The True40 Fusion Class: A Low-Impact Strength Workout for Full-Body Results
The True40 Fusion Class combines low-impact strength training with elements of barre, Pilates, yoga, and functional resistance training to create a full-body workout designed for every fitness level.
Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve mobility, increase endurance, or simply find a workout you genuinely enjoy, the True40 method is designed to help you move in a way that feels true to your body.
Our classes welcome all ages, fitness levels, and life stages. From beginners and seasoned exercisers to pregnancy, postpartum, and injury recovery, True40 provides a supportive space where you can challenge yourself, celebrate movement, and build strength that carries into everyday life.
What is the True40 Method and How Does It Work?
The True40 method is a low-impact strength workout that combines barre, Pilates, yoga, cardio, and functional resistance training into one balanced class experience.
Classes range from 45 to 60 minutes and offer both optional modifications and optional challenges, allowing you to move in a way that is true to your body. Whether you’re brand new to fitness or have years of experience, you can customize each class to meet your needs.
Our programming intentionally blends strength training, cardio conditioning, and mobility work so you can build endurance, improve flexibility, and develop total-body strength without the high-impact stress often associated with traditional workouts.
Because our method is adaptable, it is also a safe and effective option for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, injury recovery, and those returning to exercise after time away.
Each class is thoughtfully designed to help you feel stronger, move better, and leave the studio feeling energized and empowered.
What to Expect During a True40 Fusion Strength Workout
If you’re trying True40 for the first time, you can expect a welcoming environment, supportive instructors, and a workout that challenges you while still allowing you to move at your own pace.
Every Fusion Class is designed to provide a balanced combination of cardio, strength training, mobility work, and recovery. Throughout class, your instructor will offer modifications and optional challenges so you can customize the workout to fit your body and fitness level.
- Receive a warm welcome from our team when you arrive.
- Set up your station with all necessary equipment, including TRX straps, light and heavy free weights, a ball, gliders, and a mat.
- Share any injuries, limitations, or concerns with your instructor before class begins.
- Join a supportive community of clients who are always happy to welcome someone new.
- Move through an upbeat class experience that is often taught to the beat of the music.
- Take advantage of modifications and optional challenges throughout class to meet your needs that day.
- Benefit from hands-on adjustments that help you get the most from each movement.
- Begin with a low-impact cardio warm-up before moving into barre-inspired lower-body work.
- Transition into full-body strength training using TRX straps, free weights, and bodyweight exercises.
- Continue with glute-focused exercises, Pilates-inspired core work, and a yoga-inspired recovery flow.
- Wipe down and return your equipment after class.
- Enjoy an hour without distractions by leaving your phone outside the studio.
- Freshen up in the showers and changing areas available at many True40 locations.
How to Prepare for Your First Strength Workout at True40
Getting ready for your first True40 Fusion Class is simple. We provide all of the equipment you’ll need, and our team is here to help you feel comfortable from the moment you walk through the door.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before class so you can meet the team, complete paperwork, and get settled.
- Wear sticky socks for class. If you don’t already have a pair, they are available for rent or purchase at the studio.
- Bring a water bottle, or take advantage of our water fountains and bottled water options.
- Leave your phone, shoes, and personal belongings in the provided lockers or cubbies.
- Use all equipment provided by the studio, including mats and workout accessories.
- If you need to leave class early, leave your equipment in place so you don’t disrupt other clients.
- Bring a change of clothes if you plan to shower after class.
- Enjoy amenities at many locations, including shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers, deodorant, dry shampoo, and mirrors.
Who Should Take a True40 Strength Workout Class?
One of the things that makes the True40 Method unique is that it truly is designed for all fitness levels.
Our clients range from high school students to adults in their 70s and beyond. While the majority of our members are women, we welcome anyone looking for a supportive, full-body workout experience.
Because every exercise includes modifications and optional challenges, True40 can meet you exactly where you are. Whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey, returning to exercise after time away, training consistently, or looking for a new challenge, you’ll find options that work for your body.
The True40 Method is also a popular choice for clients who are pregnant, postpartum, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact alternative to traditional gym workouts. Our instructors are trained to provide modifications that help you move safely while still feeling challenged.
Whether you’re looking to improve overall fitness, support your wellness goals, increase strength, or simply find a workout community you enjoy being part of, the True40 Fusion Class is designed to grow with you through every season of life.
Benefits of a Low-Impact Strength Workout Like True40
At True40, we believe fitness should be both effective and sustainable. That’s why our method combines strength training, cardio, mobility work, and recovery into one balanced workout experience.
Unlike workouts that focus on a single training style, the True40 Fusion Class helps improve multiple areas of fitness at once. Through a combination of resistance training, barre-inspired movements, Pilates-based core work, and yoga-inspired recovery, you’ll build strength while supporting overall movement quality and long-term wellness.
Some of the benefits clients experience through consistent participation in True40 classes include:
- Improved total-body strength
- Increased muscular endurance
- Better balance and stability
- Enhanced mobility and flexibility
- Stronger core strength
- Increased energy throughout the day
- Better body awareness and movement patterns
- A low-impact approach that is gentler on the joints
Every class begins with a dynamic warm-up designed to safely prepare your body for movement while elevating your heart rate and activating key muscle groups.
Throughout class, we focus on building strength from the body’s foundation: the core. By combining small controlled movements, isometric holds, larger range-of-motion exercises, and functional resistance training, we help strengthen muscles while improving coordination and mobility.
We finish every class with a yoga-inspired recovery sequence that encourages flexibility, mobility, and mindfulness, helping you find balance physically and mentally.
You’ll leave feeling stronger, more energized, and more connected to your body.
Frequently Asked Questions
For studio-specific questions, reach out to your local studio and they can help! You can also visit our FAQ page.
Is True40 a strength training workout?
Yes. The True40 Fusion Class incorporates strength training throughout the workout using free weights, TRX straps, resistance exercises, and bodyweight movements. The class is designed to help build strength, endurance, and mobility while remaining low impact and accessible to a wide range of fitness levels.
Is True40 good for beginners?
Absolutely. Every class includes modifications and optional challenges, making it suitable for beginners, experienced exercisers, and everyone in between. Our instructors are there to help you move safely and confidently, no matter where you’re starting.
How often should I take a True40 class?
Many clients attend two to five classes per week depending on their fitness goals, schedule, and recovery needs. Consistency is one of the best ways to build strength, improve endurance, and experience long-term results.
Does True40 combine barre and Pilates?
Yes. True40 incorporates movements inspired by both barre and Pilates while also including strength training, cardio, mobility work, TRX training, and yoga-based recovery. The result is a balanced, full-body workout that targets multiple aspects of fitness in a single class.
What should I wear to class?
You can wear anything you feel comfortable moving in. Most clients choose leggings, athletic shorts, and workout tops. Sticky socks are required for class and are available for purchase or rent at all studio locations if needed.
How long is a True40 Fusion Class?
Our traditional Fusion Class is 60 minutes, but many studios also offer 50-minute express classes and 45-minute cardio-focused classes. Check your local studio schedule to see which formats are available.
Is True40 considered a low-impact workout?
Yes. True40 is designed to be low impact, meaning it places less stress on the joints while still providing an effective strength and cardio workout. This makes it a great option for many beginners, active adults, and those looking for a sustainable long-term fitness routine.
Can I take True40 while pregnant or postpartum?
Many clients continue taking True40 during pregnancy and postpartum with appropriate modifications. Our instructors provide options throughout class to help support changing needs. As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning or continuing an exercise program during pregnancy or postpartum recovery.
Absolutely. Every class includes modifications and optional challenges, making it suitable for beginners, experienced exercisers, and everyone in between. Our instructors are there to help you move safely and confidently, no matter where you’re starting.
