I have been working with Jon the last three months and have noticed a real difference in my lower…read moreback pain (gone), my posture (much improved) and now I am able to run without pain. When I started seeing Jon, my lower back pain was intense, I could barely stand up straight and within a couple weeks, I was back to my old self. Jon is very good at making adjustments based on your ability and your fitness while getting you to the next level. I look forward to continuing to work with him

From the owner: Welcome to Free Range Pilates a private studio in North London where you will be taught Pilates by…read moremyself, Jon Hawkins a registered osteopath. Pilates is the best workout in the world: Increased strength Improved flexibility Working the postural muscles often missed by other exercises You will stand taller and feel great! The studio is equipped with a reformer, tower, wunda chair, small barrel, pedi-pole and foot and toe correctors. I have years of experience teaching Pilates and I'm happy working with beginners through to advanced students and everything in-between. As a registered osteopath I bring a wealth of experience of injury rehabilitation and am happy to lease with your current osteopath or physiotherapist in order to support any treatment you may be receiving. If you are an expectant mother the prenatal and also postnatal periods are times of rapid postural change and adaption. Pilates is great way to keep you active during your pregnancy and help you to deal with these changes. once your GP has cleared you to return to exercise after having your baby you are welcome to bring your bundle of joy along to your sessions. I only see one client at a time so you won't be disturbing anyone. I am also a founding member of the Pilates Teacher's Association. A group open only to Pilates instructors who have evidence of comprehensive qualifications that meet strict criteria.

Heartcore is definitely an understatement. It is the most intense workout I have ever had. But,…read moreafter one class, I was hooked. It is situated right about the Hampstead tube station which wouldn't seem to be the best place for a Pilate studio; it is absolutely beautiful -- large arched windows, exposed brick and 8 reformers. I've had two instructors and both were fantastic -- Shaun will kick you in the arse and your body will cry for days afterward. Despite the soreness, you will see results pretty soon after. It's a bit pricey -- if you sign up on their website you receive a free class.

Worst customer service ever. They sell you packages to be used within a timeframe which are…read moreimpossible to use as their classes are fully booked or overbooked. Their response is that you can use another studio. The problem is the same in the other studios and they refuse to extend the validity of your package despite it being the lack of spaces in their classes which stops you from using it. Appalling and plain theft.

Really surprised this great, neighbourhood spot isn't already in Yelp. However. Now it is!…read more I was looking for a good, professional massage (sport / deep tissue) in or around Kentish Town. Most of the places that were coming up were little hole in the wall Chinese Medicine or Thai Massage joints, which can be great but wasn't what I was after. I'd seen Down to Earth as I often shop on that strip of Fortess Road but hadn't realised they did massage. And man, do they. This was one of the best 90 minute sport massages I've ever had. Almost clinical in its delivery and really worked out a lot of the recent muscle soreness I've been having. The masseuse even spent 10 minutes after showing me some good stretching exercises for the problem areas. I will absolutely be going back and highly recommend anyone in K town give it a try.

Nice premises, but the business seems to be run on a shoestring, without even a receptionist to…read moremake bookings for their overpriced services. Repeatedly not able to get through by phone during their business hours, not getting a response to voicemail, and when finally getting to speak to someone, they still don't give you their attention, but do something else at the same time, which sounds as if they are hammering away into your ear and act as if a customer is an inconvenience when they have more important things to do! Not exactly a professional service.

This is definitely the best pilates studio I've been to in London, I've tried pretty much all of…read morethem at this point and this one is the winner in terms of being the most challenging and effective workout. If you wanted to get in shape fast, this is where I'd go. It's not like a "luxury studio" like Ten Health that has like stocked showers and a clothing shop, but Ten is what I'd call a "gentle" class, frequently much older people in class, and I don't think you get the same results, vs Epoch which will kick your ass and have you feeling the effects for days. I've taken classes from 3 different instructors here, they are all equally hard, which is what I go for. I'm pregnant a the moment so am opting for milder workouts while I'm pregnant, but once i'm postpartum I will definitely be coming here to get my body back in shape fast.

From the owner: Epoch Fitness is a personal training and group fitness studio specialising in strength and…read moreconditioning, classical and dynamic/athletic reformer Pilates sessions. Opened in 2013 we are the first studio to have opened in Fitzrovia and since then built a reputation as one of the finest studios operating in London. In 2022 we were the first studio in UK to introduce state of the art water towers to a few of our group classes for a perfect mix of strength training, Pilates and cardiovascular conditioning. We look forward to welcoming you at our Fitzrovia studio.

I went here with the free first class pass and really enjoyed it. I had never used a pilates…read morereformer but the teacher was very helpful and accommodating to someone who had no clue what they were doing. The class is very small but it allows for individual attention from the teacher. I consider myself to be in decent shape but there were some things in this class I could barely do! I mean that in a good way the class was great and definitely an intense workout, I was sore for almost 5 days afterwards. The classes are a bit pricey but I think it is worth it since the classes are so small.

From the owner: We are a luxury boutique fitness studio offering the best workouts in London. Our highly effective…read moreclasses deliver optimal results that sculpt your physique in ways traditional exercise simply can't match. If you've committed to fitness in 2015 and you're still waiting to see results, it's time to stop blaming yourself and start training smarter with Heartcore. In this studio we offer Dynamic Pilates. Dynamic Pilates Heartcore's reformer-based classes use core-focused functional training in a highly effective, high energy class format to provide a comprehensive full body workout in the shortest possible time frame on our custom made coreformers. Personal Training Integrating a wide range of disciplines and methods to best support your needs - we draw on strength, mobility and cardiovascular exercise in ratios to fully support and achieve your goals. Designed to be progressive and empowering, we guarantee our commitment, alongside your own, will deliver the results you want to see and most importantly feel.

I've taken a lot of reformer classes in San Francisco, and I thought this one was a good workout,…read moreand challenging. Location: Located in Covent Garden, it's actually located inside the "Gym Box", so make sure you look for a big yellow sign. Walk in, check in at the front desk and they'll send you downstairs to a room without very many directions. It took me a few extra minutes to figure out where the gym & class were, so if it's your first time, make sure you allocate at least 5 extra minutes. Class: More focused on core and legs, and didn't do too much with arms. It was fine for me, but if you're looking for a more upper body workout, you may not be getting much with this. The class is pretty fast-paced, so not the best if you're a beginner or have never taken a reformer class. Instructor: I had Jess, who was great. High-energy, friendly, and was paying attention to correct posture/form. Music: Pretty high energy music that you may find in a dance club in Europe (but with vocals). I like this type of music, so I appreciated it, but if you don't like this kind of music, you may want to avoid it. I'd definitely come back here again on another visit in London. Happy that they are on Classpass, as it makes it easy to try the class out.

INTENSE! I've taken a variety of reformer pilates classes in London and I have to say this has…read morebeen one of the most painful ones I've been to. I think it's constant repetition and very little time to recover and had most of my body shaking within an hour. It is quite a small studio (max 7 participants) and feels a little cramped. The studio is located in the Gym Box so bring a lock with you if you need to store anything.

Ever since I left Canada, I've missed studio yoga. I do gym yoga for various reasons and it is just…read morenot the same, there's no real challenge, no focus and half the time you are distracted by the kick-boxing class next door. But Blue Cow Yoga is a deliciously proper studio. Right in the middle of the city, it's in a fantastic location. Spacious and very North American. You take your shoes off when you enter, help yourself to free tea or water and pad round to the changing rooms, where they have all amenities including hair straighteners. This I like! Also the abundance of lockers to keep your valuables safe are really appreciated. It's a very chill environment, they get the importance of focus and a peaceful vibe. I came for an inversion workshop and was delighted with the teacher and the experience. Mollie, the teacher, was super patient and explained everything very clearly. While she made it look elegant and easy herself, she took the time with all the beginners to make them feel comfortable. The room was very spacious with lots of white wall space to practice against, and plenty of maps, bolsters and blocks. I am definitely planning on coming back for their free yoga week for newcomers and I'd love to try a treatment too, once I recover from this inversion workout!

TREATMENTS. Sorry…read moreto shout. But, seriously...the treatments. I have not been for yoga yet (but I will!) --- and had signed up for updates via their newsletter. As luck would have it last week I received an email from them about 25 quid Bespoke Treatments. Answer to my prayers, little BCY -- answer to my prayers. After being slammed and shoved into planes, delayed in airports, working from bed and overall stress levels escalating, I needed a massage. A good, deep massage. And this is what I got. Which will have hooked me forever, so this marketing campaign to get folks into the studio worked. I'll be a faithful follower of Zoe, who whipped my knotted back and shoulders into shape. Really, very talented. Will be back for the yoga and the massage and the acupuncture -- and whatever else really? Really! It's a beautiful lower level space that feels tranquil and serene amidst the craziness of the City. It's clean, large, spacious, and the staff is friendly without being intrusive. Will return and update about the yoga -- but for now, I can say that I'm feeling mighty fine and relaxed due to that bespoke beatdown. Ahhhhhh.