Live in the Hilton Head area and like Pilates? Here’s a bit of good news

Club Pilates, a national fitness franchise, plans to open two locations in the Hilton Head Island area, according to a news release from the company.

Franchise agreements have been signed for the two locations, including four other studios within the Charleston market, the release states. The businesses will open in the next 30 months, the release states.

A spokesperson for the company said Thursday she was unable to give an exact location or timeline for the opening of studios in the Hilton Head area.

The company states its philosophy is to be “available and affordable” to everyone. This includes more than 50 group classes that work to improve flexibility, posture, core strength and stamina. Pilates, along with other fitness trends including TRX, Triggerpoint and Barre, are taught at the studios, the release states.

“With so many fitness concepts out of reach, Charleston consumers are eager for a high-end workout that also comes at an affordable cost,” said Anthony Geisler, CEO of Club Pilates said in the release. “This multi-unit franchise agreement will greatly increase Club Pilates’ presence in Charleston and will help to continue to spread our message of inclusive and accessible fitness across the country.”

The California company has more than 200 locations open and plans to open another 150 by the end of the year. Contracts are in the works in other states including New Mexico, Alabama, Montana, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York.

For more information about a Club Pilates’ franchise, visit www.clubpilatesfranchise.com.

This story was originally published August 3, 2017 at 12:18 PM with the headline "Live in the Hilton Head area and like Pilates? Here’s a bit of good news."