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Co-founders Michael Ramsey and Mark Armstrong launched Strong Pilates in 2019, pivoting from high-intensity fitness to low-impact, injury-preventive workouts using the Rowformer machine, now expanding globally with 70 studios and strong revenue growth.
Co-founders Michael Ramsey and Mark Armstrong exited the high-intensity fitness market in 2019, pivoting to Pilates after concerns over injury rates and market saturation.
They invested in exclusive rights to the Rowformer reformer machine, creating a dynamic, low-impact workout blending strength, cardio, and flexibility.
Their brand, Strong Pilates, uses modern, gender-neutral studios with energetic music and visual cues to attract men—now making up 20–25% of members.
Launched in 2019, the chain grew rapidly, reaching 70 studios in Australia and planning 150 in the U.S. and 50 in the U.K., with $50 million in network revenue last year and 15% average studio revenue growth.
Despite a $70–$75 weekly price point, demand remains strong due to its focus on wellness, injury prevention, and consistent branding.
The founders, based in Florida and Austin, are expanding globally through organic franchise interest.
Los cofundadores Michael Ramsey y Mark Armstrong lanzaron Strong Pilates en 2019, cambiando de ejercicios de alta intensidad a ejercicios de bajo impacto y prevención de lesiones utilizando la máquina Rowformer, que ahora se está expandiendo a nivel mundial con 70 estudios y un fuerte crecimiento de ingresos.