Hardcore Pilates

Miss Emily is my daughters’ dance teacher and she gives my daughters extra training to improve their core strength and increase their endurance. She is extremely attentive and very, very positive in giving them corrections and motivating them to push harder. In just a few sessions we saw results .In addition, everyone in the studio is professional and respectful to all. I recommend Hardcore Pilates LA to all.

Super clean! Love the variety of classes and most of all the instructors. Kelly is amazing, her classes are top notch and very intense. I have also taken class from Josh and Emma. I’ve left Josh’s class and had to sit I’m my car for 10 minutes before I could recover enough to press my foot on the brake! GREAT challenging mens class. Emma teaches a great group class. I’d recommend Hard Core to anyone that is heavy into pilates OR anyone that is new to pilates, they are beyond knowledgeable and very professional. You get what you pay for!

Josh is an outstanding I coach. I rotate weekly between Crossfit, Oly, and HCPilates classes and Josh’s pilates classes have made my stronger and more aware of my movements and core. His guy’s class will make you a stronger and fitter athlete.

Really love this studio — the staff is super knowledgeable. You won me over!

Josh has been my personal pilates instructor for five years, and I followed him from his previous location to Hardcore. He is an extremely knowledgeable instructor who draws on his years of dance experience and master pilates instructor training to ensure that you get a tailor made workout designed for your body. Josh is funny, positive and universally well-​liked by clients and other instructors. He and Emily have taken an established pilates studio to the next level, and it is a pleasure to work out with them.

Love Hardcore Pilates and all of the staff there including Apryll the manager and the new owners Josh and Emily. The owners are very involved as they both teach classes there and are usually at the studio. Each instructor at Hardcore has their own style yet equally as skilled and knowledgeable. They truly care about clients and treat each person equally. I have been and long time client and have made pilates part of my lifestyle at Hardcore!!!

When I heard Josh and Emily had bought their own place I was beyond excited! Josh GETS the body better than anyone I know. I have specific issues that only he has been able to address without re-​injuring me. I know that sounds crazy, but it’s true. We hardly ever do the same exercise twice and I’m always sore! It’s the most welcoming studio I know in LA, with such talented teachers. It’s worth checking out!

Emma is the best thing that happened to Pilates. She has a way of making the classes fun she is so funny while kicking your ass at the same time. She makes the hour fly by and you see your body changing after just a few classes. Love her and love this place.

I LOVE this studio. I started personal training lessons with Emily, one of the owners, when I was 18 weeks pregnant. I knew I wanted to build strength, flexibility, and overall good health and balance. I trained with Emily from 18 weeks pregnant until 39 weeks, going once a week. Emily is absolutely AMAZING. She is certified in Prenatal Pilates so I always felt comfortable with all of the moves and knew that we were making proper adjustments that would be safe for both me and the baby without overdoing it, yet still getting in a good workout. I truly believe that my 3 hour labor was super easy and quick because of my commitment to working out with Emily (in addition to doing prenatal yoga twice a week at another studio). She also has two kids, so it was nice to chit chat about pregnancy with her as well. The studio itself is very clean, nice equipment, and 2 bathrooms. The staff is very nice, approachable, and accommodating. If you are pregnant and want to have a smooth pregnancy and delivery, definitely book with Emily sooner than later. I plan on going back to the group classes which are more reasonably priced than the personal training sessions once I am fully recovered from my labor (which was two weeks ago and I feel amazing, again, due to all of the working out prior, I’m seriously almost at my original weight! The muscle memory Emily kept talking about is really true!). Personal training sessions can be pricey, but I think it was worth every penny given that I knew I only had a few months to prepare for delivery. Go Hardcore Pilates!! Thank you for all of your support and guidance!

Wonderful studio with top of the line equipment and caring instructors. Reformer classes are capped at 6 people and the reformers include towers and all accessories. The classes are not cheap but they are very high quality. In addition, there is plenty of free parking.

AMAZING … Laura is the best — she completely gets what’s going on with your body and helps you fix it !!!

I had been searching for a Pilates studio once I moved back to the valley and what can I say other than… IM IN LOVE!
The name says it all, Hardcore Pilates is an amazing full body hardcore workout and I honestly cannot get enough! I take classes 3 times a week from Emma and she kicks my butt every time! Highly highly highly recommend. If I could I would give 10 stars! Love my Hardcore Family!!!

I have tried a couple of pilates/​reformer studios and I am very happy to have found Hardcore Pilates. It’s not too big, all the instructors do a great job in correcting the students when necessary to make sure we are doing the moves properly. They are also aware of their students and tailor the classes depending the level of experience. I have been going there for about one and a half years.
Keep up the good work!

This is THE BEST pilates studio by far. Gayle is a phenomenal teacher and has created an environment that is peaceful, nurturing, and empowering. Each of the instructors is kind and knowledgeable, and passionate about teaching you how to use correct form. Apryll at the front desk is smart, friendly, and accommodating. I’ve been to other studios where the instructors just go through the motions and don’t adjust you or really pay attention to what you’re doing. This studio is the real deal. They aren’t just out to get your money and get bodies in the door. They care about your practice, and will take any injuries into consideration, keeping the classes small enough that they can pay attention to each person.
I take group reformer classes with Gayle, Ally and Alex, and they are all different, but challenging (which keeps it interesting), and I always walk out of there feeling great. Love this place! (And love that I can walk next door for a latte right after!) Try it. You won’t be sorry… and it will soon come to feel like home.
Pilates has completely changed the way that I feel about myself and my body; my clothes fit differently and I feel much stronger and more confident. It’s hard to believe that I was once so heavy and completely out-​of-​shape. Thank you Hardcore Pilates for helping me feel so much better about my body!

This is a great Pilates studio. Gayle really strives to get the right teacher for a client.
As a Pilates instructor I am very choosy about studios and here you can get the best Pilates.

I think Hardcore Pilates has a good «vibe”/energy. Since December, I’ve since «upped» my workout routine to include private training (I still take group lessons as well) — a mix that I love. I get different results from the private training, and it’s an ongoing process of personally [slowly but surely] getting better at something and learning how to fine tune my own practice.
I’ve taken reformer Pilates at (3) other nearby studios (both private training and group classes) — for me, I really enjoy the upbeat energy and (smaller) group sessions at Hardcore Pilates. There are several great instructors — Gayle, Ken, Emma, Ally. each have something unique to offer that makes my Pilates practice a little better each time I work out. They offer a very personalized experience, and I really appreciate all their support.

I really like Hardcore Pilates. It is one of the best pilates studios in the Valley. They have a good assortment of equipment/​props and they are clean and well-​maintained.
Emma is one of my favorite instructors there. She gives modifications and adjusts you well. Karen’s Sat 9am class is hard but def a good workout.
There is also ample parking behind the building and I love that they offer late classes (8pm on Tues and Thurs) for those of us who can’t be off work by 6.
The two reasons I only gave it 4 stars: First, they are pricey. Not saying it is not worth it, but I can’t afford how much I would want to go! Second, they have no classes on Sundays.

Committing 3 years to a pilates studio is close to that of marriage I’d say and well, I THEE WED to Hardcore Pilates forever and ever AMEN:) This past year the instructors shifted and at first I was devastated, however easily grew to love my newfound «regulars». The owner of the studio, Gayle, is FANTASTIC and I love her Monday-​Wednesday classes. She does a fabulous job integrating newbies to pilates with her intermediate/​advanced students who want nothing less than a challenge. Emma is another gem whom I can’t imagine life without (LOL!). She’s my GO TO for Thursday-​Saturday classes. Between these 2 instructors, your body will change and they’ll tailor specific exercises to your «problem spots». Both Gayle and Emma keep their classes moving and offer options for modifications due to injuries, pregnancy, or to make more/​less challenging.
This studio has heart and exudes that special TLC for die hard fans of pilates who are serious about their workouts. Hardcore Pilates is the perfect spot for men and women of all ages and exercise abilities. If you’re a novice, Gayle and Emma will educate you to achieve proper form so that you don’t injure yourself and if you’re a tough cookie who just can’t get enough, I PROMISE you they’ll work you through workouts that break a sweat and sore muscles. Compared to other studios, I think their prices are reasonable and their online class booking is super convenient. At the front desk reigns Apryl and she’s amazing as well. Full of energy and knowledge, she’ll help place you in the classes best suited for you.
Thank you Hardcore Pilates for your beautiful studio environment and constantly striving to keep me looking longer, leaner, and in tip top shape. The 30 day (or 60 day challenge rather:) is exactly what I needed to jumpstart spring and grow more confident for swimsuit season ahead. You are undoubtedly a very special place to call a home studio…

This is a fantastic Pilates studio. I moved here from another studio because of my trainer, Emma. The private workout I get at Hardcore Pilates with her is the best (even 30 mins 3xwk is awesome and keeps you in shape). The staff and the owner, Gayle, are supper friendly. I signed up my husband for evening group classes and he starting to enjoy them with every visit. If you are looking for Pilates reformer classes in the Woodland Hills area, you have got to try Hardcore Pilates.

Love this place! The studio itself is small (5 people per class), but it’s intense and incredible! I also love that they have an after hours class, so when I’m out of work at 8pm, I can pop over and take a class at 8:30pm!
The instructors are superb and with such small classes, they make sure your body is in the right positions every time.