FAQ
## Frequently asked questions
### Do I need lifting experience?
No. Most of our founding members are new to barbell training. We teach the lifts from the ground up. If you've been lifting, we'll meet you where you are.
### What does the founding-member rate include?
The founding rate ($159/mo, locked for life) includes unlimited studio classes and full app access — the same as our regular Studio + App membership at $189/mo. You pay less, permanently, for being early.
### When does the studio open?
We're targeting 90 days from the presale close. We'll share the exact date and location with founding members before we announce publicly.
### Is there a founding-member commitment?
We ask for a 6-month initial commitment from founding members. After that, month-to-month. You can pause once per year for up to 60 days.
### What if I'm not local?
The App-Only membership ($39/mo) is available now. You get the same progressive programming and member community — just without the in-studio sessions. When we open additional locations, App-Only members get first access.
### What if I'm in perimenopause or have specific health considerations?
We build programs for women at every stage of menopause transition. Your intake form asks about where you are — our coaches use that to calibrate your first cycle's periodization. If you have specific musculoskeletal concerns, email us and we'll talk before you commit.
### Is there a waitlist if founding spots fill?
Yes. Once 50 founding spots are reserved, we move to a waitlist for the first-launch cohort at regular pricing.