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Open 24 hours, so you can train whenever it suits your day. We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.
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Last edited by Ivy Brennan and Kai Harlow yesterday.
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- Felix WhitakerRunning your first 5K: an eight-week plan – Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included.
- Arjun CarterWhat our members asked us most – We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy.
- Nora SilvaHow to stay motivated through winter – Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Felix Whitaker</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Running your first 5K: an eight-week plan</span> – Certified coaches design every session around your level and your goals. Beginners are always welcome, with an intro session included.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Arjun Carter</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">What our members asked us most</span> – We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Nora Silva</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">How to stay motivated through winter</span> – Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right. Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.</span></li>
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| Order | Note | Total |
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| #PO-3881 | Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. | $296.10 |
| #TX-5232 | We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. | $183.17 |
| #ORD-1709 | Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts. | $398.73 |
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<td class="text-truncate" style="max-width:12rem">Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts.</td>
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- a-beginner's-guide-to-getting-started-final-version-5.docx887 KB
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- how-to-choose-the-right-class-final-version-4.docx679 KB
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<li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="#">Home</a></li>
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Omar Ortega replied: More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.yesterday
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<strong class="small d-block text-truncate">Omar Ortega replied: More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.</strong><small class="text-body-secondary">yesterday</small>
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Running your first 5K: an eight-week plan: Small group classes mean your coach knows your name and your form.
Sep 28, 2026
A beginner's guide to strength training: Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.
Feb 6, 2026
How to stay motivated through winter: Modern equipment is cleaned, serviced and ready every day.
May 20, 2026
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Theo Kim18:00
Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.
Lucas Lindqvist15:45
Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms.
Elena Novak17:15
We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel.
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Nutrition plans fit your routine and the food you actually enjoy. More than sixty classes a week, from sunrise yoga to late-night spin.
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Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our recovery spa has a sauna, cold plunge and massage rooms.
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We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Online coaching keeps you on track when you travel.
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</ul>11Product grid names
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Day pass Cardio edition
$15.00
Monthly pass Strength edition
$44.99
Massage Recovery edition
$70.99
Nutrition guide Recovery edition
$29.00<div class="row g-2">
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Day pass Cardio edition
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<strong class="small">$15.00</strong>
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Monthly pass Strength edition
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<strong class="small">$44.99</strong>
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Massage Recovery edition
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<strong class="small">$70.99</strong>
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Nutrition guide Recovery edition
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<strong class="small">$29.00</strong>
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Why recovery matters as much as trainingFive stretches for desk workersWhat to eat before a morning workoutBuilding a workout habit that lasts
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<span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Why recovery matters as much as training</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Five stretches for desk workers</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">What to eat before a morning workout</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Building a workout habit that lasts</span>
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<span class="navbar-brand mb-0 h6">Sageo Studio</span>
<button type="button" class="btn btn-light btn-sm d-flex align-items-center gap-2" style="max-width:12rem"> <img src="../assets/img/avatar-3.svg" alt="" width="24" height="24" class="rounded-circle"><span class="text-truncate">Finn Mensah (Customer Success)</span><i class="bi bi-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button>
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We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
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Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops. Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts.
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<p class="small fw-semibold mb-1">Without min-width</p>
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We measure success by how many members come back and tell their friends. Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way.
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Community events keep you motivated, from fun runs to workshops. Pause or change your membership any time, with no long contracts.
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<span class="badge text-bg-primary ms-2">New</span>
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<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Group classes Calm launch practical</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Nutrition plans Powerful community elegant</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Yoga Focused team simple</span></a></li>
<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Nutrition plans Honest workflow secure</span></a></li>
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To do
Our most popular classes this month
The small habits that make a big difference
Doing
What our members asked us most
Five things we learned this year
Done
Looking back at a busy season
How to choose the right class
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Our most popular classes this month
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The small habits that make a big difference
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What our members asked us most
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Five things we learned this year
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Looking back at a busy season
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How to choose the right class
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<span class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-truck" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span class="text-truncate small">Sofia Morgan, 9 Maple Avenue, Melbourne 53592, Australia</span> <a href="#" class="ms-auto small flex-shrink-0">Change</a>
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<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Nutrition plans</a></li>
<li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Yoga</a></li>
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- The community that makes you stronger2:11
- Fitness for every body3:35
- Feel at home in your gym5:25
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">The community that makes you stronger</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">2:11</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Fitness for every body</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">3:35</small></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Feel at home in your gym</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">5:25</small></li>
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We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you. Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.
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