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We are a unique boutique fitness studio that addresses your CORE and so much MORE! Our studio is one of a kind, we offer multiple core/functional training options all under one roof. You will have over 50 classes/week to choose from, including Pilates Mat, Pilates Reformer, TRX, Spinning, Circuit, Flexibility, Booty Barre, Senior Programs, Youth Programs, as well as private training in any of the aforementioned.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our programming, coaching and overall experience. We are here to make a difference in your life and your body! All you have to do is show up and do the work!
*Bonus โ we have accessible parking AND a shower!
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Sally Gordon
โ 5
I have been a member for several years and have always found that the professionalism and the communication here is excellent. The trainers really know what theyโre doing and they have classes that are specialties. I encourage anyone to try the pelvic health class. Itโs a favorite.
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Fess
โ 5
Great instructors that empower and motivate. Amazing selection of classes to fit your fitness needs. Customer service was great. Very clean facility. I highly recommend Core Sport for all your fitness needs if you live and or visiting Santa Barbara.
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Rebecca D.
โ 5
Spin/Reformer class is one of my favorites here! Thank you for consistently providing fantastic classes. Each class I learn something new or get challenged with a new concept in a completely safe and accepting environment.
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Leah Magnusen
โ 5
The kindest staff with a lovely clean studio. Core Sport has a great array of classes! Easy intro to follow along if youโre new! LOVE THIS STUDIO Will be starting a membership here !!! Thank you Core Sport!
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Ginger Langan
โ 5
CoreSport offers a variety of workout options in a small group environment. I have been a member for 16+years and I can't imagine going back to a typical "gym" again ! The variety of classes that are offered - pilates reformer, pilates mat , Spinning, TRX, circuit training and barre - provide a great workout that never gets boring. The instructors are well-trained and they work hard to ensure that we get the most out of our workouts. The studio is inviting, very clean and the members and staff are encouraging and friendly.
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Nancy Clarke
โ 5
Well run, efficient, clean, and well trained instructors!
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Linda Schreiber
โ 5
Gratitude to Brook Loggins. At 75 years old, I am working on balance and strength issues. Additionally, I will be having knee replacement surgery in a few weeks; and I am motivated to go in and come out of surgery as physically strong as possible. Brooke clearly gets the issues; and more important, has provided gentle, creative, and strength building exercises that both challenge my skills and also help me to improve my functioning. THANK YOU, BROOKE.
I would be remiss if I did not recognize my positive experiences over the past year. I am delighted with my experience at Core Sports. The staff is welcoming and helpful, not to mention professional and skilled. I have had only positive experiences working with several different staff members. On days that I attend a class, I know that I will have an hour that focuses on my skill development and also clears my mind.
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Jennifer Gore
โ 5
The most all inclusive boutique gym you will ever encounter. I have been going to Core Sport on and off for the past 10 years, and have always felt like a part of the family. The fact that they offer so many different classes is a huge plus because while I like pilates, I do not want to only do pilates. I like to mix it up and take spin, TRX, barre, and etc. This gym allows you to do all of this! Also, the fact that they have a kids center is a huge plus being a stay at home mom. Do yourself a favor and check out a class (or 2!) and you will not be disappointed.
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Jane Scarcello
โ 5
I came for a month and seven years later I am still there. My favorite part of Core Sport is the small classes and personalization during every class. You become family.
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Heidi Reyes
โ 5
This is honestly the best boutique gym in town!! The instructors are so friendly and knowledgeable, the space is beautiful and the workouts are ah-mazing. I knew about this place for years and finally took advantage of one of their great intro trials. Iโm so so glad I did. As an avid weightlifter, the Pilates routines are so much different than what Iโm used to but I always leave here so inspired and have definitely noticed marked improvement in my form and strength. If I could give more stars I wouldโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
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Rose Hill
โ 5
No words can express my gratitude for my "Core" experience. This encounter has lasted over 6 years. I've been helped physically, very emotionally & feel quite blessed with my connection to such a great place that is my "happy home". Chanda (owner) or one of the instructors are so patient-always ready to help whether it's with a reformer class, spinning or TRX. The private sessions are absolutely the greatest. Couldn't live without them. Chanda always has an ear for whatever your troubles are & usually has a ready reference to point to for help.
It's a luxury to visit the brand new Core Sport location
Most importantly the facility is Clean, Clean, Clean-there are showers, with many cleansing/soap selections. The equipment is kept in a clean condition after each use. Props, towels, etc are all readily available. Special arrangements can be made if you have a particular need to make you feel comfortable & safe using the equipment.
Another great feature is the Kids Room where Core Sport will baby sit or play games with your child while you are in class.
There are many amenities coupled with your Pilates experience which will make you continue your journey of self-care accessible during these unpredictable times.
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holiday vaill
โ 5
My flexibility and strength have greatly improved all thanks to Chandra and the very skilled and professional instructors. The studio offers so many classes, itโs hard to choose!
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Robert McGlashan
โ 5
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Katherine Vining
โ 5
Love Core Sport. I have been coming to this club for 10 years. They have supported me through pregnancy, post-pregnancy, new Mom times and as a working mother of three. I have always left feeling energized and happy about my fitness progress. Chanda and her team are amazing. I love Core Sport! Join todayโ donโt wait!
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None Fornow
โ 5
I had a botched hernia surgery at the SB hospital, followed by a nine hour surgery at Cedars Sinai in LA to clean up the mess. CS took me from a jelly wreck to the best posture, strength, and balance ever. Doc told me I now have the back of someone 30 years younger. All of the staff are very positive and professional. Trustworthy.
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Katharine OโDonnell
โ 5
I have been enjoying classes and private instruction at CoreSport since August 2017. Both have helped me to improve my posture, strength balance and flexibility. Chanda and her staff are focused on ensuring our classes are fun, challenging and beneficial. Classes offer a wide range of experiences from Spin to TRX and now new Reformers. ๐ For those who seek more the private instruction is excellent.
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Sarah Boggs
โ 5
Core Sport is the BEST! The instructors are enthusiastic, clear with their directions and upbeat. The Pilates classes are challenging and relaxing. I always leave Core Sport feeling better, stronger, happier and more centered. Thank you Core Sport!
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Helissa Blumenthal
โ 5
Great, helpful instructors in a relaxing, comfortable and intimate studio. The new Core Sport studio in the Gelson's shopping center is gorgeous! We're so fortunate to have such a top notch pilates facility in Santa Barbara!!!
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Rebecca Miller
โ 5
Core Pilates located in the Loreto Plaza has made my โbest of the bestโ list in Santa Barbara. It is my first time doing the reformer Pilates and I couldnโt be more thrilled with how I feel after each class. My only regret is โwhy didnโt I start doing this years agoโ?
Let me tell you why Core Pilates checks all the boxes.
1) The environment is tremendous. The skilled instructors (yes, they know what they are doing) are positive, helpful, and make you feel that you are in a private lesson! Kathleen is outstanding and should I also mention fun.
2) Unbelievably spotless. The machines are wiped down after every class. The entire place is so clean! You can tell that the owner, Chanda, takes great pride in making sure her business is done right. She is hands on and always available if you have questions, concerns, etc.
3) Variety of programs to fit your needs. I have only done the Classic reformer classes, which I love, but there are so many others to choose from.
4) Childcare. This is a biggie for moms who want to stop in and do a class and know their child is in good hands.
I guess you can sense that I really love this place. If you have been thinking about starting Pilates or trying any of the other classes that they offer, I truly believe you will love Core Pilates as much as I do.
They also have a free introductory class on Saturdays at 12noon. Do this once and I feel confident in saying that you will be hooked!
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Sue Gierhart
โ 5
Core Sport offers variety on the reformer through different classes and teachers. They are friendly, personal, non-intimidating, professional, and welcoming. Parking is easy.
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Pete Umoff
โ 5
I've been working out at Core Sport for many years now and plan to continue to do so for many more years. I always get a great workout. I always feel great afterwards, in that "OMG I'm so tired" kind of way. People tell me I look great. I feel strong. I look forward to going to Core Sport because the people are so nice and competent. Core Sport gets one of my Thanksgiving feathers. Thanks Chanda.
A few years later and Iโm retired and still working out at Core Sport. Recently I told a friend that I had retired. He said I must have really planned well to be able to retire so young. I said โIโm 71.โ He shook his head and said he thought I was in my 50โs. Enough said. ๐
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Zoe Ridabock
โ 5
I was looking for a pilates studio,Core Sport and I am so happy I found them. The studio and the instructors and the equipment is everything I was wanting. The studio is clean and well ventilated, the equipment is kept is great condition and the instructors really know what they are teaching. They are very thorough in their instruction making sure you have the correct body alignment, correct weight for your strength and they make it fun with a lot of positive motivation. It's a great workout in a great atmosphere. Core Sport is a a fantastic, professional studio and I highly recommend joining. I give them a 5 star review.
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Katie Castleberg-Storm
โ 5
I love the assortment of class types offered each day, itโs a great way to stay motivated and avoid the boredom that can happen with an exercise routine. Great location, friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Wonderful personalized instruction in small group classes.
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Camila Acosta
โ 5
What an amazing workout facility! Pilates teachers are knowledgeable, fun and caring. There are a variety of classes for all levels; for me I've really enjoyed the rigorous classes for cardio pilates and pilates w/ props. I have thoroughly enjoyed the core bar class and TRX, which were both challenging and fun as well! I tend to get bored with exercise classes and not not like slow pace classes and CoreSport has blown my mind with dynamic classes. The registration app (mindbody) was easy to use too.
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Lynn Balla
โ 5
My favorite workout in SB! Owner, Chanda and trainers are awesome and so easy to work with. But, mostly it's a great workout! Very cool members and hey shout out to John, I can count on you for a smile every time.
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Peter Alden
โ 5
This is an unusually clean, attractive studio with excellent equipment. More importantly, the instructors are knowledgeable and run the classes well , with clear, efficient instructions and insightful cues to help you focus on key muscles. A 50 minute class flies by and you leave feeling so good! Website functions well for reserving classes, and check-in is super quick. The whole operation is first class.
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Laurie Guitteau
โ 5
Core Sport is unique in that you have all that you need: spinning, pilates both mat and reformer, specialty classes like barre, stretch, weights and bands, private and semi-private training, all in one place. Normally you would only find all that in a large, corporate gym. Instead, Core Sport is intimate, welcoming and always supportive with the most qualified and professional staff possible who know you and respect your goals and needs. I have been a member of Core Sport for over 10 years, and it is my family as well as my key to good health. No one can believe that I am 82 years old and can still hike, climb ladders, do all the things I should no longer be able to do. Chanda and the wonderful staff at Core Sport deserve the credit.
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Lori Coleman
โ 5
I really dislike exercise and all sports. When I turned 60: I was concerned about staying physically vital as I entered late middle age. Chanda took me on, introduced me to Pilates, helped me learn the reformer and transformed my life. That was about 14 years ago. I especially recommend the private lessons as they give you a specific body workout. Grateful in 2022 to have Core Sport my life.
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Dana Diehl
โ 5
Iโve gone to this studio since 2012 for Pilates reformer and mat classes and sometimes for yoga. The instruction consistently has been first class, sensitive to individual needs and limitations. All instructors are well trained, pleasant and personable but effective. The studio owner communicates all needed information clearly and in a timely manner. And itโs a beautiful, always clean facility.
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Toma Restaurant
โ 5
Chanda and her team are excellent. Have been enjoying Core For over a year and can not recommend it enough. I am not a gym person but love it here. Everyone is so supportive and helpful. Pilates has been so beneficial and I just love it. If you are on the fence give it a try you wonโt be sorry.
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susan monaghan
โ 5
I have tried many places but nothing compares to Core Sport. It has become my home. Chanda has created an incredible environment with a wide selection of classes, great instructors, and incredible clients who are supportive and kind. Core Sport brightens my day and helps me look and feel my best. If you are looking for an intimate place to work hard with great people, this is it.
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Jeppe Madsen
โ 5
Ive been a happy member for 15 years and would highly recommend Core Sport!
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Veronica Calles
โ 5
I really enjoy the variety of classes offered at Core Sport. The instructors are top quality and knowledgeableโI always get a great workout with them. Iโm addition, itโs very clean and the equipment is in very good shape.
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Sandra Daniele
โ 5
I can't say enough good things about Core Sport, the owner and the staff. They offer a variety of classes in addition to private instruction. I have seen amazing results in both the way I feel and look when I am consistent with my workouts. You are worth the investment- give yourself the gift of health and feeling good.
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Mary Ellen Alden
โ 5
Outstanding instructors, beautiful clean studios. Very reasonably priced. Easy to park, easy to register for classes online, good availability. Very friendly vibe.
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Nicole Cantello
โ 5
So thrilled Iโve started coming here. Chanda, the owner, came highly recommended by many people so I decided to try it out. Iโm beyond impressed by her. Sheโs extremely knowledgeable, kind and you can just tell she loves what she does. The studio is also gorgeous and kept very clean. I did the introductory class, which is free, and a private. Looking forward to returning to the classes! 10/10!
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Kristin Gibbons
โ 5
This morning I was able to stand on one leg while putting on my barn boots... a major feat compared to my "normal" morning routine of late! I've been working with Chanda for just over a month/ once a week and I've already noticed huge improvements in my hip and back that have prevented me enjoying several recreational activities. My chiropractor agrees -- the Pilates is definitely getting me stronger and more balanced. It's never the same routine twice and I enjoy every minute of it. The hour flies by. I highly recommend Core Sport SB!
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Patricia Walker
โ 5
Amazing gym, great energy, great workouts, great instructors. The virtual workouts have been amazing but I can't wait to get back to the studio. I miss everyone.
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Tabitha Carnes
โ 5
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Rose Hill
โ 5
Starting my fourth year at Core Sport. I've received phenomenal help
& guidance during my experience with medical issues. I've come to rely, depend & always look forward to my weekly exercise sessions. Chanda always stays a step or two ahead of ways to please her clients. She's always there to assist with any problems or issues when we may need help. The instructors are amazing, the classes are great with great people teaching & learning. The location is perfect - just 7 mi from my home, plus parking. Couldn't ask for a better location. Couldn't ask for a better Pilates studio.
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Tammy Dugan
โ 5
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Susan Roe
โ 5
I love Core Sport! Really supportive, welcoming and inspiring. This is a great place to get fit.
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Brittany Oskiera
โ 5
Pilates was suggested many times over the years, but I never thought it would help as much as it did in such a short timeframe as it did. I took private classes since I require modified movements and adaptions in order to accurately and safely increase strength and flexibility on my weakened right side. After just 3 weeks of working with an instructor, I feel confident enough to have purchased my own reformer for home use. Chanda and John really accommodated my rehabilitation needs and allowed me to practice Pilates in a comfortable environment. Thank you, Core Sport!
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Adele Kurstin
โ 5
I LOVE this studio! I have tried many Pilates and Barre studios across SB, and Core Sport is wonderful. The studio is clean, there is ample parking, and they offer a variety of different classes to provide cross training, as well as cater to beginner and advanced students. The class size and tempo are just right, allowing the instructors to attend to all of the students. The instructors are kind, well trained and give clear, accommodating instructions and assistance. Also, there is a wide range of ages of students in the studio, which I appreciate and view as a sign that what they offer is sustainable long term, and can suit EVERYBODY'S fitness needs. Most of all they treat you like they care. You are greeted when you walk in, they make an effort to know you, and the place has a warm welcoming feel. I highly recommend Core Sport.
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Samantha Flynn
โ 5
Most inspiring and knowledgeable professionals to work with in Santa Barbara. From rehabilitative support, strength conditioning, cardio and flexibility, Core Sport is awesome!
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Darcy Curry
โ 5
Everyone here is so welcoming, kind, and motivating! I absolutely recommend Coresport to anyone interested in a great workout with great people!
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Wendy Brown
โ 5
Everyone at Core Sport is so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable! Whether I am doing Pilates, TRX, Stretching, or Privates, I always have fun and work hard. Plus I am in the best shape I have ever been! Thanks, Core Sport!
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Elizabeth Schwyzer
โ 5
Iโm so grateful I found CoreSport. I love the mix of classes and the inspiration I get from the instructors, all of whom know their stuff and bring real dedication to their teaching. Owner Chanda Fetter is a former pro dancer, a master Pilates trainer, and an awesome human being. She draws together a great community and makes her studio feel like a family. Working out here is always a challenge and always a pleasure.
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m baxter
โ 5
I was not initially interested in Pilates, having had a discouraging experience 10 years ago. What I thought Chanda offered me at Core Sport was rehabilitation for my broken ankle. I'm a pretty active 70 year old woman and "rehab" sounded manageable and attractive, so I entered into a one-on-one series with her, privately knowing there was more to deal with than just a broken ankle.
In just 3 sessions, Chanda accurately diagnosed a pulled/torn muscle condition from an old surgery (that had for months defied diagnosis from my orthopedist) and suggested a minor medical procedure that proved successful. She has been proficient in finding exercises for me that bypassed tender muscles and tendons but still addressed the strengthening I need. In short order, I realized I trusted myself in Chanda's hands. I am signing up for another series of personal classes with an eye on group classes to follow.
Chanda has an extensive understanding of how the body moves, the muscles at work and how they interact with one another. I have revised my understanding of the Pilates experience and really trust her to make me stronger. I am so grateful to her and cannot recommend Core Sport highly enough.
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Joany Garcia
โ 5
Please follow and check out my friend Chanda's studio and website - CORESPORT! @coresportsb Take advantage of a free introductory class! I can't say enough good things about Chanda, her talented instructors, her brand new equipment and her studio that's chock full of good vibes! She is expertly guiding me toward feeling better in dealing with Fibromyalgia and my other chronic pain issues which are debilitating. ALL fitness levels, ages and body types are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. Group, private and semi-private classes available for beginners through advanced. There's something for everyone! Two thumbs way up! ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐ @coresportsb
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Kathy Chill
โ 5
I highly recommend Core Sport. It is not just a place to work out. It is a place to be transformed and to be continuously renewed. There are a variety of classes and no one class is ever the same. The quality of instruction is great and the instructors learn to know you and work with you to achieve your desired results. And the atmosphere is supportive and fun. Core Sport is the place I go for both physical and emotional well-being. Try it for a month - and you will be hooked. There is nothing else quite like it.
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Tina Frontado
โ 5
Core Sport is the absolute BEST Pilates and Spin studio in SB County!
Chanda and her team, are completely dedicated to bringing the highest quality of training to their clients. Give yourself the gift of Core Sport.
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Dalina M
โ 5
Chanda and her team KNOW how to teach. There are so many studios and gyms these days that you can go to, but they are large classes and it is very easy to injure yourself if you don't know the right positions and ways to use equipment. Core Sports Santa Barbara is a studio where all the staff are 100% trained in knowing what is best for you and your body. I was so grateful for this team when I was pregnant and wasn't sure what exercises were right for me and baby. They helped me to understand what I could do, and showed me exactly how to modify so that I was doing things right. I appreciate the staff's attention to detail, their ability to explain exercises so that I am working out SMART- to me- it's quality over quantity, and I like the variety of classes offered. I will also say that the cleanliness of the studio (fresh towels and equipment is always wiped down and sanitized after EVERY client), and the fact that I can get personal attention without the personal training price are great bonuses.
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Patricia K.
โ 5
Chanda, the owner of Core Sport, is a master teacher. She has a HUGE variety of skills and can adapt her instruction to truly personalize it for her clients. I have found her patient, dedicated, and talented when presented with the very challenging set of my physical limitations. She is a PRO :)
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sarah yago
โ 5
Such a great place to work out, and more than anything.... the instructors are all AWESOME!!๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ Clean facility, with new equipment. I highly recommend this place....:)
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Jeena Hosono
โ 5
I have been a member at Core Sport for 3 years now and it is hands down the best fitness studio in Santa Barbara. I have seen excellent results. Chanda has an exceptional ability to inspire and motivate you in a way that helps to get the best results from a workout. The workouts are always fun and challenging with a good variety. Her team of instructors is also very dedicated and positive and pay attention to every client even in a group class.
Core Sport's warm and welcoming environment motivates me to go for a 6 am class everyday which is not easy when you are mom to a toddler.
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Cynthia Murphy
โ 5
I have been a member for 10 years and what I love so much is that it is always new and evolving so I never get tired of my workouts or find myself in a rut!
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kaliea larson
โ 5
I've always been an active person, yet hadn't found a passion for a workout routine since my high school volleyball days... until one day I stumbled upon Core Sport. The minute I met Chanda and her amazing crew of dedicated, inspiring instructors I was hooked. I started with an introduction private pilates reformer class and went from there into many of the other great classes offered like; booty barre & the most amazing core spinning class in all of SB! I absolutely love the variety of classes and how easy it is to sign up for them on the mind body app. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone I have met at Core Sport for helping me find my passion again. Thanks Chanda and Team!!!!
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Kate Lanier
โ 5
Not only did Chanda heal my back after a terrible car accident, but she always pushes me that one step MORE! All the classes here are amazing, from spinning to reformer and pilates mat. You MUST check out this studio if you want to see results. Best workout in town!
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Jackie Reid
โ 5
CoreSport is an innovative and fun place to workout! Chanda, the owner, is talented and provides an array of workout options that are fun and challenging at the same time! I highly recommend this as your go to gym!!
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Victor Terekhovskyi
โ 5
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Doug Holt
โ 5
Chanda and her team are leaders in the Santa Barbara community and the fitness industry as a whole. When she upgraded her business from IM=X Pilates to CoreSport, it was a welcome change that continued her amazing programs and team.
As a man, and ex-athlete, I wasn't sure what to expect when I worked with Chanda, but was amazed at how customized the workout was and how challenging it was as well.
I'm a believer and will be back!
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