There is no denying that the 'it' workout this year is Pilates. It seems everyone is giving it a go, from friends to family to colleagues and of course, your favourite Instagrammers.

The main focus of pilates is to build muscle strength and endurance. This is achieved through a range of exercises that target different sections of your body to ensure you get that full-body burn you crave during a workout. Pilates also helps to improve posture, balance and flexibility - and if you're anything like us, we could definitely improve in these areas.

So, if you are looking for a little workout inspiration or want to mix up your regular routine, you’ll find everything you need in Newmarket.

Reform

Forget holistic, slow, soul-searching Pilates, Reform are here to do things a little differently. The Newmarket studio specialises in body-enhancing reformer Pilates and Cardiolates/HIIT. By incorporating HIIT into a pilates routine you can achieve the perfect combination of intense calorie-burning cardio and dynamic muscle toning.

3B Melrose Street |  @reformnewmarket

Cityfitness

This city gym has stepped things up a notch with the addition of the new Abundance Studio, where you can book either Mat, Hot and Reformer Pilates classes as part of a (cost-effective) weekly membership! Located right in the heart of Newmarket, with classes before, after and during work hours - Cityfitness Pilates is the perfect option for those wanting to incorporate pilates into their exisiting gym routine.

Westfield Newmarket, Level 4 | @cityfitnessnz

STRONG

If you're up for a challenge then STRONG is exactly where you need to head. As opposed to a traditional reformer, STRONG uses a rowformer which combines elements of a rowing machine and a reformer. All we can say is you'll instantly feel the burn after one of their classes.

9 Melrose Street | @strong_newmarket

Sweat Yoga

Pilates is sweaty work, but have you tried hot pilates? Sweat Yoga offers HIIT Pilates classes in a room heated to around 25 degrees, with energetic music and amazing teachers to guide you along.

12 Morgan Street | @sweatyogaandhotpilates

Les Mills

The group fitness classes at Les Mills cover every base from HIIT to weight training and everything in between. Body Balance is a 60 minute workout the incorporates Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi which is designed to lengthen and strengthen the entire body while feeling calm and centred.

269 Khyber Pass Road | @lesmills

Studio Pilates

Driven by the beat of music, Studio Pilates classes are intense and will make you work to feel that pilates burn on the reformer. They have a great introductory offer to get you started - 6 classes for just $60!

255 Broadway | @studio_pilates

...and if you struggle with finding motivation to get to the gym why not buy yourself a treat to get the ball rolling.

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