Welcome.
We are a fully equipped Pilates studio located downtown Aberdeen, North Carolina.
At Thrive, we do more than teach Pilates. We educate, inspire, and empower.
New to Pilates?
New students are invited to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals, answer questions, and determine which classes are the best fit for you. We also offer a dedicated New Student Class on the first Saturday of every month, designed specifically for those beginning their Pilates journey. This is a supportive, no-pressure way to learn the fundamentals and experience our studio community. Click here for more New Student information
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Daily Mat & Reformer Classes
Mat work forms the foundation of the Pilates method, focusing on bodyweight exercises that build strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Reformer classes utilize Pilates' signature apparatus with springs and straps to provide variable resistance, allowing for a wider range of exercises suitable for all fitness levels. Both class formats are kept small to ensure personalized attention, helping you develop a deeper connection to your body and master the core principles of the Pilates method.
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Private & Semi-Private Equipment Sessions
Our private and semi-private Pilates sessions incorporate any or all of the specialized Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, the Tower, the EXO Chair, as well as work on the Mat with props. Specialized and body-specific instruction make these sessions unique. We are happy to work with athletes of any age and have expertise with tennis players, golfers, runners, equestrians, and dancers.
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Group Equipment Classes
Group equipment classes are perfect for students with experience on the reformer and/or EXO Chair and familiarity with the Pilates repertoire. Levels range from beginner to advanced, with therapeutic options for all levels.
A minimum of three private sessions is recommended prior to joining a group equipment class if you have no prior Pilates experience.
About Our Studio
Thrive Pilates Studio is a fully equipped Pilates studio located in downtown Aberdeen, North Carolina. We offer daily mat, reformer, and equipment classes, private and semi-private sessions, special events, and workshops. Whether you're just beginning your journey back to movement health or you're a professional or recreational athlete looking to enhance your performance, we work with you to achieve your personal goals.
Our instructors are extensively trained in Pilates, anatomy, biomechanics, and physical limitations, ensuring you receive expert guidance tailored to your individual needs. We believe in flexibility and personalization, which is why we offer class packages rather than memberships or contracts. This approach allows us to focus on what matters most—your progress in private and small group settings where you receive the attention you deserve. We create a safe space for movement, strength building, and balance to ensure proper alignment, muscle development, and injury prevention.
More than just a studio, Thrive is a community. We strive to provide a warm, welcoming environment for everyone and remain dedicated to our mission of delivering a personalized and positive movement experience.
What Is Pilates?
The Pilates Method, founded by Joseph H. Pilates in the 1920s, is based on a unique and proven philosophy of fitness that incorporates a precise and highly refined approach to teaching movement.
The method consists of floor exercises (called Mat work) and exercises on specialized Pilates equipment. The exercises are designed to uniformly strengthen the entire body, training several muscles at once so that no muscle group is over or under-trained.
A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured and better able to move efficiently. Pilates is a safe, body-friendly exercise method that allows for various modifications to accommodate any type of condition. Quality of movement is emphasized over quantity to leave you energized and balanced after a session, not tired and sore.
Benefits of Pilates:
Develops core strength
Creates a balanced body
Increases flexibility and range of motion
Improves body awareness
Promotes proper alignment and stability
Develops uniform strength in muscles
Elongates and strengthens muscles
Offers low impact on joints
Improves posture
Promotes proper breathing
Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.
— Joseph Pilates