Hi there! Hope your week is off to a good start! I am so excited to tell you about a new fitness studio I have been trying out over the past few months called Body By Simone or BBS. You may remember I talked about their online classes here, but I haven’t yet told you how awesome their studio classes are!
Located in Chelsea in the middle of art galleries and large loft spaces, this spacious studio draws an unexpectedly large crowd. Every class I went to on the weekend was packed!
(Simone De La Rue- Source)
What is it: BBS is a hybrid studio that offers classes in dance cardio, trampoline cardio, full body toning, upper body toning, lower body toning and stretching. A native of Australia, Simone De La Rue began her training in dance. This carries over into all of her classes and personal training sessions.
Perks: The studio is huge and clean with well placed mirrors, high ceilings and a cool, downtown kind of atmosphere. The locker room is fully stocked but beware guys, there is only a women’s locker room!
Tip: The dance cardio class can be intimidating because there is a lot of choreography and jumping and it moves quickly (think jumping jacks, side shuffles, pivot turns, etc). The key to getting the choreography down is to remember that the dance cardio classes are incredibly repetitive so you will get the hang of it eventually. Most participants are unable to pick up the choreography right away so don’t feel bad!
The upper body class is a combo of upper body and abs. Although you use light weights for this class, you may find a heavier set might be helpful for a few of the exercises.
Thoughts: Overall I enjoyed every single class at BBS. The trainers there are all so cut! And the students aren’t so bad themselves drawing from a “fashionable” crowd. There is a great sense of motivation in classes and you will work hard. My heart rate was always high in the dance cardio classes but it went by so quickly! I enjoyed the upper body class but probably could have been challenged a little bit more with some heavier weights.
Readers, what is the number one thing you look for in a trainer/gym/fitness studio? Do you prefer a total body class or splitting up into upper body/lower body classes? Would you try BBS?
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama
April 22, 2014I would definitely try this class it looks phenomenal! You had me at super cut trainers 🙂
FitBritt
April 25, 2014They are seriously amazing. It is inspirational!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
April 22, 2014I just imagined myself trying to keep up with the choreography and I am laughing hysterically. Two left feet here…
FitBritt
April 25, 2014Yeah, it does require a bit of coordination. But I don’t believe you are as bad as you say!
Kim
April 22, 2014BBS sounds like a fun way to workout. I would try the dance class if I went with a friend – I know that I would look like a total goof so it would be more fun with someone I know!
FitBritt
April 25, 2014A friend would be awesome at this workout!
Lauren @ Focused To Be Fit
April 22, 2014This sounds awesome, Brittany! I wish we had cool classes like this in my town. I need my trainer to be energetic and motivating. I don’t want to hear about their bad day and class needs to start and end on time — there’s nothing more annoying to me.
FitBritt
April 25, 2014Me too! Sometimes I wonder if the instructor realizes you are paying for these classes!?
Megan @ The Skinny-Life
April 22, 2014This sounds awesome! Although based on my zumba experience, I would probably be stumbling all over myself. Still I wish we had unique places in Phoenix. It takes forever for anything new and trendy to get here.
FitBritt
April 25, 2014But the weather is so nice there you can be outside all the time!
Paige@FitNotFad
April 22, 2014Personally I think I would like an all-body focus in a fitness class, but I’m also not big on fitness classes all that much. I can’t believe how small Simone is…..teeny!
FitBritt
April 25, 2014Oh my gosh. You should see her in real life. She is so small and muscular!
Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy
April 23, 2014That sounds like a fun studio and fun class! Simone is absolutely beautiful too! Dance type classes intimidate me a bit, but they definitely make the time go by so quick. Love it!
FitBritt
April 25, 2014Agreed! I feel like I never look at the clock in dance classes.
Polly @ Tasty Food Project
April 23, 2014There’s trampoline cardio?! Sounds fun!
FitBritt
April 25, 2014I know! So cool, right!?
Shawna
April 23, 2014i haven’t heard of this studio — sounds really cool. i’ll have to check it out. i prefer total body/circuit classes for sure.
FitBritt
April 25, 2014Definitely check it out! It’s awesome!
Nicole
April 23, 2014I would totally try BBS! I’m not great at freestyle dance but due to 10 years as a competitive cheerleader, I’m usually good at high-tempo choreographed classes. Classes that get you sweating quickly and go by fast are the best kind!
FitBritt
April 25, 2014Oh with cheerleading experience, you would do great!
Sarah
May 20, 2015Sounds like a great studio. Looks like they provide a lot of variety in their workouts, which really helps keep exercising fun and staying motivated.
Dance Studio Louisville
July 9, 2015Hello Brittany, BBS sounds great! I really like to do workouts and if it comes in the form of dancing then nothing can be better than that. I am very excited to try these classes. Thanks for letting us know about BBs studio.