Fit Buddha

I can only review their spin class, not their pilates classes. I bought a package of 3 through groupon and it was super cheap, so no complaints on price. The spin room is teeny tiny and the bikes do not seem well maintained. A few bikes were missing parts, rusty and needed to be repaired or replaced in my opinion. The instructor was great and the music was great, but the music is coming from a stereo at the front of the room so I highly suggest you sit upfront. The spin room could use a little TLC, but it was still a good class, just nothing out of the ordinary.

Hands down the best Pilates style class in town!
If you want a great workout with awesome instructors and high energy this is the place to go. You will be sore for several days after your workout but will build strength and see your body transform within a few months. I would highly recommend combining the reformer classes with spin to get the most optimal workout.
Kyle, China, Marcus, Eva, Kaitlin, Drea, and Johnny are my favorites! Everyone has such a welcoming and positive attitude that you feel like family.
I highly recommend Fit Buddah to anyone looking for more personalized training. You get strength training, cardio, stretching, and a whole lot of support and positive energy here.

Awesome total body workout! I really like the instructors and they play great music… Really good vibe there

I love Fitbuddha! My husband and I are both devotees. We’ve been coming for nearly 2 years and it’s totally kicked out butts (in a good way). I love the way you get the most thorough full body workout in the shortest time possible, the instructors are all incredibly nice, and best of all it never gets boring like the gym. Class times very convenient too.

Fit Buddah is the only total workout you will ever need! I have seen myself improve in overall strength, balance, core power, upper and lower muscle growth.
Every workout is a challenge, the instructors are fun & supportive, & Laura’s early morning classes are the best!
Once you try Fit Buddah you will be hooked!

Beware: it’s addictive! I’ve never had an instructor I didn’t like. My favorites are Johnny Jones, Kyle, Laura, Marcus & Chelsei! The Megaformer class is an intense, yet quick (40 minute) workout that leaves sore in all the right places.

I have been going to Fit Buddha Santa Barbara for 2 and ½ years. I started with terrible back pain and physical weakness. I could barely do the class. My muscles are now strong, and I have much more stamina. All the teachers are great, each offering different classes and a different areas of expertise. For beginners I recommend Marcia Reed’s class as she focuses on the details and will get you doing the movements in the correct way from day 1.
I highly recommend this method for overall health and fitness.
Dani

I LOVE Fit Buddha! In 40 minutes I can get a full body workout! I have 3 kids and never thought I’d have the muscle tone and definition that Fit Buddha and the megaformer has helped me to achieve. The instructors keep things exciting by constantly pushing the envelope and taking it to the next level. The music (even at 6:10am) is upbeat and helps take your mind off of your burning muscles. Seriously a great workout!

Wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. Best workout ever. I have been taking classes at Fit Buddha for two years now and it still kicks my ass! Teachers are engaged, professional, knowledgeable and make the work out fun. Owners care about their clients and it shows in how this business is run.

Fit Buddha is the place to go. More than likely it will kick your butt and you will feel sore later in the day or the next day, but you will feel amazing. Their online setup to register for a class was very easy. The building is clean and there are little cubbies that you can store your bags and not have to worry about them. The instructors were great. They helped me especially since I was new to the class. There are multiple classes throughout the day so theere is a lot of options. Great place to get a full body real work out!

Great work out environment; personal, clean, and great ambiance (music and lighting)! The combo of spin and pilates boosted my work out to increase results fast! I love the classes with pilates then move into the spin class. The instructors were super supportive and helpful with my technique, as is was my first time with pilates. They pump you up for an epic work out!!! I love that! Overall, I recommend them because classes go by fast and I feel like I have completed a great over all work out, get toned, and burn a ton of calories! TRY IT!

I love these classes and the instructors are so knowledgable and helpful. I came as a first timer to cycle and they were so welcoming and made me feel right at home. I always get the most bang for my buck & my time which is super important with my crammed schedule.

Fit Buddha teachers are the best. I love that this workout gets me sore the next day. It’s nice to be challenged.

Love Drea’s spin class! A great sweat, upbeat and definitely challenging. The whole staff is super friendly and has a community vibe and all are friendly. The Megaformer is strengthening and toning. I highly recommend Fit Buddha! Reserve your spot online!

Hurting in all the right places after Laura’s core and glute-​kicking Megaformer Fitbuddha class! She, like so many of the instructors at Fitbuddha SB, knows how to pack in a full body workout in just 40 minutes! They focus on controlled slow movement, targeting specific muscle areas. After going 2x/​3x a week I saw immediate changes the third WEEK of classes-that’s what sold me!
Getting into the Fitbuddha flow can be a challenge since the workouts are intense and I usually need a down day (or two!) between workouts. Luckily they offer classes every day. some as early as 6:10 and you’re done BEFORE 7am! Their packages are worth looking into –the early bird is a great deal! The 11 person max allows well trained instructors to easily adapt to newbies and hardcore regulars in a single class. In Laura’s class, she was specific on how to increase intensity, either by adding springs or positioning, depending on your experience. The classes safely push your limits and the instructors know how to accommodate for people like myself, who have had back, knee and wrist injures.
I was initially intimidated by the «machine» aspect of the Megaformer, but after Marcus did a basic demo my hesitation was put to rest… the middle springs increase the intensity, the solid platforms are your bases and the moveable platform allows your body (core) to work hard to stabilize… while you work your arms, legs, glutes, etc. I haven’t taken a class in the larger Ventura studio, but I’ve stopped by and it has a similar vibe as the SB studio and some of the same instructors. The relaxed, inspirational atmosphere is what I most appreciate about Fitbuddha, which compliments their intense full body 40min workouts!

Marcus is a true Gem! I always try and make a class at Fit Budda when I travel to Santa Barbara !
Great all around work out for toning muscle strength and balance — sweat too!
Marcus is so observant and helpful, enthusiastic, professional and a kind motivator who enjoys inspiring and encouraging you through your workout.
Angela Slater

The best workout in town period. The classes are fast, only 40 minutes, but I feel like I get a better workout in those 40 minutes than I could in an hour anywhere else. Having done yoga or Pilates before helps, but its not necessary… the instructors are great and will help any first timers until they get the hang of it. I go 5 days a week and would go even more if my schedule allowed :)

I was looking for an enjoyable exercise practice that incorporates strengthening with stretching… and now I have found it: Fit Buddha! For months I walked by, peered into the studio and told myself that I would «check it out one day.» On my 50^th birthday, I tried my first class. I have been at it for the last 9 months: my abs are tighter, my legs feel more compact, and I have increased awareness about my posture and physical abilities.
Fit Buddha is a warm and welcoming studio with friendly and helpful instructors who encourage us, offer us corrections and make us feel happy to be there! I can’t wait for my next class!
Nancy Jo Zinner

It really is as good as it gets! I have found Fit Buddha to be the best physical therapy anyone could ask for. The machines are safe, instructors are knowledgable and the stabilization, strength and balance I am building is helping my knee to heal. You will tone and drop weight but building strength will keep you safe in your other activities. Investing in Fit Buddha is worth every penny.

Fit Buddha offers a fantastic workout! I don’t care how fit you are, strength training at this micro-​level will work muscle groups you did not know that you have.
The classes are quick. Forty minutes and you’re out the door. Perfect! The instructors (most of them) are exceptional — encouraging, energetic and challenging. A few of my favs are Marcus, Jonny Jones, Kimberly, Chelsea, Rebecca and Kyle.
The entire class takes place on a megaformer. Don’t be alarmed at first, it resembles an erotic torture device, but the only thing being tortured will be your muscles and fat. Burn baby, burn!
The classes can be a little pricey but they offer your first class free, second class $ 5 with SB Axxess and they there is an introductory unlimited package that is affordable. After that, budget well and maintain your Fit Buddha routine with a monthly pack that keeps you coming in about two to three times a week and you’ll be in great shape!