PUBLISHED May 23rd, 2023 06:00 am | UPDATED July 22nd, 2024 02:07 pm
Pilates and yoga are not the same thing. We’d say they’re more like distant cousins, with Pilates having you literally putting your backs into it, whilst still relaxing and strengthening those tense muscles. While traditionally considered a low-impact exercise, in newer reiterations, be prepared to burn those calories.With classic, reformer and TRX Pilates to choose from, we bring to you our shortlist of the best Pilates studios in Singapore.
Breathe Pilates
Whether your goal is fitness, mobility or vitality, Breathe Pilates supports your health and wellness journey with over 100 specialised classes across four studios. From Stretch Pilates to Reformer and Tower Group classes, their experienced instructors lead the small group classes with attentive guidance, ensuring the exercises meet your body’s unique needs. With the aim to empower everyone with movement and strength, Breathe Pilates also works with healthcare professionals to offer rehabilitation programs in Clinical Pilates sessions. And if you want to bring your Pilates passion to the next level, check out their Teacher Training programs; they are a licensed STOTT Pilates training provider.
Breathe Pilates has various locations throughout Singapore, including Novena, Marine Parade, Fusionopolis, & Raffles Quay. For more information, visit their website or call +65 6571 0665.
Advantage Pilates
For a complete Pilates experience that sees you through your fitness journey, look no further than homegrown studio, Advantage Pilates. Whether you’re joining their group equipment classes on the Reformer, Tower, Chair, and Barrels, the experienced instructors here are sure to guide you through creative approaches and methods. With classes suited for all levels – from beginners to advanced – strengthen your core, and improve your flexibility and posture while learning to tend to your body’s unique needs. For specific issues such as chronic neck, back, knee or joint pains and spinal conditions like scoliosis, count on their expert instructors to work with you in one-on-one private classes to address your individual needs and goals.
Advantage Pilates has various locations throughout Singapore including Cecil St, Malacca St, Marine Parade, & Balestier. For more information, please visit their website or email contact@advantagepilates.sg or call +65 8838 2348 (Marine Parade) and +65 9363 6788 (Raffles Place).
The Moving Body Group
Established in 2009, The Moving Body is a leading Pilates and Gyrotonic studio in Singapore with a certified team that specializes in multiple forms of movement systems. Each of the three studios in Singapore are equipped with Pilates apparatus and Gyrotonic equipment, and they offer private, duet, and small group sessions. The new flagship studio in River Valley is also one of Singapore’s largest Gyrotonic studios, and besides being fully-equipped for Pilates, even features physiotherapist-developed CoreAlign equipment for functional movement training! (PS: If you haven’t heard of CoreAlign before, it’s also part of Cristiano Ronaldo’s training regime!) Under The Movement Academy, the studio offers instructor certification courses led by expert trainers, and is the only Balanced Body Licensed Academy and Gyrotonic certification center in Singapore.
The Moving Body Group has studios in Bukit Timah, River Valley, and East Coast. For more information on their locations, visit their website here.
SmartFit Pilates
Helmed by an international team of highly-qualified instructors, embark on a holistic journey with SmartFit Pilates through a series of intimate group classes of five or personal one-on-one sessions, ranging from Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, to sport-specific training. Their expertise extends to specifics such as injury rehabilitation and posture alignment. The ground floor of the boutique studio boasts plenty of sunlight and sleek reformers in their elegant, airy space and a quaint cafe serving specialty coffee and tea, and wholesome vegetarian nibbles.
SmartFit Pilates is located at 91 Tanglin Road, #01-01/#04-01, Singapore 247918, p. +65 8571 8549.
UMove Fitness
Combining Pilates, Calisthenics, and Movement concepts into their range of classes, UMove Fitness aims to make movement fun and enjoyable for everyone. Build your strength and flexibility with Pilates, and level up the intensity with Calisthenics; then embrace freedom with coordination and balance training in Movement concepts. Working out at UMove Fitness is more than just physical training, they even provide physical education on their Youtube channel to supplement your journey.
UMove Fitness is located at 10 Anson Road #17-13 International Plaza, Singapore 079903, p. +65 8781 7410.
Pilates Fitness
Introducing classes suited to your lifestyle needs, Pilates Fitness focuses on being goal-oriented using Pilates Reformer. Achieve the perfect summer body with their Abs-Burn or take your pick between Cardio Jumpboard and Weight Loss Pilates if you’re looking for a programme to shed off those extra calories. They also have sessions for you to work off body aches with Flexi Stretch Pilates designed to improve flexibility, along with Couple Prenatal classes. Feeling unsure if this is for you? Try them out with their introductory class offer.
Pilates Fitness is located at 85A Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555981. Email: enquiry@pilatesfitness.com.sg.
Club Pilates
The popular pilates studio from California brings their revolutionary machine-based Pilates fitness program to Singapore. With 12 reformers and a variety of equipment, they offer group classes across four different levels, including TRX, barre, chair, and Bosu. So whether you are just starting out in your fitness journey or are looking to push the limits of your mastery, there will be a Pilates class well-suited for you.
Club Pilates has studios in Orchard Central, East Coast Road, and Tanjong Pagar Road. For more information on their locations, visit their website here.
Focus
At Focus, their Pilates Mat session returns to the fundamentals with their signature minimalistic workouts to achieve maximum results. Each full-body routine makes use of foundational skills that’s easy on the joints. You’ll have to try out their Pilates Reformer class complete with state-of-the-art equipment and a wide variety of exercises that suit both beginners and pros. Kept intimate with small class sizes, enjoy a highly-personalised experience even in a group.
Focus is located at Raffles Place, 22 Malacca Street, #08-00, RB Capital Building, Singapore 048980, p. +65 6235 3938 / 6327 2072.
Pilates Bodytree
If you’re aching from hunching over your computer, Pilates Bodytree is the place to go. Striving to help their clients build movement confidence that will keep their posture in tip-top shape, their personal training and rehab training programs are tailored to meet your targeted needs. From Pilates for sports, pre and post natal pilates, to pilates for yogis and even seniors, there is something for everyone here.
Pilates Bodytree has studios in Chinatown, Novena, Orchard, and Zion. For more information on their locations, visit their website here.
Sky Pilates
Located in the heart of Orchard, Sky Pilates is one of Singapore’s largest machine-based studios and founded by a group of experienced pilates instructors and enthusiasts. Their small group classes are held in a cosy studio fitted with top-class Balanced Body equipment, where each member is free to go at their own pace and receive personalised feedback. Fire up your workout routine with the CoreAlign that will have your core burning or the Rolfing Bodywork to improve your posture and balance.
Sky Pilates is located at 583 Orchard Road, Forum Office Tower, #09-01, Singapore 238884, p. +65 6100 7597.
PowerMoves Pilates
Invigorate your mind and body amongst beautiful greenery in the serene ambiance of Dempsey Hill and Novena Hub. For sessions on building core strength, check out their Pilates Matwork that follows the teachings of Joseph Pilates himself while the Pilates Reformer and Power Pilates Promise covers everything from strength and flexibility training to improving posture and balance. They also offer Private & Duet Pilates in their studio for those seeking physiotherapy for rehabilitation (or if you’re just feeling shy).
PowerMoves Pilates is located at Novena Specialist Centre, 8 Sinaran Drive, #02-05, Singapore 307470, p. +65 6458 2221 & Dempsey 6ix and 7even, 6 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249683p. +65 6458 2221
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