There’s unfortunate news this week for patrons and staff of Body in Motion, as the 15-year-old fitness studio in Wellesley’s Linden Square has announced that it is closing on Feb. 28 at noon.

According to a note to clients from the owner, rising rental costs have forced the business to close. “It has been a joy to work with each and every one of you in helping you to reach your fitness goals,” wrote Mary Guarante, who started Body in Motion as a Pilates studio and added barre workouts to the mix in 2008.

Body in Motion moved from one side of Linden Street to the other back in 2011.

The Wellesley fitness scene is ever-changing, with Btone Fitness and The Bar Method moving into Wellesley Square last year and CrossFit Marauder opening this year in Lower Falls.

Best of luck to the Body in Motion staff on whatever comes next.