Chicago/ Health & Lifestyle
Published on August 14, 2019
Here's where to find the top Pilates studios in ChicagoPhoto: Frog Temple Pilates/Yelp

Want to know where to go when it comes to Pilates in Chicago?

Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, the city boasts lots of popular Pilates options to sample in and around Chicago.

To find the top pilates studios in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.

(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms and wellness offerings.)

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Frog Temple Pilates

1635 W. Cortland St., Suite 2, Bucktown

Photo: Frog Temple Pilates/Yelp

Frog Temple Pilates is Chicago's favorite Pilates studio by the numbers, with 4.9 stars out of 3,222 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp and 876 fans on Facebook.

"Frog Temple is one of the first Pilates studios in the Chicago area, founded and directed by Randi Whitman," Frog Temple Pilates says on its Yelp page. "All Instructors are certified in Pilates as well as Pre and Post Natal Pilates instruction. All instructors are trained in a year long, 600 hour training program in the classical form of Pilates with an extensive emphasis on Anatomy."

See what people are saying about Frog Temple Pilates's selection of classes on ClassPass here.

CHI50

1814 N. Milwaukee Ave., Bucktown

Photo: CHI50/Yelp

Also among Chicago's favorites is CHI50, with 4.9 stars out of 11,125 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp and 657 fans on Facebook. 

"CHI50 is a total body, 50 minute workout that incorporates the state of the art Megaformer machine that will push you past your comfort zone and leave you feeling inspired," its Yelp page says. "Through slow controlled moves, and quick transitions you will maintain an elevated heart rate and stay in the fat burning zone from start to finish."

Learn more about CHI50's offerings on ClassPass here.

Pilates ProWorks

2128 N. Halsted St. ( Lower Level), Sheffield Neighbors

Photo: Pilates ProWorks/Yelp

With 4.8 stars out of 16,786 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp and 1,076 fans on Facebook, Pilates ProWorks has garnered plenty of local fans.

"Pilates ProWorks says yes to variety, intensity and quality," per the business's ClassPass profile. "They are dedicated to offering accessible and efficient, total-body Pilates-based group fitness classes. They strive to deliver a quality experience so that clients keep coming back for more."

See what people are saying about Pilates ProWorks's selection of classes on ClassPass here.

Core Chicago Pilates

2549 N. Racine Ave., Wrightwood Neighbors

Photo: Core Chicago Pilates/Yelp

With 4.9 stars out of 2,690 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp and 662 fans on Facebook, Core Chicago Pilates holds its own among the competition.

"Core Chicago Pilates is dedicated to bringing the benefits of Pilates and fitness to everybody regardless of strength or ability," according to the business's ClassPass profile. "We offer an encouraging environment to both the exercise novice and the elite athlete. Our highly skilled instructors will provide each client with a workout tailored to their specific fitness needs and goals."

See what people are saying about Core Chicago Pilates's different classes on ClassPass here.

Pilates Center of Chicago

4011 Ravenswood Ave., Suite 101, South East Ravenswood

Photo: Pilates Center of Chicago/Yelp

With 4.9 stars out of 52 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp and 561 fans on Facebook, Pilates Center of Chicago is another popular local pick.

"The Pilates Center of Chicago is owned by Doug and Alicia Zabrocki, Pilates veterans with over 24 years experience in their craft," Pilates Center of Chicago says on its Yelp page. "The Pilates Center of Chicago sets the standard for quality instruction in the city of Chicago. We offer top notch private, semi-private and group Pilates classes."

Learn more about Pilates Center of Chicago's classes on ClassPass here.


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