Case Study: LAB Pilates Studio – Purley

How Infrared Heating Enhances Hot Mat Performance, Comfort & Studio Experience

LAB Pilates is a boutique reformer and hot mat studio based in Purley, offering dynamic, strength-focused Pilates in a calm, minimalist environment. Their goal was to deliver a premium Hot Mat experience with powerful, consistent warmth — without noise, airflow, or stuffiness. To achieve this, the studio implemented infrared heating panels, creating a more immersive, performance-led training environment that feels energising rather than oppressive.

The Challenge

Hot Pilates demands a specific type of heat — deep, body-warming, not air-warming.

Traditional electric heaters caused problems such as:

Heat loss when doors opened
Dry / stuffy air during intense sessions
Noise distraction during cues and breathwork
Uneven temperature across the mat area

LAB needed a solution that matched their brand ethos: strong, clean, minimalist, and high-performance — just like their teaching style.

The Infrared Heating Solution

Infrared heating was selected for its physiological alignment with movement-based training — warming muscles directly and supporting flexibility, activation, and comfort.

Key reasons IR heating was chosen:

1. Consistent heat across every mat

2. No air movement or noise

3. Cleaner breathing environment

4. Faster warm-up before class

5. Lower running cost than convection

6. Slimline, studio-friendly design

Implementation

The heaters were positioned to maximise downward radiant coverage over the mat area, ensuring students receive the same level of heat no matter where they are in the room.

This installation supports:

Deep muscle activation

Improved flexibility

Smoother transitions

More focused teaching environment

Results & Client Feedback

Classes feel energising rather than overwhelming, giving clients:

Better endurance
Better sweat response
Better connection to the core
A cleaner, calmer training space

The heating supports both the physical results and the premium studio atmosphere, enhancing the perceived quality of every session.

Best Pilates studio in Purley!! Demi was amazing, really clear cueing and the hot mat is a killer!! Will be booking many more classes!! Go girl

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