FAQ’s

  • The Butcher Shop is a group fitness studio with three locations around Columbus, dedicated to creating an authentic environment where everyone, regardless of experience level, can tap into and build their strength. At the core of the Butcher Shop is the Lagree method, a high intensity but low impact workout method that strengthens, lengthens and tones the muscles and provides cardiovascular endurance without stressing the joints. It’s all about time under tension in Lagree as we work to bring slow twitch muscles to failure so they can build back even stronger. That’s what makes the Lagree method such a great compliment to other modes of fitness including running and weight lifting. Our studios offer a variety of class types to suit your fitness needs, ranging from 50 to 60 minutes. 

    Which brings us to the Megaformer… don’t be scared! The Megaformer is a one-of-a-kind, spring-based machine that helps to bring the Lagree method to life. The Megaformer features some stationary platforms, straps, and handlebars along with a moving carriage and adjustable spring tension to support different types of movement, and to activate up to 1,000 (!) different muscles. One of the beautiful things about the Megaformer is how easy it is to customize your workout with it. So whether you're new to the Shop, coming back post-baby, or looking to level up your cook, there’s a spring load or a body position that will support you there. 

  • The Butcher Shop has three easily accessible studio locations around Columbus, each with on-site and street parking option. Please make sure you double check the studio you're signed up for when making your way out to class.

    • German Village (closest to downtown Columbus)

    • Grandview, located centrally, close to many neighborhoods

    • Open Air, located near OSU campus and Clintonville 

      • Not actually an outdoor space, don’t worry!

    To learn more about our locations click here >

  • First, you’ll need to make an account in our system.

    We highly recommend using our free, super simple Butcher Shop app, available to download for iPhone here, and on Google Play here for all of your scheduling needs, but you can also register through our website. 

    Once you’ve made an account with your basic info on file, you’ll choose a class pass, package or membership based on what you’re looking to book. For example, if you want to sign up for a Fundamentals class, you’ll purchase a single Fundamentals pass in the “Credits” section of the app or website. 

    Please keep in mind, even after you purchase your credit or membership, you’ll still need to actually go in and sign up for the class! It’s a two step process. After you have your reservation completed, you can make any cancellations or adjustments the same way you booked it, but you can always reach out to our team for assistance at butchershopfitness@gmail.com. 

  • This will depend slightly depending on what class you’re taking but, in general, you’ll want to wear comfortable athletic clothes. Whatever you’ve worn to a previous pilates or yoga-type class - that will work well! That could be yoga pants or joggers, a tank top or t-shirt. 

    No matter what, so long as your class includes a Lagree portion on the Megaformer, you’ll need grip socks. These are mandatory to take class, but you’re welcome to BYO or purchase some on site for $10-$17 per pair.

    If you’re taking a 30/30, Strength or Bootcamp style class, make sure to bring sneakers.

  • Detailed parking information for each studio can be found on our Locations pages. Please, no matter which studio you’re coming to, leave ample time for parking as it can fluctuate based on events, games, OSU traffic, concerts, etc. 

  • Though not required, we do recommend starting with a Fundamentals class. The Fundamentals Class is designed for beginners-intermediate clients and is currently held at all studios at least 1 time per week, though we often add additional pop up sessions to help with waitlists (we’ll post those on IG every Sunday!). In a Fundamental class, you will feel like you’re able to keep up a little better and not feel so left behind or like you need to take as many modifications. A Full Body Lagree class is going to be programmed for intermediate to advanced clients. The instructor will still be there to support you just like in a Fundamentals class. However, you might feel like you need to take more breaks/modifications (which is totally okay as you're learning!).

    The Fundamentals class will still be challenging! We will just focus more on the fundamental moves of Lagree and provide a lot of instruction around form, body placement, and proper muscle engagement. You are not required to start with a Fundamentals class -- it’s totally up to you and what you want your first experience to be like. To try one out you'll create an account and then purchase a Fundamentals pass. Those are always $12 and you can take as many as you want before committing to a different kind of membership or class package option.

  • View Shop Policies

    It's so important to us that clients who purchase packages or memberships get to fully use and enjoy them! That's why the following policies are in place, so that everyone who intends to take a class can come and get the most of their time and value at The Shop. 

    ALL CLASSES | ALL CLASS TIMES - 10 HR CANCELLATION POLICY

    If you cancel within 10 hours of the class start time, you will lose the class credit. 

    Unlimited package holders will incur a $20 late cancellation fee. Please note that circumstances like traffic and illnesses are not exempt from late cancellation fees, as we try our hardest to allow as many clients as possible to be able to plan for and take class!

    NO SHOWS WILL INCUR A $25 FEE REGARDLESS OF PACKAGE OR MEMBERSHIP TYPE.

    Why you ask? With limited machines, we want to guarantee that anyone planning on taking class, can take class!  These policies are in place to make things fair for EVERYONE! Just show up for the class you booked or cancel your reservation, so someone else can get cut!

    We highly recommend anyone new to the Shop or looking to refresh on our policies check out the page dedicated to them here.

  • You will receive an email and/or text notification if you make it into a class off a waitlist only if you have notifications turned on.  Make sure you have notifications turned on in your account settings, otherwise you will not receive these messages! Keep in mind that you’re responsible for any waitlists you join, so we recommend removing yourself from any before you go to bed if you aren’t 100% sure you can attend the next day. 

    If you are on a waitlist for a class and a spot opens up, you’ll be moved in automatically so long as the cancellation window has not passed. For example, if you’re on the waitlist for a class, you could be moved in automatically up until 10 hours of that class but after that you won’t, so at that point you can remove yourself from the waitlist and see if a spot opens.

  • Yes! We offer both individual and group private options. 

    Individual sessions are great for clients with physical limitations/injuries, restricted schedules, or who are looking to focus in on a particular aspect of the workout, or gain strength in certain areas. Private classes are between $60-$65 a session. 

    Group sessions are perfect for any special occasion: bachelorette parties, birthdays, girl’s nights, anniversaries, you name it! We offer private sessions for a flat fee of $250, and song requests are welcome! Butchers love a good themed class.

    Check out our Private Class page here for more information, or send us an email to check availability! 

  • No sweat. Our team is more than happy to answer any other questions you have at butchershopfitness@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! 

  • Yes, yes and yes! We offer a discounted monthly unlimited membership at $169/month to K-12 teachers and Registered Nurses with proof of active employment/RN number. Actively enrolled college students are also eligible for the monthly unlimited membership at $169. You won't be able to access these memberships on your own, so please reach out to us at butchershopfitness@gmail.com to prove eligibility and move forward. These special rate memberships renew monthly for 12 months, and can be canceled at any time on a renewal interval.