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Body Alive Kenwood
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,593 Google reviews · Barre studio in Cincinnati, Ohio
Studio for barre, yoga and cycling classes, as well as Pilates programs.
Plan your first class
- Showers showers on site — handy if you're heading somewhere after class, so bring a change of clothes
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (513) 337-9830
- Website & schedule bodyalivefitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:45 AM–9:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:45 AM–9:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45 AM–9:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45 AM–9:15 PM |
| Friday | 5:45 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
The classes they teach
“After being gone for a month I came back and did Maggie's Hot Mat Pilates and immediately signed up for the next day!”
“She was very helpful and gave clear instructions with modifications for beginners.”
What's on offer
“I have so enjoyed being welcomed into the Body Alive community, and I look forward to coming back!”
What members say again and again
“The instructors are educated and talented and the facility is extremely well maintained.”
“As a first timer at Pilates, not only was the set up amazing but the people around me encouraged me to keep pushing.”
“Great workouts, great instructors, and great fellow classmates!”
“I loved the pace; it was challenging and efficient, making for a truly great workout.”
“As a male, I really appreciated the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere—it's great to find a studio that is so accepting and encouraging for everyone.”
From the reviews
I have been regularly going to Body Alive for about 13 years now. While the classes have always been so very energetic and fun, and the staff is always so kind, I must say that the current staff and instructors are the most energetic and kindest yet.
Body Alive Kenwood is my refuge from the busy world. Here I can nurture my mind and body with likeminded people from all over the tristate area. The instructors are educated and talented and the facility is extremely well maintained. If you are a beginner looking to try something new, everyone is welcoming.
I just finished a 45-minute hot Pilates session here and it was fantastic. As a male, I really appreciated the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere—it's great to find a studio that is so accepting and encouraging for everyone. The facility is impressively clean, which is a huge plus for a heated workout.
My wife and I the best workout at Body Alive in Kenwood! Ellie was our instructor! She was so uplifting and the music matched her energy! This was our first time at Body Alive and our first Hot Pilates class! We got a great sweat in and decided we will be getting a membership based on our experience today!
Teacher training at Body Alive Kenwood
Body Alive Kenwood comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at Body Alive Kenwood
New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel — there are showers on site if you need one after. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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