About Studio Metamorphosis
Studio Metamorphosis offers fun, effective workouts that focus on building strength, endurance, and a strong core. Their signature Shred classes are Pilates-inspired reformer workouts designed to suit all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned reformer enthusiasts. The instructors provide perfect guidance, pushing participants just enough while remaining encouraging and supportive. The studio fosters a strong sense of community, where everyone sweats, cheers each other on, and leaves feeling happier and more connected. The environment is welcoming and less aggressive than some other NYC studios, making it a great place for those seeking a challenging yet supportive workout. The staff are understanding and helpful, often accommodating special requests like class extensions to support consistent routines. With beautiful facilities and motivating classes, Studio Metamorphosis is highly recommended for anyone looking for a killer workout in a positive, friendly atmosphere. The vibe, community, and quality instruction make it a standout choice for fitness enthusiasts.
i think if you go into it expecting classical pilates, then studio morph is not that but i've also never seen it marketed as a classical pilates studio, nor has any instructor implied that it is. i'd compare it to solidcore - a workout that's pilates-inspired. there are two types of people: the classical pilates purists and the people who love a hard, pilates-inspired workout. if you're the latter, you'll LOVE SM. you get such a good workout. as someone who's been powerlifting for years (but had to stop for health reasons), my abs have never looked better and my core has never been stronger. i'd taken solidcore for a while before SM but the loud music and the dark room made it hard to see what others were doing and i didn't feel like i was personally getting the hands-on adjustments I needed to really feel the movements or know if i was doing them right. SM is much more my speed. the studio space is bright, the music isn't overpowering (and some instructors have great taste in music), and i appreciate the hands-on adjustments. AND every spot in the room is a good spot. as mentioned in the review below, there's truly no place to hide, which is both good and bad depending on the day lol. everyone is so sweet and friendly, and I genuinely look forward to going 2-3x/week. i've tried most of the pilates/pilates-ish studios in the area and imo, SM is by far the most challenging and enjoyable. i feel like i get a hard workout every time and tho it really does not get easier, i feel stronger!
Studio Metamorphosis is my favorite neighborhood workout and easily the best reformer Pilates studio I’ve ever been to. It’s so much better than SLT or Solidcore. The classes feel personal, the sequences and transitions are intentional and challenging, and it’s the best 45-minute full-body workout you can get. The instructors are amazing, so attentive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping everyone improve / get stronger. I feel so lucky to have this spot in the neighborhood.
Great instructors who teach classes that are challenging in a good way! But the five stars are for the amazing support — I didn’t realize my class pack had expired and so I asked if I could get those classes back in order to start a more consistent routine this summer. They gave me a courtesy extension which was so nice (some NYC studios can be inflexible, so annoying when classes nowadays are expensive!). But Morph was understanding. Here’s to hoping those classes will now help me with that restart. Thank you again!!