MVe Success Stories

"We are currently filling all of our MVe classes. Everyone loves the MVe."

Scott Schofield
Owner
North Valley Athletic Club

The Challenge

North Valley Athletic Club, based in Chico, California, created its equipment-based Pilates offering when owner/manager Scott Schofield decided to implement Peak Pilates’ MVe program as a way to compete with the competition. After researching the options, Schofield decided it was time to offer more than just a Pilates mat class. "We wanted to bring the Pilates program to the next level by adding the MVe Chair program," he said.

The Solution

While North Valley Athletic Club also offers a variety of traditional group exercise classes, Schofield states that he has seen the greatest success within the MVe program. Because Peak Pilates’ complete and structured instructor training is included in the MVe package, Schofield is confident that club members will receive professional, consistent instruction and as a result will have better success in their overall workouts. By utilizing Peak’s pre-designed, music-driven MVe classes, participants receive a well-designed, fun and results-oriented workout with each class – no matter what level of training their instructor previously had. Since launching Peak’s MVe program Schofield has witnessed an increase in membership retention. "We are currently filling all of our MVe classes," he said. "Everyone loves the MVe." North Valley Athletic Club includes MVe classes in full-time membership packages, and recently began offering personal training lessons for an additional fee.

"The MVe has served as a great way to enhance the level of Mind/Body programs available at our facility."

Kellie Pioch
Personal Trainer and
Group Fitness Instructor
St. Anthony’s Carillon Wellness Center

The Challenge

In April 2007, Kellie Pioch, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at St. Anthony's Carillon Wellness Center in St. Petersburg, Florida decided to enhance the level of Mind/Body programs offered at her facilities, and needed an offering to bridge the gap between private training and traditional group fitness classes.

The Solution

Since implementing Peak Pilates' equipment and education nearly one year ago, Pioch has seen a large increase in Pilates participation from a majority of St. Anthony's 3,400 members.

St. Anthony's now offers Peak Pilates programs at all of their three facilities, including classes on the mat, reformer and MVe Chair. Mat classes are offered at no charge, acting as a feeder into fee-based equipment training. Pioch notes that the MVe classes have increased profits as the facilities offer fee-based group and private training on the MVe Chair. In addition, the classes appeal to members that were hesitant to try Pilates in the past and serve as a profitable step in between the mat and reformer programs.

In the future, Pioch plans to implement the combination Peak Pilates MVe Fitness Chair and Reformer package that features predesigned, music-driven classes in order to offer members an additional option for their Pilates training.