STRONG Pilates has opened its first Maryland studio in Gambrills, introducing its Rowformer and Bikeformer equipment to the market as the Australian-founded brand plans five more locations across the state.
STRONG Pilates has opened its first Maryland studio in Gambrills, marking the start of a planned six-site expansion across the state. The Gambrills location opened on 5 September at 1041 Route 3 North, according to Hoodline, which reported the development on 9 October 2026.
The studio uses STRONG’s hybrid apparatus rather than conventional Reformers alone. Its 10 Rowformer beds combine a Pilates Reformer with a rowing machine, while nine Bikeformer beds add an indoor cycling mechanism to the Reformer frame. Classes last 45 minutes and combine Pilates-based movement with strength and cardio work in a group setting.
Further Maryland locations are planned for Columbia, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring. Hoodline reports that Columbia was expected to open in September 2026, with Gaithersburg scheduled for January and the remaining sites included in the company’s development roadmap. The report attributes the equipment and class details to STRONG Pilates and its local reporting source, so the expansion timetable should be treated as a company plan rather than a guarantee that every site will open on schedule.
The opening is relevant to Pilates professionals because it illustrates how franchise operators are adapting Reformer-based formats for consumers seeking a broader conditioning experience. Rowing and cycling attachments may create new programming and coaching demands, including the need to manage transitions, resistance and class intensity alongside Pilates technique. The concept also highlights a continuing divide between traditional apparatus work and hybrid boutique formats that use Pilates as one component within a wider group-fitness proposition.
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Gambrills Gets Maryland's First STRONG Pilates Studio, Five More On the Way
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