Tempo Pilates

I just lurrrrve this Pilates studio. I discovered this place when I bought a GrouponLivingSocialAmazonLocal thingy and I’m so glad I did. I’d never done Reformer Pilates, and it is a serious workout. Pluses: it’s a small studio so there’s never more than seven people there and you get personal attention from the instructors. The instructors are very sweet and personable but aren’t shy about correcting your technique, which means that you will improve. And the excellent music helps you feel flexible and sexy while your thigh muscles are quivering more than a rejected X Factor contestant’s chin. There are often deals at this studio and the E8 location, so it really is reasonably priced. Additionally you get to look in on the Gymbox studio and see what classes they’re offering– so far it looks like Strip Boxing/​some sort of exercise where you strap moon boots on and dance around. Hmmm…

I’m not going to lie, my first Tempo class was extremely tough and at the end of it I though, gosh, that was unpleasant, I never want to do that again. It was unlike any other reformer class I had been to because unlike a ‘session’ where everyone does their own thing, at Tempo you have to follow the pace and keep up with the group in time with the music and that is that. I have been going for a few months now and it is still tough, but extremely satisfying and totally addictive. It has completely changed my body shape in an extremely short time and boosted my confidence threefold. After so many years I can finally see some abs! The teachers are all excellent some tougher than others and they are all very vibrant and give good banter :)

INTENSE! I’ve taken a variety of reformer pilates classes in London and I have to say this has been one of the most painful ones I’ve been to. I think it’s constant repetition and very little time to recover and had most of my body shaking within an hour. It is quite a small studio (max 7 participants) and feels a little cramped.
The studio is located in the Gym Box so bring a lock with you if you need to store anything.