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Sweatshop on Central
5 ★★★★★ 456 Google reviews · Barre studio in Phoenix, Arizona
Clean studio that offers yoga, barre and spin classes, plus instructors.
Plan your first class
- Free first class or intro offer new members are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your first class
- ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (602) 603-1891
- Website & schedule sweatshopcentral.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 AM, 4–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–12 PM, 4–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–10 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–12 PM, 4–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–10 AM, 4–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 8–11 AM |
What's on offer
“I found this studio through class pass over 2 years ago and it's become one of my favorites!”
“I dig the community/neighborhood feel too!”
What members say again and again
“It's so wonderful, peaceful, clean, and have the most incredible staff.”
“The yoga instructors are all wonderful . I’m not great at yoga but I feel like I keep up with the flow of their classes.”
“I am not a yoga expert but what's I like about this studio is that although there is a wide variety of expertise of the different members, everyone is welcoming and friendly.”
“I found this studio through class pass over 2 years ago and it's become one of my favorites!”
“But their yoga is my happy place :) Love the space and also love the shops and restaurants nearby.”
From the reviews
Such a great studio! Popped in on a weekend visit to Phoenix and had a fabulous class with Emma. The space is clean and beautiful. Vibe is warm and energetic. And the yoga was an amazing start to the day. Definitely stop by and sweat a bit. You’ll be so glad.
I love coming here! I found this studio through class pass over 2 years ago and it's become one of my favorites! I always enjoy each yoga teacher. This past week, I've had Cortney and she's been great.
I’ve never really been a workout girly and always haaated the gym but forced myself to go anyway. I was having brunch across the street one day and saw a bunch of people walking with yoga mats in this direction and decided to check it out. Signed up for the 2 week intro and now I’m hooked.
I had such a pleasant experience at Sweatshop! Whitney at the front desk was friendly, polite and helpful for my first time and I got to borrow clip in shoes! Monique was an incredible, high energy soul that led us through a fun and challenging class.
Teacher training at Sweatshop on Central
Sweatshop on Central comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at Sweatshop on Central
New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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