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jenna koval

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Update 3/10/25 ‼️ THIS STUDIO ALLOWS STUDENTS TO FILM CLASSES AND OTHER STUDENTS ‼️ This morning, during my class, two separate students were filming. No courtesy was taken either by the instructor (Iailey) or students to ask for my (or other’s) permission to film, I wasn’t informed, I just noticed in class. After class, I pulled the instructor (Iailey) aside to tell her it made me uncomfortable. Her response? “It’s part of their teacher training.” When I pushed back, she doubled down, claiming it was “in the contract [that filming is allowed].” I book through ClassPass and I don’t remember signing any contract. And even if I did, the clause about filming is buried and like how hard is it to just let us know what’s going on so we can opt in our out… M2C the onus is as much on the students filming as it is the studio to respect our privacy…. Either way, it was extremely rude and unprofessional, and I feel violated by the students filming and dismissed Iailey. The experience gives me the ick…. But that’s what you get for doing “Pilates” with a bunch of 20something “instructors” and/or fitness influencers 🙄 Long story long, PowerCore has issues. After the privacy violation debacle I decided to do a little digging into their teacher training. Shocker, they are NOT a reputable studio. It’s unclear whether Powercore’s instructor certification is legitimate. They are not recognized by any governing body like the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP), there’s no mention of preparing teachers to take the NCPT exam, nor does it appear that any of their teachers have the certifications required to teach teacher training. As someone who regularly does reformer Pilates it’s clear they value the trend over the craft. And not to pick on her, but maybe if Iailey focused more on getting the movements down and her left and right correct (straps should’ve been in the opposite hand during the entire kneeling arm series), I’d be singing a different tune, but to violate my privacy and then teach an average class (I’m being nice)- it’s just a joke. But hey, what do I know, I’m just an elder millennial trying to get a decent, safe (physically + emotionally) workout in… I’m not just a sour person, I have given PowerCore multiple shots to prove me wrong, and they’ve fallen short every time. between overly complex movement patterns, heavy weights, and lack of emphasis on form, it’s just amateur hour, and I wouldn’t be surprised if folks have gotten hurt (speculative). If you are interested in classes at a reputable studio or want to do a legitimate teacher training, I recommend these studios: 1) REMEDY PILATES + BARRE (all locations and accredited teacher training programs through the PSC + PMA) 2) Core Body Pilates in Chandler Heights 3) Studio Verve in Arcadia Lite PowerCore is a joke, steer clear… I chose convenience over legitimacy, and I paid the price. —— (see OG post below for a nicer version…) —— I attended Pumped Up Pilates (jump board) with Vanessa, and while she’s a knowledgeable and engaging instructor, the class leaned more toward weightlifting than cardio, which wasn’t quite what I expected. It felt more like a HIIT class, with the reformer being used more like a cable machine—a shift from the traditional Pilates focus on lengthening and strengthening that I personally prefer. I also noticed one participant wearing outside shoes on the equipment, which felt a bit unsanitary, especially since we often touch those surfaces with our hands and other parts of our bodies. I was surprised this wasn’t addressed, as grippy socks are typically standard in Pilates studios. If you’re looking for a more traditional jump board class, you might want to explore other options. That said, this class could work well for those who enjoy a hybrid Pilates/fitness style. I liked the studio overall, and since they’re on ClassPass, I plan to try other classes there—but for jump board, I think I’ll look elsewhere. TL;DR: It really comes down to personal preference!

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Parker Shreeve

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Best in the business

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Kailah Zinner

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Ivy and Rebecca are absolutely amazing instructors! Started coming here a couple months back and can see results in my strength, balance, and appearance. Love this studio - will recommend to anyone!