Haven't taken any classes here yet, so will have to update after I do, but my wife and I really…read moreliked the cafe. It's a serene spot up above the chaos of Old Spitalfields Market, and the coffees and smoothies are quite good. We could have gone for a small bite to eat (after our workout at a rival gym, as it turns out), but it looks like they're still working on adding food to the menu, so it's just beverages for now. In any case, this would be a great place to sit and read, relax, or chat, and it's got overhead heaters for the chillier days.

I took a class here on Classpass, I really loved the studio, large warm room (not too hot),…read morewaterfall in room for relaxing sound, nice dim light, really an ideal relaxing yoga atmosphere. The room is large and so fit a ton of people but it didn't feel crowded at all, had plenty of space between mats. The changing room/showers are spacious and clean, have electronic lock lockers, and are stocked with cowshed products I believe, which is a nice bonus. I think you get one towel for your mat and can rent a second towel for showering after for a pound, not a huge deal, but there are some other boutique fitness spots like Ten Health & Fitness that have lovely fluffy towels and don't charge for this. At the end of the practice the instructor comes around and gives everyone a little 5 second massage/oil treatment with a cool damp towel over you which was so great and felt fabulous at the end of practice, provided you don't mind being touched. Overall this is the nicest yoga facility I've been to in the city, I've tried others like Yotopia, Fierce Grace (packed and smelly), and TriYoga Camden (stressful zoo of a changing room), and this wins for me, the super calming zen environment just feels like you are "treating yourself", I left on a cloud. I just wish there was one closer to my flat in central london, I would go weekly if I didn't have to take a tube ride to/from. Also wish they offered prenatal yoga, I would make a special trip definitely if they offered that.

I'm a big fan of TempoPilates, and became a regular after a Groupon offer. I went to weekly classes…read moreto help me prepare for the Paris half-marathon, and although I'm a beginner, the instructors (I've had Michael and Gina) really work us and push us! I've become stronger and more toned as a result, and my improved aligment and suppleness has really helped with my runninng - which in turn helps with my figure! I don't just do this for my health, you know ;-) I look forward to booking my next block of sessions soon.

From the owner: "Intense high calorie-burn pilates sessions to great sounds with an upbeat tempo" - Welcome to…read moreTempopilates. A boutique pilates studio in fashionable East London. We offer fun, contemporary, challenging and high-energy reformer pilates classes originating from classic and popular routines. Our comprehensive range of pilates classes focuses on many aspects of personal fitness. All classes are reformer-based with special attention given to weight loss, muscle toning, and pregnancy....

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.

I got a bad back, went to see Angela at Inner Body ( bit hard to find the Library, but it is there…read morebetween the Postoffice and the Dentist on Artizan Street) She recomended a course of Swiss Ball Classes, my back felt better after the first session, and its getting better all the time, an added plus is she is not expensive, unlike a lot of City based places.

From the owner: Inner Body Pilates provides 1-2-1 Reformer Pilates in Leigh on Sea, and good quality small group…read moremat classes conveniently located between Liverpool Street and Aldgate Stations. We offer lunchtime and evening classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the City of London. There are no membership fees and we give discounts for block booking and paying in advance. Drop in may also be available should space allow. Call or email to check before attending. All levels of fitness are catered for from re-habilitation from injury to those experienced in the Pilates method.

Took a great Dynamic Vinyasa Flow class here with Sijia on a Sunday, as a beginner yogi. It was…read moreexcellent! Challenging and energizing. I liked that there were options provided throughout for clearly advanced students while also leaving room for modifications for beginners. Ended up being a great strength class for me as well. And I was sweating! There are lockers to store your things. Mats and other materials (blocks and belts) provided. Just show up ready to go! Afterwards, stroll Broadway market and grab lunch in the area. Lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

In town for a week from LA. Went to Marcus Veda's Sunday night Vinyasa Flow Yoga Level 3 class…read morewhich was intense in all the right ways. He kept it fun and challenging . 105 minutes and definitely not for beginners as there's lots of arm stands. The studio is very tastefully modern. Class wasn't heated and room didn't get that hot.

From the owner: Founded in 2000, triyoga has become London's top destination for yoga, Pilates and treatments,…read morecreating beautiful spaces where everyone can belong.

Two classes down at Ten Health & Fitness and I'm definitely a fan. First of all, they are on…read moreClasspass, so you can try a class without commitment- big plus. I never thought I would like pilates. For some reason, I imagined it like yoga but without all the good parts, but it's actually quite dynamic and not like soul-less yoga at all. The studio offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced Reformer classes, their own spin on HIIT called TenHIIT, personal training, as well as massage. I've tried the Beginner Reformer class and TenHIIT. Reformer was was an hour long, small group: only about 4 people in the class, but I still would have liked a little more personal instruction. TenHIIT was an even smaller group: only 2, me and one other girl, in the class. Our instructor tortured us with a variety of strength and cardio circuits: weights, squats, lunges, jumping jacks... repeat x4 then onto treadmill sprints, TRX arms, burpees, plank... it was 45 mins of *tough*. Really, it's just like having a personal training session but on Classpass. The showers look nice (I showered at home before work) and there's towel service, which is convenient. 4 stars for small classes, great value, and variety from targeted Reformer for newbies like me to kill-me-now personal training sessions.

I tried my first ever reformer Pilates class at Ten Health and Fitness and I'm addicted. It's…read morebecome my favourite work out by far. Got to admit - I was kind of nervous for my first class and wasn't entirely sure what to expect but I came out feeling amazing. My alignment and posture has improved massively since starting these classes. The beginners class moves nice and slow to get you used to using the reformer. Do advance to the intermediate when you are ready to keep challenging yourself though. The studio is gorgeous and have 5 other locations around London. Each just as lovely!!

Had a class with girl called Charlie. She was very,very rude and unprofessional. Focused only on…read moreherself, she did not care about people who exercised. Do not recommend.

Frame has such potential. It has a huge class selection with diverse and interesting classes, from…read morerestorative yoga to Frame Rave and classes are offered throughout the day. Annoyance #1: convoluted booking system. Prepay 50£ for a frame card and get discounted classes, though a few times that discount didn't go through for me. Annoyance #2: ick factor. What Frame needs is a good cleaning. Like a serious disinfection... It's pretty gross in there and it's hard to zen out and enjoy yoga when the room smalls foul and you just feel dirty.

Being a platinum VA, it's obviously better than the usual VA standard. I've never found it too…read morebusy, and the swimming pool is 25m which for central london is impressive! You can book for classes a week in advance and they now reserve 8 spots (on the peak spin classes) for first arrivals if you haven't managed to secure your place. They have the new sleeping pods which I have used on more than one occasion for a quick nap at lunch after the night before which are a novelty and a god send! Only downside is that the showers could be better, but they're not the worst by any means.

Really a quite nice gym, but rather expensive as a Classic gym, and totally underground…read more Upsides: very nice shower facilities, 25m pool, location-location-location. Downsides: mediocre training area, low-ish ceilings serve as a reminder that you're underground, cost.