Where Pilates studios are — and aren't — in San Antonio
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Pilates was San Antonio's top workout on ClassPass last year, but access isn't evenly distributed.
Zoom in: An Axios analysis of standalone Pilates studios found they cluster in historically affluent areas — forming a trail from Alamo Heights to Shavano Park and Stone Oak, with one downtown studio and a few more in Alamo Ranch.
What they're saying: "I think a lot of places that offer fitness opportunities — whether it's a gym or a private studio — come with a certain stigma or perception," Jenny Carnes, president and CEO of San Antonio Sports, tells Axios. "For many people, (the high-end perception) becomes barriers — and a turnoff."
Worthy of your time: San Antonio Sports' Activate app lists free fitness classes, from aqua fitness to yoga.
- Fitness in the Park — free sessions hosted by San Antonio Parks and Recreation — includes Pilates at Woodlawn Lake Park's gym this month.
Go deeper: Corridos and Pilates: How a Latina-led space widens access