that make you feel like you’re working out with a group of friends, instead of struggling beside sweaty strangers.
The space is small, but classes are designed to accomodate it. It’s definitely not fancy either — No free bananas or plush changing rooms — but none of those extras actually help you get a good work out. Personal attention with a focus on form and enthusiastic encouragement does!
I have taken the BESST classes several times now and that’s a good pick if you want a little cardio, a little strength and a little stretching.

Generally, I really like this studio. It is small but I think anyone who joins might find a nice community here. They definitely make the most possible of the space. The classes are challenging and high-​energy fun. I do think the instructors could make a greater effort to emphasize form and attend to individual students’ form. I have never been injured in a class before, but I have been minorly injured twice in my six classes here. I think this could have been prevented if the instructors were more careful to provide different variations on the exercises for different levels and to monitor how the class participants are performing the movements.
I think Leslie who teaches the barre class is the best instructor I’ve had so far. She is more attentive in correcting form and her class is well-​paced. She is very clear in her instructions.

The workouts here are always challenging, never boring, and the perfect size for everyone to get really useful personal attention. (In other words, don’t even think about trying to phone it in!) It usually seems like all the fun exercise resources are in other parts of the city, but uptown definitely wins this round.

Lisa and Priest set an example of holistic health: joyful, fearless, fun, and dedicated. I have taken their H.I.T. (High IntensiTy) and BESST (don’t ask me what that stands for) as well as Lisa’s yoga class and I love all three. I have watched myself grow in strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and focus even though I have only recently started to include fitness into my life. Their approach is challenging but personalized to your specific condition and level even in a group class — and all the classes are small groups. The yoga class is my favorite and I only wish we had more time to meditate in the end because I feel so focused and inspired!

Studio in the Heights is the perfect combination of small classes with a personalized touch. You never feel like just another person in a huge class. Lisa and Priest both give personal instruction throughout the class and help you do better. The classes are great for a mix of ability levels and nobody feels intimidated.

I was skeptical about what a personal trainer could do for me as I am so busy that I never seem to find the time to take care of myself. I was afraid that I would be overwhelmed with a «navy seal» approach to exercise that I could never live up to. Lisa Priestly of WholeLife Styles has enlightened me! After a thoughtful, in depth conversation where she asked me about my lifestyle, health and goals she designed an exercise program suited perfectly for me. Not only am I able to accomplish my goals & feel the positive benefits but I actually have begun to look forward to the time I devote to taking care of myself. Her knowledge regarding health & fitness and her infectious enthusiasm have been a great positive support for me. She has a great way of problem solving the obstacles we put in our path with simple attainable solutions. Above all, she leads by example and her love of her work shines through. Next stop… Lisa’s yoga class at «The Studio» on 187^th… if there is room!

Coach Lisa goes beyond every trainer, health care practioner, therapist or friend I have ever worked with (and I’ve worked with quite a few over the past 30 years).
She is skilled at exercise science, nutrition and stress relief, in addition to yoga, weight training and anything else she offers. Most importantly, she mixes gentle nudging (wtihout guilt) to produce motivation and fun. If I could afford it I would start and end my day with Lisa. Anything in between is worth every penny and amount of time invested.