First Look: Tracy Anderson Studio Opens in Coral Gables

If you spend any time in the fitness corner of the internet, chances are you’ve scrolled past a Tracy Anderson class on your feed. Part dance, part strength, part (what some might call) “flailing” in the most intentional way — her method has built a cult following around the world, and now, in Miami. On Friday, Anderson opened her first South Florida studio — her eighth in the U.S. and tenth in the world — in Coral Gables.

For more than two decades, Anderson has built an empire around her method of small, precise, constantly evolving (and sometimes complicated) movements that target the body’s deep stabilizing muscles. Her roster of devotees includes A-list celebrities and everyday athletes, who are drawn to what she calls a “sanctuary where people can come as they are to deeply improve their health.” The most peculiar part of her classes, though? Instructors do not speak.

Anderson’s no-talking approach has sparked debate online — detractors point to the lack of vocal guidance, potential risk for injury, and steep pricing for memberships and exercise equipment. In person, the silence feels more like a quiet invitation to tune in and take ownership of your movement, and despite the critics, there’s a lengthy waitlist to join the Coral Gables studio.

Inside the New Studio

Just off U.S. 1 near the University of Miami, the newly opened space is a work of art in itself. Guests enter a bright, industrial-modern space that manages to feel both sleek and inviting.

Inside the main studio, high ceilings, mirrored walls, wood accents, and gentle humidity create an atmosphere that resembles a blend of a dance studio and a yoga sanctuary. Infrared panels descend from the extended ceiling, while the springy laminate floors — part of Anderson’s patented CardioFly Super G system — absorb impact and support smooth movement. Mats are perfectly arranged with various equipment options for students: ankle weights, HeartStones (2.8-pound “weighted energy trainers beset with rose quartz” that retail for just shy of $300 for a set of two), and small dumbbells (Anderson calls them “Growth Rings,” and a complete set of 10 sells for $3,499, with access to one year of corresponding workout content via her online studio). Though final touches are still underway, the bathrooms already impress with spacious showers.

The Classes

Weekly choreography rotates, blending muscular structure work with Anderson’s signature dance-cardio sequences. Anderson was on hand on opening day to guide guests through a sample Method class. These typically open with a HeartStone series, where students place the small weighted stones in their palms and move fluidly while seated — a meditative warm-up that slowly wakes the muscles. From there, you transition into dance movements, a flowing, rhythm-driven segment that demands full focus.

If you look away for a second, you’ll get lost — remember, there’s no audible guidance here. The only cues come from watching her body — a practice that, while occasionally hard to follow, keeps you fully present (there’s no drifting into your “to-do” list here). The latter half shifts into a Pilates-style sequence, where each exercise builds into the next through long, layered repetitions that leave your muscles shaking.

The Memberships

In-studio memberships go beyond unlimited classes, too. Each client receives a customized wellness plan through Anderson’s Prescription Team, a group of trainers who have studied under her for more than a decade. The goal is to create programs that evolve alongside members’ progress so transformation never plateaus, which many clients argue is worth the rumored $10,000 membership fee. “We’re not just more expensive because we want to be more expensive; we’re more expensive because it’s so expensive to do what we do,” Anderson said after the preview class. Don’t worry, though — you can try her classes live online for just $90 a month.