Inspiring Training, But a Deeply Unsafe In-Person Experience
CorePower offers an amazing online training experience—Paige Moe and her team are professional, supportive, and genuinely inspiring. Their leadership makes the training empowering and educational from start to finish. However, my in-person class was the complete opposite. The instructor began by saying she would usually run Sculpt classes “like the Navy” but would “go easier” on us, only to spend much of the session calling students “lazy as f***” for taking water or child’s pose. At one point, she even told us that if someone asked whether we’re hard workers, we should answer that we’re “lazy f***s.” To end class, the instructor said, “Don’t f***ing gaslight yourselves. Maybe working out isn’t for you—maybe walking under a nice shaded tree is more your thing.” While self-acceptance is important, the delivery felt harsh and discouraging. Worse, during another in-person class, I was touched on the inside of my thigh without consent. The incident was serious enough that I reported it, and the police confirmed it was assault. That experience left me feeling violated and unsafe in a space that should promote trust, respect, and healing. Adding to the discomfort, the studios are overcrowded, with mats packed only a few inches apart. There’s little personal space, and the heat combined with the lack of ventilation makes it feel suffocating rather than energizing. CorePower’s online program remains excellent, but the in-person culture I encountered failed to uphold the same standard of safety and care. Until the company enforces stronger consent policies, accountability, and instructor oversight, I can’t recommend their in-person classes.
