Our love for Pilates is going nowhere, with Reformer classes booming in London right now.
Over on TikTok, there are 145.5M videos dedicated to the exercise. It’s beloved by celebrities, with everyone from Meghan Markle and Jennifer Aniston to LeBron James swearing by the regime. In 2017, Markle went as far as to say that Reformer Pilates had “transformed” her body.
The magic of reformer Pilates is that it’s a high-intensity exercise which is also low-impact on joints. This means it’s perfect for a range of fitness abilities (and even those with injuries) or for people who are pre or postnatal. It’s not quite as simple as choosing an available spot in a class: make sure it’s a reputable one, or you could end up with an injury.
But if you want a space at a good one, you’ve got to act fast. Never mind day festivals — Reformer Pilates places are the hot tickets this summer.
Here are the best studios in London for reformer Pilates, whether you’re a total beginner or in the market for your new favourite class.
The best studios across London
Frame: Angel, Hammersmith, King’s Cross, Shoreditch
There are lots of different entry points that Frame offer for Reformer Pilates – from total beginner classes to dynamic Reformer, deep release and classes for pre and postnatal – but all give a full-body workout that will work on strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance whilst targeting the 'powerhouse' muscles (abs, lower back, hips and glutes). Prepare to leave feeling stretched and strong.
Book it: Prices from £18 per class (as part of a 20-class pack). moveyourframe.com
Heartcore
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced athlete, the Heartcore Method aims to transform body and mind with its unique Reformer Pilates method – a dynamic, mind-body approach designed to build deep strength, balance, and resilience - devised by founder Jessie Blum, who has trained some of Hollywood’s elite. There are eight studios across London, from Notting Hill to Battersea.
Book it: Prices from £35 for a single Coreformer class and £25 for a single Hot Pilates class. weareheartcore.com
Reformcore: Battersea, Camden, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Shoreditch, St. Mary Axe
With their state-of-the-art reformers and innovative routines, Reformcore classes combine high energy with low impact to deliver powerful, body-sculpting routines. There are two classes to choose from Reformcore Base – ideal for beginners or those wanting to refocus on the basics – and Reformcore Burn, a dynamic class that promises to deliver results quickly. Classes are small, meaning you get lots of attention from the instruction, but for more VIP treatment, there are private classes available, too.
Book it: From £12.25 (as part of an intro package). reformcore.com
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The Reformery (Forest Gate, E7)
A cosy and luxe reformer studio hidden away under a railway arch, offering private one-to-one and small group classes. They run everything from gentle basic classes to advanced ones, which feature barre and jumpboard fusion. There’s also options for prenatal and over-60s sessions, with some of the best teachers in London. All are overseen by the extremely knowledgeable founder Rachel Stephenson. There’s also excellent mat classes, too, for those who want to learn the basics.
Book it: £25 drop‑in. intro offer of 3 classes for £55. thereformery.co.uk
Strong and Bendy Reformer studio, Hackney Wick
This newly-launched Reformer studio joins its older sibling Strong and Bendy, which offers HIIT and strength classes, in Hackney Wick. Founder Rhian Cowburn has created an inclusive space (filled with plants and brightly coloured art), where she invites anyone to practice. “Particularly those who've felt intimidated by other fitness spaces,” she says. She has cleverly divided the sessions into “chilled”, “juicy” and “spicy” – instead of competency levels – meaning you can book according to your energy levels. You may also see her little dog, Gary.
Book it: Intro offer, £45 for three classes. strongandbendyreformer.co.uk
Studio Anatomy, Hackney
You can’t help but feel a bit zen stepping into Studio Anatomy. Its excellent classes range from the 50-minute ‘Essentials’ class, which is at a slightly slower pace with a stronger focus on fundamental Pilates principles, to the Signature class, to Power (with a jumpboard) and Advanced for those looking to take it up a notch. The brand is also about to open a second site in Islington later this summer.
Book it: 3 sessions £55 on an intro offer. studioanatomy.co.uk
East of Eden, Walthamstow
With a dedicated reformer Pilates studio, and 65 Pilates classes per week, East of Eden offers a full range of classes for abilities and levels, ranging from gentle reformer classes for those with injuries or postural issues, to contemporary reformer classes for those who want to take it a bit faster. There’s a solo studio available for private tuition or self-practice.
Book it: Intro offer for a community class is £10. eastofeden.uk
The best Reformer Pilates studios in Central London
FLOW LDN, West End
Don’t be fooled by Flow Ldn’s Foundations reformer class: while it’s slower-paced class with a strong focus on control and technique, and perfect for beginners, it can still feel challenging if you attend regularly. But for those looking to step it up, its Dynamic Reformer class will leave you with a sweat on. The studio is bright and compact, and there is an online offering, too.
Book it: Intro offer of 3 classes for £30. flowldn.co.uk
Nobu Pilates, Marylebone
If you want to practice in luxurious environs with the most experienced instructors then Nobu Pilates offers three signature classes created by its founder Marsha Lindsay. There’s POWER (a high energy Pilates class), PRECISION (a more targeted class for upper or lower body), and PURE (combining the reformer, tower, and chairs for a full-body workout). There’s modern reformers in each class for no more than ten students.
Book it: Prices start from £37 per class. nobuhotels.com
Exhale, Marylebone, North Finchley, Primrose Hill
Exhale prides itself as a place where novice reformer Pilates students feel safe, and more experienced members can up their practice. The studios are light and airy, and you might even be on a machine next to someone famous – the clientele is seriously high calibre (Harry Styles is a fan).
Book it: One class costs £40, with packages available. exhalepilateslondon.com
The best Reformer Pilates studios in West London
The Sloane Club, Sloane Square
Tucked below the newly-renovated The Sloane Club is the beautifully appointed (and gorgeously decorated) gym and Pilates studio, with 1-2-1 instruction on the reformer machine, as well as classes designed by celebrity trainer Louise Drake (who has trained Gwyneth Paltrow). They all feature her signature Invisible Reformer method.
After class wind down in the infrared sauna (complete with a shock shower for an extra blast of wellness) and luxurious en suite changing rooms.
Book it: Group classes are complimentary to The Sloane Club Full and Fitness Members, and private sessions are available from £160 (Louise Drake, available on request from £260) thesloaneclub.com
Bodyism, Notting Hill
Small classes (for a maximum of three people) mean expert guidance and the opportunity to get exactly what you need from your session at this light and airy studio. There’s an infrared sauna where you can recover from your session, and an excellent on-site café where you can enjoy a post-workout smoothie or healthy meal.
Book it: Memberships, which include Reformer Pilates classes, start from £500 per month. bodyism.com
Pilates Squared, Kensington
Because Pilates Squared is a small, boutique studio, for a maximum of five clients per class, each one can be relatively bespoke. The studio prides itself on blending classical Pilates with dance, yoga, TRX and strength work, and after an initial consultation, the instructors will put together a personalised plan — be that for recovery, fitness, or both.
Book it: Prices from £36 for a small group class. pilatessquared.co.uk
The best Reformer Pilates studios in North London
Home, Primrose Hill
The brand-new Pilates, yoga and treatments centre in Primrose Hill, founded by Triyoga's Jonathan Sattin offers more than 60 reformer Pilates classes a week, along with private sessions, with an infra-red sauna, café and shop for a post class chill.
Book it: Single classes from £38, with launch offers and class bundles available. homewellness.uk
Pilates HQ, Islington
With its light-filled, airy studio (including its own roof garden to chill out in), you feel like you’re doing a reformer workout well away from the hustle of normal life at Pilates HQ. Plus, there’s no membership fees and flexible pack pricing.
Book it: Classes from £14.50 per class (off‑peak pack of 30). pilateshq.co.uk
Pilates Tonic, St John’s Wood
What makes Pilates Tonic stand out is the fact it offers bespoke reformer sessions to those who are prepping for surgery or recovering from injury, as well as those aiming to boost sports performance — plus everyone inbetween. Owner Neslihan Ozdemir, who herself used Pilates to recover from a back injury, knows how powerful the practice can be — and guides clients through sessions with precision and the utmost care.
Book it: Prices start from £35 for a package of a small group sessions. pilatestonic.co.uk
The best Reformer Pilates studios in South London
Pilates PT, Fulham
Founder Hollie Grant and her all-female team specialise in reformer Pilates (along with other types of Pilates) for all ages and life stages, and offer one-to-ones in their private studio, so you feel totally nurtured. The programme is bespoke and results-driven (whatever your desired ones may be!), and is loved by celebrities including model Jourdan Dunn, culinary entrepreneur Ella Mills and chef Melissa Hemsley.
Book it: Prices from £115 per session (as part of a package). pilatespt.co.uk
Reformer Collective, Balham, Earlsfield
The Reformer Collective offers five different reformer classes ranging from its Foundations sessions for beginners along with pre and postnatal clients, to the traditional, Signature class. There’s also the more challenging reformer Bounce and Barre session, a combination of dynamic cardio, barre isolation exercises and conditioning reformer exercises. You might need to follow that with a Restore session, where the instructor helps you reset, recover and restore your body.
Book it: Prices from £16 per month for eight sessions a month on a three-month contract. reformercollective.co.uk
