Walking 496 Million Steps to the Moon: 'World Pilates Week', a 9-Day Special Event for International Pilates Day at 150 Studios Nationwide [Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 10, 2026]
To celebrate International Pilates Day, ZEN PLACE is hosting 'World Pilates Week' from May 2-10, 2026. Members nationwide will use the official app to collectively walk 496 million steps (the distance to the moon), and enjoy free autonomic nerve balance analysis.
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ZEN PLACE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naruhiko Ozaki), which operates "zen place" (150 studios nationwide / over 1,000 instructors), one of Japan's largest specialized pilates and yoga studios aiming to be a leading company in well-being creation by utilizing the latest technology and DX in a global environment based on cutting-edge research and scientific knowledge, will hold a 9-day special event "World Pilates Week" across all zen place studios nationwide from Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, in conjunction with International Pilates Day (the first Saturday of May every year).
The highlight of this project is the participatory challenge "Walk to the moon," which aims to reach the distance from the Earth to the moon—approximately 380,000 km (about 496 million steps)—by combining the step counts of clients nationwide. As an attempt to transform not only studio lessons but also daily walking into "time to face one's body," the entire community will tackle this one epic goal. Additionally, the autonomic nerve balance (total power) analysis measurement, normally provided for 1,000 yen (tax included), will be offered free of charge once during the period, and limited original stickers will be distributed to visiting clients.
International Pilates Day Special Page
Why "Walking" x "Pilates" Now?
According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the average daily step count for Japanese people is 6,628 for men and 5,659 for women (2019 National Health and Nutrition Survey), which falls short of the 8,000 steps recommended for extending healthy life expectancy. Furthermore, due to desk-bound lifestyles and the widespread use of smartphones, disturbances in modern people's posture, breathing, and autonomic nerve balance are becoming more serious.
ZEN PLACE's pilates is a method that promotes the redesign of neural circuits through a simultaneous approach to the body, brain, and autonomic nervous system. We believe that the place for practice is not just during lesson times in the studio, but in "every movement of daily life." To develop International Pilates Day from a mere anniversary into a "nationwide movement to face one's own body," zen place has designed this project.
[International Pilates Day Special Project] "World Pilates Week" Overview
1. Walk to the moon
A participatory challenge aiming for 380,000 km from the Earth to the moon with clients nationwide.
Utilizing the pedometer function of the zen place official app, the step counts of all clients during the period will be summed up. The goal is to achieve approximately 380,000 km (about 496 million steps), the distance from the Earth to the moon. In addition to studio lessons, every step in daily life, such as commuting, shopping, and taking a walk, will contribute to achieving the massive goal of the entire community.
- Implementation Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 00:00 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, 23:59
- Target: zen place members
- Participation Fee: Free
- How to Participate: Simply link your smartphone or wearable device with the zen place official app and turn on the pedometer function.
- Content: Aim to achieve the distance to the moon by summing up the steps of all clients during the period (emphasizing achievement as a whole community).
* Individual contribution ratios/rankings will not be displayed.
* The displayed step count will be the total steps up to the previous day of linked users.
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2. Free Provision of Autonomic Nerve Balance (Total Power) Analysis Measurement
Normally 1,000 yen (tax included), available free once during the period / Results shared & visualized on the app
During the period, at all zen place studios nationwide, the autonomic nerve balance (total power) analysis measurement, normally provided for a fee, will be conducted for free. You can experience the measurement, which normally costs 1,000 yen (tax included) for members, as a special project commemorating International Pilates Day. It is also possible to share the measurement results from the official app.
By sharing on SNS with "#InternationalPilatesDay", you can improve your own motivation and use it as an opportunity to communicate with other clients.
- Implementation Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Target: zen place members
- Participation Fee: Free (Regular price 1,000 yen, tax included)
- Location: All zen place studios nationwide
* Measurement is limited to once per person during the period.
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3. Limited "Original Stickers" Distribution for Visiting Clients
Water-resistant, set of 9, special International Pilates Day commemorative design
We will distribute limited original stickers to clients visiting during the period. A special design of 9 water-resistant stickers that are easy for daily use. We hope you enjoy a lifestyle with pilates by sticking them on your smartphone or notebook, while fostering a sense of unity within the community.
- Distribution Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
The highlight of this project is the participatory challenge "Walk to the moon," which aims to reach the distance from the Earth to the moon—approximately 380,000 km (about 496 million steps)—by combining the step counts of clients nationwide. As an attempt to transform not only studio lessons but also daily walking into "time to face one's body," the entire community will tackle this one epic goal. Additionally, the autonomic nerve balance (total power) analysis measurement, normally provided for 1,000 yen (tax included), will be offered free of charge once during the period, and limited original stickers will be distributed to visiting clients.
International Pilates Day Special Page
Why "Walking" x "Pilates" Now?
According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the average daily step count for Japanese people is 6,628 for men and 5,659 for women (2019 National Health and Nutrition Survey), which falls short of the 8,000 steps recommended for extending healthy life expectancy. Furthermore, due to desk-bound lifestyles and the widespread use of smartphones, disturbances in modern people's posture, breathing, and autonomic nerve balance are becoming more serious.
ZEN PLACE's pilates is a method that promotes the redesign of neural circuits through a simultaneous approach to the body, brain, and autonomic nervous system. We believe that the place for practice is not just during lesson times in the studio, but in "every movement of daily life." To develop International Pilates Day from a mere anniversary into a "nationwide movement to face one's own body," zen place has designed this project.
[International Pilates Day Special Project] "World Pilates Week" Overview
1. Walk to the moon
A participatory challenge aiming for 380,000 km from the Earth to the moon with clients nationwide.
Utilizing the pedometer function of the zen place official app, the step counts of all clients during the period will be summed up. The goal is to achieve approximately 380,000 km (about 496 million steps), the distance from the Earth to the moon. In addition to studio lessons, every step in daily life, such as commuting, shopping, and taking a walk, will contribute to achieving the massive goal of the entire community.
- Implementation Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 00:00 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, 23:59
- Target: zen place members
- Participation Fee: Free
- How to Participate: Simply link your smartphone or wearable device with the zen place official app and turn on the pedometer function.
- Content: Aim to achieve the distance to the moon by summing up the steps of all clients during the period (emphasizing achievement as a whole community).
* Individual contribution ratios/rankings will not be displayed.
* The displayed step count will be the total steps up to the previous day of linked users.
Image
2. Free Provision of Autonomic Nerve Balance (Total Power) Analysis Measurement
Normally 1,000 yen (tax included), available free once during the period / Results shared & visualized on the app
During the period, at all zen place studios nationwide, the autonomic nerve balance (total power) analysis measurement, normally provided for a fee, will be conducted for free. You can experience the measurement, which normally costs 1,000 yen (tax included) for members, as a special project commemorating International Pilates Day. It is also possible to share the measurement results from the official app.
By sharing on SNS with "#InternationalPilatesDay", you can improve your own motivation and use it as an opportunity to communicate with other clients.
- Implementation Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Target: zen place members
- Participation Fee: Free (Regular price 1,000 yen, tax included)
- Location: All zen place studios nationwide
* Measurement is limited to once per person during the period.
*Image
3. Limited "Original Stickers" Distribution for Visiting Clients
Water-resistant, set of 9, special International Pilates Day commemorative design
We will distribute limited original stickers to clients visiting during the period. A special design of 9 water-resistant stickers that are easy for daily use. We hope you enjoy a lifestyle with pilates by sticking them on your smartphone or notebook, while fostering a sense of unity within the community.
- Distribution Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026