[Survey] Over 80% of Pilates Visitors in Kagoshima Cite "Posture" as Primary Goal, Nearly 70% Seek "Stiff Shoulder" Relief – "Want to Align" Trumps "Want to Lose Weight" (warabi PILATES Survey, n=70)

warabi PILATES Original Survey: Common Concerns Among Our Clients

Survey Results Summary

- Top reason for lessons: "Posture Improvement" at 83.8% (57/68 participants)

- Second: "Neck/Shoulder Stiffness Relief" at 69.1% (47/68 participants), Third: "Lower Back Pain Relief" at 45.6%, Fourth: "Pelvic Alignment" at 42.6%

- 47.8% of visitors were "new to Pilates/Yoga" (n=69). Approximately half are exercise beginners.

- Daily activities: "Sit frequently" at 61.2%, "Computer work" at 40.3%

- Exercise frequency: "About once a month" at 39.0% and "About once a week" at 35.6%, totaling about 70% exercising once a week or less.

- <Separate Survey> In a survey of continuing members, 68 out of 70 respondents (97.1%) reported "feeling positive changes" since starting.

Concerns of warabi PILATES visitors upon their first visit

Detailed Survey Results

1. Top Goals: "Posture," "Stiff Shoulders," "Lower Back Pain" – Focus on Discomfort and Posture

When asked about their "purpose for taking lessons" (multiple responses allowed), the most common answer was "Posture Improvement" at 83.8%, followed by "Neck/Shoulder Stiffness Relief" at 69.1%, "Lower Back Pain Relief" at 45.6%, and "Pelvic Alignment" at 42.6%. Other reasons included improved flexibility (23.5%), addressing lack of exercise (25.0%), and building a body that tires less easily (20.6%). Goals related to body shape or weight were not provided as options, and the motivations expressed by visitors centered on "wanting to alleviate discomfort" and "wanting to improve posture" (some mentions of body shape were made in the free-response section, but these were limited in number and not included in the tabulation).

Support provided while evaluating each individual's posture by a licensed national medical professional (Kagoshima City - warabi PILATES)

2. Approximately Half of Visitors are "New to Pilates/Yoga"

When asked about experience, 47.8% reported "no prior experience" and 52.2% reported "prior experience" (n=69). This indicates that about half of the visitors are exercise beginners.

Regarding experience with Pilates and Yoga

Many exercise beginners. Instruction provided carefully in a one-on-one setting (Kagoshima City - warabi PILATES)

3. Over 60% "Sit for Work" – Discomfort Among Desk Workers

Regarding daily activities (multiple responses allowed), "Sit frequently" at 61.2% and "Computer work" at 40.3% were the most common. This suggests a lifestyle centered around sitting and desk work.

Common daily activities for people attending warabi PILATES in Kagoshima City

4. Perceived Changes Since Starting (Continuing Member Survey - Separate Study)

Separately from the survey of first-time visitors, a survey was conducted among continuing members. Of the 70 respondents, 68 (97.1%) reported "feeling some kind of positive change" since they started attending. Specific feedback included becoming more conscious of their posture, feeling relief in their shoulders and lower back, and having more mental space due to having dedicated personal time.

*These results are a tabulation of subjective responses from continuing members and do not guarantee effectiveness. The sample population differs from the survey of first-time visitors (n=70).

Percentage of warabi PILATES members who have experienced positive effects (Original Survey)

Member and Visitor Testimonials (Summary)

*Summarized from Google Maps and survey responses, ensuring anonymity. These are subjective personal opinions and do not guarantee effectiveness.

- "With each session of machine Pilates, I feel my body realigning, and I've noticed I'm more conscious of my posture in daily life, which was my initial goal. People around me have also commented on my improved posture." (User)

- "After every lesson, I feel refreshed, and it's become an important time to connect with my body." (User)

- "I feel my muscles working and stretching even with small movements, and my chronic shoulder stiffness has eased." (Shimoarata Branch - User)

- "I consulted beforehand about whether men could attend, and they welcomed me warmly. I've become aware of my body's imbalances, which tend to occur from golf and long drives." (Male User)

- "I was able to discuss my concerns in a completely private space and received a safe, non-strenuous menu tailored to my current pain. I was surprised to feel a change in my posture after just one trial session." (Trial User)

- "The reassurance of being able to see a physical therapist was the deciding factor in choosing among the many studios in Kagoshima." (User)

- "Although the initial goal was fatigue recovery and stretching for a track and field student, I learned a lot about future posture development and which muscles to strengthen." (Accompanying a student athlete)

- "My knee problems led me to start, and the instruction on breathing and fine movements made it easy for me to participate as a beginner." (User)

- "I've become aware of muscles I wasn't using due to desk work, and I'm now conscious of how I shift my weight and walk as instructed." (User)

- "I was hesitant, thinking it might be intimidating, but the calm atmosphere made me feel at ease. Being able to combine online sessions is a great help for my work." (User)

Comment from Physical Therapist, Yamato Fujita

"As I compiled the information about our regular clients, what particularly struck me was that many of their stated goals were related to 'posture' and 'discomfort in the shoulders and lower back.' I feel that many people come to us wanting to address their daily physical discomfort before focusing on weight or appearance. Furthermore, about half of our clients are new to exercise like Pilates or yoga and have lifestyles centered around sitting for work. For first-time attendees, we prioritize confirming their current condition one by one during the initial consultation and starting within a comfortable range. We believe there is inherent value in the process of accumulating awareness about posture and how to use one's body."

Lesson scene with Yamato Fujita, Physical Therapist and Representative of warabi PILATES

Survey Overview

- Survey Name: Survey on "Lesson Objectives" and "Lifestyle Background" of Pilates Trial Visitors

- Survey Organizer: warabi PILATES

- Survey Target: warabi PILATES lesson visitors (2 branches in Kagoshima City)

- Survey Method: Tabulation of responses from counseling sheets during trial lessons, etc.

- Survey Period: January 2026 - June 2026 (approx. 6 months)

- Valid Responses: n=70 (Our survey / Unique respondents excluding duplicates and blank entries. Valid responses vary by question: Objectives n=68, Experience n=69, Daily Activities n=67)

- Supplementary Survey: Continuing Member Survey (n=70 / Subjective tabulation of respondents / Separate population from trial visitor survey)

- Note: Percentages are rounded to the second decimal place. Totals for questions allowing multiple responses may exceed 100%.

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About warabi PILATES

A "Bodywork x Pilates" personal studio led by a physical therapist and staffed by licensed national medical professionals. Two branches are operated in Kagoshima City: Sasunuki Station Front Branch and Shimoarata Branch.

- Studio Name: warabi PILATES

- Location: Kagoshima City (Sasunuki Station Front Branch / Shimoarata Branch)

- Representative: Yamato Fujita (Physical Therapist)

- Official Website: https://warabi-pilates.com

- Official LINE (Trial Reservations & Inquiries): https://lin.ee/gIdLxzz

warabi PILATES Sasunuki Station Front Branch, warabi PILATES Shimoarata Branch (New machines scheduled for introduction this summer)

warabi PILATES Official LINE Account QR Code https://lin.ee/gIdLxzz

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Inquiries for Media

- Company/Studio Name: warabi PILATES

- Contact Person: Yamato Fujita

TEL: 070-9454-7929 (As I am often unavailable due to lessons, please contact us via email)

Email: info@warabi-pilates.com

- Official Website: https://warabi-pilates.com

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