About Focused Fitness
Focused Fitness is a unique Pilates studio located in an industrial part of town near the new MLS soccer field. The studio offers private and semi-private Pilates sessions rather than traditional group classes, creating a personalized experience for each client. The space is small but well-equipped with many interesting Pilates machines and contraptions, making it appealing for those interested in exploring different equipment and routines. The atmosphere is calm and sophisticated, with a focus on grounding and strengthening workouts delivered by knowledgeable instructors like Anna. She is attentive, professional, and provides clear guidance, making sessions feel casual yet effective. In addition to Pilates, Focused Fitness features a salt spa for halotherapy, which provides a relaxing experience with salt-infused air in a cozy, reclined environment. Some recliners have heating, and the salt room is used for yoga and meditation, offering a peaceful escape. The salt sessions are relaxing, and the salt is powdery and loose, covering clothes and furniture, so visitors are advised not to wear black. The studio also hosts events, such as open houses with DJ music, snacks, and demonstrations of equipment, creating a fun, informal atmosphere where clients can try different services and learn about health and nutrition. Overall, Focused Fitness combines a modern, intimate Pilates experience with additional wellness options like salt therapy and massages. It appeals to those who value personalized attention and a calm environment, though the private sessions and amenities may be on the pricier side for budget-conscious clients. The studio’s location, vibe, and comprehensive approach make it a distinctive spot for health and relaxation.
We got to visit here during a Yelp event and we were pleasantly surprised at how clean and well setup the building was for this event. I haven't been to this particular spot in town and the building was easy to get to. We were immediately greeted upon arrival and walked through each station and how they use the equipment for classes. There was so much variability with each machine and it really gave you a crazy workout while discovering muscles you didn't know you had. I do mild weight lifting to keep in shape and this fitness studio really made you stretch and focus on core muscle groups. I'm not ashamed to say that I was sore for about 3 days after this event and we didn't even go through a whole class. We simply went to each machine in the studio and did basic moves to try out each workout. The instructors were super knowledgeable and really made you feel at home around the different, unfamiliar machines. We will definitely be coming back to take a full class to get a deeper understanding of Pilates in general. Also - we ended up picking up a pari of spiked half round pressure spheres that you stand on to relieve stress, we use them every night while we brush our teeth and it really relaxes your legs to the fullest extent!
When you walk in it looks like a fitness jungle gym. There are so many different contraptions to get your workout on. Anna was super nice. She gave us a tour. We got to try some of the equipment and the salt room. Focused Fitness is more of a personal Pilates studio. Get one-on-one workouts here. There are not many other places (none that I know of) that offer this type of Pilates. It is a neat concept for those who have extra money to spend on health. The salt cave was cool. It does leave you salty with a coating of white salt all over your clothes. It was relaxing. I would make the recommendation to have a light spa or ocean type music playing in the background if people want sound. Overall this little studio was really neat. They do offer massages that were somewhat reasonably priced. However, again for people who have to watch their expenditures the one-on-one fitness is a bit pricey.
Focused Fitness held an open house this weekend to share their studio space with new guests. The studio is down by the new soccer field and Huntington park, so parking is a bit wonky. They offer reformer Pilates and a salt spa for halotherapy. I met Anna and went into the salt spa. I've done halotherapy at 3 different spas in town, and all 3 experiences have been very different, but enjoyable. To be honest, while I liked the spa, it was the least enjoyable of the 3. The salt is loose and powdery and is all over the zero gravity chairs. They run an exhaust fan (or something) during your session, so it is a bit loud. I still felt relaxed when I came out, but it was louder and messier than expected. Don't wear black. Anna then walked us through the various reformers and apparatus for the studio. She was both very informative and attentive and the right amount of hands on/hands off for your session, explaining the apparatus and letting us work at our own speed, while keeping an eye to make sure everyone was safe. I enjoyed her technique. For the open house, there was a DJ and some snacks. While I doubt this is the typical experience, I had a great time eating watermelon and learning a new routine!