REFORMadison — Local services in Middleton

I attended the Beginner Reform with Elizabeth and was absolutely horrified. I was thrilled that this studio offered a beginner class as it is definitely a unique style of workout that you won't find most places. Unfortunately, Elizabeth seemed completely unaware that this was a beginner class as she was rude to multiple customers, repeated the same un-descriptive orders when it was clear most the class wasn't understanding, and barked rudely back at clients that asked questions because they were confused. She seemed to assume people already knew what they were doing which is the complete opposite of a beginner class and showed no ability to offer alternate cues nor describe things differently. I only saw her once actually demo a move and she offered 1 modification throughout the entire class for people who were struggling. She used harsh language and put down people who were struggling saying things like "I don't know how else to tell you to do X" - I was right next to the person she did this to and could think of several alternate ways to correct them as it was a very weird movement. She also messed up her right and left at one point initially and then switched it then shamed clients who followed her initial directions.

As a fitness professional and instructor myself as well as a leader of a national health and fitness organization, I frequently attend new studios and review their classes. I have attended and reviewed probably over 75 studios now across the US and have never experienced such an unwelcoming, rude, discouraging, and incompetent beginner instructor. I have no doubt she knows how to perform these movements and can tell an experienced class what to do, but in a beginner class your job is to teach and to create a positive learning experience. I welcome someone who will push me, but I do not welcome someone who barks and belittles me for not understanding her confusing directions. It worries me that people who may be taking their first exercise class in a long time could potentially be subjected to that experience – had I been when I was starting out I can guarantee it would of deterred me from ever wanting to come back.

Seeing these other reviews, it seems like I might have just gotten a bad instructor. I will say the workout itself was incredible and the programming is excellent. Unfortunately Elizabeth ruined that experience. If you're a beginner, I recommend taking it with someone else or going to SolidCore to become familiar with the reformer as while they do not do exactly the same style, it's very similar, uses the same type of machine, and has instructors that will give a much more positive...

I have been attending classes at REFORMadison for several years and I remember my first class well; it was almost four years ago, taught by instructor Elizabeth, and I had never done a workout on a machine before… I remember feeling nervous and intimidated by the Megaformer, but Elizabeth was so encouraging and empathetic. Fast forward almost four years and 600+ classes later, and I am absolutely in the best shape of my life. Not just physically, but more importantly- mentally. The floor mat at REFORMadison says “Walk in strong. Walk out stronger.” The owner Katie has created a space where I feel SO comfortable walking in with whatever weight I do or don’t feel on my shoulders that day, and I truly do walk out feeling stronger; strong enough to remember the importance of kindness, to yourself and others. Thank you Katie for creating this incredibly encouraging and accepting community, and thank you Elizabeth for teaching my first class; you embody strength...

REFORMadison is fantastic. Why; you ask? The trainers are all above average (far above) at queing skills, posture/movement corrections and most of all; motivational dialogue. As a student of a diverse set of pilates practices; I am most satisfied with the consistency in the value of each class. I am reassured each visit that when I decide to drive 2hrs (R/T) to attend this studio; it is because there is no doubt that it is worth my time, commitment, and the many opportunity costs that land second in line to my consistent practice. REFORMadison works diligently to keep the integrity of my body and attitude at it's best. I would reccomend this studio to people of all experience levels (or lack there of). With the correct individual instruction to gain general knowledge of this practice; it will be no time before you are headed in a direction that your body will reward you with,...