The best pilates studios in Singapore

With all the rage about reformer Pilates classes, many may not be aware of the wide range of equipment available to Pilates practitioners. At BE. Studios, a boutique Pilates studio founded by pro dancer and fitness enthusiast Eugena Bey, you can get fit while exploring the likes of the Cadillac, stability chair, barrel and reformer.

Start yourself off with a private ($80) or duet ($65) trial class for a personalised experience – the expert trainers will be able to assess your posture, make recommendations, and tailor the workout for you. BE. Studios also has five group class types, ranging from a fundamentals class that's conducted on the mat to a higher intensity reformer circuit class that combines both mat and reformer moves. The best thing? Attentive instructors ensure that you're performing every move at your comfort and skill level. 

Australian fitness brand Strong Pilates is now in Singapore, with its first studio at OUE Downtown opened partnership with Yoga Movement. Their signature Strong classes comprise a unique combination of resistance pilates and cardio using the Rowformer (a hybrid rowing and reformer machine) or the Bikeformer (a reformer machine combined with a spin bike), so you can be sure you’ll be getting an intense but low-impact full-body workout. If you’re a pilates purist, don’t balk yet – they also offer pilates-only sessions. Classes are already available for booking, and you can select from a range that alternate between focusing on the upper body, lower body, core, obliques, or a combination of everything.

If there's one thing Arctic Fitness is stone cold serious about, it's your fitness journey. This social wellness club has got you covered from cardiovascular health and muscle toning to recovery and relaxation. Founded by Varun Panjwani, BE. Studios, Sphere, and Rapid Physio, Arctic Fitness is a holistic wellness space that combines pilates, an open gym, physiotherapy, and contrast therapy (cold plunge and hot sauna for recovery). Get the Pilates membership for reformer pilates class credits and access to the cold plunge and hot sauna ($399 per month) or purchase 10-class packs at $350 (members) or $430 (non-members).

Another pilates studio originating from Australia, Vive Active now has two outlets in Singapore, at Tanglin Mall and Joo Chiat. It's an all-in-one powerhouse workout here, with various reformer pilates class types incorporating strength, endurance, high-intensity interval training, floor-based exercises, and yoga. Whether you're there to work up a sweat, get a good muscle burn, or improve your flexibility, you'll be able to find just the class for you. Bonus: Vive Active classes are accompanied by high-energy music and lights for an immersive experience. 

Whether you're looking to lose a few kilos or rehabilitate old injuries, Breathe Pilates has just the class for you. This studio offers Reformer and Gyrotonic private and group classes – the latter being an energetic blend of yoga, dance, tai chi and swimming that emphasises expansion and mobility. If you're a mom-to-be, Breathe Pilates also has a Preggi Bellies class tailored to get you strong and ready for birth. If you're completely new to pilates, do sign up for a couple of private sessions to get personal evaluation and guidance before joining the group classes. 

The integrated Pilates and physiotherapy studio is all about technique. Not only does it help you heal your body from injuries, but it also ensures that your body remains strong and flexible. Expect a range of group classes that introduce different movements. You can choose between the Pilates reformer to improve your strength, flexibility and posture, and the Pilates mat to tone and strengthen the muscles – ideal for those who are desk-bound or looking to spice up their sweat sesh.

With a focus on well-being and positivity, SmartFit Pilates' lifestyle space houses fitness, nutrition, wellness workshops and retail under one sleek roof. The super stylish studio is well-equipped for bespoke one-on-one and small-group Pilates sessions. Its expertise extends to a range of conditions including injury rehabilitation, pain reduction, pre and post-natal Pilates, and posture and alignment. 

Founded by a group of seasoned Pilates teachers and enthusiasts, Sky Pilates prides itself on being one of the first-machine based studios in Singapore. Equipped with six Reformers, CoreAlign machines, and a TRX suspension system, this studio is dead serious about enhancing your Pilates experience. Classes are capped at a maximum of six people per session to ensure that you receive full attention from any of its internationally certified instructors. In case of any pain or injury, don't sweat – these instructors are also pros at treating acute cases and using Pilates to expedite recovery.

This physiotherapy and Pilates studio gets down to business when it comes to targeting issues – and muscles. Pilates classes include mat and reformer as well as computer posture, scoliosis management, back care and more. And group classes have no more than five people in one session. Prefer a one-on-one session? Core Fitness has your back with its team of internationally certified instructors who are quick to correct your form to maximise your workout – putting mobility and vitality back into your life.

More than helping you build muscles, lose weight, or simply break a sweat, the team behind Pilates Bodytree is here to help you reach your potential all while doing the things you love. Priding itself as the first mobility fitness training studio in Singapore, Pilates Bodytree features eight specially curated group classes aimed to improve your strength and mobility including stretch and release, slider and tubing, spine corrector, fletcher fusion, bare workout, roller and ball, matwork, and strength and mobility. Alternatively, you opt for its Pilates personal training to customise workouts that fit your busy schedule and body needs. It also has online classes for a home sesh.

If working out amongst the lush greens of Dempsey entices you, then you'd want to book a session at the award-winning PowerMoves Pilates. Show off your power moves, work on your body strength and invigorate your mind with classes that include Pilates matwork, reformer pre-natal and more. Every session is carefully choreographed to ensure that you gain strength, flexibility and poise while learning to engage your core, tone your muscles and control your movements. There are solo and duet sessions if you prefer classes that are more private.

Virgin Active needs no introduction. It has six locations across Singapore and is known for offering a slick gym experience. Besides working the machines or attending on-trend exercises like anti-gravity yoga or power plate workouts, you can now go for its Reformer Pilates programme (launched in November 2022). Get your Pilates foundation rock solid at the Reformer Introduction class before progressing to Reformer Align, a more traditional class built on strong, steady movement. Ready to take things up a notch? Reformer Athletic will have you working up a sweat with its combination of cardio, strength and HIIT training-inspired Pilates – all set to an energetic soundtrack.