Looking for a new workout to add to your rotation? You might’ve heard about Pilates on social media or from your workout buddy — if you’re not already a devotee.
The low-intensity workout can be practiced on a mat or reformer machine and uses strength and flexibility movements to tone your body. The now uber-popular practice is named after Joseph Pilates, a personal trainer who developed the workout + brought it to the United States in the 1920s.
Editor’s note: These are just a handful of the available studios across the Tampa Bay area.
BODYROK Tampa | 615 Channelside Dr. Ste. #108, Tampa
The Channelside studio offers 45-minute core-focused workouts, community classes, and Sparkman Wharf sessions. Don’t worry, Burg residents: The studio is opening a location in downtown St. Pete soon.
The Pilates Krewe | Multiple locations
The women-owned boutique spot offers small classes + private sessions. Krewe also hosts outdoor classes on the lawn at Armature Works, so you can take in those riverfront views while sweating.
Club Pilates | Multiple locations
No matter your slice of TBAY, there’s likely a Club Pilates location near you. Stop by one of seven locations — with another on the way — to try out the studio’s reformer flow, cardio sculpt, control, center and balance, and even teen classes.
Make sure to bring your photo to snap a pre-workout shot of Rare Body’s neon lights.
Photo via @rarebodystudio
Rare Body Studio | 276 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg
This Instagrammable studio teaches reformer and hot mat Pilates classes, plus hot barre. Stick around after class for a recovery session in the infared sauna or a cold plunge.
Sol Pilates | Multiple locations
This boutique studio keeps classes small + offers all types of difficulty levels. Try out tree classes for free, then sign up for a membership or class package to continue your journey.
Sincerely, Pilates & Wellness | 2201 W. Swann Ave. Ste. #200C, Tampa
Located right in the heart of Hyde Park Village, this holistic-focused space offers a variety of reformer, barre, and sculpt classes. The studio also provides recovery services like assisted stretching, infrared and salt sauna, Normatec Compression Leggings, and red light therapy.
Pro tip: Many of these studios are available on Class Pass. Here’s our guide to using the monthly subscription app in our area.