Pilates is one of the biggest fitness trends in the world now. In ClassPass’s 2025 Look Back Report, Pilates was the most booked workout in the world for the third year in a row. ClassPass also said Pilates bookings grew 66% from 2024. In 2025, people searched for “Pilates” more than 27 million times, and they made over 15 million Pilates reservations on ClassPass. (classpass.com)
There are many kinds of Pilates, and that may be one reason people keep coming back. ClassPass says Reformer Pilates was the most booked Pilates style in 2025. High-Intensity Pilates was second, and Mat Pilates was third. Mat Pilates also had very fast growth, up 114% from the year before. Pilates was also the class that new users were most likely to book first, and it was the most rebooked workout in every region in the report. (classpass.com)
So, what is Pilates? Healthdirect says Pilates uses controlled movements, breathing, and sometimes special equipment to improve fitness and wellbeing. It can help core strength, balance, flexibility, and posture. You can do Pilates on a mat, or you can use a reformer machine with springs for extra resistance. Health sources also say Pilates can suit many people, from beginners to advanced learners, because classes can be adjusted to different levels. (healthdirect.gov.au)
Pilates is popular because it is gentle in one way, but strong in another. Movements are careful and slow, but your body still works hard. Official health information says Pilates may improve muscle strength, balance, coordination, posture, concentration, and relaxation. That mix of calm and challenge is easy to understand. People do not only choose Pilates at home, either. ClassPass says that 33% of all reservations made while traveling outside a user’s home market were Pilates classes. (betterhealth.vic.gov.au)
Pilates is not just a short trend anymore. After three straight years at the top, it has become a global habit. New users try it, regular users book it again, and even travelers look for it. ClassPass says Pilates “shows no signs of slowing down,” and the latest data makes that easy to believe. (classpass.com)










