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Classical Pilates + Strength Training 💪
Tried and True Methods
🙌First Class $15!
👇Book a FREE 30 Minute Consult

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There is nothing quite like building strength through the kettlebell method. Empower Fitness is proud to be the only dedicated kettlebell gym on the Central Coast. Our instructors are certified through StrongFirst®, the renowned system founded by Pavel Tsatsouline and rooted in the best of both Russian and Western sports science. These proven methods are trusted by professional athletes, elite military operators, and everyday individuals who are committed to building real, lasting strength.

In our group kettlebell classes, you’ll experience more than just a great workout—you’ll be coached through precise, technical, and safe movement patterns that prioritize longevity and performance. All classes are designed to be accessible and all-levels, meaning no matter your age, fitness background, injury history, or experience level, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Our goal is for every client to leave feeling successful, empowered, and stronger than when they walked in. taken in Empower Fitness by @empowerslo

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10 months ago

Welcome to Empower Fitness!

We are a boutique gym and Pilates studio located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Founded in 2021 by husband-and-wife team Clay and Casey Van Schoyck, Empower was created with a passion for serving the Central Coast community through tried-and-true, results-driven fitness methods.

Since opening, Empower has grown into a vibrant hub offering small-group training classes, private and personal sessions, and engaging events led by an exceptional team of Pilates and Strength & Conditioning coaches. No matter your injury history, current condition, experience level, or fitness background, we meet you exactly where you are.

Our mission is simple: to build strong, resilient people who are prepared for whatever life throws their way by @empowerslo

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Featuring San Luis Obispo’s premier Classical Pilates studio, Empower Fitness is the destination for exceptional Pilates training. Our instructors hold comprehensive 500-hour certifications, ensuring precise, effective, and thoughtfully balanced instruction.

The studio is fully equipped with Balanced Body’s Contrology® apparatus(@contrology.bb) including Reformers, Wunda Chairs, Towers, and additional equipment unique to the Pilates Method. Clients progress through the Classical Pilates system as Joseph Pilates originally taught it—moving from Basic to Intermediate to Advanced exercises with the goal of becoming stronger, more balanced, more mobile, and deeply connected to the core, or as we like to call it, the powerhouse.

In addition to our Classical Pilates studio, Empower also offers a Contemporary Pilates experience. These classes honor the original system while incorporating modern modifications, creative sequencing, and dynamic choreography to support accessibility, muscle development, and variety. We also offer energizing fusion classes such as Strength Reformer Fusion and Cardio Jumpboard, blending Pilates principles with strength and cardio for a well-rounded, challenging workout. taken in Empower Fitness by @empowerslo

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Since May, I’ve been trying something completely new.

After being diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction (29), I got into a bad habit of being afraid to engage my muscles. I wanted to feel strong again, but needed a way to exercise that felt safe. After more than a decade of yoga, I was also ready for a completely different challenge.

Enter Pilates.

I came back to @empowerslo for 1:1 sessions, and it’s been exactly what I needed. Pilates is HARD, but what surprised me most is how mental it is. There’s so much concentration, control and trust involved in making your body do something your brain is absolutely convinced it cannot do.

A few months later, I’ve watched my body get into positions I didn’t know were possible. Instead of being afraid of what it can’t handle, I’m having a lot more fun finding out what it can do.

Still learning, still getting stronger, and excited to keep pushing myself! by @empowerslo

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24 days ago

Tried and true methods, for empowered living.💪🏻

In a fitness world chasing trends, we stay original by literally going back to basics. Classical Pilates and Hardstyle kettlebell strength training, taught as a real method: principles, discipline, and a whole-body approach to mind, body, and spirit.

No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just consistency, safety, and coaching built around the human in front of us.

Check us out at EmpowerSLO.com and book a 30 min Free Consult! taken in Empower Fitness by @empowerslo

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meet our two new instructors! Come by, say hello and join them in class this week! ➜

Lindsey moved to California’s Central Coast from North Carolina four years ago with her husband and four kids, trading East Coast roots for coastal living and wide-open adventure. When she’s not chasing sunsets with her family, you can find her hiking local trails, trying out random gym tricks, or sparking an impromptu dance party wherever she goes.
Her greatest passion, though, is helping people reconnect with the power and beauty of their own bodies through Pilates. After years immersed in gymnastics, competitive cheerleading, CrossFit, and cycling, Lindsey found her way back to herself through Pilates—and it changed everything. Now, she’s dedicated to helping others rediscover their strength, confidence, and capability from the inside out.
Lindsey can’t wait to reintroduce you to YOU.

Colleen is a true renaissance woman—a scientist, artist, and lifelong athlete who believes that engaging the mind, body, and heart is at the core of true wellness. From running her first 10K at age seven to playing competitive ultimate frisbee into her mid-thirties, movement has always been her anchor. In 2017, her own path to rehabilitation led her to the doors of Pilates Collective SLO, sparking a deep journey into using movement for healing and growth.

Now an apprentice instructor, Colleen brings her analytical mind and passion for growth to the studio. She is a certified Foundation Training instructor, has completed her Level 1 classical Pilates training with PCI Ed, and is currently pursuing both her comprehensive classical certification and Advanced Neuro Techniques with the NeuroStudio. Colleen is passionate about the power of the brain to facilitate deep healing, and she loves helping clients connect their mind, body, and spirit to move with strength and ease. by @empowerslo

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Foundation Training™️ Workshop

Low back pain doesn’t have to be something you simply live with. Foundation Training™, developed by chiropractor Dr. Eric Goodman(@ericgoodmanft ), is a renowned movement method designed to address the root causes of back pain by strengthening the posterior chain and restoring healthy movement patterns. In this two-hour workshop, Casey Canino will guide you through the fundamentals of Foundation Training, teaching you the key exercises and principles you need to practice confidently at home. You’ll leave with practical tools to relieve tension, build resilience, and work your way out of back pain for good.

Space is limited, so book your spot today

When: Tuesday August 11th
Time: 4pm-6pm
Where: @empowerslo
Cost: $45 taken in Empower Fitness by @empowerslo

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3 months ago

Had an awesome time today at Bells on the Beach! Thanks to all who attended.

Special shout out to @reachfitrachel who led this masterfully. Check out her new gym location @reachfitnessstudio and give it a follow!! Also, look out for more summer events. ☀️ taken in Avila Beach, California by @empowerslo

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Success at Roll Ups and Rosé today @biddleranchvineyard 🌹❤️ Thank you to everyone who came out!! Be on the lookout for our next event with them! by @empowerslo

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4 months ago

Summer just clocked in, and so did we! We’ve got big plans for sunshine ☀️ , sweat (the fun kind), and maybe a little rosé 💐. Join us this summer for these fun events!

Roll Ups and Rosé 🌹

Join @caseycaninopilates as she hosts a Classical Pilates Mat class on the beautiful lawn at Biddle Ranch Vineyard @biddleranchvineyard . Cost is $35 per person for this mat class and a glass of award winning Rosé

June 28th @ 10am

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Kettlebells on the Beach 🏖️

Sun is out and we’re excited to offer a FREE Kettlebell class on the beach! Join us for the workout and then head over to Avila Market for breakfast burritos. Sign up today!

July 11th @ 8am

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Guest Instructor Takeover 💪🏻

Meet Rachel from @reachfitrachel Rachel will be taking over our Iron Strength Classes and social media from July 20th-July 24th. Sign up for classes today and head over to her instagram to learn more about her!

July 20th-July 24th

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Foundtion Training™ Workshop

You don’t need to live with back pain! From Chiropractor @ericgoodmanft comes the famous Foundation Training™ method. Join @caseycaninopilates as she takes you through the fundamentals of Foundation TRaining™ Leave with the tools to take control of your back pain today!

August 11th from 4-6pm
$45 Per Person
@empowerslo

Check the link in bio to sign up!!! by @empowerslo

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4 months ago

gorgeous day & bites at @marcerroslo Thank you to all who came out for our mat class! see you at our next event! ☀️ #slo #visitslo taken in Marcerro SLO by @empowerslo

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5 months ago

From condo-camping to the beach, my mat practice travels with me everywhere and now I’m so excited to be returning to @empowerslo! Starting Thursday 4/30 through all of May, join me for classical mat…toe corrector and magic circle likely to make some guest-starring appearances 👣 by @empowerslo

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