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Embody Alternative Fitness

4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Pole studio in Signal Hill, California

Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass

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  • Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your very first class
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Hours

Monday 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM, 6–9:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–12 PM, 6–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–12 PM, 6–9:30 PM
Friday 9–10 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

Pole and aerial classes on the schedule at Embody Alternative Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Pole 2 mentions

“Also the beginners deal is too good not to try!”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch 4 mentions

“I’ve seen serious growth in my strength and flexibility since starting 6 months ago.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Embody Alternative Fitness — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🔓 Open Pole Practice

“Wish they put open pole on class pass!”

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🤸 Flexibility Training

“The flexibility and stretch class with Mai was so great!”

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🌱 Beginner Program

“I have since moved up to level 1 and have been taking classes with Karissa.”

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🤝 Community Events 2 mentions

“The facilities are always clean and the community is 100% supportive.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (grip aids, showers, private parties), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

strong community vibe 3 mentions

“The facilities are always clean and the community is 100% supportive.”

💵 good value / membership 2 mentions

“The teachers are all wonderful and I love the variety in classes they offer all under the same class pass.”

From the reviews

Okay, this place is totally awesome. I went to one class as I’ve always been curious and I’ve now gone consistently for 3 months. It’s challenging, fun, and a great workout. My first teacher was Amber for intro and she is so great. She’s definitely the reason I came back.

★★★★★ — Denise, Jun 2022

I take Katie's barre fitness class and it's always a challenging workout which I like. The energy in the class is amazing, Katie is a great instructor. She always helps me with my form and pushes me outside of my comfort zone. It's a plus that her playlists are fire!

★★★★★ — Brianne, Jan 2022

The teachers are all wonderful and I love the variety in classes they offer all under the same class pass. I’m taking 4 classes a month for $100/month. $25 is the standard dance class rate in my experience.

★★★★★ — Lil, Dec 2025

The flexibility and stretch class with Mai was so great! Mai would go around and give each client a personal massage if the class was a smaller size. I felt things in my muscles that I didn't know I could feel when Mai stretched my hamstrings.

★★★★★ — Theresa, Dec 2024

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Your first pole class at Embody Alternative Fitness

Nervous about your first pole class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects total beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. You don't need to be strong, flexible, or thin to start — pole builds all of that, and your first class is about learning to spin, walk the pole, and hold on, not inverting on day one. What to expect: a warm-up, some conditioning, and a few basic spins or a short combo — it's a real full-body workout, so expect to sweat and to feel it in your arms and core the next day. Rest whenever you need to; no one is watching or judging. What to wear: shorts and a tank or sports bra — bare skin on your arms, legs, and stomach is what grips the pole, so save the leggings for aerial or floorwork. Skip the lotion the day of class; it makes the pole slippery. Grip aids: most studios keep grip liquid (Dry Hands / iTac) on hand, and knee pads make floorwork comfy — ask at the front desk. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people leave their first class already planning the next one.

Pole is for every body, and it's about strength, artistry, and confidence — not performing for anyone else. If you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Embody Alternative Fitness

3301 E Hill St Unit 401, Signal Hill, CA90755

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