FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All of our Pilates Sessions are 55 minutes in length.

There is a saying in Pilates that after 10 sessions you will begin to feel a difference, after 20 sessions you will see a difference and after 30 sessions, you will find that others will see the difference.  Though we know it can be challenging, we highly recommend new clients to try and schedule 2 to 3 classes per week to ensure that your body “learns” the breathing and posture nuances of pilates.

Comfortable clothing, usually yoga or workout gear. No shoes are required.  We ask that you refrain from wearing zippers or buttons, as they are known to puncture the equipment  as well as strong perfume.

Private Sessions are one-on-one:  you and an instructor.  In Private Training Sessions,  you get feedback from your instructor so you can break old habits of movement and retrain yourself in more efficient movement patterns that reshape your body.  Private sessions are best for personal rehabilitation oriented needs or those of you looking for one on one training, inspiration and a personalized fitness plan.

In order to ensure you are comfortable with the basic breathing and form of Pilates and Gyrotonics and get the instructional support needed to feel comfortable in a group setting, we require that all new students complete a minimum of 5 Private Training Sessions before joining a Semi-Private or Group Class.  We also recommend that our clients in semi-privates and group classes take a private every so often to assess your body’s current needs and move up the challenge level.  Some clients enjoy the intensity and results of private training, or need the one on one focus due to injuries and so they stay with this training style.

Semi-Private Classes are two people and an instructor. This is a great option once you understand your body mechanics, how to use the machines, and how to do the exercises that are right for you. This is a good level of training as you move to a new level of mastery and want some feedback as you become more self correcting.

Group Classes are 4 to 8 people in a class. Groups are great for people who are experienced with Pilates and who want a more affordable option to enjoy this wonderful exercise method.

Yes. Rehabilitation is our specialty. We have assisted customers with rebuilding strength, flexibility and movement after knee replacements, hip replacements and surgeries.  First we ask that you schedule a Physical Therapy session with one of our PT’s.  Or, if you have been working with a doctor or physical therapist, it is best to get their permission before starting a Pilates Program.  We like to work as a team with your health care providers and seek their recommendations for your individualized program.

Yes. Pilates is wonderful for Pre/Post Pregnancy, as it is a gentle, low impact way to support your body, pelvis, abdominal muscles and can assist in strengthening and stretching the muscles you need for delivery and a quicker recovery. We have had clients do Pilates up to their due date and have returned to Pilates 3-8 weeks after delivery depending on the type of birth. We have instructors trained in pregnancy and Pilates as well as a trained Doula.

Yes.  In order to assure that one of our Instructor’s is ready for you, you will first need a Mindbodyonline account.  If you don’t have an account currently, enroll at https://www.mindbodyonline.com

From there, you can visit our online scheduling system through our web site (centerstrengthstudio.com), the Mindbody app or Mindbodyonline.com.   You can also call us at our Wash Park Studio (1058 South Gaylord:  303-333-6674.  Emailing us is also an option: centerstrength@centerstrengthstudio.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

We do our best to answer your emails and phone calls within 24 hours.

In genral, we are open from 7am until 8 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8 am until 6pm on Friday.  Saturdays we are open from 8am until 3pm and have classes Sunday morning schedule.

For you early risers, we also have some 6am availability upon request and do our best to accommodate requests outside our typical studio hours.

Please see our Group Schedule Class for specific Studio hours.

As we remove availability from our instructor’s schedule and ensure they are paid for their scheduled sessions, we ask that you please give the studio and the instructor 24 hours notice if you cannot make a reserved appointment so we can schedule an alternate client if possible.   If the appointment is cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, your account will be billed for the full session.