Tensile Strength Studio

Fantastic experience: I have been attending classes at Tensile Strength Studio for over a year and LOVE IT! Access to classes is easy & online. Joann, Jess and all the instructions are true professionals and experts in pilates. I have certain limitations due to prior injuries and Jess always makes sure I am safely pushing myself to build strength. The instructors make the class and Tensile's instructions are great!

Fantastic experience: Great team! Friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to provide professional advice specific to your special needs. Haven’t felt this good in years. And you’ve gotta love their Pilates puppy, Whitney.

Fantastic experience: I've been taking pilates classes at Tensile Strength Studio for 6 years. It's the best healthcare decision I've ever made. I've always kept in good shape by exercising 3-4 times a week. But these pilates classes have had an overall effect of increasing my body's flexibility and strength due to a stronger core. I also don't wear a brace on my right knee anymore when I do the stair master or when I social dance because of the various exercises I've been doing in these pilates classes. It's like a physical therapy class for the whole body.

Fantastic experience: Love this place! Teachers are friendly and knowledgeable. I always get a great workout in.

Fantastic experience: If you are contemplating starting Pilates or switching studios, I highly recommend Tensile Strength Studio. While starting something new can be intimidating, the staff at Tensile will make you feel at ease. Tensile has the most amazing instructors who genuinely care about their students. Plus, the studio is beautiful and calming. I can’t say enough about this Barrington gem!

Fantastic experience: I've been taking classes here weekly for 3 years. This is a clean, well-equipped studio that offers small class size and personal attention to form. I enjoy the challenge combined with kindness extended by Jo Ann, Jessica and Karen. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: This class was recommended to me by 3 diifferts friends. Now I know why! It is The Best class I have ever taken. It's strength training with stretching combined. Jessica is Extra amazing! Piltates Reformer Class FOR LIFE!!!

Fantastic experience: JoAnn, Karen and Jessica are truly the very BEST. The attetion they give to detail, correct form and proper breathing ensure you get the most from each workout. The classes are all different and each time you attend....even if multiple times per week, you can be assured you will work something different each session. I have frequent hip pain and when I am consistent with pilates I am at my best. When I began with Tensile Strength Studios, I was able to attend 3-5 sessions a week and it was the only exercise program that provided amazing results, took away aches and pains and made me feel my better than my younger years! There are a lot of benefits of going to a studio that specializes in one area vs a gym that covers a bit of everything. The knowledge and care they demonstrate with each client when instructing shows. Having only up to 6 people per class allows them the ability to focus on everyone's form and make sure each exercise is being done correct and working the right muscle groups for maximum results. Their credentials shine, they are the best by far!

Fantastic experience: I am a completely different person physically since starting pilates with JoAnn. They have the expertise but also make it fun and not intimidating!

Fantastic experience: I enjoy pilates at Tensile Strength Studio. The instructors are knowledgable, pleasant, and fun. The hour I spend doing pilates, is the hour that passes the fastest during the day. Give it a try. You'll love it!

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym. This place has all the equipment you need and the staff is amazing. Highly recommend this gym.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable teachers & beautiful studio space

Fantastic experience: Top notch instruction, plenty of room to social distance during all classes.

Fantastic experience: Not only is Tensile Strength Studio the best Pilates and Yoga studio in the Barrington area, they’ve now added a High Intensity Interval Training class for those who might like to elevate the challenge. First class tonight and it kicked my butt hard in a good way! I am looking forward to the next class big time because I have a baseline set and will challenge myself to do better. Geoff tailored the class to the participants so no one felt unchallenged or left behind. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: If you are at Barrington area, resident or on a small period of time, like I was working for six months and looking for the best fitness and Pilates studio experience you got to go to Tensile Strength Studio & Barrington Yoga. As a professional in need of to strength and conditioning for my lower back, I found on my trainer Jessica the best professional I could have. She introduced me Pilates and that made all difference in my life. She is extremely knowledgeable and can help you achieve all of your fitness needs.