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No matter your background, fitness level, or goals, we have a cardio, strength, or repair class for you! Our studio is mirror-free and judgment free, and we encourage everyone to always go at their own pace, modify as needed, and have fun.

Classes can be taken back-to-back in different combinations of Strength + Cardio or Cardio + Repair. Time permitting, try a strength class (like POP Pilates or Burn) as a warm-up for Dance Fitness. Or combine a repair class (like Melt, Revive, or Release) with Dance Fitness to prevent next day soreness.

cardio

Cardio dance classes are all taught follow-the-leader style with visual cueing. The main difference in each format is the style of music, amount of fitness elements, and the overall intensity. The intensity listed is just a suggestion. Students are encouraged to kick things up, or mellow things out, as needed.

Cardio Dance

Cardio Dance

Cardio Dance is a dance fitness experience that feels more like a night out with friends than a workout. Set to yesterday’s and today’s hottest music, you’ll move through easy-to-follow choreography in a supportive, high-energy environment that celebrates joy, confidence, and connection. More than just a workout, Cardio Dance helps strengthen your body, boost your mood, reduce stress, and remind you that movement can be fun. Expect to sweat, smile, and leave feeling better than when you walked in.

High Intensity

Pop Music

Athletic, Dynamic, and Upbeat

 

Fridays | 4:00 pm

(starts Sept 14)

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PulsePDX Dance Fitness

Dance Fitness

This fun and engaging dance fitness class is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. While moving to a mix of Pop styles and International music you may find yourself singing along as you strut, shake, shimmy and squat. This class is frequently called addictive and it only takes one class to see why! No dance experience needed. All levels welcome.

What to expect with each teacher:

Antonio – A little more pop and international music with a flirty wink.

Danny – A little more pop music and full of sass.

Donnie – A little more rowdy with a Broadway flair and extra singing.

Jennifer – A little more K-Pop and Afro-Pop music with some ballroom flavor mixed in.

Moderate to High Intensity

Pop & International Music

Party-Like, Energetic & Addictive

 

Sundays | 10:10 am

Mondays | 10:15 am

Mondays | 6:15 pm

Tuesdays | 5:30 pm

Wednesdays | 6:15 pm

Thursdays | 5:30 pm

Thursdays | 7:30 pm

Fridays | 11:15 am

Fridays | 6:10 pm

Saturdays | 10:05 am

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PulsePDX Low Impact

Low Impact Dance Fitness

Low Impact Dance Fitness is for anyone looking for a lower intensity, more joint-friendly dance fitness class. If you are wanting a break from jumping, dealing with an injury, needing a recovery day but still want to dance, or an active older adult, this class is for you! The easy-to-follow choreography focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination and is done to a variety of music and dance styles. It is all of the fun you expect from PulsePDX Dance Fitness classes, just at a lower intensity with modifications strongly encouraged.

Moderate Intensity

Pop & International Music

Uplifting, Joint-Friendly & Joyful

 

Tuesdays | 11:15 am

Thursdays | 11:15 am

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Retro Aerobics

Retro Aerobics

Retro Aerobics with Dana is a fun, easy-to-follow, 80’s aerobics-inspired workout set to a combination of 80’s and contemporary music. The class consists of dance routines that can be taken up or down a notch, moving however your body wants to express them. No dance experience required, just a readiness to move your feet and have fun! Get ready to v-step, grapevine, and step-touch in this upbeat, energetic class!
 
Leotards and leg warmers are not required, but highly encouraged.

High Intensity

80’s and Contemporary

Nostalgic, Upbeat, Playful

 

Mondays | 11:15 am

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Spicy Dance

Spicy Dance

Spicy Dance Fitness is an easy to follow, club vibes, dance party to your favorite upbeat flirty music that has you SWEATING! Have you ever just craved the opportunity to get more in touch with your sensuality? Or maybe just the urge to twerk it out to your favorite song? We get low, embrace our hips and dance it all out. Get strong, move your body and find self empowerment in this high energy, sexy dance class! 

High Intensity

Pop & Hip Hop Music

Empowering, Twerkalicious, Sexy

 

Sundays | 11:15 am

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PulsePDX WERQ® Fitness Class

WERQ Fitness®

WERQ® Fitness is a fiercely fun dance fitness workout set to pop and hip hop music. It has the perfect combination of dance and fitness moves to keep you sweating and smiling the entire hour. The WERQ warm-up previews the dance steps used in class and the WERQ cool-down includes balance and yoga-inspired poses. In between there is a lot of easy-to-follow heart-pumping dance fitness moves. All levels welcome. No dance experience needed. Get ready to WERQ!

High Intensity

Pop & Hip Hop Music

Fun, Athletic & Energetic

 

Sundays | 8:00 am

Mondays | 7:15 pm

Tuesdays | 7:30 pm

Wednesdays | 10:15 am

Saturdays | 8:00 am

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strength

All of our strength classes can be modified for any fitness level. Please let your instructor know of any injuries or concerns so we can offer modification moves.
Yoga mats are required in each format.
New students may borrow supplies for their first class.

PulsePDX BURN Class

Burn

Build strength with this dynamic resistance band class which helps to improve balance, tone isolated muscle groups, and prevent injuries. Incorporating exercises frequently used in physical therapy, this class can be easily modified. Participants looking to build strength can add resistance to take muscles to fatigue. Participants looking to rehab an injury can reduce resistance as needed. 

Mat Class

Resistance Band Strength Training

Uses Loop & Long Bands

 

Mondays | 9:15 am

Wednesdays | 9:15 am

Wednesdays | 5:15 pm

Fridays | 9:15 am

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POP Pilates at PulsePDX

POP Pilates®

POP Pilates® is a total body, equipment-free workout that creates a rock solid core and a strong dancer’s body like nothing else can. 3 MILLION+ people are practicing POP all over the world. Say bye-bye to your grandma’s Pilates. This is something totally different. POP Pilates is dance on the mat to Top 40 Hits.

Mat Class

Dance on the Mat

Body Weight Exercises

 

Sundays | 9:05 am

Mondays | 5:15 pm

Tuesdays | 10:15 am

Tuesdays | 6:35 pm

Thursdays | 10:15 am

Thursdays | 6:30 pm

Fridays | 5:00 pm

Saturdays | 7:00 am

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Pound Fitness

Pound - Rockout. Workout®

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®***, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to rockstars of all ages and abilities.

***Streaming participants may use light hand weights or long spoons.

Mat Class

Cardio Drumming + Strength

Uses RipStix

 

Fridays | 7:15 pm  

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Warrior Combat

Warrior Combat®

WARRIOR Combat is boxing inspired, powerful, and fierce. It is for everybody and every BODY. WARRIOR Combat has two  25-minute sections. These sections are distinguished by timed intervals and moves synchronized to music. Both include boxing combinations, HIIT training, total body strength and aerobic conditioning. Have a set of dumbbells handy and get ready to feel like a confident badass!

Mat Class

High-Intensity Interval Training and  Strength

Uses Hand Weights

 

Saturdays | 11:10 am

(starts Sept 12)

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Warrior Rhythm

Warrior Rhythm®

Fitness-focused with yoga undertones, WARRIOR Rhythm® increases strength, flexibility, and balance. It’s yoga + weights + HIIT + mindfulness rolled into one insanely rhythmic experience! Grab a yoga mat, and weights, and get ready for unconventional yoga flows and unforgettable playlists designed to unleash your inner wild thing!

Mat Class

Flexibility and Strength

Uses Hand Weights

 

Tuesdays | 4:40 pm

Thursdays | 4:40 pm

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repair

De-stress, improve joint mobility, and relieve aches and pains with one of our repair classes. Try a class at the studio before or after a cardio class, or join us from home via live stream to ease into the day or wind down at the end of the day.

PulsePDX MELT Method Class

MELT Method®

Learn simple self-care techniques you can use every day to make your body feel better and function more efficiently. Relieve aches and pains brought on by aging and active living. Reduce inflammation, ease chronic neck and low back strain, improve alignment, and learn how to keep your whole body working better.

Mat Class

Eases Aches and Pains

Uses Soft Foam Rollers

 

Wednesdays | 7:20 pm

Saturdays | 9:05 am

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PulsePDX Revive!

Revive!

Revive and refresh with this mid-day stretching, movement, and mobility class designed to help you de-stress, re-focus, and re-energize for your afternoon.

All levels welcome.

Mat Class

Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion

Uses Yoga Blocks & Straps

 

Tuesdays | 12:15 pm

Fridays | 11:15 am

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what our students say

I danced my socks off! I sweated and smiled through it all! What a great endorphin rush with some of the most enthusiatic, fun and brilliant instructors. No better way to start or end your day!

-Karen A

what our students say

 

The most fun workout ever! I have never been so excited about working out or going to an exercise class. The teachers, the atmosphere, the music, the dancing – SO MUCH FUN! I love it here. It’s never pretentious or intimidating, it’s pure fun. You won’t even realize you’re working out or sweating up a storm. Truly, my favorite workout place ever!

-Yelp User

what our students say

 

Do not walk – RUN to this studio. I have been a member here for about 7 years, and finding this place was the greatest thing for my fitness. Donnie’s dance fitness classes will bring you more joy than any other class you will take. Danny’s dance classes are also full of fun and amazing dances. You will feel like you are at a dance club – but in the best way possible! There is laughter, singing, and endless positivity. Pulse is an incredibly inclusive environment that welcomes new people of all sizes. I cannot recommend this place higher. Very fairly priced gym memberships, and the best team you will find in Portland.

– Amelia B