I have never liked a work out. Seriously never. But this studio - these people. They have created a…read morewelcoming environment that is fun, inspiring, and kicks your butt into gear! I've never done Pilates, but they got me comfortable with the routines, machines, and challenged me all at the same time. Barre - so goooood! Out of my comfort zone, toning muscles I never knew I had. And they don't let you slack! TRX - making me work that upper body and get stronger each class. I love this place and have finally found a somewhere that makes me WANT to workout. Plus - they do fun events like bubbles and barre - who wouldn't want some champagne after a workout ;-)

I love Misha's professionalism and her ways to create personal connections. Health is a mind body…read morecombo and she does a great job at offering her services & guidance in such ways. Going from backaches in second pregnancy to struggling to get myself to even do self care was possible with what all Central Core provides as part of their membership & services. Blessing in disguise are her short routinized pilates videos that make the "workout" habit a feasibility for rat race life I experience! She's also always available to answer any questions or concerns we as clients have when it comes to health! Availability, transparent communication, flexibility, accountability, guidance, recommendation, customization, variety & novelty.. all describe what Central Core offers!

Pismo Beach is known for a quiet beach town with great food, delicious food, and amazing views of…read morethe ocean. That is why I was shocked when I found another business in the area that rocks what they do, and a great value. This is Central Core! Central Core is hard to pin down exactly what they do (fitness studio, Pilates,group classes, etc?) as they offer so many unique classes. I met the owner & head trainer Misha. She is super passionate and knowledgeable in lots of aspects of training and getting the most out of your training time (super important). I decided to try the pilates class first. Pilates is the class that uses those cool glide type equipment and resistance straps. I have always wanted to try this, and glad I did. This class was lead by Misha. It was nice there was another man in the class and had another person who had done Pilates class before. The class really hit almost all the core body parts and enjoyed the WHOLE body experience. Misha tailored the exercises to each persons strengths and needs. Perfect class. I was sore and felt stronger all at the same time. With that positive experience I signed up for TRX (those cool yellow straps) and their pump and jump class (back to back classes, booya!). These were taught by Cameron another instructor here, and she was very helpful. She kept the class motivated and pushed us. I really liked both classes. The trx exercises really helped both isolate the muscles a good burn. I also appreciated that it helped give extra support for my knees while letting the exercises really work my muscles. The pump and jump is a modified Pilates class and switch off with weight training. I liked the Pilates jump and it really helped my focus on my legs and kept my knees strong. (Also fun to jump jump...) I really like the feel of the studio. Supportive staff that take the time to really care about us (the students) is just the start for an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend trying out a few classes (Pilates, trx), and see for yourself. What is your favorite class?

I've been going three times a week for the past few months, and I'm honestly amazed at how much…read morestronger my core has become. At 74, I was starting to struggle with getting up off the ground while doing yard work--but not anymore! Yesterday and today, I was outside working all day, and getting up felt just like it used to--easy! The studio is great, with plenty of easy parking, and I absolutely love my instructors, Shelly and Amber.

Have attended 5 sessions and today was the best....with Andrew. Highly recommend visiting with him…read more He covered stretching and made sure all the participants were involved. I specifically liked the Matt and ab work. He paid attention to everyone.

Great studio with well trained instructors. I enjoyed a circuit class this morning with Annie. I'm…read morejust in town visiting, but I'll be back next visit!

I was recently visiting Avila Beach and dropped in on a group reformer class with Kristina…read moreDellegratta. Lucky for me the class was not full and I received Kristina's personal attention. The studio was clean, the equipment is new and Ardy personally came over and introduced herself to me. I have been doing Pilates for 3 times a week for the last 6 months at a very large and busy studio in San Diego. Kristina took the extra time to help me improve my form and to better understand how to use the exercises to more effectively engage my core muscle groups. She went the extra mile and helped me with some additional therapy exercises I can do at home for my plantar fasciitis. This studio has a great vibe and Kristina is awesome! I would definitely recommend this studio.

Beautiful studio, great location. Excellent informative…read moreteachers . Helpful staff. Always willing to help

What a scam. This club tried to scam me for three hundred dollars. I had been a member there for…read morethree months. They told me there was no cancellation fee after three months. When I emailed them in advance to cancel, they told me someone had signed me up for a new contract one month after I'd already been a member there for a month. So they signed me up for two contracts in a one month period, and told me too bad about the first month it didn't count. So they wanted four months of their 200 dollar contract and when I tried to cancel they hit me with the hundred dollar cancellation fee. Scammers. So I do not even want to go there anymore now. They snuck in an extra month to my commitment and tried to charge me an extra 300 in total to cancel. Well send me to collections and hire a lawyer to serve me and we'll settle it in court. Do Pilates, Get scammed. Update: Interestingly enough, I was able to get out of the contract. The trick is to say a few magic words to the lady on the other end of the emails. Hint: expressing that the contract is similar to the R word works wonders. Best of luck!

What a great instructor! Sean was super at explaining the mechanics behind Pilates and movement in…read moregeneral. He really strives to give you all his attention and knows his stuff. Great place if you have ever wanted to try Pilates or need special help getting back from an injury you should give Sean at iLivePilates a try.

If there was a higher rating that 5 stars, ilivepilates or Central Coast Pilates would get a higher…read morereview from me personally!!! I am writing this YELP review because I believe in Sean N and his excellent individualized, professional personal training he has done with me over the past 3 years. Anyone that is looking to get stronger, sculpted or to gain personal flexibility and better posture ... go train with Sean!!! Sean is a local trainer in San Luis Obispo County. He is excellent on focusing on your core muscles, gaining confidence, and will work on your individual personal level you can perform on any exercise. His shop is located in beautiful Shell beach and he will always fit to your schedule. I can only talk for myself ... Sean started helping me with my many body issues. He always listens to you and your requests and if you want to focus on a particular area of your body. He has been a blessing to be in my world! I have bad arthritis and found that a strength training program is essential. Pilates along with Sean's professional instruction has helped me be more flexible and provide me more mobility. If you are looking for an instructor that will tailor to your individual exercise needs along with someone that has been doing this type of instruction for over 12 years, do not look any further! Look up Sean at Central Coast Pilates and you will never regret a day of his private and personal sculpting and inner healing!

Update on my disability discrimination. A month of 3-5 days per week of Pilates at my Bay Area…read morePilates studios has passed. ALL instructors have been so positive of my necessary modifications to class routine. I am 90% better and walking upright. So unfortunate club Pilates San Lois Obispo was so negative and unwelcoming.

I really wanted to love this place, but my experience as a new client was frustrating and honestly,…read morepretty disrespectful. I called ahead to make sure I was following the correct protocol for new students and was told I could sign up for any class. So I booked a 6:00 am session, woke up early, and arrived on time, only to find out I had been removed from the schedule without any notice. No email, no text, no call. When I asked the instructor what happened, there was no apology, no effort to help, and no offer to make things right. I was just... dismissed. To make matters worse, I still haven't received a refund for that class, or for another one I had signed up for. It's really disappointing because I was genuinely excited to try this studio. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, this one left me feeling ignored and disrespected. I hope they treat future new clients with more care and professionalism.

I've been taking Pilates classes here for almost 3 years and just love it! There are a variety of…read moreinstructors and classes at several different levels and times so you can find the best ones for you. I particularly enjoy Chloe and Sarah; they are so chill yet they're on top of your form. Buying class packs works best for me, but you can just drop in (if there's space) to see what's best for you. Great studio!

I enjoy all the classes. The only complaint I have is that some machines need a good cleaning. Lots…read moreof dust and hair in the head rest crevice. And some machines can feel sticky. Other than that it's a lovely place to work out.