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How popular isSTRONG Pilates?

In September 2026, people searched for STRONG Pilates by name about 880 times in New Zealand, a 45% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 14.1% of all New Zealand pilates studio chain searches, placing STRONG Pilates fourth out of seven chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pilates studio chains, STRONG Pilates appeared in two of the three answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

STRONG Pilates is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Reform FitnessShare of searches 27%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Body in MotionShare of searches 24.2%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. SO FitnessShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. STRONG PilatesShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. Aligne StudioShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top pilates studio chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, STRONG Pilates was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. STRONG Pilates is the third most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Reform Fitness1st
  2. Studio Pilates International2nd
  3. STRONG Pilates3rd
  4. KX Pilates4th
  5. Body in Motion–
  6. SO Fitness–
  7. Aligne Studio–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

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3 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which pilates studio chains compete with STRONG Pilates?

STRONG Pilates against pilates studio chains in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Reform Fitness, Body in Motion, SO Fitness, STRONG Pilates, Aligne Studio, KX Pilates, Studio Pilates International. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthReform FitnessBody in MotionSO FitnessSTRONG PilatesAligne StudioKX PilatesStudio Pilates International
Oct 202523.2%21.5%19.7%24.3%0.76%7.3%3.2%
Nov 202525.5%23.5%20.1%20.1%0.77%6%4%
Dec 202531.5%21.7%18.6%18.6%0.56%5.9%3.2%
Jan 202624.4%19.8%22%22%0.69%6.6%4.4%
Feb 202624%18.3%25.6%20.8%0.8%6.3%4.2%
Mar 202625.1%24.7%21.9%17.8%2.3%5.3%2.9%
Apr 202627.2%20.1%17.2%17.2%7.8%7.8%2.8%
May 202625.6%19.3%16.6%12.8%11.2%11.2%3.3%
Jun 202623.3%24.8%17.8%13.7%9.9%8.1%2.3%
Jul 202626.8%21.5%19%14.6%8.6%7%2.5%
Aug 202624%22.3%14.6%19%10.5%7%2.5%
Sep 202627%24.2%14.1%14.1%11.6%6.3%2.7%
  1. Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +2.4% vs prior month. Share +3 points.

  2. Held 2nd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -0.66% vs prior month. Share +2 points.

  3. 3.SO Fitness

    14.1%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  4. Moved from 3rd to 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.

  5. Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  6. Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  7. Held 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

Compare popularity between STRONG Pilates and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for STRONG Pilates changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for STRONG Pilates in New Zealand fell from 1.6K to 880.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STRONG Pilates’ share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand decreased from 24.3% to 14.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STRONG Pilates’ share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand peaked at 24.3% in October 2025 and was lowest at 12.8% in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STRONG Pilates fell from 1st to 4th among pilates studio chains in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand pilates studio chains in September 2026?

6 changes
  1. In September 2026, Reform Fitness gained share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand, from 24% to 27%.

  2. In September 2026, Body in Motion gained share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand, from 22.3% to 24.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Aligne Studio gained share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand, from 10.5% to 11.6%.

  4. In September 2026, STRONG Pilates lost share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand, from 19% to 14.1%.

  5. In September 2026, KX Pilates lost share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand, from 7% to 6.3%.

  6. In September 2026, SO Fitness lost share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand, from 14.6% to 14.1%.

How are STRONG Pilates’ branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using STRONG Pilates’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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