Review for Ballantyne location:\n\nI almost hate to give them 5 stars because the classes lately are crowded enough, thank you.  However, I've noticed that some newbies will attend a handful of classes, seem awfully discouraged, then are never seen again.  This review is aimed at those gals.\n\nIt is intimidating to be \"the new girl\" in a class where everyone seems to be effortlessly doing all the moves correctly.  Ask your toned and flexible neighbor on the mat how long she's been working out with PB and you'll find that it's been at least three months.   Based on my very unscientific survey, that's about how long it takes to reach the point where you can do all the exercises with some grace, assuming you aren't a dancer, etc. and already in top form.  Many newbies can't straighten their raised leg while doing ab work on the mat against the wall.  Guess what?  Most of us couldn't at the beginning.  Most of us also couldn't last through an entire session of \"little up, little down\".  It took time and practice.  The workout is tough, but you will see results.  \n\nThink you look clumsy?  We all did at first.  Some of us still do when a new move is introduced.  No one cares.  Everyone is there to work out, not to judge.  There's no competition; we are all in pain.  The Lululemon fetish is probably a little overwhelming for newcomers who have not been assimilated by that particular borg, but it isn't a snobbish vibe.  Those outfits are just cute, but a t-shirt and an old pair of leggings works just as well. \n\nThe instructors are phenomenal.  They are funny, encouraging, and will definitely push you.  Several have dance and/or yoga training as well, which is a plus because they will notice and will reposition you so that you don't hurt yourself.\n\nIf you decide to give it a try, force yourself to go to at least three classes a week for a month, don't do a class here and a class there.  The new client special makes that affordable.  Whatever you do, don't give up after just three classes.