Pilates, the mind-body workout developed in the early 20th century by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates, has become one of the most popular fitness routines worldwide. Over the last few years, Pilates studios have opened across the Kingdom, especially in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah.
In the latter, the historic port city on the Red Sea, several studios have opened presenting both homegrown and foreign brands to Saudi’s second-largest city. They have beautiful machines, wonderful instructors and are sleekly designed so that clients feel stylish and inspired while working out.
1. Form
This studio, founded by Jude Attar, a certified trainer in Classical Pilates and the Pilates Suspension Method, is dedicated to improving female fitness by targeting muscle tone, strength and flexibility. The sleekly devised studio offers group and private classes utilizing a variety of Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Chair and Cadillac in addition to Mat classes.
Ar Rawdah, Jeddah 221514 Tel: +966 50 564 5580
2. Tamo
The name of this Pilates studio is derived from the Japanese word for wood – the material used to create the location in the Bupa Building on Prince Saud Al Faisal Road in Al-Khalidiyah. The vision for both the design and the studio was to create a tranquil and inspiring environment where clients could come to achieve their fitness goals.
The studio strives to focus on not just the physical benefits of Pilates but also the mental and emotional gains as well. The studio, decorated in contemporary wood finishing and heightened by atmospheric lighting, provides the ideal place to retreat from the chaos of the outside world to focus on oneself.
Prince Saud Al Faisal, Al Khalidiyyah, 22230 Tel: +966 12 578 0196
3. Karve
Originally established in London, UK, with another branch that recently opened in Dubai on Alserkal Avenue, this Pilates studio offers top-notch Reformer classes that redefine the Classical Pilates method and modern-day workouts. The décor is New York loft-inspired with dim lighting and brick finishings that can be found in the original Kensington branch.
Workouts are centered around Karve’s signature low-impact, high-intensity Pilates classes on custom-designed reformer machines for 50 minutes. The workouts focus on strength training and mindful, resistance-based movements. At the end of the class, a mindfulness session allows clients to relax.
Prince Sultan Road, Ar Rawdah, Jeddah 23435 Tel: +966 50 800 2291
4. Delight Pilates
One of the most popular Pilates studios in Jeddah, Delight Pilates is dedicated to enhancing not just the mind and body wellness of the workout but also the joy and fulfilment gained from an enriching session in a beautiful environment. The studio is designed with minimalistic light-filled rooms filled with top-notch equipment, including the chair, the barrel, reformers and the Cadillac.
The studio offers a zen, meditative environment that aims to invigorate the mind and body and inspire a healthier and more balanced life. Classes cater to all experience levels.
Hira Street, Ash Shati District, Cafe Calida Building, Jeddah Tel: +966 54 660 9709
