Studio 45 — Attraction in Seattle

I love studio45! This is hands down the best high-intensity Pilates studio in Seattle.

I have been consistently taking classes here 5+ days a week for going on three months, and I’m amazed how every single class continues to challenge me. I was curious if the workouts would be too similar day after day, but that is never the case. I am also amazed that each instructor is so great at what they do. Usually in these situations, there are one or two you like, and the others are mediocre. Not here - I sign up for the classes I want based on the times that work for me, not who the instructor is.

I have never been a fan of group exercise classes, but this studio has changed my mind. It’s VERY clean, everyone who works here is extremely kind and welcoming, and each class is filled with people of various levels so you don’t feel intimidated when you’re new to Reformer Pilates, or insecure if your body isn’t exactly where you want it to be (that will soon change if you consistently take these classes). Plus, at 45 minutes - this workout feels so manageable for the working person. Which makes it so much easier to be consistent with.

Could not recommend this place more. It’s not a cheap price tag (no reformer studio is) but this place is truly worth...

Studio 45 offers the most efficient, safe and effective workout I've encountered. I've been a regular here for well over a year and have no plans to stop. The instructors are all fantastic in their own way, and the culture/environment is very, very welcoming with no pressure (except friendly motivation to do the best for your own health).

Studio 45 offers Lagree (a variation of Pilates) that is intense, but crucially low-impact. I had, in the past, not had the best experienced with respect to injuries (especially knee joints) during exercise (with crossfit, weight-training, and even some more intense yoga). It's been a lifesaver to have a workout that is one of the most strenuous I've done, but be so gentle on the joints. It's been effective enough and safe enough that I can justify the expense of the studio by requiring less physical therapy and (likely) fewer future injuries as a key concept of the exercise is stabilizing and supporting joints, the spine, etc.

If you plan to try it, I would recommend two things: Try it at least three times (it takes a few to get comfortable with the transitions and movements). They should have an intro...

The typical class at either location is half planks and half single leg work. There's little to no upper body work other than planks, and the only other ab-focussed work is plank variations that target obliques.

Glancing around the room, you'll notice most people struggling not because it's challenging, but because the spring weight for each exercise is always either not enough to support your low back or so heavy that you can't maintain appropriate form.

Having taken hundreds of widely varying pilates classes over the years, I don't understand paying upwards of $35/class for this inefficient workout. I paid $170+ for an unlimited discounted first month and was unable to go more that 3-4x/week due to wrist and low back pain. I previously attended lagree power reformer classes 6-7 days/week at my old gym and saw consistently positive results both in my physique and overall physical health...