Core Burn Pilates 79th Street

AVOID AT ALL COST - JENNIFER IS THE WORST! I was only two minutes late, and the instructor, Jennifer Becker was awful, rude, and condescending from the moment I walked in. Instead of a simple acknowledgment, she practically yelled, “Have you ever taken Pilates before? You have two minutes to get into the studio. I’m letting you in, but you’re late while everyone else is on time.” The attitude was completely unnecessary and set the tone for the rest of the miserable class. Then, she went into my jacket without my permission (!) to turn off my alarm—something no one else could even hear. Who does that?! Later, my arm slipped into a reformer well, and instead of showing the slightest bit of concern, she just walked over and snapped, “Have you taken Pilates before? Do you know what this class is all about?” No empathy or professionalism, just hostility. To make things even worse, she marked me as absent on ClassPass, blocking me from leaving a review and resulting in an extra fee for a class I honestly wish I had skipped. Throughout the class, she kept complaining about almost going to the hospital yesterday—repeating it over and over, as if trying to guilt the class for her being there. I have no idea what she was trying to imply, but she should seek professional help before taking her issues out on paying customers. This was not just a bad class—it was actively unpleasant and unprofessional. Do yourself a favor and avoid this instructor at all costs.

I absolutely love taking pilates at this studio! It is a cute space and always so clean! All of the teachers are extremely knowledgeable and I love how inclusive they are by welcoming all levels of experience. I see a lot of negativity surrounding the late rules here, but I for one appreciate the enforcement of them! Late clients are disruptive and distracting for the instructor teaching and those already invested in the class so it makes sense why those rules are in place. I highly recommend this studio to anyone, whether you are a seasoned pilates client, or someone interested in trying it for the first time.

This is a top notch studio with expert instructors in a warm, neighborhood environment. It is very clean, well designed and professionally run. The instructors are excellent and well versed in Pilates. They take the time to create classes that are level appropriate, challenging and varied. The dedicated and hard working instructors care about correct form, technique and take care to check on each participant. Jen and Paige specifically are rare finds in NYC. This place is a gem!

I love this studio - every class I take has been challenging and I genuinely have noticed improvements in my strength! Classes are a nicely small size so I feel like the instructor can notice my form and assist when needed. This is definitely one of my favorite studios that I keep going back to.

I’ve been to a ton of pilates studios in nyc but I keep coming back to core burn 79th! The instructors are incredibly talented, knowledgeable, motivating, and super attentive, whether it’s your first time on a reformer or you’re a seasoned pilates practitioner. The classes are dynamic, challenging, and fun. I love how they combine strength, flexibility, and mindfulness all in one session. I leave every class feeling refreshed, stronger, and more aligned. What really sets this studio apart is the individual attention, the instructors really take the time to ensure your form is correct, which has been transformative for my posture and overall results from the classes. Plus, the small class sizes make it feel like you’re getting a one on one experience every time. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to get into pilates or continue their practice. So grateful to have found this place!