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.
STRONG Pilates is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Reform FitnessShare of searches 27%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Body in MotionShare of searches 24.2%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SO FitnessShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
STRONG PilatesShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Reform Fitness3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Studio Pilates International3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
STRONG Pilates2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
KX Pilates2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Body in Motion0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
SO Fitness0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Aligne Studio0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pilates studio chain should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pilates studio chains in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pilates studio chain in New Zealand for core strength?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pilates studio”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reformer pilates nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
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?
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
| Month | Reform Fitness | Body in Motion | SO Fitness | STRONG Pilates | Aligne Studio | KX Pilates | Studio Pilates International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.2% | 21.5% | 19.7% | 24.3% | 0.76% | 7.3% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.5% | 23.5% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 0.77% | 6% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.56% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.4% | 19.8% | 22% | 22% | 0.69% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 24% | 18.3% | 25.6% | 20.8% | 0.8% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.1% | 24.7% | 21.9% | 17.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.2% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 25.6% | 19.3% | 16.6% | 12.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.3% | 24.8% | 17.8% | 13.7% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 21.5% | 19% | 14.6% | 8.6% | 7% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 24% | 22.3% | 14.6% | 19% | 10.5% | 7% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 27% | 24.2% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27% | 1.7K | +2.4% | +3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.2% | 1.5K | -0.66% | +2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14.1% | 880 | -12% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 14.1% | 880 | -32.3% | -4.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.6% | 720 | 0% | +1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.3% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.7% | 170 | 0% | +0.2 points |
27%
Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +2.4% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
24.2%
Held 2nd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -0.66% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
14.1%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
14.1%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.
11.6%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
6.3%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
Held 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between STRONG Pilates and its closest rivals
Every comparison with STRONG Pilates
6 comparisons
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

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

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

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

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

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

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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