Curious About Strength Training? This Intro Session Is the Perfect Place to Start

Most women know that strength training is important.  But knowing it’s important and knowing where to begin are two very different things.

Maybe you’ve wondered:

• Am I doing the exercises correctly?
• How heavy should the weights be?
• What if I do something wrong and hurt myself?

If you’ve had those thoughts, you’re not alone. In fact, they’re one of the most common reasons people delay starting a strength routine.

That’s exactly why we created our Intro to Strength Training small group session at Rivercity Pilates.

A Safe, Supportive Place to Learn

On the first Wednesday of every month at 10am, instructor Colleen leads a small group introduction to the strength training sessions we offer at Rivercity Pilates.

This session is intentionally small — no more than 5 participants — so you receive individual attention and guidance.

During the session, Colleen will walk you through:

✔ The types of exercises we use in our strength training sessions
✔ Proper form so you can move safely and effectively
✔ How to choose the right weight and intensity
✔ Modifications and alternatives so exercises work for your body

You’ll have the opportunity to try several exercises yourself, ask questions, and experience what strength training feels like in a supportive environment.

Learn From an Experienced Instructor

Colleen brings both expertise and a calm, encouraging teaching style to every session.   Rather than pushing you through a workout, she focuses on helping you understand the movements, feel confident in your form, and learn how strength training can support your body long term.

Our goal isn’t to make you exhausted — it’s to help you build strength in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.

A Community That Supports You

One of the things clients often tell us they love most about Rivercity Pilates is the atmosphere.  Because our groups are small, people get to know each other. Conversations happen before and after class. Questions are welcome.

You’ll never feel like you’re just another person in the room.   Instead, you’ll experience what it feels like to learn in a supportive, encouraging community where everyone is working toward the same goal — staying strong and active for the long run.

No Pressure — Just Information

The Intro to Strength Training session is $25, and it’s designed to help you decide whether strength training at Rivercity Pilates feels like the right fit for you.

At the end of the session, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of:

• How our strength sessions work
• Whether this style of training feels good in your body
• If it’s something you’d like to continue

There’s no high-pressure sales conversation — just the opportunity to learn, move, and explore something new.

Explore Our Other Strength Options

If you discover that strength training feels like a great fit, we offer several ways to continue building strength at Rivercity Pilates.

You can learn more about them here:

• Our Strength Circuit sessions, which combine strength exercises in a guided small-group format
• Our Strength Training sessions with Shannon, which focus on building strength safely and progressively

(We linked those blogs above so you can explore them in more detail.)

Join Us

If strength training has been on your mind, this is a welcoming place to begin.

Intro to Strength Training
First Wednesday of every month at 10am
Small Group (limited to 5 participants)
$25

The first session will be held Wednesday, April 1 at 10am.

Come learn the exercises, understand proper form, and experience how strength training can support your body — all with expert guidance and a supportive community beside you.

👉 Reserve your spot here: