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Studios, classes and the other way to train

Reformer studios, Barry’s packs, hot yoga, run clubs and the signature classes inside premium clubs. What each costs at realistic usage, which are boutique-grade, and the hybrid most members end up with.

Studios vs clubs
Studio brands compared

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Boutique studios vs health clubs

£200 of class packs or £150 of everything: the cost at realistic usage and the hybrid.

Brands

Studio brands compared

Barry’s, 1Rebel, Psycle, Heartcore, Frame and the reformer chains.

Reformer

Reformer Pilates guide

What the machine does, what to expect, and the qualifications that matter.

Inside the club

Club classes worth booking

Blaze, Signature, Reformer, Les Mills: which are boutique-grade and included.

Flexible

ClassPass, Wellhub and passes

When variety beats membership, and the employer route that makes Wellhub nearly free.

Free

Running clubs and group training

The best-value fitness in the country, and how it fits with a club.

Where this connects

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Personal training

Coaching rather than classes.

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The chains, side by side.

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Club, studio or both, costed.

Coaching, not classes? Personal training at premium clubs.

Personal training

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