According to a listing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the fitness studio will be located at 621 Waverly Street in the Heights.

The street address is also the same as the historic Swift Building, which is undergoing an extensive renovation and is expected to open to the public in mid-2026, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

The gist

Strong Pilates is a fitness studio that focuses on reformer Pilates, incorporating a mix of cardio, resistance and strength training. The studio utilizes custom-built Rowformer and RIDE machines, a machine that is part rower or bike and part reformer. The website states the machines allow for a elevated heart rate by using the row or ride side, then transitioning back to the Pilates side.

Classes last approximately 45 minutes, with multiple daily sessions and class types, such as beginner lessons, strong full-body classes and Pilates only. Prices vary from $36 for a single session to $1,399 for a 6-month membership.


Zooming in

Strong Pilates has locations across the country, with four locations in Texas and one in Cinco Ranch in Katy. The Heights location will be the first in Houston.

According to the TDLR listing, construction on the $500,000, 2,542-square-foot renovation project will kick start in February and wrap up in May.