Heidi Maguire, 55, has spent months preparing Reformer Junkie Pilates for its October 5 opening at Progress House in Progress Road, Leigh.
The studio will offer expert-led reformer Pilates classes for six people at a time in a luxury setting.
Mrs Maguire moved to the area from Surrey with her husband about five years ago and said excitement is building before the launch.
She said: “We are quite fired up and excited at the moment. We are going live for bookings next week and the first day of classes starts on October 5.
“Wellness is so popular and because I’m so passionate about it, it seemed like a no brainer to go for it and open it.”
She previously ran a virtual assistant business after working as an executive assistant for companies including Goldman Sachs.
She added: “I worked in the city for years as an executive assistant at companies like Goldman Sachs and then I had a family which led to me working from home for various different clients.
“I had my own virtual assistant business before, but I am winding down and this is a venture where we are looking to open two or three more studios in the future.”
Mrs Maguire said her love of reformer Pilates inspired her move into the fitness industry.
“I have always loved doing reformer Pilates because it’s good for when you’re getting older and it’s important for your body to strengthen your joints and rid yourself of a lot of problems,” she said.
“It’s very good for gaining strength. Everyone who does this exercise wants to do it again as soon as possible. People see quick results. After a few months your shape starts changing. It makes you feel strong and upbeat.”
The new studio focuses on comfort and luxury rather than the feel of a traditional gym.
Mrs Maguire said she wanted the studio to feel “more like a boutique hotel”, with brushed copper finishes, warm lighting, limewash walls and calming colours.
She added: “We wanted to find an area where there wasn’t another studio with this in the area as it’s becoming very popular.
“It’s the type of exercise that you really like doing. It is not like something which you can’t be bothered to do, like going to the gym.”
The studio’s slogan is “Pilates for people who become obsessed”, and its classes are open to experienced users and complete beginners.