We are a full-service Pilates Wellness Studio located in Ankeny, Iowa.

We offer a variety of classes and private training to meet your individual needs. Our classes are designed to help you strengthen your body, improve your posture, increase your flexibility, and improve how your body feels.

Our goal is to help you live the active life you love, without pain!

This is why we also offer sauna sessions + detox programs. This is a great way to help enhance the results of your movement practice, healthy eating habits, and help you get to the root cause of low energy, digestive issues, and more.

We are exposed to an extreme amount of toxins daily and learning how to detoxify the right way, along with our movement techniques can change your life for the better!

At Core Athletica®, our instructors are very experienced and have the best training to help modify any movements during each class to best suit your individual needs. Classes are appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, no experience required, we will teach you.

We look forward to helping you reach your fitness + health goals!

See you soon,

Erica + Team

Class Cancellations & No-Show Policies:

• There is a 12-hour cancellation policy for all Pilates classes. 
• Any cancellation within 12 hours of a registered Pilates class will result in a loss of that Pilates class credit.
• Any no-shows for a registered Pilates class will result in a loss of that Pilates class credit.
• If Core Athletica Pilates Studio cancels a class you are registered for, you will NOT lose any class credit, & we will do our best to reschedule an additional class within 7 days of the canceled class.
• Situations that may require Core Athletica Pilates Studio to cancel a Pilates class(es):
  • Implement weather
  • Instructor illness (last minute and unable to find a sub)
  • Low enrollment

Usage & Space Expectations:

• Remove shoes in the entry & wear socks or grip socks to cover your feet throughout the rest of the studio space.
• Refrain from wearing scented fragrances (hair, lotions, perfumes, etc).
• Turn off cell phones & remove smart watches to avoid distractions.
• Avoid clothing with embellishments, zippers, etc. to avoid damaging the equipment (plus it won’t feel good to lay on them).
• Long hair? Please wear hair up to avoid it getting caught in any equipment.
• Please clean your equipment after each session.
• Be open and honest with any current injuries or pain you are dealing with, it’s important your instructor knows so they can help make the best recommended modifications as needed.
• Photos & video may be taken from time to time to share on social media by STUDIO instructors & staff. 
• Harassment/bullying, vulgar language, or other disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated & may result in the suspension or cancellation of the MEMBER’s membership, & the balance of the contract being declared due & payable in full immediately.

Sauna Scheduling:

• There is an 8-hour cancellation policy for all sauna sessions
• Any cancellation within 8 hours of a registered sauna session will result in a loss of that sauna session credit.
• Any no-shows for a registered sauna session will result in a loss of that sauna session credit.
• If Core Athletica Pilates Studio cancels or closes the studio, you will not lose any sauna session credits you were scheduled for during that time frame. 
• Situations that may require Core Athletica Pilates Studio to cancel or close: 
  • Implement weather
  • Sauna Repairs

Sauna Use Rules + Expectations:

• Remove shoes in the entry & wear socks or grip socks to cover your feet throughout the rest of the studio space.
• Refrain from wearing scented fragrances (hair, lotions, perfumes, etc) in the studio.
• Silence cell phones & smart watches.
• Wear minimal to no clothing, be sure to always have a towel under you on the bench.
• Sit tall to get the most infrared waves to your body.
• Avoid spilling water on the infrared heaters in the sauna - this can damage them.
• Use an adequate amount of towels to soak up your sweat. Place them in the laundry basket in the hallway afterwards.
• Set the temperature higher to keep the heaters on.
• If the sauna becomes too hot, open the door briefly to decrease temperature.
• When you first begin, you may need to start at a lower temperature & gradually increase.
• Listen to your body & only stay in as long as it feels comfortable for you. 
• Please make sure you’ve wiped up your sweat after each session.
• Plan to head home to shower soon afterwards. Try taking as cool of a shower as you can tolerate.