These Are the Best Pilates Studios in the West
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You may be seeing Pilates trending all over your social media, and it’s for good reason. Pilates—in all of its forms—is becoming a popular workout for full-body muscle toning and flexibility without too much strain on your body. While local studios in your area are always a go-to, these studio chains are spreading across cities to offer different class packs and class options for beginners and experts alike. Pro tip: Fitness platforms such as Class Pass allow you to try different studios before buying a membership.
Club Pilates
With over 800 studios nationwide, Club Pilates offers classes in California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. Whether you’re brand new or an expert on the reformer, Club Pilates makes it easy with their variety of class packs that work for every studio location. Starting with a complimentary introductory class, Club Pilates allows you to explore the reformer workout before deciding to commit to the studio. Beyond that, they offer a variety of focused classes from the basic Reformer Flow, to Cardio Sculpt, Center + Balance classes, and beyond. The clean, brightly lit studios and friendly instructors create a comfortable space for you to reach your fitness goals. Just be sure to book in advance—popular time slots fill up fast.
[solidcore]
If you’re looking to start your high-intensity workout era, [solidcore] is the place to go. With locations across California, Colorado, Washington, Arizona, and Texas, this studio brings the heat—literally. [solidcore] offers 50-minute classes on their custom reformer machine for all levels of Pilates lovers—starting with their Starter50 and Foundation50 classes. From there, you can graduate to their variety of full body, and muscle specific class options designed to challenge your strength. The studio blends classic, slow pilates techniques with a modern twist combining the low-impact workout with a club-like, blue-lit atmosphere. Find the class level fit for you, and with encouraging instructors guiding you along the way—you will definitely feel the burn.
Mighty Pilates
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This California-based studio is all the rave among pilate-lovers in the San Francisco and Los Angeles area. The studio offers both group and private class sessions for beginners to dip your toes into the world of Pilates—at a new client discounted price. The studio also provides a what-to-expect explanation to calm your nerves, with friendly instructors to walk you through equipment and terminology. Mighty offers all levels of Pilates practices with various class types, and even opportunities for those seeking instructor certification. Classes incorporate reformers, springboards, and more to really tap into the core, strength, and flexibility that classical Pilates requires.
BodyRok
In just 45-minutes, BodyRok saves you from your two-hour-too-long gym session with a blend of classical Pilates and high-intensity. If you struggle to fit a workout into your schedule, BodyRok may be the perfect fit if you want an efficient, full-body burn. Studios are offered in a variety of locations across California, Arizona, Utah, Montana, and Idaho. Each studio features reformer machines, along with resistance bands, Pilates rings, and any other needed pilates equipment. ‘Rok your body’ through a modern approach to Pilates, embracing the value of controlled movement in a studio with music blasting and instructors pushing you along the way. Their dynamic workouts vary from a basic reformer flow, to core, cardio, and lower body-focused classes at different levels of intensity—find the best fit for you.
BODYBAR Pilates
BODYBAR Pilates will meet you at your level—in studios around the West in California, Texas, and Idaho. Featuring classes using both reformer and reformer chair, this studio has a large variety of class options targeting both your inner athlete and reforming your balance. BODYBAR studios blend a boutique fitness vibe with a community-driven atmosphere—featuring modern spaces, energizing playlists, and supportive instructors that make you sweat. Whether you’re easing into Pilates or craving a cardio-boosted workout, each hour-long class leaves you stronger and one step closer to your fitness goals.
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