Is there anyone in the world who doesn’t want a tighter butt? Once almost exclusively the exercise of celebs, it’s safe to say pilates is now firmly entrenched in the fitness landscape and is the Brisbane/Meanjin workout of choice for those chasing a long, lean physique.All Brisbane pilates classes aren’t created equal though—there are a number of factors you need to look out for when making a choice about where to tone those glutes.
Experienced instructors are key—you’re doing serious moves and you need a serious teacher to guide you to keep you safe and push you to get results. Quality equipment is also crucial, particularly if you’re doing reformer classes. Here at Urban List, we also rate a good atmosphere—a friendly vibe paired with good music and lighting can make all the difference. With all that in mind, here’s Brisbane’s best pilates studios.
TotalFusion
Various Locations
All of TotalFusion's locations will subject you to challenging, butt-tightening pilates workout, but if you like your pilates with a side of luxury, TotalFusion Platinum at Newstead is your best bet. Located in the boujee Lucent building, the gym features six multi-sensory studios, offering a heap of different yoga, pilates, cycle, hiit, run, fusion and functional training classes, and instructors who'll make you actually want to work harder. On the pilates side of things, there’s something for everyone—but we highly recommended the Hot Pilates Sculpt, Reformer Pilates, and Abs, Buns And Guns classes.
KX Pilates
76 Commercial Rd, Newstead | 864 Old Cleveland Rd, Carina
KX Pilates aims to provide the “Kaizen Xperience”, based on the Japanese philosophy of “Kaizen”, meaning to change for the better. You can do just that in KX Pilates’ studios, which are modern, open spaces. With incredibly friendly and vibrant instructors, these guys really know how to give you a workout worth getting out of bed for. KX offers reformer pilates exclusively, with a range of different levels to choose from—so you’ll find a workout that suits you whether you’re a pilates pro or just starting out.
SOBA
359 Montague Rdd, West End
“Be mindful, not mind-full”—a sentiment carried through all of SOBA’s classes. The phoneless, cashless and paperless modern movement studio in West End provides gender, shape, size, and age neutral classes. All are welcome at their range of barre, pilates, yoga, groove, hiit, yin, and ,editation classes. They have three different type of pilates classes, all sure to get those abs ready for summer: Primary Pilates, Power Pilates, and Hot Pilates. Either way, you’ll definitely be sweating.
Vicalates
3/85 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe
Cute yet functional. This is the vibe of Teneriffe’s pink and white boutique studio, Vicalates. You could join their brand new virtual classes for their top of the range reformer classes, but we’d recommend in-person to get the full, very ‘grammable experience. Take your #fitspo posts to the next level and tone those abs while you're at it.
Boutique Pilates Method
180 Albion Rd, Windsor
When we say BPM, we’re not referring to “beats per minute”. We’re referring to Boutique Pilates Method—a fusion of music and movement to spice up your boring old Pilates routine. BPM Founder and Director, Ashleigh Gurnett created this method to allow you to go at your own speed—literally. Choose a class with with a BPM (we mean beats per minute this time) that suits you, whether it's a slow 130BPM or sweat-inducing 145BPM, and get down to business.
BASI Pilates Academy
6/707-709 Albany Creek Rd, Albany Creek
A contemporary studio in Brissy’s north, BASI Pilates Academy, formerly known as Pilates Studio 64, boasts all the best equipment (including Dynamic Pilates Reformers, Cadillac Towers and the new Avalon System) and some of the top instructors in town—while continuously training more in their teacher training programs. With all things pilates, barre and indo-row, their personalised approach to training ensures you’ll get the best results possible, fast. Inclusive to all, their group classes cater to first time mums, pregnant women, and even seniors.
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Strong Pilates
Various Locations
If you need a studio that you can get to ASAP from wherever you may be, look no further than Strong Pilates’ seven South-East Queensland locations. With different classes every day, Strong Pilates has got the variety you need to get a strong body and strong mind. According to their website, you may even make some friends along with your gains. Who knows?
Studio Pilates
Various Locations
If you’re looking for one of the best reformer pilates studios in Brisbane, then Studio Pilates is it. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, the friendly instructors will make sure you feel the burn and master your skills. The luxe studios are equipped with innovative video technology that will play the day's workout so you can follow along while your instructor will adjust your technique along the way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your sweat sesh. Plus, the banging playlist will give you that extra boost to dig deep. With multiple studios around Brisbane all offering tonnes of classes each week, they've got a session for everyone—check them out here.
Power Moves
324 Montague Rd, West End
More than just a pilates studio, Power Moves is a community hub where fitness meets finesse. With a range of different classes—including reformer, mat and heated pilates—held in stunningly designed studios, there’s something for every experience level, all of them featuring cutting edge equipment and innovative techniques. Co-founder Morgan Budd is a renowned pilates guru, so you know you’re in good hands—just push through the burn and bring on those taut, toned muscles.
Viva Pilates
8/708 Sandgate Rd, Clayfield | 2 Chinook St, Everton Hills | 7/190 Radford Rd, Manly West
Redefine your limits at one of Viva Pilates’ three studios. With eight unique class styles to suit every mood you might be in, Viva prioritises mindful and dynamic pilates. To get you hooked on their vibe, Viva offers 14 days of unlimited access to Viva for just $67 when you first sign up. They even have a dedicated pre-natal and post-natal program for all the mummas and mummas-to-be out there.
Xtend Barre
6/238 Hawken Dr, St Lucia | 433 Logan Rd, Stones Corner
Xtend Barre has the X factor when it comes to raising the barre (‘scuse the puns). Their method isn’t like your regular old Pilates. It combines the science of pilates with the dynamics and good vibes of dance, all to strengthen and tone your entire body, refresh your mind, and “release your soul”. It doesn’t just focus on the small movements, rather, Xtend Barre’s classes prioritise the whole body to deliver strength, endurance, and flexibility. Sounds good to us.
Premium Pilates & Fitness
193 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo | 698 Old Cleveland Rd, Camp Hill
If you’re after pilates classes that won't break the bank, Premium Pilates & Fitness has got you. For just $30 a week, you can get unlimited access to either their Coorparoo or Camp Hill studio. And don't think they'll skint on the class options either—with reformer, matwork pilates, barre, HIIT, stretch, and yoga on the schedule, you name it, they got it.
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