Step Up Your Fitness Game This Spring

The best way to get better results—and actually enjoy yourself in the process—is to mix things up and try something new.

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EMS is having a moment—and EMS Body Atelier, recently featured in The Wall Street Journal, is Santa Barbara’s premier EMS training studio. In just 20 minutes, your personal trainer activates every muscle group simultaneously, adjusting stimulation to your body minute by minute—building real strength and boosting your metabolism for days. No heavy weights, no joint strain. Founded by Colleen Ferguson, whose own postpartum recovery led her to EMS with immediate results, the studio offers private and duet sessions using FDA cleared, fully wireless EMS technology. Whether you’re an athlete after better performance, focused on maintaining strength and mobility as you age, or looking to get leaner and stronger in less time—EMS delivers real, lasting results. Train just once or twice a week to feel and see the difference. Your first session is $40 off. emsbodyatelier.com

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Meet Homebody Studios. Reformer pilates in Montecito, tucked inside The Post. Every class takes an athletic, modern approach to the reformer. The studio itself is thoughtfully designed, the kind of space that makes you want to linger, and the community that’s built up around it makes it easy to see why people keep coming back. Exactly the kind of place you’ll want to tell your friends about before it gets too hard to book.

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Pilates & Or Santa Barbara is a light-filled, luxury movement destination in downtown Santa Barbara, offering expert-led reformer Pilates, infrared heated mat Pilates, private sessions, duets, and dynamic group classes for all levels. Each class features unique, creative movement and music-driven flow, with an uncompromising focus on technique, precision, and proper form. Rooted in artistry and elevated movement education, our studio blends the discipline of ballet with the innovation of modern Pilates to create a truly distinctive training experience. Whether you’re new to Pilates, building strength, refining alignment, or transforming your practice, Pilates & Or delivers world-class instruction in an inspiring environment. Follow @pilatesandor—with over 730K followers and 30 million monthly views—and experience in person why this internationally recognized brand is redefining Pilates globally. For special offers, inquire at [email protected].

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Sage Society—Santa Barbara and Ventura’s women-focused strength training studios—is now accepting a limited number of new clients for May. Built by women, for women, Sage Society combines expert coaching from corrective exercise specialists with an upscale, boutique studio experience that actually fits your life. Think small-group classes, personalized programming, on-site child supervision, and a beautifully designed space that feels nothing like a traditional gym. Semi-private training is where the magic happens—real coaching, real modifications, and real progressions in an intimate setting tailored to your body, your history, and your goals. Whether you’re navigating injuries, perimenopause, or are simply ready to build a stronger foundation through strength training, our team meets you exactly where you are. Spots fill quickly. Book your complimentary consultation here to get started. 360 S. Hope Avenue C105 in Santa Barbara, and 2426 E. Main Street in Ventura.

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Variant Training Lab is a premier health and performance facility serving active adults and youth athletes throughout the Santa Barbara and Montecito community. Members train under Variant’s proprietary TEST TREAT TRAIN method proven to produce measurable results in as little as 6 to 8 weeks. The facility is known for its clean, spacious, high-tech training floor with every membership including a trainer by their side. Open Training | Personal Training | Physical Therapy | Luxury Amenities. Accepting member applications at www.varianttraininglab.com | 805-837-8475.

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At Mighty Pilates, we go beyond the workout—it’s about building community where everyone truly belongs. Whether you’re stepping onto a Reformer for the first time or a seasoned pro, every starting point is valid. Grounded in classical Pilates principles, our classes are thoughtfully designed to elevate intensity, build strength, and deliver an inspired, full-body experience for all levels. Join a group class on one of our 12 Reformers or choose a personalized 1:1 session—every detail is curated with intention. Sunlight fills our Spanish-style studio, setting the tone for mindful, energizing movement. From creative sequencing to supportive instruction, we prioritize connection, consistency, and care—because the little things truly matter. Come early for an espresso, stay for a cold eucalyptus towel, and settle into a space where community comes first. Parking right behind the studio makes it that much easier to show up. / 1014 State Street, Suite A; 805-868-9753, mightypilates.com/santa-barbara, @MightyPilatesSB

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For 139 years, the Santa Barbara Family YMCA has been a trusted gathering place for wellness, connection, and belonging in our community. Recently voted Santa Barbara’s Best Health Club, the Y offers an exceptional range of amenities designed to support the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Members enjoy group exercise classes, a heated indoor pool, personalized training guidance, and unique experiences like calming sound baths, all within a supportive environment. Whether you’re exercising with friends, finding quiet restoration, or building healthy routines, the Y is a place where wellness feels accessible and shared. The Santa Barbara Family YMCA continues to be a space where people of all backgrounds come together to feel stronger and more connected. From June 1–15, new members are invited to join with no join fee. We welcome you to experience the amenities, the community, and the lasting impact of wellness at the Y.

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