btone FITNESS Back Bay

Boston, 30 Newbury St #4, Boston, MA 02116 | ★ 4.8 (72 Review)

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btone FITNESS Back Bay is a small group, reformer fitness studio on the first block of Newbury St, between Arlington St and Berkeley St.

We offer an approachable hybrid of Pilates-inspired movements & strength training, delivered in a 45-minute, joyful flow that packs a serious punch.

Our signature method strengthens every major muscle group in your body by incorporating strength training, functional movement, balance and flexibility into every TONE class. All classes are done on our customized reformer we call TONEy!

Every TONE class is beginner friendly and all levels are welcome. Grip socks are required to take class and are available for purchase in the studio. Create an account and schedule online!

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Rosalee Messa

★ 5

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Nina Frusztajer

★ 5

The instructors are super helpful orienting new students, give clear instructions of all of the moves, move the class along quickly making it fun and definitely not boring, and the class flies by - at the end, you feel fantastic - the hard work makes you feel proud and accomplished. Highly recommended!

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Rachel McWilliams

★ 5

A very unique Pilates strength studio, not your typical reformer but in a good way. The instructor was clear, helpful and attentive. The studio is bright and clean, good music and basic amenities. Generous trial period and I will be signing up for a full membership afterward

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Chiara Gallo

★ 3

The atmosphere feels very old-school, which might appeal to some, but it wasn’t for me. I took two classes while in Boston and didn’t enjoy the experience. There was little sense of flow, it felt more like jumping from one exercise to another, sometimes having to switch from front to back or change springs in ways that disrupted the rhythm.

In one class with Denise, the session was even kind of paused due to a personal issue with her car, leaving students without clear instruction and further breaking the already inconsistent flow. Overall, not the kind of structured and engaging reformer class I was hoping for.

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Alison Brockwell

★ 5

Amanda is an awesome teacher! This class hits every muscle and if you have a great teacher like Amanda you have a great time working out with someone extremely knowledgeable and fun!

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Riva

★ 5

love this studio! great teachers, relaxed atmosphere, clean and modern equipment. classes are challenging on par with solidcore and SLT, and teachers here will actually correct your form

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Lauren Brandon

★ 5

This is my first Pilates experience but lots of former HIT classes/running etc. I will say this has been one of the easiest classes to be able to schedule and get into in waitlist situations which is huge for me and the studio is always so clean and plenty of space which is so nice. I’ve done 16 classes and Im literally already getting abs so there’s that!

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Kendal Timperman

★ 5

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Taryn Braz

★ 5

A very challenging but fun workout with incredible instructors! I love going to classes here and that it can be as intense as you need it to be. The studios are always clean and welcoming.

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Stephen Bradley

★ 5

Excellent location, fantastic instructors. Well worth being a member! LOVE IT!

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samantha s

★ 4

The workout is great!! Very similar to solidcore but a less intense atmosphere (in a good way). The instructors are also very nice and the studio is also very clean. I'm on my 70th-ish class and still find the classes fun and challenging. However, i really wish that the instructors as a whole gave more corrections. I think I've received one correction in my past 30 something classes and out of the three pilates and lagree studios I've regularly attended, that is by far the least. For some reason this seems to be a newish-thing, since I first tried btone a year and a half ago and the instructors were much more involved/communicative back then. For the price of the classes this is really disappointing and honestly harming students in the long run. Also, this studio doesn't seem the best managed. For example, one of the reformers has been missing a floor strap for at least three months and it doesn't seem like there's been any initiative to fix this even though there are some exercises you frankly can't do without the part.

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Victoria Rotondo

★ 5

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Ebby rene

★ 5

Love this place !! Great atmosphere and super kind instructors

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Breanna McClarey

★ 5

These classes are just the right amount of brutal! I started with the intro offer and did about 7 classes in 2 weeks. Enjoyed them so much I now am on the 2/week monthly plan. Instructors are encouraging and helpful, each class is different and challenging in its own way. Studio is always clean and classes are never too big. If you get a monthly pass, the price becomes quite reasonable in comparison to other similar studios.

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Lynne Friedman

★ 5

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Hannah Lewis

★ 1

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Meghna Katial

★ 5

Couldn’t stop after attending my first class! I feel absolutely amazing after and I get so much energy to go about my day.

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Nicole Carvalho

★ 5

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Alicia Wnorowski

★ 5

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Mary Phan

★ 5

I enjoy going to Btone for its zen vibes but challenging moves. I highly recommended getting the two week intro pass so that you can try it out a couple of times and find instructors that you enjoy taking classes with

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Shanna Brandt

★ 5

GREAT workouts, all teachers are amazing!

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Ella Steinhilber

★ 5

Love the studio - great workout, great instructors

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Nana Boateng

★ 2

I never actually got to take a class here but posting a review of my customer service experience. I purchased their 2 week pass and I signed up to take one of the early morning classes on Newbury street. I never actually got to take the class because the downstairs door was locked. The location was also a bit difficult to find because of construction going on beside it. They don’t have a phone number, so being able to get in contact with someone in a situation like this was difficult.

I sent an email and didnt get a response till 8 hours later. It was quite frustrating. I understand the door being locked wasn’t essentially their fault, but still their email response didn’t offer any kind of solution apart from an apology and asking me if I went to the right place ( I was). You would think that when a customer has been inconvenienced like this, not only would there be an apology, but an offering of some kind of compensation or acknowledgement of the problem and offer some kind of solution so that the next customer won’t face the same frustration.

I then emailed Btone to cancel my pass due to this frustration and not being able to actually use it. The 2 week pass cancels itself after 14 days of using it. This is irregardless of if you’re able to get into a class or not. All the times that worked for me were always full, so I would essentially not be able to maximize my pass. I’m giving 2 stars because they gave me a refund, but still disappointed in the experience because they failed to make me feel heard as a customer or cared about. I gave feedback about my experience and felt like it wasn’t acknowledged or recognized as they are issues the next customer can also face.

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Tricia Coleman

★ 5

Can’t get enough of these classes!! I started out with the beginner promo deal and have been hooked ever since and got a monthly membership! All the instructors are so nice and create a judgment free environment while making sure we get a super effective workout in. After just 10 classes I started to see massive improvements in my strength!

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Kelsey O'Brien

★ 5

Love this place! Staff are so helpful and they provide a great environment to workout in

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Maddie Laliberte

★ 5

Love their classes! 100% recommend

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Colleen Toomey

★ 5

Would highly recommend trying Btone if you’re looking for a strength base training class - it’s a great mix between Pilates and Barre as it’s a lot of small movements. All of the instructors have been great at making sure that you are comfortable with using the machine, demonstrating each exercise and walking around to ensure each person is doing the exercise correctly. The classes are challenging but you leave feeling great!

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Luna Eder

★ 5

Everyone is approachable, extremely knowledgeable & friendly here. Felt very welcome and supported during my first class and now I consistently go 2-3x a week. Highly recommended!

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Lauren C

★ 5

I love the classes at Btone! It is such a great workout and there are lots of class times to choose from. Kristen's playlists are the best!

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Entela Nako

★ 5

I have never enjoyed working out and on and off over the years have tried to do different things. It was always ok at first, for the first few weeks, and then I would slowly stop. Btone has transformed the way i view exercising. I have been doing it for months now and love it. I always look forward to the class, which in itself is a miracle. The class is enjoyable and very effective. I feel so much stronger since I started the class. I used to have back pain too and, within a month, it was gone. I highly recommend it.

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Madeleine Jordan

★ 5

I look forward to coming to btone each week in southie!! You push your body to the limit in a good way and leave feeling tired but proud of yourself!

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Jess Kaplan

★ 5

Btone is a great and affordable reformer class in an often overpriced area. They instructors are amazing, the studio is super clean and welcoming, and the results are fast!

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Tayla McShane

★ 5

Highly recommend!! My cousin introduced me to Btone about 2 months ago and I have been hooked since! I truly enjoy taking these classes, I always look forward to working out now! All of the instructors are very friendly and helpful!

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Kirsty Kerr

★ 5

Amazing, well paced workout and patient instructors who know what they’re doing. I enjoy every single class and recommend btone highly to everyone :)

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Taryn Sparacino

★ 5

Btone is a great strength/Pilates class. I started around a month ago and love it. They offer modifications for all difficulty levels and each class is different. All the instructors have been phenomenal. I have tried a lot of Pilates classes, but nothing beats the value of Btone!

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Emily Stevenson

★ 5

Btone is my favorite low impact workout! The classes are challenging but the instructors do a great job of demonstrating / explaining proper form for all of the moves. I can always count on getting a full body workout in just a 45 min class. Highly recommend!!

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amber widjaja

★ 5

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Paige Mellman

★ 5

Btone is an amazing workout lead by a great group of women! If you are looking to go for the first time, I highly recommend on of the starter packs because you are going to need a few classes to get a hang of the workout and see some results (and it’s a great deal), and once you see and feel the results, you'll be hooked! The classes fly by, and I feel great afterwards. I have taken a few instructors and they have all be friendly, attentive, and helpful.

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Gary Shea

★ 5

I've had a very positive experience taking classes here. It's a fun and challenging workout on a modified Pilates reformer. The staff is very helpful and flexible with modifications as well.

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Kailey Vitale

★ 5

Btone has made me a lot stronger! I like that there is an emphasis on upper body strength as well as core and lower body. I’ve really gotten into the routine of going and it is a part of my day I look forward to.

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Katherine Dalimonte

★ 5

Studio is always very clean. Instructors are great and the workout is awesome!

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Kathryn Marvinney

★ 5

I highly recommend Btone! I really enjoy mixing these classes up with other workouts as well. I try to go about 2-3x a week and really look forward to going. The 45 minutes goes by quick and I leave feeling stronger than when I entered!

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Katherine Rodgers

★ 5

I had never done a class on a mega reformer before, but after my intro class at Btone, I was hooked. Beautiful studio and great instructors!

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Emily Cai

★ 5

Btone has been an incredible experience so far! Each class is different, and even after almost a month I'm still learning new moves all the time. The machine is very well designed and I'm always impressed by the variety of the workouts that can be done on just one machine. The instructors are all very friendly and work with you to find the right position and resistance for your fitness level. I love that btone is truly a full body workout, and I feel so much stronger after just three weeks! In addition, btone is great about following COVID protocols and the studio is very clean and has everything you need - changing room, bathroom, water fountains, hair ties, etc.

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Elsie Martinson

★ 5

My favorite reformer workout in the South Boston/Seaport area. Great class times and I’ve never had an instructor I didn’t like.

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Julianne Parker

★ 5

I highly recommend Btone. I initially signed up for the 3-class starter pack which I quickly upgraded to a month of unlimited classes because I enjoyed the first one so much. Now I go 3x per week. The classes are very challenging but also lots of fun. They are never repetitive or boring. The 45 minutes truly flies by. Best of all, I’ve seen results fairly quickly and I always feel great after class! I’ve worked with a number of the instructors at this point, and I have enjoyed them all. I also really like the music selections.

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Alexis

★ 5

I love BTONE! It is an amazing workout. No class is the same so it keeps you interested.

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Smiley Chan

★ 5

I had my first class today. It was a lot of fun, and the instructor Lucille was very nice and showed me the machine before the class began. Can’t wait until my next class!

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Jessica Weaver

★ 5

Fast paced and effective with lots of times offered and great instructors!

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Joy Yu

★ 5

Btone is where I started my whole megaformer journey and it’s my go-to studio whenever I’m in town 😍 It’s clean and spacious enough and I really enjoy walking down Newbury to go to class! Instructors actually care about the students and give good modifications/feedback. The sequences are generally really good too. Love!!

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Nellie Kennedy

★ 5

Btone has made me feel stronger. I was so anxious to go to my first class, but the instructor made me feel extremely comfortable and welcomed. They gave me plenty of modifications during class. Btone is one of the most challenging workouts I have ever done & I love that it is low impact. Recommend for anyone looking to tone and strengthen.

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Liza S

★ 5

I absolutely love btone! I’ve never felt stronger. The classes fly by with fun music and the instructors keep the classes different and challenging each time.

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Ashley Pelzek

★ 5

I’ve only been doing btone a few weeks but I absolutely LOVE it so far! I feel so much stronger already and really appreciate how different each class is so that you always feel challenged. As a long-time runner, this has become my favorite new workout and is so much easier on my joints!

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Katie Porter

★ 5

This workout class has CHANGED BY LIFE, and my body completely! I was nervous at first to try Pilates since I had never done it but Kristen and Rachel are so helpful and very welcoming of new members. I started doing this to prep for my wedding but I know I won't be able to stop. 100% recommend trying it.

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Abby Ayres

★ 5

Btone is the best workout in Boston! No two classes are the same which makes it so fun. The instructors are very supportive and receptive when you need help with any moves! I have a strong yoga background which helps with alignment but whether it’s your first time or your 100th time at class, you will always feel stronger than when you got there!

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Alexandra Fitzgerald

★ 5

BTone is such an amazing studio that is so supportive and has helped me reach my fitness goals! I would recommend this is any of my friends and family!

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Abby Niland

★ 5

I cannot say enough good things about this studio! The staff is always so welcoming and really help you understand how to do each move correctly. Also, they provide you with a ton of modifications so everyone can go at their own pace. When they say tone they mean TONE. I workout muscles I never even knew I had and I feel amazing every time I leave a class. Can’t live without this studio.

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Marissa Spanos

★ 5

Btone is a great full body workout. There are lots of great instructors- every time I go I like it more and more!

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Allison Fitzgerald

★ 5

It definitely takes a sec to get used to the machine, but well worth it! Great during Covid bc you have the machine to yourself the whole time. One of the few classes I’ve stuck with because it flies by, and over the past few months I’ve had dramatic improvements in my strength and stability. Love the vibe of the studio.

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Karah Kite

★ 5

Great classes and great team! At this point I’ve taken about 25 classes and each time I walk away sore and happy. The instructors are great and the customer support has been very responsive and friendly. I’ve been impressed with their COVID precautions. Felt safe every workout. The classes are fast paced but its easy to pick up after a class. Anyone looking to tone up: this is for you!

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Denise Hadge-Foley

★ 5

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iHeart RE

★ 5

Love this workout- Britany, I cant Believe you gave 3 stars Bc signing up was hard... rate the class not your computer skills girl!!!

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Donna Siciliano

★ 5

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Britney Bolin

★ 4

The classes are great and the location is very convenient! I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 because I had a difficult time signing up (the website had a glitch and they cannot answer the phone at the studio, which makes email the only method of communication). Thankfully Jody, the owner, responded to my email just in time and got me into the class I was hoping to take. I brought my friend along and she very much enjoyed her first class as well.

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Mallory Shaner

★ 2

Review would be higher but instructor was incredibly rude. I love btone and every other instructor I've had was amazing. Margaret was very rude and made my experience unpleasant. I will not be taking her class again.

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Audrey

★ 5

Very hard workout. You can make it easier if you wish. Straight to the point, motivating, and gets the job done.

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Jenny Xu

★ 5

One of the hardest workouts I’ve done— extremely good for the core though I would have appreciated more tests in between sets

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Ashley Quigley

★ 5

This is a great strength workout with a lot of talented instructors. It's Pilates on a Megaformer which is much more challenging than your standard Pilates class.

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Heather Mitus

★ 4

I'm in terrible shape and wasn't sure what to expect from these classes. The instructors have been great about helping me modify exercises if I'm struggling so I can still complete the class. Even though most of the people taking the class are in great shape, the atmosphere doesn't feel judgmental.

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Morgan Callahan

★ 4

The resistance machine offers a unique work-out and their classes are certainly challenging. The instructors are hit or miss. It is definitely both worth trying and not worth paying full price for. The classes start on time and make sure to get there 10 minutes early for your first class so you can learn how to use the machine.

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Angelique Richardson

★ 5

Great workout to shake up your routine. They constantly have deals on gilt city or living social and also have discounts for new joiners. Classes do fill up fast as they only have a certain amount of machines but you will always feel sore the next dat- at least I do!

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Natalia Sutin

★ 5

In short - BTone is amazing. It's a complete workout in only 45 mins. Sounds too good to be true? I thought so to before I tried it, and I was wrong. BTone works out every muscle in your body. If you don't have a ton of time, or even if you just want to diversify your routine, THIS is the workout for you. Check it out - first class is only $5. Also, the space is beautiful - bright and clean - and very conveniently located right on Newbury St.

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