Every month, 14.8k of you search Google for the best reformer Pilates studios in your area. If you do that, you’ll get an overwhelming 156 million results, most of which are from the studios themselves. But how do they stack up against each other? Read on for our honest reviews of the best reformer Pilates studios in London, Kent, Manchester, Bristol, Cheshire, and other places. We’ll also tell you what makes each one special.
Best Reformer Pilates studios in London near me
1. Ten Health & Fitness on Instagram
Ten, who are big fans of Reformer, have taken the Pilates method and added their own touches, such as circuits, weights, and spin, to get the most body-sculpting results.
Chiswick, Notting Hill, Little Venice, St. James’s, Fitzrovia, Tottenham Court Road, Hatton Garden, City, and Nine Elms are all places where it happens.
2. The Anatomy of a Studio
At their sunny studio in Hackney, Studio Anatomy offers five different kinds of reformer Pilates classes. They suggest that you start with the Essentials class and then move on to the Signature, Power, or Advanced classes. They also have prenatal classes led by Pilates instructors who are experts in pregnancy. You can be sure that you’re in good hands because the teachers really know what they’re doing.
Place: Hackney
3. Pilates at Nobu
Creative Director Marsha Lindsay came up with Nobu Pilates, which has three signature classes: Power, Precision, and Pure. These classes combine the core elements of traditional Pilates with a new flow. The classes are held in a beautiful studio at the Nobu Portman Square Hotel, and there are only 10 people in each class. You’ll still feel the burn long after you’ve left the studio.
Marylebone is the place.
4. Pilates HQ on Instagram
Pilates HQ’s classes are a great place to start your Reformer journey. They are split into just Beginner and Intermediate levels, with a focus on cardio every now and then. The studio is bright and simple.
Angel is the place.
5. Tempo Instagram
Tempo plays a mix of “awesome” music that sets the pace for your body-conditioning sequence. There are five levels of experience, from Beginner to Tempo HIIT, and the “tough love” Up-Tempo Pilates L3.
Where: Hackney, Shoreditch, and Elephant Park
6. Pilates PT Pilates PT
The award-winning, discreetly luxurious Pilates PT lives up to its name. It’s one of the only places in London where you can have truly private, one-on-one sessions with no other people or distractions.
Hollie Grant, the founder, has been in the business for more than ten years. She came up with her signature Pilates PT Method, which combines HIIT, reformer, and weight training, after running seven marathons in seven days. The studio makes sure that you train with only the most experienced professionals by hiring a hand-picked, all-female team that is both reformer and mat Pilates and PT qualified, just like Grant. That’s why every new client has a 90-minute in-depth consultation that includes taking body measurements, looking at their posture, and looking at their injury history.
Everyone is welcome, no matter what their skill level or age. This is especially true if you’re interested in reformer Pilates or fitness before and after giving birth.
Where: Fulham
7. Anthro Contrology on Instagram
Louise Roe, Charlie Brooks, and Amanda Lamb are all fans of Anthro Contrology, which is a great place to build the core Pilates skills of body awareness, inner focus, and strength. You can choose from a range of flow levels, from the more basic Fundamental, Restorative, and Dynamic reformer classes to the more intense Advanced and Jump Board classes. The last one focuses on the abs, glutes, and legs. You can even get private, one-on-one tutoring.
The little things are what really make the experience here feel luxurious and bright. Interior designer Karen Oliver shows off furniture that moves like the human body, and perfumer Rebecca Tracey makes blends of essential oils that go with each class and the seasons and circadian rhythm.
Where: Richmond
8. Kensington Core
The crème de la crème de la Reformer, Core Kensington’s small studio can only fit six practitioners per class. This means that you’ll get your money’s worth of the teacher’s attention.
Kensington is the place.
9. Instagram for Exhale Pilates London
Exhale is the best place to start learning about Joseph Pilates’ method. You’re getting the best version of Reformer because the classes are small (no more than six people) and the teachers are very experienced.
Marylebone, Primrose Hill, and North Finchley are all places.
10. KARVE on Instagram
Want to take on a challenge? KARVE is the best place to be. The studio is based on New York’s Transformer Pilates method. Each 50-minute class is meant to “karve” your body using techniques like time under tension, pulses, and isometric holds. The lights are low and the music is loud. At the end of each session, you will do a breathing meditation to help you reconnect with your body and mind.
Where: Kensington High Street
11. Psycle
Psycle is the place for you if you like power, banging playlists, and passionate teachers. Your instructors will guide you through every move in each class, whether it’s a beginner, signature, or advanced class. This is different from traditional reformer Pilates, but don’t worry—your instructors will help you reshape your body, realign your posture, and release stress. We really like Matt McCell and Ben Stott as teachers.
Oxford Circus and Shoreditch are two of the places.
12. Reformcore on Instagram
Reformcore is a high-energy, low-impact reformer Pilates class that focuses on isometric training. It was created by the fitness experts at Barrecore. With the lights turned down just a little, the 50-minute classes at Reformcore are a perfect mix of the intense burn of a Barre class and the lengthening of the reformer machine. These Pilates classes really make you feel the burn in every muscle (trust us, our glutes were on fire!), and they also focus on breath and rhythm. When you’re in pain, the trainers will keep telling you that “your breath is the one thing that will get you through this class.”
Chelsea, Mayfair, Islington, and St. Mary’s Axe are all places.
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13. Power Pilates on Instagram
Beckenham’s Power Pilates offers fast-paced, energetic reformer Pilates classes that promise a real burn, as the name suggests. The teachers are the best in terms of both skill and motivation (we’re big fans of Natalie Scrutton). They pay close attention to each student’s form, making you feel like you’re the only one in the class. You’ll never be unsure of what to do, which is especially important for beginners.
Where: Beckenham
