Strong Pilates, the Australian-based high-intensity Pilates concept, announced its continued U.S. expansion with new studios opening across Boston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Maryland, New York City and Philadelphia throughout 2026, alongside signed franchise agreements that will bring the brand to Miami, Florida; Portland, Oregon; and Charleston, South Carolina in early 2027.
New studios opening this summer and fall include Back Bay (October) and Fenway (October) in Boston; Santa Monica (July) and Westlake Village (September) in Los Angeles; Gambrills (August) and Columbia (September) in Maryland; Tribeca (October) in New York City; South Park (November) in Charlotte; and Wayne (October) in Philadelphia.
Together, these openings will bring Strong Pilates’ U.S. footprint to 25 locations by the end of 2026.
Co-founded by Australian fitness entrepreneurs Michael Ramsey and Mark ArmStrong in 2019, Strong Pilates operates more than 120 studios across 15 countries.
“Boston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Maryland, New York City and Philadelphia each have their own distinct identity, but they share the same quality we look for in every market: a community that’s ready for a smarter, more sustainable way to build long-term fitness and well-being,” said Ramsey. “Strong Pilates aims to deliver the numerous benefits of Pilates, the cardiovascular gains of high-intensity training, and real changes in body composition and strength in one turnkey, spring-loaded solution. We’re looking forward to building more Strong humans across these diverse communities as we take the next step in our growth journey.”
Separately, Strong Pilates announced a partnership with Poland’s largest wellness franchise operator, Xtreme Brands, to lead the gym’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe under a Master Franchise Agreement.
The partnership will see Strong Pilates expand first into Poland and Czech Republic, taking its global footprint to 16 countries including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea, Dubai and Bahrain.
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