The 19 best reformer Pilates studios in London, from Studio Anatomy to Frame

If you thought London might have reached peak Pilates, think again. As we head into autumn, the capital’s obsession with the Reformer shows little sign of loosening its grip.

What was once the preserve of boutique fitness devotees has become a bona fide exercise phenomenon, with new studios continuing to spring up across the city and the most sought-after classes still requiring the kind of forward planning usually reserved for a restaurant reservation.

It helps that Reformer Pilates promises that elusive fitness sweet spot: a workout that can be seriously challenging without putting the same impact through your joints as running or other high-intensity training. Using the machine’s springs, straps and moving carriage for resistance, classes can work strength, balance, flexibility and control, while exercises can be adapted for different abilities.

Its celebrity following certainly hasn’t hurt either. Jennifer Aniston and Meghan Markle are among its longtime devotees. In 2017, Markle went as far as to say that Reformer Pilates had “transformed” her body.

The boom has inevitably brought a huge variation in classes with it, though, and not every Reformer experience is created equal. Good instruction matters, particularly when you’re adding resistance and an unfamiliar piece of equipment into the equation, so choosing a reputable studio with properly trained instructors should come before finding the prettiest one on Instagram.

And while summer may have been about squeezing workouts around holidays, festivals and evenings in the park, autumn brings with it the irresistible urge to get back into a routine. For many Londoners, that increasingly means getting back on the Reformer.

Whether you’re a complete beginner wondering what all those springs actually do, or a seasoned Pilates obsessive searching for a new favourite class, these are the best Reformer Pilates studios in London to book now.

Whether you’re completely new to the carriage or know your footwork from your feet in straps, Frame has a Reformer class to match. There are beginner sessions, higher-energy dynamic classes, deep release and pre- and postnatal options, all designed to work the body from head to toe. Expect plenty of attention on the core, glutes, hips and lower back, alongside balance, mobility and flexibility – the kind of class that leaves you feeling satisfyingly worked without completely wiping you out.

Heartcore has long been a favourite among London’s Pilates crowd, thanks to a signature method that promises more than just a serious burn. Created by founder Jessie Blum, who has trained some of Hollywood’s elite, its dynamic take on Reformer combines deep strength work with a mind-body focus on balance and resilience. Beginners and seasoned athletes are both catered for across its eight London studios, 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 brings plenty of energy without the high impact, pairing state-of-the-art Reformers with strength-focused routines designed to deliver a serious sculpting burn. Newbies can master the foundations with Reformcore Base, while regulars can dial things up with the faster-paced Burn. Small class sizes mean plenty of instructor attention, with private sessions available for an even more personalised workout.

Book it: Prices from £26 for a single class or £16.33 (as part of a three-class intro package £49). reformcore.com

With 16 locations across London – and a shiny new Paternoster Square outpost arriving next month – Third Space has Reformer covered, whatever your level. Beginners can find their feet with the slower, more forgiving Fundamental, move up to Traditional for controlled, core-focused work, or embrace the shake with Dynamic, a faster-paced class designed to seriously turn up the burn.

Book it: Memberships from £245 per month; multi-club Group membership from £285 and Group+ from £325. thirdspace.london

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.

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.

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. They’ve also another location in Islington.

Book it: Price for a drop-in class £28. Intro offer, £55 for three 3 sessions. studioanatomy.co.uk

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.

Straight from the US, Bodyrok made its London debut in Covent Garden in early 2026 – and with plans for 10 studios across the capital, expect to see plenty more of it. The concept is a high-energy, ‘hybrid’ take on Reformer Pilates, with a varied menu of classes that goes beyond the usual beginner-to-advanced set-up. Choose from the full-body Rok Your Body, or get more specific with Six Packs & Backs, Obliques & Cheeks, Buns & Guns and Cardio Sculpt. There’s also Flow, a slower option that makes Bodyrok particularly easy to weave into an existing training routine.

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.

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).

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 Louisa 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

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

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.

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 £35, with a three-class intro offer for £54. homewellness.uk

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: Drop-in classes from £25 per class (off‑peak £22). pilateshq.co.uk

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 10 small group sessions. pilatestonic.co.uk

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: Private 1:1 sessions from £110; small-group sessions from £45. pilatespt.co.uk

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. If neither South London location suit, they also have a studio in Piccadilly.