Raising the bar

The new studio is in Royal Palm Beach, at 11021 Southern Boulevard in Southern Palm Crossing. -COURTESY PHOTO A new high-energy Pilates studio is making its Palm Beach County debut, bringing a growing national fitness brand and adding fresh momentum to the region’s expanding wellness scene. BODYBAR Pilates, a reformer-based Pilates studio known for athletic, full-body classes, is opening its newest Florida location in Royal Palm Beach. The studio will span 1,920 square feet and feature 12 Reformers. Classes will be led by certified instructors and designed for all fitness levels, with an emphasis on strength, balance, mobility and overall well-being. BODYBAR’s signature athletic Pilates classes use state-of-the-art Pilates equipment and are designed to be challenging, approachable and community-oriented. BODYBAR Pilates Royal Palm Beach is owned by first-time franchise owner Barbara Benz. -COURTESY PHOTO For Palm Beach County residents, the arrival marks more than a new place to work o