At Pvolve, we set out to help every woman feel powerful in her mind and body throughout her lifetime. And it all starts with addressing the gap in women’s health research. In our Healthy Aging clinical study, we compared Pvolve against standard fitness routines in women 40+, and showed our method improves range of motion, increases muscle mass, and boosts daily energy.  We’re asking Professor Francis Stephens, professor of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism whose team conducted the study at University of Exeter, to break down the findings for us.Significant improvements in strength and mobility were seen in participants who followed the Pvolve method, compared to where they were at the beginning of the clinical study. On the other hand, no significant improvements were seen for participants who followed standard activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week of moderate cardio and strength training. *Results pending peer review from 12-wk clinical trial, 72 women 40-60 y.o., 4 Pvolve workouts/wk vs. 150 min/wk standard activity.   1. What makes the University of Exeter a global leader in exercise and sports science? University of Exeter is one of the foremost global sports science teams that’s continually recognized for its world-leading research impact. We are one of the leading Sport and Exercise Sciences research departments in the UK. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), the UK government’s main measure of university research quality, we ranked 1st in the UK.1 100% of our research has international impact and 99% is internationally excellent.2   1Based on research impact rated 4* in REF 2021. Submitted to UoAA2 Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism.2Based on research rated 4* and 3* in REF 2021    2. Could you tell us more about your team and what keeps you at the forefront?  I lead the Nutritional Physiology Group, a dynamic team of four academic members of staff and several postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. Our research is focused on human skeletal muscle metabolism in response to exercise and nutrition, how this adapts with exercise training, physical inactivity and aging, and how we can affect adaptation and performance with novel nutritional or exercise interventions. The study was primarily conducted by two PhD candidates, Erika Svensen and Chris Koscien, under the supervision of myself and Professor Benjamin Wall. We stay at the forefront of our research field as we measure muscle metabolism and adaptation to exercise training as directly and precisely as possible with a combination of state-of-the-art techniques that are not routinely found in other UK universities.   3. What makes the Healthy Aging study exciting for you and your group? It is vitally important that people stay healthy for as long as possible throughout their lifetime, particularly women who may spend up to half of their life postmenopause. We know that resistance exercise and strength training have a multitude of beneficial effects on bodily systems including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and cognitive. Even people who are active and have good mobility can benefit from strength training. However, we also know that adherence and compliance to resistance exercise training is not great, so there is a need to develop accessible, home-based resistance exercise training interventions. The Healthy Aging study is exciting for our group as we have seen the health benefits of a novel low impact resistance exercise training program in real-time, and have seen how enjoyable it has been for the women taking part in the study. We’re also very excited to understand more about the biological mechanisms by which training has improved muscle strength and function in pre-, peri-, and post-menopausal women.   4. Tell us what the Healthy Aging study set out to do and the study methodology. Menopause accelerates muscle loss and weakness and ultimately increases the risk of falls and fractures, particularly of the hip. Improving hip muscle strength is associated with improved bone mineral density and performance in physical function and balance tests. The primary aim of the study was to determine if performing Pvolve's low impact, resistance-based program several days a week for 12-weeks could increase strength and stability of the lower limbs in 72 women of menopausal age (40-60 years), compared to regular exercise advice. Forty-five of the participants came to our laboratory to follow Pvolve’s streamed workouts under supervised conditions, while the other 27 participants continued to follow recommended healthy exercise guidelines. A strength of the study was that 98% of all of the supervised sessions were attended by the participants, which is an excellent adherence for this type of research.   5. What were the main study findings you discovered? The main study findings were improved lower limb muscle strength and function by around 20% compared to control. Interestingly, the amount of strength loss observed in women from the age of 25 to 55 is also thought to be around 20%. The increase in strength was associated with around a 10% improvement in lower body balance and mobility, and a 20% improvement in flexibility, both of which would be expected to reduce the risk of falls in later life. There were also increases in lean muscle mass without weight gain, as well as improvements in qualitative measures like improved energy and quality of life.   6. Why was it important to test Pvolve’s method against standard physical activity guidelines? To test the effectiveness of any exercise program, a secondary group is required in order to compare the results over a period of time. We chose to compare Pvolve to standard physical activity guidelines, as these are considered by UK and US governments and leading health authorities to be beneficial for health.   7. How did you measure the changes observed in the participants’ bodies? (how do you measure lean muscle, for example?) Measurements were made using gold standard, validated techniques. Muscle strength and function were measured by asking participants to perform maximal muscle contractions on an isokinetic dynamometer, a device routinely used for muscle testing and rehabilitation by medical and physiotherapy professionals. Balance and mobility were measured using a Y-balance system, a reliable and sensitive measure often used to assess injury risk, where participants balance on one leg and see how far they can move their other leg in various directions. Flexibility was measured with a ‘sit and reach test’. Lean tissue mass and muscle thickness were measured using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and ultrasound scans, respectively. Measures for quality of life and enjoyment of exercise were assessed by validated questionnaires such as the SF36, a set of easily administered, quality-of-life measures.   8. Women have been underrepresented in clinical research. Why do you think this demographic has been overlooked, and how do studies like Healthy Aging advance women’s health research? Women have certainly been historically underrepresented in sports medicine and muscle and exercise physiology research. Women have constantly changing and complex hormonal profiles throughout their teenage and adult lives, which affect numerous biological systems within the body. One thought is that scientists have avoided using women as research participants due to difficulties in controlling for changes in such hormones (e.g. changes in estrogen across the menstrual cycle), as well as difficulties in interpreting results of experiments that may have been affected by changes in such hormones. Therefore, all too often research findings from exercise studies involving men have been applied to women. However, the research climate is certainly different now and scientists are routinely researching the effects of female sex hormones on exercise performance, muscle metabolism, and adaptation to training across the life course. Indeed, Pvolve has funded research with our group investigating how changes in hormones across the menstrual cycle can affect how muscle responds and adapts to exercise training and nutrition in young women.   9. Could you speak to the efficacy of Pvolve’s equipment used in the study?  While the study wasn’t aimed to test the efficacy of Pvolve’s equipment, the increases in muscle strength and function in response to the Pvolve program is similar to the increase shown in studies using more gym-based heavy resistance programs. This would suggest that when applied in a focused and supervised setting, Pvolve equipment can be just as effective as weight-lifting equipment you might find in a commercial gym.     10. Why should anyone care about their strength and lean muscle as they age? Aging, and in particular menopause, accelerates muscle loss, weakness, immobility, and ultimately increases the risk of falls and fractures. These declines invariably lead to an inability to perform tasks of everyday living, resulting in a loss of independence and quality of life. Anyone wishing to increase their lifespan should also be aiming to increase their ‘healthspan’ i.e. living healthier for longer.   11. What’s the take home message for someone interested in Pvolve’s method? What can they understand from the study results? The Pvolve program is a simple, online-streaming, low impact resistance program that can be used as an option to effectively increase muscle strength, function and balance, which may lead to improved overall health and wellbeing.   12. Why should academic universities partner with companies on research like this? Companies such as Pvolve develop exercise programs and equipment through years of experience and innovation. Academic universities are ideally placed to help test the efficacy of such programs and equipment. As well as being able to conduct high-quality, randomized controlled clinical trials, academic institutions have state-of-the-art technology which can help in the development of future programs and equipment to make them as beneficial as possible. In addition, by funding postgraduate PhD students to conduct such research, companies contribute directly to training the next generation of researchers and innovators in the field.   Further reading To explore the classes check out the University of Exeter x Pvolve Healthy Aging Calendar To learn more about this milestone research and how women can improve fitness and health during their midlife years, please visit: https://www.pvolve.com/pages/method

What Pvolve’s New Healthy Aging Study Means for Menopausal Women Milestone research shows that using Pvolve can improve strength, lean muscle mass, balance, and more in women over age 40.  For years, Pvolve members have known that our functional fitness-based Method tones, strengthens, and sculpts at any age—including pre-and post-menopause. And now a clinical study backs up those results. The recent Healthy Aging Study, conducted by the University of Exeter, found that perimenopausal and menopausal women who consistently perform Pvolve workouts have increased lower body strength and muscle mass compared with those who follow standard physical activity guidelines. This study not only shines a light on the importance of lower-impact functional fitness on women’s health, but it also helps to fill a devastating gender gap in sport and exercise science research, since women are generally underrepresented in these studies.  Digging into the Research Significant improvements in strength and mobility were seen in participants who followed the Pvolve method, compared to where they were at the beginning of the clinical study. On the other hand, no significant improvements were seen for participants who followed standard activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week of moderate cardio and strength training. After 12 weeks, the women engaged3 with Pvolve showed considerable improvements in their fitness and health. These included:   Boosted energy Study subjects who followed the Pvolve Method experienced impressive feel-good benefits, including a 23%8 improvement in fatigue and a 7.2% improvement in quality of life.  Increase in strength Women naturally lose 3-5% of muscle mass per decade, starting at age 30, but Pvolve’s workouts are shown to help offset some of this loss. According to the study, women in the 12-week Pvolve program experienced a significant increase in lean muscle mass9 and improved their lower body strength by 19%5.  Better balance and flexibility This increase in strength was associated with a 10%7 improvement in lower body balance and mobility and a 21%6 improvement in flexibility. Along with mobility and stability (which also improved for the Pvolve group), balance and flexibility are vital for helping to reduce the risk of falls later in life.  Positive health outcomes Women in the Pvolve group showed a significant decrease in cholesterol levels and triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood10). Healthy levels of cholesterol and triglycerides are linked to a lowered risk of stroke and heart disease—the number one killer of women. *Compared with the control group   Menopause’s Effect on Fitness Level We know about the hot flashes and mood swings, but for many women, the effect that menopause has on their fitness level can still take them by surprise. Even for those who have been dedicated exercise enthusiasts for most of their life, the menopause transition tends to come with a sharp plummet in strength and muscle. You can blame your hormones. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, visceral fat (the type of fat that shows up around the belly) increases while muscle mass, strength, and bone mass density take a dive. And the average weight-loss focussed workout program—heavy on cardio and high-impact moves—doesn’t always help women regain their former lean muscle and strength.  Instead, women should look for a workout that builds strength and lean muscle. As shown by the Healthy Aging Study, Pvolve checks those boxes. The functional fitness-based Method focuses on low-impact moves that deeply engage all of your muscles to strengthen while also increasing mobility—all while being gentle on the body. Why Muscle Strength Matters After Menopause  Focussing on strength is important at any age, but many experts argue that it’s a necessity once you reach midlife. “Aging, and in particular menopause, accelerates muscle loss, weakness, and immobility, and, ultimately, increases the risk of falls and fractures,” says Francis Stephens, PhD, lead study author and professor of sports and health sciences at University of Exeter. “These declines lead to an inability to perform everyday tasks, resulting in a loss of independence and quality of life.” Women may spend up to half of their lives post-menopause, so committing to a workout routine that helps increase strength, balance, and flexibility could benefit you for decades to come.  The Importance of the Healthy Aging Study  At Pvolve, we’re thrilled by the results of the Healthy Aging Study. It shows that our Method is incredibly effective for women in midlife. But more importantly, we’re proud that this study exists in the first place—and thankful for the support from Pvolve members that enabled us fund this research. Despite making up about 50% of the population, women have historically been underrepresented in all medical research, including exercise science studies. One 2021 study in Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal found that while 31% of sport and exercise science publications included only males, just 6%1 of publications included only females. This can have potentially dangerous consequences. “Unfortunately, all too often, research findings from exercise studies involving [just] men have also applied to women,” says Stephens. By investing in women’s health research, we’re guaranteeing a better understanding of the effect that female sex hormones have on exercise performance, particularly for those ages 40+. This is especially important considering the population of older adults is increasing (in 2020, about 1 in 6 people in the United States were age 65 and over.)  And as leaders in the fitness space, Pvolve is dedicated to helping everyone live all of their years in good health.    Further reading How women can improve fitness and health during their midlife years, Your Top Healthy Aging Questions, Answered by Dr. Francis Stephens. To explore the classes check out the University of Exeter x Pvolve Healthy Aging Calendar   To learn more about this milestone research and how women can improve fitness and health during their midlife years, please visit: https://www.pvolve.com/pages/method     About Pvolve Pvolve is an omnichannel fitness company with a science-led method that pairs low-impact, functional movement with patented resistance equipment to sculpt, strengthen, and restore the body while enhancing mobility and flexibility. After being introduced to functional fitness in 2017, founder Rachel Katzman was determined to help others experience an approach that respects the body's holistic needs while making you look and feel great. The Pvolve Method is supported by a Clinical Advisory Board of doctors, as well as highly credentialed trainers, to offer effective workouts that help you break a sweat, not your body. In June 2023, world-renowned actress, producer, and director, Jennifer Aniston, officially partnered with Pvolve after falling in love with the method as a member. Through its hybrid fitness model, Pvolve can be experienced through a streaming membership that offers over 1,300 on-demand classes, a two-way, live virtual studio, and targeted series, all available via the web and mobile apps. Additionally, Pvolve has physical studio locations in  New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and franchises across the US and Canada, with more than 35 locations in development. For more information, please visit https://www.pvolve.com/, https://pvolvefranchise.com/. About University of Exeter The University of Exeter combines world-class research with excellent student satisfaction, from our campuses in the South West of England, in Exeter and Cornwall. We are one of the very few universities to be both a member of the Russell Group and have a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), evidence of our established international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. Our success is built on a strong partnership with our students and a clear focus on high performance. Foot notes: 1 - Souce: Cowley, Emma & Olenick, Alyssa & Mcnulty, Kelly & Ross, Emma. (2021). “x. 29. 1-6. 10.1123/wspaj.2021-0028. 2 - Source: Austad SN. Why women live longer than men: sex differences in longevity. Gend Med. 2006;3(2):79–92. 3 - The 12-week clinical trial conducted by the University of Exeter and Pvolve included 72 women ages 40-60 years old, comparing 4 Pvolve workouts per week of 30-55 minutes in length to standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week.  4 - Subjects in the control group followed physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week consistent with guidelines and recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Diabetes Association (ADA), and American Heart Association (AHA). 5 - Preliminary results from a 12-week clinical trial of 72 women ages 40-60 show a significant increase in hip flexion strength and an increase in hip abduction strength  for study participants following Pvolve method 4 times per week, 30-55 minutes in length per session vs. standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. Results are presented from baseline with no changes observed in the control group. 6 - Preliminary results from a 12-week clinical trial of 72 women ages 40-60 show a significant increase in “sit and reach” mobility, indicating an overall increase in hip, lower, and upper body flexibility for study participants following Pvolve method 4 times per week, 30-55 minutes in length per session vs. standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. Results are presented from baseline with no changes observed in the control group. 7 - Preliminary results from a 12-week clinical trial of 72 women ages 40-60 show a significant increase in lateral reach and medial reach, and an increase in anterior reach and combined reach, resulting in a total increase in hip and lower body mobility and stability for study participants following Pvolve method 4 times per week, 30-55 minutes in length per session vs. standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. Results are presented from baseline with no changes observed in the control group. 8 -  Preliminary results from a survey conducted as part of a 12-week clinical trial of 72 women ages 40-60 show a significant increase in quality of life and energy/fatigue for study participants following Pvolve method 4 times per week, 30-55 minutes in length per session vs. standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. Results are presented from baseline with no changes observed in the control group. 9 - Preliminary results from a 12-week clinical trial of 72 women ages 40-60 show a significant increase in lean mass, measured by a body composition (DEXA) scan, for study participants following Pvolve method 4 times per week, 30-55 minutes in length per session vs. standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. Results are presented from baseline with no changes observed in the control group.  10 - Preliminary results from a 12-week clinical trial of 72 women ages 40-60 show significant decrease in cholesterol levels and triglycerides for perimenopausal study participants specifically, measured via bloodwork, following Pvolve method 4 times per week, 30-55 minutes in length per session vs.standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week. Results are presented from baseline with no changes observed in the control group.

Rachel Katzman & Jennifer Aniston’s Monthly Workout Routine Ever wondered what it’s like to workout like Jen? Well, now you can. Jennifer Aniston and Pvolve founder Rachel Katzman teamed up to curate a 30-day fitness calendar of their favorite Pvolve workouts. These two wellness-centric leaders are no strangers to a great workout program. Check out all the details below. What makes this Monthly Workout Plan different? Rachel and Jen have created a functional fitness routine that incorporates full body workouts for women and men using the science-backed Pvolve Method. The calendar is designed around their favorite Pvolve workouts that they integrate into their at-home functional fitness routines. What types of workouts should I expect to experience? This month-long calendar is filled with 20+ workouts curated to build full-body strength, mobility and flexibility. Included in the calendar you will find full body, lower body and upper body workouts for women and men, all using Pvolve’s revolutionary Method and proprietary resistance-based equipment. What types of results will I get from this? What makes a great workout routine is consistency. By following along with this monthly workout plan, you can expect to feel stronger both mentally and physically. Some of Jen and Rachel’s favorite Pvolve benefits include increased strength, mobility, and tone. Hear it from Jennifer Aniston herself: “I’m in better shape than I was in my 20s; I feel better in mind, body, and spirit. It’s all 100% better”. What equipment do I need for this? While you can easily supplement equipment for a few of the workouts in the program, we recommend starting with Pvolve’s Total Transformation Bundle to get the most out of this monthly workout plan. Download the Workout Calendar!

Pvolve Turns Six: An Interview With Founder Rachel Katzman Six years strong. To celebrate Pvolve’s anniversary, our Founder, Rachel Katzman, is sharing everything from the early days of building the brand to her current wellness obsessions.   Best memory from this year? Hands down partnering with Jennifer Aniston. It has been such a surreal experience, one I am so grateful for. The positive response and the thousands of new members that have learned about Pvolve through her and have been able to see first hand these incredible different results has been more than a dream come true. From learning Jen was a secret streamer, to her joining the brand in an official capacity - I really couldn’t have dreamt it better.   Favorite funny memory building the brand? A few weeks right before we launched my entire computer crashed, all the videos that I spent countless sleepless nights editing and working on... gone. No back up, no anything, just deleted, and yes back then I was the editor! I only had a few days to start over & re-edit everything, looking back those crazy times were some of my favorites and some that I cherish the most.   Favorite workouts lately? I’m obsessed with all things sculpt & mobility workouts. My main focus is always around opening my body up (thank you, P.band!), getting my back & hips open and posture on point since I spend most of my day at my desk. I also love love our new PWT series and mix those into my weekly plan. You can also find me in our Live Virtual Studio every Monday 9:30 with Cel, Weds 8am with Zach and Friday 8am with AV!   Where can we find you when you’re not working? At home at my desk, outside chasing Matsu (my cat), or at the farm 😊   Give us your wellness essentials! - Cymbiotika elderberry, vitamin c, and magnesium … I have been traveling a ton and these have been a savior for me to keep my immune system strong and the pouches make it super easy to take daily. - The Pvolve massage balls – I roll my feet out after every workout and every night before bed, I also travel with it and roll out my neck/back after a flight. I promise you, rolling out the tension in your foot/ankle has been SUCH a game changer for me to releasing tension in my body and inflammation in my legs. - 111skin depuff eye masks + skinny confidential ice roller.. put both in fridge before use and it’s the perfect combo before a night out, or to help awaken you if your jet lagged.   What are you most excited about in the year ahead? So so much! We have some amazing clinical study work coming out that we can finally share that is truly groundbreaking in our continued commitment to proven results. We are also expanding rapidly in the Pvolve studio space, with SO many franchise locations to come around the country in the year ahead. I can’t wait for more people to experience the method IRL.

Gift Ideas From equipment to apparel to streaming memberships, Pvolve is the gift they’re guaranteed to love. Keep reading for some recommendations and important order deadlines. Give a Pvolve Gift Card For the friend that’s hard to shop for, a Pvolve gift card is the most versatile option. Let them choose between equipment, apparel, supplements, or bundles. Start by using the link HERE, add your desired amount and check out. The gift card will be sent to your email address and can be printed or forwarded to your recipient. Give Pvolve Equipment That piece of equipment they’ve been eyeing = the best gift they’ll get all year. Start by shopping our equipment selection HERE. Once you’ve made your selection, add it to your cart and check out. You can either send the order directly to your recipient’s address, or send it to yourself to give later on. All Pvolve equipment purchases come with a 7-day free trial of our streaming membership that can be accessed via QR code in the package. The recipient can activate their free trial and input their own credit card information if they choose to continue with a membership–your credit card will not be charged. Give a Pvolve Equipment Bundle Equipment bundles are the perfect way to jump-start the Pvolve journey. Start by purchasing through our bundle section HERE. Each bundle includes a free streaming membership. Our Signature Bundle comes with 3 pieces of equipment & 1 month of free streaming. Our Total Transformation Bundle comes with 13 pieces of equipment & 12 months of free streaming. If you want to set up the recipient’s membership, you can buy directly from pvolve.com. If you would rather let them set up their own membership, we recommend buying on Amazon. They'll have instructions in their equipment package on how to redeem their free streaming and set up their account directly. FAQs When do I need to place my order to have it in time for the holidays? Pvolve offers free ground shipping on all purchases $99+. To get your gift by December 24, orders must be placed by December 18 before 12:30pm CST for free ground shipping or by December 19 before 12:30pm CST for expedited shipping. To get your gift by December 31, orders must be placed by December 22 before 12:30pm CST for free ground shipping or by December 26 before 12:30pm CST for expedited shipping. What is your holiday return policy? If you purchase a Pvolve equipment bundle and they don’t absolutely love it, no problem. We have 60-day extended returns on all purchases placed between November 6–December 10. The return window begins from the date of purchase. Happy Holidays, from the Pvolve family

Move in Bliss with Pvolve and Vuori. We’re teaming up to bring you the ultimate sculpt from the inside out with workout events, exclusive offers, and community experiences in your local area.  Come move with us at a studio near you Experience a 55-minute Pvolve signature Strength & Sculpt class, a complimentary Vuori BlissBlend set, post-class smoothies and exclusive gifting! Sign up now for class at your local studio: Pvolve Chicago: Saturday, Sept 23, 9:45 am CT Pvolve San Diego: Saturday, Sept 23, 9:30 am PST Pvolve LA: Saturday, Sept 30: 11:00 am PST Pvolve New York: Saturday, Sept 30: 11:00 am ET Pvolve Carlsbad: Sunday, Oct 1: 11:00 am PST 

Our own Director of Training and Jennifer Aniston's Pvolve Trainer shares more about her fitness career her own Pvolve gains, and the strength-building moves she loves. What sparked your love of movement? I was always drawn to movement since a young age! My family enrolled me in dance lessons at the age of two, I never stopped dancing, and they supported me every step of the way. I went to college at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City where I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. After years of dancing professionally and the physical demands on my body, I started to experience pain that created a negative relationship with movement for me. It was that frustration that led me to my career in fitness. I wanted to better understand how to cross-train more effectively and help others feel more at home in their bodies. This led me to obtain certifications from NASM, The Gray Institute, and the IIN Institute.   I have been in the fitness industry for over ten years now! I could not be more thrilled that my continued love for movement led me to Pvolve as their Director of Training.  I wish more young dancers had access to a fitness routine like Pvolve. It’s so important to focus on strength, mobility, and flexibility, and cross-training made me a better dancer, and helped me feel better in my body.  What brought you to Pvolve? Antonietta, Pvolve’s Chief Training Officer, brought me to Pvolve. In Januaray 2020, she reached out to me to find out if I’d be interested in working at Pvolve. I tried a class and the method was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. The Pvolve Method and way of movement challenged the way I thought about training. I was surprised to find that I didn’t need to “force” the movement, which is what I had always done as a dancer. As a dancer, you’re constantly told to swallow pain, but Pvolve challenged that way of thinking for me. I could  get a complete workout with experiencing pain. I knew this was something I wanted to share with other people. I joined Pvolve as a trainer a few months later – and then the pandemic happened. My first classes were over zoom in our Live Virtual Studio!  How have you personally benefited from doing Pvolve? I’m stronger and feel more at home in my body than I ever have before. Our workouts leave me energized and excited for the next one. The Pvolve Method has made me a better trainer for all my clients. And getting to work with so many talented and committed fitness professionals on our trainer team is certainly an added bonus.  How would you describe your teaching style in three words? Energetic, empowering, efficient. With really good energy. I get a lot of feedback that my classes are upbeat and empowering, and I love to hear that. Fitness should lift you up physically and mentally. If your current fitness routine doesn’t do both, you need to try something else.  In this fast-paced world we live in, time is always of the essence so I never take it lightly when someone steps into my class. I try to maximize our time together, while still creating a space where clients can focus exclusively on pursuing their own personal goals, and hopefully gain a bit of knowledge about their bodies along the way!  Take The Challenge! I've curated a 4-week flash challenge so we can end the summer strong together happening now on the streaming homepage! We're sculpting and strengthening with 4 classes (starring Strength & Sculpt, Sculpt & Burn and my personal fave PWT), all 25 minutes or less each week. All you need is your P.ball, P.band, gliders, P.3 and some heavy weights. Let's do this! More About Dani: Favorite Class:  Progressive Weight Training! I love how strong it makes me feel and all the added benefits of lifting weights! Favorite Piece of Equipment: Easy, the P.ball.  Favorite Move: Anything with internal rotation because it just feels so good. Favorite part of Pvolve? How good it makes me feel and how it never gets easier, but I am definitely getting stronger! Go-to pre or post workout snack: A banana before I workout, edamame after I workout! #1 song on my workouts playlist:  Pure Honey by Beyonce or Sunrise by Childish Gambino. Instagram handle? @dani_bcoleman When she's not at Pvolve you can find her... Outside! On the beach with a book or hiking with her pups.

We’re excited to share that Jennifer Aniston is officially a part of the Pvolve family! We’re still pinching ourselves as we welcome her to the team. Jen started as a member, and is now joining Pvolve as we enter our next chapter. We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with her. Jennifer Aniston's Workout Routine with Pvolve Jen’s love for Pvolve started in 2021 when she was recovering from a back injury. “I don’t feel like myself when I’m not able to workout,” says Aniston. “I had a friend who had already been doing Pvolve and not only did I notice her complete transformation - physically in her energy level - but she also explained that Pvolve is functional fitness that respects where your body is at and allows you to work around your current limitations.” Aniston ordered the equipment, started streaming workouts at home, and “fell in love with the program and how it makes you work hard and delivers results…It’s completely different from anything I’d tried before and that’s what made me want to get involved with the company,” adds Aniston. Fun fact: The P.band, P.ball, and P.3 Trainer are some of Aniston’s favorite pieces of equipment. She especially loves to incorporate pieces that work the core and arms.  The Experts Behind the Method Last year, Aniston added in-person training with Head Trainer, Dani Coleman. “I joined the Pvolve team in 2020, it’s always a thrill and so rewarding to see how the method impacts people’s lives, and Jen is no exception.” The method’s equal emphasis on results and longevity changed how Aniston thought about working out and led to a transformation of her relationship to fitness. Science and expertise have always been at the center of the Pvolve Method, with a Clinical Advisory Board made up of medical doctors and experts in women’s health, kinesiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, and a roster of highly credentialed trainers.  Aniston will add to our team of experts providing guidance on product development, programming strategy and marketing efforts to build greater brand awareness and make Pvolve a household name. “I was blown away when I found out that Jennifer Aniston was a secret streamer and doing the workouts at home,” says Rachel Katzman, Founder of Pvolve. “The fact that someone so advanced in her fitness journey and with access to a world of options, fell in love with the Pvolve Method after experiencing its benefits, is a dream come true. I’m so excited to see what we do together.” Get your equipment or visit a studio and get started with the method that changed Jen’s relationship to fitness today.

These days, just about everything has gone hybrid. Just like your work and social life, your workout routine should follow suit. After all, you probably don’t have time to get your sweat it at an in-person studio every single day. Enter: our Live Virtual Studio.   What is the Live Virtual Studio?  The Live Virtual Studio, a.k.a. LVS, is our members’ favorite way to tap into the high-energy, community-centric feel that you get from an in-person studio, but from anywhere in the world. Included in all streaming memberships, our LVS classes range from slow and steady Strength & Sculpts to fast-paced Cardio Burns, Progressive Weight Training and everything in between. Just like any other studio, there are a slew of different trainers to try and plenty of time slots to sign up for. We recommend starting with a 30 minute class to check it out. The best part? Once you find your groove, you’ll notice there are little cohorts that gravitate towards specific times and trainers. In no time, you’ll find yourself in a mini community, no commute required.   How should I prep for my first LVS class?   Make sure you’re logged into pvolve.com and head to Pvolve Live Virtual Studio to check out the schedule and sign up for class.   Once you’ve got your class on your calendar, there are five quick things you can do to prepare for your workout.   1. Check out what equipment you’ll need You’ll see the equipment you need to have for class when you go to sign up. Make sure you have it ready to go before class! We also send an equipment calendar that details the equipment you’ll need for your LVS classes each month. Check your email inbox or refer to the Pvolve Facebook Community Group to access the downloadable calendar.   If you don’t have all of the equipment – no worries! You can either stock up in advance or just tune in with what you have. Our trainers will start class by listing out some alternative options for anyone missing equipment. Don’t have gliders? Paper plates or towels will do. No hand weights? Just grab some soup cans or water bottles!   2. Find a suitable space You can join the LVS from anywhere, but we recommend finding an area where you have ample space to get moving. Be sure you have at least double your arm’s length on each side of you so you can get the most out of our signature expansive moments. Pro tip: cast class on your TV to get the best view of your trainer. 3. Gather the essentials   You don’t need to grab much before class, but it’s good to have the basics on hand for easy access. In addition to your equipment, be sure you have a full water bottle (or maybe some Recover 9!) and a towel – we promise you’ll be sweating! Bonus points if you have your phone nearby to record or take photos of your workout. (Share them on Instagram and tag @pvolve for a chance to be featured.)   4. Get workout ready   What’s a workout without a cute outfit? Since we recommend taking class with your camera on so you can get real-time form feedback, you may as well show up and show out in your favorite workout set. Whether you’re a leggings and sports bra kind-of gal or prefer shorts and a t-shirt, the right outfit can help power you through the hardest of classes.   5. Log on early to chat with your trainer   Our trainer will start class a few minutes early and stay on for a bit after to connect with everyone who joins. If you have any questions about our Method or equipment, or if you just want to chat, this is the best time to do it! If you’re an on-demand streamer, it can be so exciting to meet our trainers in real time. They’re here to support you throughout your journey, so take advantage by mingling and tapping into their expertise.   One last thing: Don't forget to install Zoom ahead of time so you’re ready to go for class!  So, are you ready to get moving with us? We can’t wait to help you take your fitness routine to the next level with our Live Virtual Studio. Sign up now, and we’ll see you there.  

It’s still about functional fitness—and a whole lot more  When Pvolve first launched in 2017, it quickly gained a reputation for being the workout for high-profile models that was especially sculpting the glutes, thanks in part to our first piece of equipment, the innovative p.ball. Built by entrepreneur Rachel Katzman and trainer Stephen Pasterino as the antidote to burpee-laden high-impact HIIT workouts, our method started with a lot of talk about elongating the body while lifting the butt without the boot camp-style “no pain, no gain” attitude.   The Pvolve of today can still give you a great rear view and all-over definition you won't believe and it's still a favorite with high-profile models and celebs (see: Jennifer Aniston's latest "obsession"). But it looks quite different than it did five years ago. While our foundation remains the same, our focus has shifted. We pair functional fitness with resistance equipment to sculpt in a way that's efficient and effective, yet gentle on the body. Pvolve now has more class types, a stronger emphasis on wellness, and even more sculpting, shaping, and strengthening benefits. Here's why—and how—it's changed. Redefining functional   The catalyst for the changes to Pvolve’s approach was Rachel’s own personal wellness journey. As her needs and priorities shifted over the years, she began asking for more. “I started Pvolve because I knew by moving this way I looked good, and I felt good. But in my early 20s, I wasn’t yet thinking about what the things that were making me feel good— balance, stability, mobility, flexibility—would mean throughout my life.”   Then when she was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2020, she had another ah-ha moment that deepened her appreciation for what a workout that fuels the body could truly mean. In turn, she explains, “My vision of what we can offer expanded.”   The heart is still unquestionably functional fitness that moves you through all planes of motion. “When Pvolve started, it was based on sculpting your body with movement that works on strength, stability, and mobility all in one,” says Pvolve VP of Talent and Training Antonietta Vicario. “And it’s brilliant, and it works. It’s smart fitness, and that won’t change.”   However, as Rachel challenged the team to put even more emphasis on how movement could make you feel, diversified our training staff, and grew our Clinical Advisory Board, an idea began to take shape: that for a workout to be truly functional, it needs to function for you and where you are today. So we took on the mission of offering practical solutions that sculpt (of course) but do it in a way that truly works for the individual.  "What does a woman need? It is not a one-size-fits-all answer," explains Antonietta. “It can change day to day. And what a woman needs at 45 is different from when she was 25. That's what the science tells us. So we've expanded our programming to be able to use smart fitness to meet members’ goals.”  Embracing workout variety  All these revelations spurred the team to expand our workout library. Pvolve started with our signature Strength & Sculpt classes, which feature low-impact functional exercises and incorporate light hand weights and a variety of other equipment. Since then, we’ve added everything from Cardio Burn to Pilates-based mat classes to sessions that incorporate heavy weights called Progressive Weight Training—all with the Pvolve twist of functional movement.   The variety allows every member to create their ideal workout mix. We still believe everyone can benefit from our signature Strength & Sculpt class (and it’s usually where we suggest you start), but depending on your goals, your week may incorporate other class types. For example, anyone looking to up metabolism may want to try more Cardio Burn and Progressive Weight Training classes. Or someone looking to get back into a routine may want to focus on our slower Flow State series before starting with the rest of our content. And we also offer restorative and meditation classes for a totally holistic approach.  Lead Trainer & Director of Programming Maeve McEwen explains that diversity can also help you avoid plateaus. “The body adapts to movement, so you want to give people new challenges. We want to help them keep moving and growing,” she explains. As Rachel puts it: “You know it’s not good for your gut to eat the same food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. You need variety. And when it comes to exercise, it’s the same.”  We’ve also gone a step more with a category called Movement Therapy, created with guidance from members of our Clinical Advisory Board to help you work through sensitive areas like aching shoulders and ankles. We’ve also added Women’s Wellness content to help keep you moving with everything from syncing with your menstrual-cycle to pre- and post-natal workouts. “We’re serving women in ways no other fitness brand ever has,” insists Rachel.   If all this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry. We have series tailored to specific goals and needs to get you started. And we offer 1:1 consultations to every member to find you craft a more personalized plan. (You can schedule one here.)  Your one and only workout—or not  Because the original vision for Pvolve was to replace go-harder-more-more-more classes with one unique workout that could get you all the results you want, this led to some talk in the beginning about Pvolve being designed to be your only workout for best results. That’s not our philosophy today.   Yes, Pvolve has been crafted with enough variety to be your sole fitness approach if you choose, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mix it into your current routine. If you love doing yoga, want to keep up your HIIT habit, or have no intention of ever giving up your barre classes, no problem. In those cases, we encourage you to think of Pvolve as an amazing complement to your current go-tos. Antonietta insists, “Whatever you do that inspires you to move your body, that’s great. I would never tell somebody to give up something that they love doing if it was working for them!”  And, in fact, Pvolve may even help you up your game in sports or other fitness classes. Explains Maeve, “If you’ve been spinning or running on a treadmill, you may be overusing certain muscles and underusing others. When you start exploring rotations and training in all planes of motion with Pvolve, you can open up a whole new level of possibilities for your body and improve performance.”  Rachel’s take: “At the end of the day, there’s always room for a workout that strengthens and sculpts your body and makes you feel better than when you started.”   Oh, and it’ll still give you the booty of your dream while doing it.   Not a member yet? Start your free trial for access to our library of on-demand classes and start working out with us today.