FIRST TIME HEARTBREAKERS
we can't wait to have you in class!
THE WORKOUT.
HEARTCORE is a 40-minute pilates experience. We OFFER small GROUP mEGAFORMER classes.
Expect an intense workout targeting your core, obliques, glutes, and inner thighs.
Perfect for individuals of all fitness levels, our low-impact yet effective workouts enhance posture, balance, and muscle tone.
OUR INSTRUCTORS provide many modifications for every level.
Even if you get stronger, the workout will never get easier due to advanced modifications offered in class.
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early
We want you to feel settled and as prepared as possible before your first class.
Please arrive early so we can check you in, and introduce you to the MEGaformer.
BRING GRIP SOCKS IF YOU HAVE THEM, THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE STUDIO. OR BUY A PAIR ON AMAZON HERE.
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Allow ample time for parking, especially for weekday evening classes.
There’s street parking (in front of the studio) and the Main Street Parking Lot (located directly behind our studio) cost $1/hour.
Monday-Saturday parking is free before 10 am and after 6 pm. On Sunday, parking is free.
If you can’t find nearby street parking, these parking lots are a 5-minute walk away from our studio:
• Jefferson St. Garage: on Jefferson between Broadway & Middlefield (First 1.5 hours free)
• Marshall St. Garage: on Broadway between Main & Jefferson (First 1.5 hours free)
• Library Parking Lot: on Middlefield ($1/hour, but free before 10 am and after 6 pm)
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It’s required for you to come 10 minutes before your first session! We’ll explain the Megaformer and learn more about you too – let us know if you have any injuries or specific fitness goals. You’ll put your belongings in our cubbies (note: we don’t have lockers, so leave your valuables at home!).
*IMPORTANT: If you don’t come 10 minutes before your first session, you may be turned away for your safety. The instructor will put the session back in your account and you can sign up for another time!
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We currently don’t offer beginner sessions. We believe in learning by doing – and there’s no better way than to jump right in to our group sessions. The group sessions are team-oriented and motivating, and our encouraging atmosphere guarantees optimal fitness results. Every session accommodates all fitness level types.
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Watch our Youtube channel to view all the essential exercises you can do on the Megaformer!
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Come prepared with a water bottle, a towel (esp. if you know you sweat), and wear form-fitting workout clothes.
Grip socks are required to wear during the workout, they’re sold at the studio. There are also various types of grip socks sold on Amazon here.
Please don’t wear strong perfume or cologne. Please wear deodorant (we have some in our bathroom) and do your laundry!
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We recommend having a small snack 30-45 minutes before working out, such as an apple, a banana, or a handful of almonds. Eating before your workout will help keep your energy level high and also help burn more fat rather than muscle. Studies show that caffeine before a workout can be beneficial too. 😉
After your workout, we suggest you eat some protein within 45 minutes. Eating protein post-workout helps aid muscle recovery. Enjoy a protein smoothie (we love Bulletproof’s Upgraded Whey Protein with unsweetened almond milk, spinach, and MCT Oil) or maybe some full-fat Greek yogurt and berries.
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If you’re pregnant & new to our studio, please speak to your doctor before taking your first class. Doctors don’t advise attempting a new workout while pregnant, especially a workout such as this, which is extremely core-intensive. We recommend doing other low-intensity workouts while pregnant.
If you’re pregnant & a Heartcore regular, or have taken Megaformer classes before becoming pregnant, you may continue to come as long as you feel comfortable. Everyone’s pregnancy is different, so please consult with your doctor to ensure they are comfortable with you continuing to take class. If at any point during the workout, you feel faint, dizzy, or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately, and consult your doctor before returning.
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If you’ve left anything at the studio, we keep it in our storage closet. Come back to the studio as soon as possible during our open hours to pick it up.
Unfortunately, due to space constraints, we don’t have showers in our studio. We do have spray deodorant in the bathroom!