The 10 best pilates studios in Adelaide

A 45-minute STRONG Pilates class combines reformer-inspired movement with cardio, resistance and strength training on Rowformer or Bikeformer machines. The Somerton Park studio suits beginners as well as experienced participants, with trainers adapting classes for different levels. Its low-impact format is designed for a full-body workout in a large industrial-style warehouse studio.

Classes blend Pilates-inspired resistance work with light and heavy strength exercises, rowing or cycling elements, and cardio. The studio also offers lockers, showers, change rooms and toilets. Somerton Park’s schedule includes early morning and evening sessions, while child minding has supported parents returning to exercise.

STRONG Pilates Henley Beach combines reformer Pilates with cardio, resistance and strength training in 45-minute group classes. Sessions use custom-built Rowformer and RIDE machines, blending Pilates-inspired resistance work with light and heavy resistance strength training for a full-body workout. The studio operates from a large industrial-style warehouse and provides lockers, showers, change rooms and toilets. It suits people new to Pilates as well as regular exercisers seeking a higher-intensity, low-impact format with varied workouts. First-time visitors are asked to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for an introduction and studio tour. STRONG Pilates classes run on either a Rowformer or Bikeformer depending on the session.

Reformer Pilates classes at Hello Pilates are structured for different ages, levels and abilities, with class styles, memberships and session packs available through the Modbury and Marden studios. Beginners can start with an introductory pack of five classes over two weeks, then move into flexible attendance or direct-debit memberships as their practice develops.

Members can access both locations, while the app handles timetables, bookings and session purchases. The studio offers once-off drop-ins, bulk packs and memberships, including options for two classes per week or unlimited classes. New students can book online, and the instructors can replace exercises when needed, making the classes suitable for people building confidence as well as regular Pilates participants.

A 45-minute session at STRONG Pilates Port Adelaide combines reformer-style Pilates with cardio, resistance and strength training on custom-built Rowformer or Bikeformer machines. The format is designed for group workouts that challenge beginners and more experienced participants, with beginner alternatives available in classes.

The studio also provides lockers, showers, change rooms and amenities. First-time visitors should arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for an introduction, while returning participants should arrive five minutes before class. You need your own water bottle and a sweat towel for the workout.

Love Athletica Goodwood runs Reformer Pilates, Hot Mat Pilates and Heated Yoga classes for all levels. The programme combines athletic and functional movement with strength, flexibility and endurance work, and classes finish with a yoga-inspired stretch.

Reformer sessions last 50 minutes and are medium to high intensity. The Goodwood studio also has a 44-mat XL Hot Mat room, giving members a choice between equipment-based Pilates, heated mat work and yoga. New members can try 10 classes for $99, valid for 30 days from their first visit. The studio serves Goodwood and nearby southern suburbs.

Forty-minute Reformer Pilates classes form the core of Studio Pilates International Norwood, with sessions designed for all fitness levels. The studio combines strength and resistance training with spring-based reformer work, and the programme is designed by physiotherapists. New clients begin with a compulsory Orientation Workout that introduces the reformer format, breathing and postural techniques.

Classes are booked through the studio website or app, with prepaid class passes rather than lock-in memberships. The studio also offers an introductory six-class pass. Its low-impact, total-body sessions use customisable spring resistance to develop strength, posture and mobility.

Group Reformer Pilates classes run at Aleenta Health Club’s Rundle Street studio in Adelaide’s East End. The club also offers Pilates, barre, yoga and strength classes, giving members ways to combine reformer work with broader fitness and mindfulness sessions. Classes generally run for 50 minutes, while Yin Yoga lasts 75 minutes.

New clients can try the 21-Day Start Strong Pass, which includes nine classes for $99. A seven-day teaser pass allows up to five classes, and casual bookings are also available. Reformer beginners are advised to complete five Reformer Focus or Bodyformer classes before trying Bodyformer Plus+, while pregnancy and postnatal return guidance is set out in the studio’s FAQs.

Reformer Pilates, Hot Mat Pilates and Heated Yoga are the focus at Love Athletica Norwood. Classes are designed for every level and combine athletic and functional movement with a yoga-inspired stretch at the end of each session.

The Norwood studio offers everyday strength and wellbeing work alongside more challenging reformer sessions. Reformer classes run for 50 minutes at medium to high intensity, while Norwood also has an XL Hot Mat room. New students can try 10 classes for $99, valid for 30 days from their first visit.

Reformer Pilates can fit around work, family and late-night routines at @pilates Campbelltown, which is open around the clock. Members book sessions through the app, choose from hourly starts and follow instructor-led workouts delivered through the studio’s built-in platform.

The proprietary system offers more than 500 on-demand Reformer classes across over 40 categories, with sessions ranging from 15-minute express workouts to 50-minute classes. Portable Instructor Pods, headphones and a rotating 24-inch screen guide each session, while staff are available to help members choose classes, understand the equipment and progress at their own pace.

Reformer Pilates meets cardio, resistance and strength training at STRONG Pilates Keswick. Classes use custom-built Rowformer and RIDE machines for 45-minute, low-impact, high-intensity workouts that combine Pilates-inspired resistance work with cardio and strength training. Group sessions are structured for people across different fitness levels, with each class offering a full-body workout.

The studio also provides lockers, showers, change rooms and towels, while a creche supports parents who want to train during a session. First-time visitors are asked to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for an introduction. Pilates-inspired resistance training is the defining format for people seeking a workout that combines several training styles.