CORE BURN PILATES 79th STREET, New York NY

I was a couple minutes late, but the lady did not let me into my class. Waste of my money and my time.

Class did not indicate lateness or anything of that sort.

Worst Pilates experience I’ve ever had. I’ve done 15+ classes at other studios and thought to give this one a try as it’s near my apartment. Walking in, Jennifer was rude and unwelcoming, asking if it was my friend and my first time and if we “knew what class this was” with a short, almost aggressive tone. We tried to be lighthearted and say we saw the name of the class online but couldn’t find any descriptions, and were here to try something new. She rolled her eyes and told us to go into the studio. We selected our machines in the middle of the room and she started the class by telling everyone to “shut up. ” She continued to conduct the class with harsh, unkind, and honestly contradictory instructions and corrections. Never have I done a workout class with such poor cues for changing movements. At one point our side of the room was to the left of the machines, and she stopped the class to say “this whole side is wrong, get over to the other side” very rudely and despite never telling us where to go or what move was next. She continued to belittle my friend and I as I released a move when she said counted down to “done” then laughed and looked at us as she said “we ALWAYS do an isometric hold, ” eliciting a laugh from some of her regular patrons. The very next move did not include an isometric hold. She also commented multiple times about how her regulars were on the corner machines (implying it’s because we took their usual spots) and that they were too far away from her. The room is so small, no one is very far from any given person, so this seemed unnecessary. All in all, if you’re looking for a class with rude, unhelpful instructors and feeling like you don’t belong, this is the spot for you. We won’t be returning - Solidcore on 67th is much more welcoming even for first timers.

After having flown to NYC to attend to my mother who was sick in the hospital, I decided to take my mind off of everything by attending a pilates class. The class was pitched to the right level and had a good flow. The problem was the instructor. She was hard, gruff and at times even rude. She admonished me for sending a quick message on my phone I told her my mother was in the hospital and I needed access to my phone. She then said angrily. Do they class or get up and leave to use your phone. Everyone wss shocked. It was unpleasant. Especially to a new client. I won't be attending Rebecca's class again. Who needs to pay for that?