STRONG Pilates vs Studio Pilates International:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, STRONG Pilates had more branded searches than Studio Pilates International among pilates studio chains in New Zealand. STRONG Pilates had about 880 branded searches, while Studio Pilates International had 170. STRONG Pilates made up 14.1% of all pilates studio chain searches we track, and Studio Pilates International accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pilates studio chains, Studio Pilates International appeared in all three answers and STRONG Pilates in two. Studio Pilates International was mentioned before STRONG Pilates in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
STRONG Pilates, about 5 searches for every 1 for Studio Pilates International
Who does AI mention more?
Studio Pilates International, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Studio Pilates International, named ahead of STRONG Pilates in every answer
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Top pilates studio chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Studio Pilates International appeared in all three answers. STRONG Pilates was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Studio Pilates International was listed before STRONG Pilates in every answer.
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.
Is STRONG Pilates or Studio Pilates International more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for STRONG Pilates and Studio Pilates International 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 STRONG 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% |
How has the STRONG Pilates and Studio Pilates International comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- STRONG Pilates was ahead of Studio Pilates International in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STRONG Pilates’ share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand moved from 24.3% to 14.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Studio Pilates International’s share of searches among pilates studio chains in New Zealand moved from 3.2% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pilates studio chains in September 2026?
2 changes

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

Estimated monthly branded searches for Studio Pilates International in New Zealand fell 19% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 170 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using STRONG Pilates’ and Studio Pilates International’s 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.
STRONG Pilates
1 branded search term
- strong pilates
Studio Pilates International
1 branded search term
- studio pilates international
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