5 luxury gyms offering the best pilates classes in London

Besides running, if there is one fitness trend that seems to define 2025, it is the rise of pilates. Whether it is reformer, mat or barre pilates, this low-impact yet highly effective workout has made fitness accessible for all ages. The new chic workout, pilates has become all the rage on social media, even spawning into new trends like hot and wall pilates. So, if you’re a seasoned pilates pro or curious about how it all works, here are 5 of the best luxury gyms in London that offer incredible pilates classes to help you achieve all your fitness goals.KXU, Chelsea

KXU, the luxury boutique gym in Chelsea, has just launched its hot pilates classes, turning up the heat on a fitness trend that is sweeping the capital. Combining infrared heat with pilates precision, barre burn, functional strength training and yoga flow, this next-level sculpting class will absolutely become your new sweat obsession. Designed around the popular Paola’s Body Barre (Pilates-Barre-Burn) method, this 50-minute session builds deep core strength, total-body tone and next-level flexibility – without placing pressure on your joints. So if you’re looking to work up a sweat this summer, KXU’s hot pilates classes are for you.Repose Space, High Street Kensington

Repose Space has unveiled a new studio and a roster of pilates classes within its High Street Kensington space. The new pilates class will combine the best of both worlds – incorporating both the reformer and chair apparatus. This unique fusion class will offer a full-body workout that challenges strength, flexibility, and balance in new and exciting ways. In this class, guests will flow between exercises on the reformer and chair, using the resistance and support of each apparatus to enhance pilates practices. You will engage your core, sculpt muscles, and improve your overall body awareness as you move through a series of fluid and controlled movements. A luxury gym that combines two of the most popular pilates methods, this is one studio that is sure to help you become a pilates pro.Third Space, various locations

Third Space is a sanctuary for optimum physical and mental wellness. With more than 100 enthralling classes a week, you can join in with hot yoga, its most popular reformer pilates sessions or workout of the day, where there’s no minimum fitness level requirement. Other forms of pilates classes in this luxury gym include mat and tower pilates. With world class training facilities and personal trainers ready to help you perfect your every rep, Third Space is the definitive destination for your next pilates session.BXR, various locations

While it might be known for its boxing and high intensity workout scenes, BXR also has a wide range of yoga and pilates classes for those looking to go for something a little less intense yet just as effective. Their pilates and barre classes are perfect for strengthening the muscles, resulting in a leaner, tighter and toned appearance. The emphasis is on deep core work and stabilising muscles to strengthen the body throughout, increasing endurance and flexibility and improving balance of postural alignment. East of Eden, Walthamstow

East of Eden is an incredible pilates studio in the heart of Walthamstow founded by Abby McLachlan. What started as a simple yoga studio has now transformed into a luxury haven where you can take part in a wide range of classes including reformer, hot, mat, barre and pre- and post-natal pilates. Not to mention the many different yoga classes for all ages that also take place at East of Eden. Oh, and make sure to grab a drink from the studio’s in-house cafe for a boost right after your classes for a much needed boost.

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