This week Robyn sits down with Compass Pilates Lead Trainer, Brooklyn Chivers. From starting out as a client to becoming one of our strongest instructors, Brooklyn shares her journey, what she’s learned along the way, and how we create consistency and connection across every Compass class.They talk about the evolution of our class styles, how the Compass training system works behind the scenes, and what it really takes to build a team that moves with purpose.Real stories, strong women, and plenty of laughs. This one’s all heart and hard work.
This episode dives into the real difference between boutique fitness and big gyms - from connection and coaching to culture and community.Robyn from Compass Pilates and Kara from Onshore Fitness open up about how their studios started, what keeps people coming back, and why small studios often deliver bigger results.A raw, honest chat for anyone who’s ever wondered: Is the boutique price really worth it? (Spoiler: It is.)
Lauren recently stepped into the role of Studio Operations Lead at Compass Pilates, and she’s bringing both instructor experience and member insight with her.In this episode, Lauren opens up about her Pilates journey, what drew her to Compass, and how she plans to balance systems, people, and culture in her new role. From teaching on the reformer to leading behind the scenes, Lauren shares what excites her most about being part of the Compass Crew.If you’ve ever wondered what makes Compass culture tick, or just want to get to know Lauren better, this is the episode to listen to.
Stace has racked up over 140 classes at Compass Pilates in less than a year, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, she shares how she found Compass, what kept her coming back, and how Reformer Pilates has helped her train through injuries, build consistency, and feel stronger than ever.We talk Warrior STRONG, training with her daughter Whitney, and the ripple effect Compass has had on her energy, sleep, and confidence. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when you commit to showing up, this episode is for you.
Train smarter, fuel better, feel stronger.How many times a week should you really be training and what should you eat before and after class to get the most out of it?In this episode, I’m sharing insights from Dr. Stacey Sims world-renowned exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist alongside our Compass recommendation of 3–4 classes per week.We’ll break it down by life stage:💪 Your 20s - building the base⚡ Your 30s & 40s - training smarter, not harder🌿 Your 50s+ - strength, protein, and recovery as superpowersPlus, practical fuelling tips you can use straight away - what to eat before class, what to eat after, and how to adjust for your stage of life.