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JBF Studio
JBF Studio is a studio in Chicago with classes in Pilates and hot yoga. About 6 classes a week with 2 facilitators, busiest on Mondays and Tuesdays. Most classes start in the evening, after work.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Chicago, JBF Studio leans toward Mat Pilates 7.1×, Strength 5.4× and Fire 1.5×.
How JBF Studio feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of ChicagoWho leads here
Jocelyn Barbosa11 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
Each class links straight to JBF Studio’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout JBF Studio
jbf studio sits in Franklin Park, just outside Chicago, on Waveland Avenue. Its classes are built around strength, pilates and sweat-focused work, with a few hot yoga sessions. Most of the week's classes fall in the evening and early morning, which suits people who practice before or after the working day.
It suits you if
- you want strength and control work
- your practice fits evenings or early mornings
- you like sweat-focused sessions with weights
At a glance
5classes this week
1facilitators
Read more about JBF StudioWhat the studio practices, How the week runs
What the studio practices
Strength is the largest part of the studio's timetable, with about half of its classes built around it. Mat pilates and pilates together make up another large share, so the studio leans toward focused, controlled movement. Sweat classes and a smaller number of hot yoga sessions round out the offer.
The classes have clear names that describe their work, such as core crusher, mat pilates x strength and hot yoga sculpt using weights. Reading the name before booking is a good way to match a class to what your body needs that day.
How the week runs
Most classes take place in the evening, with the latest starts at 6pm. Early risers have options too, with classes beginning as early as 6:30am, and a smaller number of classes start around 10am. Midday is quiet, so the studio fits neatly around the working day.
Monday, Thursday and Friday carry the most classes, and the 6:30am and 6pm slots are the most common starts across the week.
JBF Studio: questions and answers
What kinds of classes does jbf studio offer?
Most classes at jbf studio are strength, mat pilates and pilates, with a smaller share of sweat-focused sessions and a few hot yoga classes. The classes lean toward strength work, so a reader who wants to build muscle and control will find the most options here.
When do most people practice at jbf studio?
Classes at jbf studio run mostly in the evening, with the most starts at 6pm. The morning slots begin as early as 6:30am, and a smaller number of classes run around 10am. Midday is quiet, so the day is split between early mornings and evenings.
Which days are busiest at jbf studio?
Monday, Thursday and Friday are the busiest days here. Weekend classes are few, so the studio's week is built around weekdays.
How long are the classes at jbf studio?
Yes, the classes are typically 50 minutes long. Examples include mat pilates x strength, core crusher, hot sculpt and a$$ sets, which gives a clear sense of the format and pace.
Who leads the classes at jbf studio?
Jocelyn Barbosa and Yoga with Yaz teach the most classes here, and the studio works with a small team of facilitators in all. Some of its classes use weights, such as hot yoga sculpt, so a newcomer can look for the style that suits their goals.