Hot pilates is having a moment in Miami and BODY Hot Pilates is leading it. The brand behind packed studios in Aventura and Coral Gables is expanding fast, with new studios in Midtown Miami and Sarasota (at University Town Center, which celebrated its opening party on September 26) — and 3 New York City locations in the works. The Midtown studio brings BODY’s 50-minute, high-heat mat pilates workout to the neighborhood.
Their motto says it all: “Hot Pilates. Hotter Results.”
What to expect
Every session is 50 minutes in a studio heated to 95–99°F. It’s mat-based — no reformers — blending classical and contemporary pilates with high-rep, time-under-tension movements, light weights, resistance bands, and magic circles. The pitch: low impact, high results. You sculpt muscle and build flexibility without pounding your joints.
Classes are intentionally small, with hands-on corrections from instructors who actually coach instead of working out alongside you. All levels are welcome, and modifications are always offered.
The founder
BODY was founded by South Florida native and former collegiate soccer player Lyndsey Meade, who found pilates through a college sports injury. “It healed more than just my body, but my mind as well,” she told Local 10.
On the heat: “The heat is so good for detoxifying the body. It detoxifies you gently from the inside out and adds a little bit of an extra challenge to the class.”
And if you’re intimidated: “You don’t have to feel intimidated here because our classes are all level, our staff is so amazing and kind… don’t be afraid of those modifications because our body changes every single day.”
The class lineup
Hot Pilates — the foundational format, strength and athleticism meets classical pilatesHot Pilates Sculpt — added resistance for more strength workHot HIIT Pilates — higher cardiovascular loadArms & Abs — targeted upper-body and core workAbs & Buns — targeted core and glutes
First-timer tips
Bring a mat, or rent one of their Bala mats at the front deskHydrate before and after — 95–99°F is no jokeTake the modifications. Everyone doesBook ahead — classes at their other studios fill fast
If you go
BODY Hot Pilates – Midtown
83 NE 27th St, Miami, FL 33137
Book through their website or the link in @bodyhotpilates’ Instagram bio.