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woman tries reformer Pilates at Onelife gym in Lee Branch Birmingham — Our team got to try out the reformer Pilates apparatus moving into the new Lee Branch location of Onelife Fitness. (Madelyn Alexander / Bham Now)

Peas and carrots. Vulcan and Electra. Cardio + leg day. Some pairings just go together.

When it comes to exercise, it’s beneficial—and efficient!—to pair two complementary activities in one session. That’s exactly what sent us looking to explore a soon-to-open gym in the Greater Birmingham Area.

The new Onelife Fitness location will open in the coming weeks on Doug Baker Blvd in Lee Branch, and it’ll offer more perks than ever, including reformer Pilates, an in-demand way to supercharge and complement your cardio, strength and other gym amenities.

See what this feature-packed fitness center will bring to Birmingham and how you can take advantage by signing up now. 💪

What is reformer Pilates + how to try it in Birmingham

_{Bham Now team member Elizabeth gets guidance from a Onelife Pilates expert at the Lee Branch preview center this summer. (Madelyn Alexander / Bham Now)}

OK. First of all, it’s fun. If you’ve ever tried traditional Pilates on a mat, you know it has benefits like:

building full-body strength
strengthening core + abs
improving mobility + flexibility
challenging muscles in a low-impact way
+ more

Reformer Pilates utilizes apparatus called a reformer, a rolling platform with spring resistance to help facilitate deeper stretches and more precise movement. It’s an equally great option for those just starting out or looking to boost their Pilates practice.

*NOW HIRING: Onelife Lee Branch is looking for Pilates instructors to join the team. In addition to working with top-of-the-line apparatus in a brand-new facility, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, paid time off, free gym membership and many more great benefits. Get details and apply here!

The newest Onelife Fitness location opening soon in Lee Branch helps supercharge your typical workout by blending the below to yield 100+ exercise combinations:

professional-grade studio reformer apparatus
a Pilates tower, a fixed vertical frame that provides different stretches + may improve posture
mat moves

What this means: Regardless of where you are on your Pilates journey, the folks over at Birmingham’s newest Onelife Fitness location will meet you where you are and help take you to the next level. These classes also easily mix with Onelife’s other amenities for a workout routine that’s more efficient, fun and results-focused for busy Birminghamians. And who doesn’t want to follow a class with a relaxing HydroMassage? ✅

The newest Onelife Fitness in Birmingham opens Fall 2026—what to know

woman in gym clothes next to reformer Pilates sign at gym in Lee Branch Birmingham — We can’t wait for the full tour once the new Onelife Fitness in Lee Branch opens in Fall 2026. (Madelyn Alexander / Bham Now)

We’re already familiar with the other Onelife Fitness branch in Birmingham, which we checked out earlier this year in McCalla. And they’ve got their eyes on expansion to The Grove shopping center in Hoover, too.

There are different levels of membership, all helping you maximize your time at the gym with amenities like:

group fitness classes
more than $1million of the latest strength + cardio equipment
personal training
pools, hot tubs + saunas
recovery elements, like HydroMassage + red-light therapy
on-site childcare that’s active + engaging
well-stocked locker rooms so you can breeze out looking your best

What’s unique about the Lee Branch location is that it includes the supercharged Pilates classes (mat, tower and reformer) at the premium level. You get 4 reformer classes a month (with more available for purchase a la carte), plus unlimited Strike boxing classes and more.

woman outside Onelife Fitness in Lee Branch Birmingham — Elizabeth checks out the Onelife preview center in Lee Branch. (Madelyn Alexander / Bham Now)

Look for the new Onelife Fitness location to open in Lee Branch in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can visit their nearby preview center now to learn more and unlock potential savings.