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Here’s your primer on Pilates

6 Tampa Bay Pilates studios
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BODYROK Tampa frequently leads outdoor classes at Sparkman Wharf. | Photo via @bodyroktampa
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.

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Make sure to bring your photo to snap a pre-workout shot of Rare Body’s neon lights.

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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.
Events
Monday, Dec. 11
  • Healthy Food Action Plan Event | Monday, Dec. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Enoch Davis Center and Park, 1111 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Join the community food forum to share your ideas and perspective for working toward a healthy and equitable city.
  • Derek Hough - Symphony Of Dance | Monday, Dec. 11 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $70-$145 | The Emmy award-winning dancer performs styles from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
  • Film & Discussion | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 3-5 p.m. | The James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free with admission, RSVP | Watch the 1985 film “Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart” that follows the relationship between an aging immigrant widow and her devoted daughter in San Francisco.
  • Sarah Brightman | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $54-$254 | The soprano performs some of her greatest hits and holiday classics accompanied by an orchestra, choir, and special guests.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Tombolo Turns Four | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Celebrate the indie bookstore’s fourth trip around the sun with a holiday night market in the courtyard, holiday drinks, a book signing with Lisa Unger, and food trucks.
  • John Mulaney | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $224-$260 | The writer, actor, and nationally popular comedian who turns his personal struggles into a comedic masterpiece takes the Cigar City stage.
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News Notes
Health
  • Tampa General Hospital is kicking off a major expansion on Davis Islands in 2024. The hospital plans to add a new 13-story surgical, neuroscience, and transplant services pavilion. The 565,000-sqft tower will hold 144 patient beds + 32 operating suites. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Festival
  • Calling all Gasparilla Music Festival fans. The popular springtime festival will take over Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Feb. 16-18. The lineup isn’t out yet, but early bird tickets are on sale now. (That’s So Tampa)
Sports
  • They’re staying the Tampa Bay Rays. During a Pinellas County Commission work session last week, Rays president Brian Auld said the team will not be renamed the St. Petersburg Rays after calls from the former St. Pete mayor to make the name change part of the new stadium deal. (WUSF News)
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  • There’s a new spot to grab some java in South Tampa. The Bean Bar Truck just set up shop outside Dwell Home Market (4912 S. Lois Ave.), serving Cuban coffee aplenty and croissant egg sandwiches. (That’s So Tampa )
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  • Have you tried Da’Shrine in Seminole Heights? The recently opened restaurant (5137 N. Florida Ave.) features a West African cuisine-heavy menu + cocktails. Stop by for dishes like stew chicken, pepper soup, snapper, breakfast eats, and brunch. (That’s So Tampa)
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Outdoors
  • The Geminids meteor shower is predicted to peak on Wednesday, Dec. 13 + Thursday, Dec. 14. According to NASA, this dazzling annual shower is considered “one of the best and most reliable.” Read up on where and when to catch the cosmic light show. (NASA)
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