Pilates is by no means an up-and-coming form of exercise—the workout has been popular in Melbourne for decades now. That popularity means that there are a ton of studios around, and the selection is no doubt overwhelming. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up some of the best pilates Melbourne has to offer in 2025 to help you in your search.
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So whether you’re looking for an easy way to improve your balance and coordination, or you’re even just looking to try pilates for the first time, keep scrolling to find out which studios make the cut.
Upstate Studios
CBD & Prahran
has opened their twelfth Victorian studio in the heart of Richmond, offering a dynamic range of high energy classes such as boxing, hot pilates, yoga, and two reformer studios. Upstate promises a transformative experience that will have you feeling your best inside and out. The staff makes it a point to get to know every member and foster a welcoming and inclusive community where members feel encouraged and motivated. Their highly-qualified instructors deliver classes with plenty of modifications, so no matter your experience level, you will feel supported within the Upstate community. And for just $59, you can try unlimited classes for a month. It's the perfect way to get fit and have fun.
Love Athletica
Various Locations
If you’re looking for a full body workout that will have you sweating by the end of it, look no further than . Their classes are the ideal combination of cardio, strength training and even some yoga-style recovery. Conveniently dotted all over Melbourne, you’re sure to find one close by to home or work. With both reformer and heated mat classes available, this is definitely one of the best Pilates studios Melbourne has to offer.
Peaches Pilates
Fitzroy & Windsor
pride themselves on their classes being like glorified physio, and we’re not mad about it. There’s no reformer class here – they’re about total body toning, which means you’re gonna get down and dirty on the mat with instruments like balls, dumbbells, sliding discs, booty bands, and more. The Fitzroy location has particularly stunning interiors, with exposed brick walls and original timber ceilings creating an ultimate vibe. Peaches also now offer an online program packed with workouts, challenges and recipes, perfect for those days when you can't make it to the studio.
KX Pilates
Various Locations
is one of the OGs when it comes to reformer pilates. Their name springs from their methodology, founded upon the Japanese philosophy ‘Kaizen Experience’ which translates to ‘change for the better’. There 50 minute classes can be booked for either beginner, intermediate or advanced, so no matter what stage of your pilates journey you are at, you will find a class to suit your needs. KX also has over 100 locations Australia wide making it super easy to schedule your next sweat sesh.
One Hot Yoga & Pilates
36 River Street, South Yarra
You might have heard of , the first core body temperature hot yoga studio in the world, started by married duo Rob and Lucinda Mills. If so, you might know they have also extended their repertoire to include both mat-style and reformer pilates classes. With its shiny reputation comes an architecturally stunning concrete and glass setting that makes fitness just that little bit more luxurious. If you’re not sure which route you want to go down, you can opt for their One Hot Everything membership which ensures maximum flexibility both metaphorically and physically. Definitely a pick for one of the best Pilates studios in Melbourne.
Kaya Health Clubs
CBD & Prahran
is giving Melburnians the option to engage in an effective workout without the hefty price tag. Where you cut costs with membership, however, you don’t with quality as all instructors have a qualification from the Elixr School of Pilates (ESOP) as well as numerous different backgrounds in Sports Science, Dance etc. There are always lots of class times available—just make sure to book in advance.
Little Mandarin Yoga & Pilates
CBD, Burwood, Camberwell & Blackburn
combines both mat and reformer classes with aerial yoga, a combination sure to both challenge you and keep your workout schedule interesting. This studio is a great addition to the pilates that Melbourne has to offer, with an intense focus on inclusivity. They work hard to curate a space catering to all languages, ages and abilities. If you prefer to practise from the comfort of your own home, you can also give their live-stream classes a go. They also offer corporate mat yoga and pilates classes at your workplace or online, which is a perfect way to spice up those team building days
Good Times Pilates
Fitzroy, Northcote & Brunswick
With chic interiors and an inarguably calming space, you’d be remiss to not give a go, a holistically-driven approach to pilates that combines a choice of six different types of workouts depending on your mood and ability. With its Northcote studio opening in 2022, founder Cat Webb prides herself in colourful interiors that make you feel good. Although a beautifully curated space definitely helps, Good Times is one of a multitude of businesses that is flourishing post-COVID with all their signature classes available on-demand through a separate online membership, making it one of the best Pilates studios in Melbourne. this edit -> They offer their signature classes on-demand through a separate online membership, making it one of the best pilates studios in Melbourne.
Core Plus
Various Locations
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With heated pilates, yoga and reformer under one roof and classes open to all levels, CorePlus has a movement style for everyone. Studios are judgement-free spaces, every class is instructor led, and members move to feel good. With studios in all over Victoria (and Queensland if you're ever on holiday up north) and more locations coming soon, you’ll find a movement community like no other.
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