Strong Pilates Christchurch CBD is a basement studio in The Crossing, on Kettlewell Lane at 166 Cashel Street in the central city. The studio describes itself as brand new. It has 13 Rowformer machines and five Bikeformer machines, and runs 45-minute classes that combine low-impact, Pilates-inspired resistance training with strength blocks and high-intensity cardio intervals. Each day has a different class. The studio says its trainers are dedicated, and that the classes use curated programmes, lighting and music. Facilities include cold eucalyptus-soaked towels after workouts, showers, and hair dryers and straighteners.
The STRONG Experience needs to be activated within 90 days of purchase, and it expires 10 days after the first booking. Classes are booked through the STRONG app. The studio is part of a global chain with more than 100 studios, which the company calls the fastest growing Pilates franchise. It is easy to reach from The Crossing, and the studio suggests lunchtime and before or after-work sessions. For someone in the central city who wants a short, high-energy class with machines, this is the studio to try.