As a workout, Pilates is a notoriously heavy-hitter, targeting minuscule muscles and improving strength and alignment – but the popularity of design-led studios, like East London’s Studio Anatomy, is highlighting a growing desire for fitness which also prioritises mental wellbeing and physical comfort. ‘I wanted to fill a gap for people looking for more than just a place to exercise – they’re seeking somewhere that inspires them, recharges them, and makes them feel genuinely cared for,’ founder Lotti Benardout explains to Wallpaper*.
‘There’s been a growing demand for intentional, mindful fitness, and I wanted to create a space where people could feel strong, capable, and balanced.’ Studio Anatomy opened in 2022 as a dedicated Reformer Pilates space. In October 2024, it expanded to include a Functional Fitness room and an infrared sauna, ‘allowing us to offer a more holistic approach to movement and recovery,’ says Benardout.
