PR Newswire·Nov 10, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

Why More Men Are Taking Pilates: Historically Dominated by Women, Life Time, the Nation's Largest Provider of Traditional Pilates, Sees Surging Male Demand

Life Time now operates over 180 locations offering Pilates programming, making it the largest provider of traditional & private Pilates sessions in the U.S.
Male Pilates participation at Life Time has more than doubled over the past five years.
Men now represent approximately 25% of participants in Life Time's private Pilates sessions.
The company is celebrating 20 years of Pilates in 2026.
Male participation is driven by interest in strength, mobility, recovery, & longevity for activities such as golf, tennis, & running.
Life Time employs over 900 certified Pilates instructors across its studios.
The company adheres to traditional Pilates methods established by Joseph Pilates using equipment like Mat, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, & Barrels.
Nearly 100 dedicated studios offer CTR (Core. Tone. Reform.), a high-energy, Pilates-inspired workout launched in mid-2025.
Key health benefits prioritized by members include improved movement mechanics, core strength, stress reduction, injury prevention, & pain relief.
Life Time maintains over 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. & Canada with nearly 50,000 team members.