Southport Corridor Gets Stronger: Global Fitness Brand STRONG Pilates Is Coming to Lake View

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lake View · May 25, 2026

Lake View's beloved Southport Corridor is about to get a serious wellness upgrade. STRONG Pilates — the high-intensity, low-impact fitness franchise that has taken the globe by storm — has announced it will open its very first Chicago studio at 3730 N. Southport Ave. on June 6, 2026. The studio is brought to the neighborhood by Momentic Studios, a wellness-focused franchisee partner, and it marks a major milestone: STRONG Pilates' long-awaited Chicago debut.

The Australian-born brand, co-founded in 2019 by Michael Ramsey and Mark Armstrong, has grown to over 116 studios across 14 countries with a worldwide membership of 47,000 — and now Lake View is officially on that map. What sets STRONG apart is its signature "Rowformer" and "Bikeformer" equipment, combining traditional Reformer Pilates with rowing or cycling for a full-body cardio-and-strength workout. It's the kind of innovative, results-driven fitness experience that fits right in with Southport's thriving community of boutique shops and wellness-minded neighbors.

Want in on the ground floor? The Lakeview studio is currently in presale, offering new clients 14 days of unlimited classes for just $49. Meanwhile, across the neighborhood, construction momentum continues — a full building permit was issued on May 20 for the new 40-unit residential building at 1215 W. Belmont, and the Committee on Zoning just greenlit a 12-story, 188-apartment building with a café at 3611 N. Halsted. Lake View is growing in all the right ways — follow @strong_lakeview on Instagram and stay tuned for your new favorite workout spot!

Sources:
1. https://insider.fitt.co/press-release/strong-pilates-expands-to-chicago-with-lakeview-studio-opening-on-june-6-2026/
2. https://chicago.urbanize.city/