Articles
Exit Planning for Pilates Owners Not Ready to Exit
Mitch McGinley reflects on competition, quality teaching and why planning for a future sale starts with building a stronger studio today.
Pilates Drives Boutique Studio Growth and the Rise of Multi-Service Studios: Mariana Tek Report
Mariana Tek’s 2027 Boutique Fitness Industry Report reveals growth in Pilates studio openings, rising class prices and expanding service offerings.
Pilates Tops Australia’s Fitness Trends for 2027
Pilates tops AUSactive’s fitness trends for 2027, highlighting its growing appeal and opportunities for Australian instructors and studio owners.
Pronto Pilates to give 500 local heroes a year of free reformer Pilates
Pronto Pilates is recognising local heroes with up to 500 free year-long reformer Pilates memberships across Australia and New Zealand.
The Quiet Shift Social Media has created in Pilates Teaching
Pilates educator Sara Colquhoun questions whether social media is making us better teachers or simply encouraging more choreography at the expense of meaningful client progression.
Sydney Pilates Expo 2027: First Speakers Announced
Join Tracey Mallett and Sara Colquhoun at The Pilates Journal Expo Sydney, 19–21 February 2027, for Pilates education, movement and connection.
PMA Celebrates 25 Years with 2026 Conference
The Pilates Method Alliance will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a two-day conference bringing Pilates professionals together in West Palm Beach.
RockSalt Pilates Appoints new COO as Franchise Network Expands
RockSalt Pilates has appointed Stephanie Knepp COO to support its growing franchise network and first international expansion.
New to Market: Merrithew® Introduces Its First Wood Reformer
Merrithew launches NX3 MAX: New Maple Wood Pilates Reformer as seen at The Pilates Journal Expo in Miami.
Inside Pilates Journal Expo LA 2027: Workshops, Educators & Industry Insights
The Pilates Journal Expo LA returns to Huntington Beach in January 2027 with leading educators, a new Studio Owner Forum, industry conversations and opportunities to connect with the global Pilates community.
LA Fitness Opens Its 200th In-Club Pilates Studio
LA Fitness has opened its 200th in-club Pilates studio, bringing its Reformer Pilates program to members across 16 US states and Canada.
The Class That Changed Everything
After welcoming her third child, Emily Phillips turned to Pilates for a mental break - and found a new direction in her life.
Beyond One Modality
“The throughline is what keeps you coherent, not the modality.” Kristin McGee on building a career that evolves without losing its identity. Read on.
Has Pilates Choreography Gone Too Far?
When does creative Pilates choreography enhance the practice, and when does it start to overshadow the principles that make Pilates, Pilates? Learn more.
Teaching Group Reformer - insights after Four Decades in Pilates
Elizabeth Larkam draws on four decades of teaching experience to share how instructors can create more meaningful group Reformer classes.
Inside JETSET Pilates' Rapid Rise
Beyond the Boom: Why the Future of Pilates Belongs to Brands That Know Their Niche. Read on.
Pilates Saved Me
How Pilates helped Jill navigate anxiety, loss and self-doubt—and inspired her to create a community where others feel safe, seen and supported. Read on.
Lead Your Studio, Don’t Just Run It
Why Running Your Studio Isn’t the Same as Leading It - And What to Do About It. Read on.
From Osteoporosis to Buffed Bones
Challenging the Pilates status quo to explore what women’s bodies really need for strength, longevity and healthy ageing. Read on.
The Business of Belonging
Scott Capelin built inLIFE Wellness around the needs of franchisees, designing smaller studios and centralised systems to give owners a clearer path to profitability.