Half the boutique studios in this city didn't make it through the pandemic. Pilates walked in and took over. These are the reformer and Lagree studios worth booking, from Crowfoot to Seton.
Hot Pilates in a beautiful space, with a community that keeps you coming back. The workouts are tough and the results show, so come ready to challenge yourself. Four locations means there's one near almost everyone, and two of them open at 7:30 on Saturdays.
2115 4 St SW, plus Macleod Trail S, Mahogany and Crowfoot · Map for Reformed Pilates
A locally owned, women-only studio upstairs in the Loop, with reformer, barre, mat and yoga under one roof. Finish in the infrared sauna, which comes with every membership. Your first Intro Reformer class is free on Saturdays, so there's no excuse not to try it.
3332 20 St SW #311 · Map for Studio M
The easy entry point, and the one most likely to be in your neighbourhood. Booking runs through an app, classes run from 6 am most weekdays, and instructors are patient with first-timers figuring out the springs.
Inglewood's Junction 9 now has a Mission home with Pilates on the schedule alongside yoga.
2219 4 St SW · Map for Junction 9 Yoga & Pilates
The luxe one. Small classes on reformer, chair and Cadillac, which almost nobody else in the city offers, and a café pouring matcha and smoothies for after.
8383 Broadcast Ave SW · Map for Reposé Club
A bright, welcoming studio that makes Pilates feel less intimidating. Classes are challenging, with modifications offered for every level, and the 6 am start suits the commuter crowd.
19489 Seton Cres SE · Map for Unify Pilates
Pilates, but make it shake. Slow, brutal, effective, and you'll feel it climbing the stairs the next day.
5123 Elbow Dr SW, plus Signal Hill and University District · Map for Lagree YYC
Lagree with energy to spare in a big, bright studio with natural light and free parking. The schedule goes beyond full-body classes to mom-and-baby, sensory-friendly and lighter options.
6712 Fisher St SE · Map for Studio One Lagree