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Andrea Speir Launches New MERUS Fitness Platform
Andrea Speir’s new MERUS platform brings together Pilates, strength training and tailored perimenopause programming in one accessible fitness app.
The Pilates Journal Expo LA 2027 Tickets Are Now Live
Tickets are now on sale for The Pilates Journal Expo LA 2027, returning to Huntington Beach for three days of Pilates education, movement and industry connection.
Equinox Introduces Pilates Teacher Training Reimbursement Program
Equinox has introduced a US$3,500 tuition reimbursement program to support graduates who become Pilates instructors within its club network.
Classical Pilates Enters the Franchise Era
Classical Pilates is entering the franchise market, with Reneé Ricca bringing her lineage-led method and teacher training model to a new generation of studios.
BODYBAR Pilates to Attempt World’s Largest Reformer Class
BODYBAR Pilates will mark its 100th studio opening by bringing 100 participants together for a world-record reformer class attempt in Texas.
Pilates Participation Climbs to 13.8 Million in the U.S. — Who Is Driving the Growth?
New SFIA data shows U.S. Pilates participation has reached 13.8 million, up almost 40% since 2020, with younger women and highly active, multi-modality consumers helping drive the growth.-us-growth-2025
Pilates Is Scaling. Your Reformer Wants to Help Instruction Scale With It
Your Reformer launches InstructorPro, a new platform designed to support Pilates instructors with programming as studios and the industry continue to scale.
BODYBAR Pilates Reaches 100-Studio Milestone With Texas Opening
BODYBAR Pilates reaches 100 studios nationwide with a new Fort Worth, Texas location, as the franchise continues its rapid US expansion.
Les Mills Appoints Jason Paris as New CEO
Les Mills International has appointed Jason Paris as its new CEO, with the leadership change coming as the global fitness company expands its presence in Reformer Pilates.
Club Pilates Surpasses 1,500 Studios, Extending Its Global Lead
Club Pilates has reached a new global milestone, surpassing 1,500 studios worldwide. The achievement follows new openings in Thailand and Mexico as the brand continues to expand its international footprint.
STRONG Pilates Announces Master European Franchise Deal to Open Up to 750 Studios by 2030
STRONG Pilates is expanding into Central and Eastern Europe through a new Master Franchise Agreement with Xtreme Brands, opening 750 studios by 2030.
BODYROK Reaches 100-Studio Milestone
BODYROK founder Jake Irion shares the story behind the brand's 100-studio milestone and what's next.
STRONG Pilates Targets 25 U.S. Studios by the End of 2026
STRONG Pilates has announced a major U.S. expansion, with new studios opening across nine states as the Australian fitness brand continues its rapid global growth.
Why the Australian Census Matters for Pilates
The Pilates Association Australia is encouraging Pilates professionals to complete the 2026 Census to strengthen industry recognition and data.
Why What's in Your Activewear Matters
Ever stopped to think about the clothes you spend hours wearing? Olympic swimmer Bronte Campbell explains why what your activewear is made from matters.
The Pilates Journal Launches Its Mentor Directory
The Pilates Journal Mentor Directory is now live, connecting instructors and studio owners with leading educators and mentors across the globe.
Meet the Educators of The Pilates Journal Expo Miami
From internationally recognised presenters to business leaders and movement specialists, meet the educators helping shape this year's Pilates Journal Expo Miami.
Sessions We're Looking Forward to at The Pilates Journal Expo Miami
With more than 30 workshops, business panels and movement sessions taking place across three days, we've highlighted some of the experiences we're most excited about at The Pilates Journal Expo Miami.
Les Mills Introduces Reformer to Its Global Fitness Portfolio
Les Mills has officially entered the reformer market with a new global program designed for health clubs.
Nominations Open for the 2026 Pilates Journal Awards
The Pilates Journal Awards return in 2026, celebrating the educators, mentors, studio owners and industry leaders making an impact across the profession. Submit a nomination and help recognise the people shaping the future of Pilates.