Upstate Palm Beach

Upstate Palm Beach is a Reformer Pilates studio on the Gold Coast Highway, with the beach directly across the road and visible from the studio. The location makes it easy to pair a class with a walk by the ocean, while a bus stop sits outside on the highway. The studio is upstairs at 4/1172 Gold Coast Highway, with free two-hour parking behind the building and additional street parking nearby.

The timetable includes 50 Reformer Pilates classes each week, covering different training moods and intensities. Options range from Power and Strength sessions designed to build strength and stability through to deeper stretching classes for a slower finish. Classes run for 45 minutes, and bookings open 14 days ahead, or 16 days for members. New visitors can start with a 30-day unlimited introductory offer for $59, while ongoing options include unlimited memberships, a two-class-per-week membership, 10-class packs and single drop-in passes.

Inside, the studio has a bright, energetic look centred on yellow neon and Upstate’s yellow signage. The venue describes its team as welcoming and the space as a place to feel more positive through movement and connection. After class, visitors can use the showers and change rooms, with hair dryers, styling tools and lockers available during sessions. Grip socks are recommended, and the studio asks first-timers to arrive 10 minutes early; late entry is not possible once class has started.

Upstate was founded by sisters Gail and Charelle, who opened their first studio in Victoria after finding support and a more positive mindset through yoga and movement during a difficult period. Their wider studio network now offers Reformer, Mat Pilates, Power Flow, Yin, boxing and hot Pilates, although Palm Beach focuses on Reformer Pilates. With a five-star Google rating from 88 reviews, Upstate Palm Beach may suit locals looking for a structured studio workout, people wanting varied class times before or after work, and visitors who like the idea of moving close to the beach. Solo attendees are also welcome, with the studio placing emphasis on community and connection.