Body in Motion vs Reform Fitness:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Reform Fitness had more branded searches than Body in Motion among pilates studio chains in New Zealand. Reform Fitness had about 1,680 branded searches, while Body in Motion had 1,510. Reform Fitness made up 27% of all pilates studio chain searches we track, and Body in Motion accounted for 24.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pilates studio chains, Reform Fitness appeared in all three answers and Body in Motion in none.
Who do people search for more?
Reform Fitness, about 11% more searches than Body in Motion
Who does AI mention more?
Reform Fitness, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Reform Fitness, the only one of the two named
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Top pilates studio chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Reform Fitness appeared in all three answers. Body in Motion did not appear in any of the three answers.
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
See every answer about pilates studio chains
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.
Is Body in Motion or Reform Fitness more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Body in Motion and Reform Fitness by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven pilates studio chains we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Reform Fitness, Body in Motion. 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% |
How has the Body in Motion and Reform Fitness comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Body in Motion took it in June 2026, Reform Fitness took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Body in Motion’s share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand moved from 21.5% to 24.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 1.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reform Fitness’ share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand moved from 23.2% to 27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5K to 1.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pilates studio chains in September 2026?
2 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%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Body in Motion’s and Reform Fitness’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Body in Motion
4 branded search terms
- body in motion
- body in motion whakatane
- bodyinmotion
- the body in motion
Reform Fitness
5 branded search terms
- reform cambridge
- reform dunedin
- reform petone
- reform queenstown
- reform rotorua
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