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Karen Lord Pilates Movement, a four-studio Pilates chain, is focusing on instructor development to scale operations amidst a national franchising boom and industry shortage of qualified trainers. The chain is taking a different approach than its rivals, who are franchising their studios.
Press esc to close× | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | --- | --- | | | × | | search | | Custom Search | | | | --- | --- | | | Sort by Relevance Date | Fitness Business While Rivals Franchise, This LA Pilates Studio Is Scaling Instructors Courtney Rehfeldt July 27, 2026 - Share on Facebook - Share on Twitter - Share via Email credit: Karen Lord Pilates The Pilates boom has created a wave of new studios and a shortage of instructors. Karen Lord Pilates Movement, a four-studio chain, is working to… Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. ATN Pro members get: - Unlimited access to Athletech News articles - Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting - Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit - VIP access to community events - Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe\ Now Already a member?
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This story was originally published by Courtney Rehfeldt in Athletech News on July 27, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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