If you know about the bar method workout, then you should definitely come here. If you don't, you…read moreshould definitely try just one class to convince you that this is an amazing workout that tones your body and strengthens your core while straightening your body posture. The barre workout uses forms of Pilates, yoga, and dance. I highly recommend Barre2Barre to everyone, whether beginner or advanced, you go at your own pace. So even though Karen or Mylene will push you to do your best and work your hardest, only you know your limits.

From the owner: We are a boutique barre studio in Central, Hong Kong certified in the BarreAmped fitness method. We…read moreteach BareAmped, Body Control Pilates and Yoga at our studio. Shake, burn and change with us! #barre2barre

You might know me as the girl that is made up of cheese, wine and coffee. But don't let my exterior…read moredeceive you. Inside is a pilates goddess just waiting to bust free! I've been practicing pilates for the last two and a bit years and what started as a way to rehabilitate a back injury turned in to a fully fledged love for a style of exercise that now I can't live without. I practice reformer pilates 3 or 4 times a week as a way to maintain my back strength and build strength. When I'm travelling for work my back is more prone to pain (long flights, weird beds etc) so it's very important that I keep up the exercise. This is how I found VIM. I was travelling to Hong Kong for a week of work and needed to find some classes. VIM offer group classes on a casual basis, with discounts offered for a bulk purchase of 10 classes at a time. I have now attended three classes and they have all been challenging and suited to my intermediate skill level. The teachers are knowledgable and the teaching style leans more to the traditional pilates style (yes, you'll do 100s) which I sometimes find a bit naff, but of course find effective. What I really like is that the class size (of 6) means there's more attention available for each student, with the teacher able to make adjustments and help each person a few times throughout the class Pro tip - wearing socks at VIM is mandatory but if you forget yours you can buy toesox at the front desk.

Vim Pilates is my go to place for Reformer Pilates. They offer personal training, but I enjoy…read moretheir group classes. Each trainer has their own style and get to know you as well. I have now been going to vim at least twice a week for 6 months now and have felt a noticeable change in my body. My neck and shoulders do not hurt anymore after long days in the office. I also have a great awareness of the different parts of my body.. Sometimes I don't even notice that I am holding in my core!

This is my to go location for Barre Classes. Having just return from California where barre is…read morequite popular I went on a treasure hunt for a studio in Hk and found this gem. Their locations are central and Aberdeen, both of which are very clean and tidy. After every class, a lady comes and wipes everything down/vacuums so rest assure you are working out in a clean environment. The reception desk are the friendliest I've experience! The trainers are friendly, professional and will guide you through the exercises and tailor moves to your fitness level- obviously you need to pick a class that suits you! My only complaint is the changing rooms are tight, crowded and you will find yourself climbing over someone else.

Flex Studio has a variety of classes at good hours pre and post work, perfect for working guys and…read moregals. Fat burning cardio Pilates has you work up an intense sweat where my face is bright red by 4 minute circuit style of horizontal jumps.. Yes horizontal. Detox yoga is both relaxing but tough with the different poses we do in this class. I love it after a tough exercise weekend because it stretches out all my knots. Sunday mornings I take Trixie's TRX Pilates... Reverse pull ups, reverse crunches??? Lastly, the shower room is fully stocked so it's perfect way to start my weekend, hit the shower, doll up and be fresh to be out the rest of the day.

Although I have simply chosen to explore other Pilates options in Hong Kong to find a staff that…read morehas a deeper bench of well seasoned Pilates instructors in addition to more Pilates props on sight (ie. a cadillac, barrels, gyrotonics equipment, etc), I do not really have anything bad to say about Anhao Wellness. The Yelp review sits somewhere between a 3 and a 4, but feel a 3 is a better reflection than a 4 when you consider Pilates options around Hong Kong. Located tucked up the stair ways of Ladder Street in Sheung Wan, Anhao Wellness is one of those places that you cannot just pop in. It kind of seems like unless you are there for a scheduled session, there is nobody on sight at this locationM (or at least the several times I tried to pop in prior to getting on the schedule, there was nobody ever there). Maybe better to reach out via phone or e-mail first. No receptionist at a desk or anything like that. Anhao has another location on the Kowloon side (I think...but maybe not) that this might be the case, but this location seems more like a satellite studio. I took 4-5 private sessions with Mio. Mio is super kind, eager to share her knowledge and a good "newer" instructor. I believe she has been teaching for a year or two. I am by no means an expert (if I were, I would not be doing private Pilates for the last 6 years if I could do it on my own!), but after inquiring with the owner to book my initial appointment and explaining my Pilates background, I got Mio. I like Mio and absolutely can benefit from an instructor regardless of their experience, but I kind of think maybe I was a square peg being put into a round hole. As a new client that wants to go to their Sheung Wan studio and was only available on a certain day of the week, but has extensive Pilates experience, I might have simply been assigned an instructor by Anhao Wellness that fit into this model. This might be my fault too. I prefer more contemporary styles and an instructor that expands my horizons that shows me things that challenge me, mixes it up and are new. I did not feel I got this with Anhao Wellness. If this instructor exists, despite expressing my background and interest, I got Mio. This puts Mio in an odd spot and me too when it comes to expectations. Life is about managing the expectations. The studio is small and simply has five reformers. No wunda chair, no cadillac, no ladder barrel. If these items were available someplace on another floor, I never saw them. The studio is cute, small, clean, mirrored. The location always seemed hot to me too, maybe relying on cool breezes through the windows versus A/C. I am a sweater, therefore, I was always hot. I was then gone for two months over the summer and when I returned, I sent two e-mails to the owner to get back on a schedule and nobody ever responded. If you have so much business that you cannot respond or sift through your junk e-mail to check for e-mails like mine, then maybe my money is best spent elsewhere. As a paying client, I should not have to seek you out extensively to get a response, considering there are lots of Pilates options about. This kind of bugged me a touch, also knowing that I had spoken to the owner all along via e-mail when I first became a client. If you are new to Pilates or live in Sheung Wan and want someplace boutique and small, this place might be for you. Mio might be the instructor for you! Although I did not bare witness, they offer personal training, Pilates mat and yoga options too. All this occurs on an upper floor that I did not see, since I was a private client and only saw the first floor.

Staff is underqualified, gym is always overcrowded, lockers don't work properly, cost is EXTREMELY…read morehigh, missing equipment. Only good side? they give you clothes to work out with.

:: To the tune of Pure Imagination (you know the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory number)::…read more Train with me And you'll be In a gym of Pure gratification Take a look And you'll have A gym with great accommodation Mobile login Book a spin (class) Bust your ass 50 minutes in duration You'll look fit On vacation If you'll take my advice Pure's lockers has all your kit Shorts, socks, and shirts and deodorant for your armpit A shower, shave, and steam? There's nothing To it There is no Gym I know To compare with Pure's equipment agglomeration Weight lifting there You'll be beastly If you truly wish to be If you want to spar and box Take off your shoes and put on your mitt Speed and heavy bags, you can do it Want to lose some weight? The cardio zone You can do it There is no Gym I know To compare with Pure's super convenient location And the eye candy there I do decree Is pretty skee