Why FRIDAY Pilates Is Now FRIDAY Movement
Published: 1 October 2026 | Tucson, Arizona
If you've walked into one of our Tucson studios lately, or scrolled past us on Instagram, you may have noticed something different: FR!DAY Pilates is now FRIDAY Movement.
Nothing about your experience in the studio has changed. Same instructors, same classes, same community. What's changed is the name, and we wanted to walk you through why.
Our Story So Far
Back in August 2024, Let's Sweat, the spin and strength studio that had anchored this corner of Tucson for 8 years, added a sister studio: FR!DAY Pilates. The goal was to build an elevated version of what that corner had always offered. Since then, we've grown from one studio to four: Downtown, Central, Vail, and our newest addition, Mat + Strength.
Every one of those studios, and everyone who has taken a class with us since day one, is part of why we've grown into something bigger than the name "Pilates" alone could hold.
Why We Chose "Movement"
Pilates is still at the center of everything we do. Reformer and mat Pilates are the foundation FRIDAY was built on. But over the last year, FR!DAY Pilates merged with the original spin and strength studio, so now we offer our Tucson community so much more than just Pilates: strength training, HIIT training, spin classes, a broader class schedule, and pilates and strength training all under one roof.
Okay so why "movement”? Well online, in your feed and in your face at the gym there are so many opinions, so many modalities and everyone is promising to be the right workout for you! At FR!DAY we believe that the best workout for you is the one you enjoy doing! We don't care what you do, we just want everyone to MOVE every day of the week (not just FR!DAY ;) ).
"Movement" gave us a name that could hold all of that, without losing what made FR!DAY Pilates FR!DAY Pilates in the first place.
What's Staying the Same
We know a name change can raise questions, so let's be direct about what has not changed:
Your membership and pricing are staying exactly the same
Your favorite instructors are still teaching the same classes
Your studio location isn't moving
Booking still works exactly the way it does now, through Walla
Have more questions we haven't answered yet? Check out our FAQ page or reach out to us directly at hello@fridaypilates.com
Customer Testimonials
You have heard from us, but we wanted you to hear directly from our community. People that have been here before the change over to Friday Pilates and then ultimately, Friday movement.
Carmen H - Over 800 Classes: "I started with Soleil and the rest of her marvelous crew in 2017. I've met a lot of wonderful people and have had a lot of fun, spinning, exercising, sweating, and laughing with spin, weights, and recently Pilates. Hopefully we all grow older: We decide how we're going to age. Gracefully and strong are my choices"
Bill D - Over 500 Classes: "A cancer diagnosis, honestly, brought me to Friday's about six years ago when my doctors said I was going to need a stem cell transplant and better be in the best shape possible. So I started spin classes and haven't stopped.
Today I enjoy the variety of classes offered and the times as well. I still spin a couple of times a week. The classes are fun and challenging. But I also go to the Hot Mat Pilates classes where you sweat everything, I mean everything out of your system. It feels amazing.
And this place makes everyone feel welcome and supported. In the six years I've been going I've never seen anyone judged. It's all inclusive.
Friday's has made my life better, I mean this. Because I was at zero after my stem cell transplant. But I'm not anymore.”
Amanda C - Over 400 classes: "I've been going to Friday since they opened, and what made me keep coming back is how comfortable I feel just showing up as I am that day. Some days I'm feeling strong and want to push myself, and other days I need to slow down, and I never feel like I'm being judged for either. I can go at my own pace, focus on the workout, and really get lost in it.
Over time, I've also loved the variety of workouts I can get from the same studio. I've made friends there and really found a sense of community, which makes it feel like so much more than just a workout studio. I think that combination of being able to challenge yourself without pressure, having different workouts to choose from, and feeling genuinely comfortable in the space is what sets Friday apart for me."
Come Move With Us
Living in Tucson and wondering where to find a gym or fitness studio that does it all? From low impact reformer and mat Pilates to heated mat Pilates, spin, and strength training, we have something that fits your movement style. Whether you've been with us since the very first class or you're just discovering FRIDAY Movement for the first time, we'd love to see you in a class soon.
About the Author & Editor:
Kelly Hart, founder of Strat House, is a marketing professional with a degree from the Eller College of Management and years of experience helping businesses create engaging content and grow online.
About the Reviewer:
Soleil Schwabe Chiquette is the Owner of FR!DAY. Soleil has dedicated the last 10 years of her life to the fitness industry with experience and certifications in yoga, group fitness, cycling & Pilates.