The Workshop Pilates, the Valley’s leading Pilates studio specializing in multiple levels of reformer and mat classes, will open its third Valley location on Monday, May 13 in the new Arcadia Improvement Club, 3802 E. Indian School Road.
The Workshop’s Arcadia location will be home to the Valley’s first-ever Infrared Heated Mat Pilates class, featuring a detoxifying 95-degree workout, warmed by infrared heat to improve flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning.
“We saw the need for an Infrared Heated Mat Pilates concept in the Valley and we knew The Workshop was the perfect studio to bring the burn,” said Ariel Schwartz, co-owner of The Workshop Pilates. “Heated fitness has so many benefits to the body and mind, including boosted immunity, detoxification, pain relief and reduced blood pressure. We have no doubt that the Arcadia community will love it just as much as we do.”
The new studio is a proud tenant of the historic building previously occupied by Madison Improvement Club, which closed its doors in August 2023. The Workshop will carry on the fitness tradition in the newly-named Arcadia Improvement Club. The 5,264 square-foot space will additionally feature space for an esthetician practice and a fresh-made juice bar.
Built in 1917, the historic location was once a fundamental meeting space for pioneer women to discuss politics, agriculture, education, music and art. In 2012, The Madison Improvement Club opened a community for fitness enthusiasts, spin lovers and yogis after its initial refurbishment. The building is an Arcadia institution that the community holds dear, making the re-opening of the restored space a significant milestone.
“We know fitness is at the core of this historic space, and we can’t wait to bring The Workshop’s Pilates principles to Arcadia,” said Jackie Parks, co-owner. “We believe in the power of Pilates to transform lives. We look forward to strengthening bodies and our community bonds in this tight-knit neighborhood.”
The Workshop Pilates is locally-owned and operated by entrepreneurs Jackie Parks and Ariel Schwartz, opening its first location in McCormick Ranch in 2020 and its second location in North Scottsdale in 2023. In that time, The Workshop has quickly become a top fitness studio amongst Valley residents and Pilates enthusiasts.
The grand opening of The Workshop Pilates will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and welcomes fitness lovers to tour the facility and enjoy local vendors and giveaways. To celebrate the grand opening, The Workshop Pilates will be offering a Founder’s Rate promotion, which includes a 10 pack of mat classes for $99, 10 pack of reformer classes for $199 and unlimited VIP classes for $239 per month.
