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Personal Training & Pilates Studio offers an integrated training approach that encourages clients to explore all avenues of lifetime fitness - blending traditional weight lifting, functional training, cardiovascular training, Pilates, and yoga. Our goal is to address all aspects of wellness including fitness, nutrition, and stress reduction.

Pilates is a mind-body exercise system that can dramatically transform the way your body looks, feels, and performs. Through fewer, more precise movements, Joseph Pilates believed in the mind-body connection essential to total body conditioning. Pilates uses the core principles of correct alignment, centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flowing movement to establish a perfect working body from the inside out.
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When I was a child, I was not very athletic. In fact, I was typically the last person chosen for kickball at recess. Most recesses, you would find me by the school wall with my girlfriends, taking turns singing lead to the song, "Joy to the World" (ok, I have really dated myself!). My family was, however, very active: hiking, camping, swimming (most summers we would spend the entire day at the pool).
Personal Training & Pilates Studio, we believe in teaching you how to live a fit and healthy lifestyle. This educational process will be thorough and complete to ensure your success in reaching your goals. After reviewing your forms, one our trainers will contact you to schedule a consultation so that your needs can be determined, and we can choose the best training options for you.
Pilates is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises that was developed by Joseph H. Pilates. One of the early uses of his method was as a rehabilitation program for prisoners of war and was later found to be of great benefit to anyone seeking a higher level of fitness. Through regular practice of these exercises, one can strengthen and elongate the postural muscles as well as the limbs.
Traditional weightlifting, pumping iron, and endless sit-ups are impressive, however, can you lift a heavy box without harming yourself? Are you able to roll and play with your grandchildren without throwing out your back? Can you run to catch a bus or take the stairs at work without feeling completing winded?
Personal training is no longer considered a luxury, but an investment in your health and well-being. Most people would not think of taking up activities such as golf, swimming or tennis, without lessons. So why would you take up weight training or other forms of exercising without hiring a personal trainer?.
Reviews (10)
Christopher Martin
Christopher Martin
Aug 30, 2021
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CORE helped me get ready for Ironman Lake Tahoe back in 2015. I have moved since then and don't get to the studio as often as I'd like, but I would recommend Ruth & her team to anyone who is looking to improve their health, regardless of your current fitness or life goals.
Stephanie Tuthill
Stephanie Tuthill
Aug 20, 2021
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CORE is fantastic! All of the trainers show great care when working with clients, including those who need specialized care for injuries or medical conditions.
Mary Black
Mary Black
Feb 03, 2021
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What I love about Core Personal Training & Pilates is their welcoming atmosphere. It is very clean and has the most up to date equipment. They offer both personalized and group sessions. Having a back problem their focused approach is very important to me. They are active in the community and support local businesses. I would highly recommend Core!
Cathy Mains
Cathy Mains
Jan 09, 2021
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I have trained at CORE Personal Training and Pilates Studio since the day it opened, and I would not hesitate recommending it to anyone looking for a fitness facility. During the quarantine, Ruth Gordon, Owner, has found a way to ensure that her clients are able to continue their workouts via Zoom. While being at home I have continued to work out twice a week with Melanie Guadalupe. Mel pushes me and does not let me give up on myself. For years my upper body strength has been lacking. During this time at home Mel has worked on that, and I can actually say I see and feel a difference. The trainers
Nourishing Nutrition E. Duelley
Nourishing Nutrition E. Duelley
Jan 07, 2021
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Ruth and her crew at CORE is a wonderful way to stay healthy and develop muscle. Her personalized attention and recommendations are far superior to any other pilates or personal training studios I have ever tried.
Jen & Krew
Jen & Krew
Oct 22, 2020
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Awesome personalized training sessions with Jeremy. He tailored our sessions to my fitness level and career as well as introduced me to tools to keep the benefits I am earning.
The whole team at CORE is a unique and tight knit group. It’s low key and friendly. Whether it’s group classes or one on one sessions, they enjoy bringing clients up a notch.
The yoga sessions (in person or over zoom) are geared to each person’s ability and desired result. The 45 min stretch class on saturdays is a great way to wind down especially as I get older. The instructor gives personalized attention so I
Y. Malone
Y. Malone
Oct 03, 2020
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I’ve been working out here for 8 years. I never really liked big box gyms and CORE is an excellent match for me. ALL of the trainers here are elite trainers and everyone is welcome here. If you want results this is the place. They also offer online classes which are fun and super affordable. I also love the self serve vibe plate training. This place is great! A fun, friendly, results oriented gym. You should definitely give them a try.
Jean Gary
Jean Gary
Sep 25, 2020
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CORE Personal Training and Pilates Studio is HIGHLY recommended. I started working with Ruth and her team in February 2020, just prior to the pandemic shut down. During those first couple of weeks in studio (prior to the shutdown), I got a baseline of measurements and a couple of in studio private sessions. Upon shutdown, Ruth quickly transitioned her team to provide virtual (Zoom) workout sessions, which have been equally as challenging as those done in-studio. I am gleeful to report that since starting with the CORE team in February I have lost 14.5 pounds and more of a surprise (and delight
Erik Nienaber
Erik Nienaber
Sep 17, 2020
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I have taken group classes here with a variety of the trainers and really enjoyed all of them. During Covid I gave Zoom workouts a try with Melanie and was pleasantly surprised with how effective they were. It was a great accommodation to my needs and schedule and I got a great workout. They are always friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Diane Nozik
Diane Nozik
Jul 29, 2020
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Walking in the door to work with Ruth Gordon and her team at CORE Personal Training and Pilates was the best fitness decision I ever made. I now have my best body ever at 40! I never dreamed I would have these results. I had worked with countless trainers and tried many programs before but never got the results I saw from CORE. When I reached out to her to look into private training, I worried this would be just another waste of time and money. I was completely wrong. I was ready and so were they. Ruth and her team knew how to push my fitness level while making sure I was safe and working with