Strong + Bendy

Fantastic experience: I tried Ianthe’s pilates class last night and it was perfect! I’ve been practicing reformer for a while but this class has revived my love of mat work. Also top marks for the playlist. I’ll be back ✨

Fantastic experience: Best fitness studio I've ever been to. Classes are so inclusive but challenging. All the staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly.

Fantastic experience: Strong and Bendy Empowering and Rewarding Supportive and Adaptive I’ve been going to a couple of classes a week at S&B and there’s no going back now. Rhi is an incredible instructor and always gets the most out of you. The classes are fantastic, with the friendliest of people, and you leave each one feeling amazing. Can’t recommend it enough. Special shout out to the interval training, battles ropes and desk therapy yoga classes which are all 10/10. But there are so many other classes for anyone, regardless of fitness level!

Fantastic experience: Such a great venue and beautiful oasis in the middle of Hackney Wick. Rhi is super lovely but certainly pushes you when the class begins! I have been attending for one month now and definitely feeling and seeing results. The classes are engaging and challenging but inclusive of all levels. Such a great find and now a firm part of the weekly fitness routine. The space is also super clean with lockers and lovely changing rooms, plus some really beautiful creative design touches - inside and outside. Looking forward to the next class!

Fantastic experience: This gym changed my life. It's an inclusive and welcoming environment with great classes and people. The fitness instructors are kind and the gym owners are supportive and help you reach your fitness goals. I really enjoyed the battle ropes classes and kettlebell cardio

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, I couldn’t recommend it more! Strong and Bendy has a joyful, body positive, truly inclusive culture and I’ve never felt so welcomed in an exercise space. If you’re someone who’s felt intimidated or alienated by conventional gyms, I really recommend Strong + Bendy. Rhian and all the instructors do a beautiful job of making you feel at home. In my 2 years of coming here regularly I’ve heard zero mention of calories, “earning” food or trying to change your appearance. I’ve just experienced brilliant, fun classes, a focus on the joy of moving our bodies, and lots of support to help me find what works for me. I really appreciate things like the information about what to expect at your first class (so helpful as a multiply neurodivergent person), or the weight limit on the exercise bikes (as a fat person this can be anxiety-provoking!). Small, thoughtful touches like this have helped me feel at home from day one. It’s so telling that at a lot of gyms you see before and at their photos of clients who’ve completely changed their bodies, but at Strong + Bendy there are beautiful murals of the people who go there on the walls. The message is: you’re great just as you are! Lastly, I must thank studio dog Gary for his service to the community: Gaz you’re the best.

Fantastic experience: Strong + Bendy were great at welcoming us to the space and working with us as a group to feel comfortable and confident in having a go at TRX training. A welcoming gym for dyspraxic attendees.

Fantastic experience: The best and most inclusive exercice space in London. Something for everyone and you're guaranteed to have fun... Even if it hurts a little bit!

Fantastic experience: This is one of my favourite fitness studios in London, they are completely body positive. The kind of place where people are friendly and no calories matter, what matters is that you are moving your body. They always give options during the classes so you can pick the one that suits you better.

Fantastic experience: Really great boutique studio in East London. The owner is lovely and really gets to know clients and there's a lovely community atmosphere. Classes are inclusive and focus on movement for enjoyment over diet culture and punishment, but are still varied, challenging and invigorating. Pleased to find also that instructors are trained on pregnancy exercise and encourage this! Love this space, highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Every local gym should be like this one ❤️

Fantastic experience: Such a nice environment with amazing classes for all levels!

Fantastic experience: The best! The classes are varied and are a good mix of challenging and more relaxed options, the instructors are really friendly, and the gym itself is a really nice space.

Fantastic experience: This studio is very special. I always feel very welcome, and classes are all so fun, inclusive, (yet challenging). Sam leads the most wonderful yoga practices. Pop pilates, dancing and TRX are also such good classes!

Fantastic experience: Good yoga experience booked through ClassPass.

Fantastic experience: A wonderful inclusive friendly gym. Fully recommended.

Fantastic experience: Super fun class. Challenging, but great work out

Fantastic experience: ❤️❤️❤️

Fantastic experience: Not too bad

Fantastic experience: Lovely studio, great energy a vibes, nice dance classes

Fantastic experience: So friendly and welcoming. Instructors are really motivating and know what they’re talking about! The classes are great and very varied, worth the money ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience: I love this gym. The owner is so nice and the facilities are great. They run some great classes and definitely worth the visit in Hackney.

Fantastic experience: Really great classes & venue. Staff and owner are super nice and engaging. Cute little location too next to Hackney Wick station Would recommend to any Gym goers!!

Fantastic experience: I organised my friend's hen / bachelorette party at Strong + Bendy and it was INCREDIBLE! Rhian (the owner) was so attentive from the moment I reached out - she took care to ask about themes and preferences for the activities, which resulted in a meticulously planned 2-hour sports day extravaganza! Our group of 13 had SO much fun - we laughed so much and left the gym with incredible memories :)

Fantastic experience: This is hands down the best work out space I've ever been to. Rhian is so welcoming and makes sure you've got the right work out for you! I love it here! Everyone is smiling through their classes I especially love Pop HIIT pilates and the circuits. The space is so fab too! Cannot recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: For years I've struggled to find a gym or fitness classes that were right for me. That was until 5 months ago when I tried out class at Strong and Bendy. Then did another. Then another and now I consider this the best studio in Hackney. A great selection of varied classes offering everything from boxing, yoga, row and pilates all led by supportive and dynamic teachers. I'm finally enjoying working out and the change in my body and confidence in its ability over these last few months is beyond words. Thanks S&B!

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to Strong and Bendy for about a year and a half now and I can’t express how wonderful it is. Welcoming and inclusive, it’s great for anyone beginning their fitness journey to the more experienced. I really have become stronger and bendier :) Gary the dog who is often in Rhi’s classes is an added bonus ⭐️

Fantastic experience: The most fun class I’ve ever done. Caught myself smiling through the exhaustion half way through the combat cardio class just because I was having so much fun. A really unique, inclusive experience, with different options depending on your fitness level and ability. Something for absolutely everyone!

Fantastic experience: Great gym. I went a few times during my visit to London. I got a great workout in their row/ strength class and also a good midday stretch in their yoga class. The instructor are helpful, kind, motivating. There feels like a strong sense inclusivity which I loved. Will definitely return when I am in London.

Fantastic experience: The best place for pilates (and other classes!) In hackney. The instructors, especially Rhian and Katy, are so so lovely and they had put my anxiety to ease at the beginining. Julia is absolutely wonderful too and helped me a lot with my membership. Love love this place and so glad I finally found somewhere I can workout and have fun. Deffo recommend!!

Fantastic experience: WOW! What an amazing gym. I have been travelling for close to a year now, and have joined many "nice gyms" but I have never felt more welcome or challenged than I have been at classes at Strong+Bendy in the past week. The gym itself is wonderful, clean and organized. Instructors are all lovely and make you feel included and valued no matter what shape you are in, offering lots of options during classes. Wonderful community Strong+Bendy has built, I highly recommend the Pilates Pop as well as the Lift+Row. I'm sure the other classes are wonderful, I just haven't had the chance to visit (during my week trip to London). Can't wait to come back, thanks Strong+Bendy for such a fantastic experience.

Fantastic experience: A really great place, I can't recommend highly enough! I've never found a gym like this before which celebrates everyone, no matter your starting ability and really wants you to do well and have fun with it. The instructors are all fantastic and very supportive and the space is great. I always look forward to a class, always leaves me feeling on a positive note!

Fantastic experience: Un endroit très sympa ! Un coach super dynamique. Merci Chloe pour la séance de rope battle.

Fantastic experience: Very relaxing yoga classes, though can get a little chilly in the evenings. Will be back :)

Fantastic experience: Rocket yoga classes here are great. Amazing teacher✨

Fantastic experience: Nice facilities and equipment, convenient class times and small but tough classes!

Fantastic experience: location and team are 10/10

Fantastic experience: Incredible place and people. So good for all ability levels and RBI’s team make it an incredibly welcome place for all.

Fantastic experience: I love this place - the classes are always great and the setting is beautiful!

Fantastic experience: Lovely welcoming space, all classes that I went to were great.

Fantastic experience: Strong and bendy is the best gym in east london - so empowering! It makes working out fun and accessible.

Fantastic experience: Love this place. Such a nice vibe, really friendly. And really brilliantly decorated! Classes are varied and options are always given if its too hard or if you're injured. Excellent

Fantastic experience: Everything has been great so far! Great classes in a superb environment with amazing people. What else can you ask for? I've been trying to go back to sports/exercising for a long time and I'm super happy I found Strong&Bendy.

Fantastic experience: Samantha the yoga instructor was really motivating, gave clear instructions, always gave alternative options for all levels and the flow was really engaging. I recommend the power yoga with her, and will be back.

Fantastic experience: Strong & Bendy is the best!!!!!!! FACT. Working out under the most beautiful tree outside in just good for the soul, can not wait for winter classes! Every class is fun and makes working out enjoyable and not a chore.

Fantastic experience: I'm a self-confessed exercise-phobe and was really anxious about going to classes. Everyone I've met and spoken to at Strong+Bendy has been incredibly supportive, kind and understanding and I can't recommend them enough! Special shout-out to Chloe for going the extra mile as well ❤️

Fantastic experience: Strong + Bendy is a place you can feel completely comfortable in your own skin and ability. All the instructors try to get the best out of you in every class but also respect that everyone has different limits.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love working with Jermain. He is incredibly informed and professional. He knows his stuff!I am a professional aerial coach and I am thrilled to have him in Charleston! We need this type of fitness offering here. He is sweet and and empathetic. A great coach. If you are looking to become stronger, more flexible and mobile he is your guy.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love coming to S&B it’s just a really nice place to be. Everyone so friendly, and instructors are so helpful and make you feel really comfortable even if you know nothing about fitness - which I didn’t when I starting attending! Never thought I’d enjoy exercise but now I do thanks to S&B!

Fantastic experience: Passionate owners and enthusiastic, sensitive instructors! A lot of effort has been put into making the gym a beautiful space that also has a homely and inclusive atmosphere. My experience at Strong and Bendy has been really fun and rewarding, I look forward to every class!

Fantastic experience: A gem of positivity in Hackney Wick. LGBTQ friendly and body positive fitness studio, that welcomes everyone! No matter what level of fitness you are, instructors will make sure you get the best work out for your level. I have tried almost all the classes, and I have to say, that each work out feels like having fun, rather than really hard work. All of the instructors are amazing, very friendly and welcoming. After every workout or yoga session, I am looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much ❤️

Fantastic experience: Just the best classes tried yoga and hiit pilates - fun, friendly people and a beautiful site

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing venue! The outside space is so nice!

Positive experience: Welcoming

Fantastic experience: Been enjoying the S&B vibes for the last 3 years, I personally find that they constantly evolve the experience positively, create new challenges and are flat out nice humans to be around! Amazing exchange value!

Fantastic experience: A really awesome class that takes you to great places physically in a beautiful outdoor setting. Wonderful trainer with superb delivery style. Really loved it.

Fantastic experience: Friendly, inclusive, & I'm fitter than I've ever been. It's awesome.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved my first class, TRX was fun as it was endorphin-boosting! Will be signing up long-term for sure :)

Fantastic experience: The team, the venue, the other members and of course Jess the resident greyhound all deserve at least 11/10

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and lovely inviting environment, with gorgeous artwork. The battle ropes class was fantastic, you had the option of doing harder variations if you wanted, brilliant!!

Fantastic experience: One of the best outdoor fitness studios in London. Love the variety of outdoor classes and the energy of the place - all around an amazing place to visit and get your fitness fix!

Fantastic experience: iI didn't have any experience but I was researching gyms close to my house, it was commented wrongly. I would like to enroll in your classes. I can give stars even by looking at the photos. You look so good.Thank you for your kind feedback.

Fantastic experience: Simply the best full body workout (battleropes) in the business. A wonderful combination of HITT, strength and conditioning. Super friendly crowd. Rian is superb. Ambrish (World record holder, mens Battlerope).

Fantastic experience: It's such an inviting, empowering gym with a real personal feel to it. It is the gym equivalent of going to Cheers bar! Also the classes and instructors are brilliant - you can tell everyone really loves what they do.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic studio - Rhian and Faye are so welcoming and make the classes really fun and enjoyable - you'll still get a serious work out though! Love the kettlebells and pop pilates classes!

Fantastic experience: I bloody love Strong + Bendy! Rhian’s epic PT sessions got me through lockdown and I’m so happy our gorgeous local fitness studio has finally been able to re-open for the most fun & friendly group classes in East London! Keep up the awesome work Rhi, Mouse and all the Strong + Bendy squad (From someone who refused to workout until S+B changed my mind two years ago).

Fantastic experience: I have tried many gyms over the years and I finally feel like I have found the perfect one: Strong and Bendy. Rhian and Mouse have created such a special place which is welcoming, kind and a place that caters to a variety of fitness goals or preferences. The opportunities and range of of classes have offered me such a range of fitness experiences and have pushed my fitness to levels I never dreamed I would be able to achieve. I can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Since coming to Strong & Bendy I finally enjoy exercise! I felt really nervous to start working out again but the owners are so friendly I felt confident to try lots of new classes. Such a great community that I am really grateful to be a part of <3

Fantastic experience: Have just discovered this lovely fitness studio! Attended the kettlebell class and was a bit nervous as have never used weights before but I needn't have worried! Rhian guided me through at a great beginners pace that was challenging without being overwhelming. The pop pilates is great fun too and the lunchtime yoga sessions are really calming and restorative. The studio itself is beautiful with an outdoor garden training space. Looking forward to coming back :)

Fantastic experience: Strong + Bendy is such a lovely studio with amazing instructors and a variety of classes. What I love the most is that I never feel intimidated or out of place when I've been a beginner in a new class as there's a positive and welcoming atmosphere whenever I go! Thanks, Strong +Bendy!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic fitness studio!

Fantastic experience: You will not find a better place to work out in East London. The studio is fantastic and the owners, Mouse and Rhian are great motivators, their own personal achievements will inspire you on!

Fantastic experience: We went to a Sunday morning yoga flow class and had an incredible experience. Such knowledgeable and kind staff. The class was amazing - really is for all levels with clear instructions for beginners and a pace that’s great if you’re more advanced. Can not recommend highly enough!

Fantastic experience: The most fun and magical place to exercise! The instructors are all so lovely, motivating and inspiring and really helped me after a bad injury. An added bonus is the potential of a brew in between classes, Percy pigs after and occasional appearances from dogs <3

Fantastic experience: I don’t know what I’d do without strong and bendy in my life! It is the most inclusive, fun and friendly place I have ever trained. Mouse and Rhi have created an exercise studio which caters for everyone. The variety of classes on offer is amazing; there are classes suitable for all fitness levels and; the facilities are beautiful. It’s a 10 out of 10 from me!

Fantastic experience: Beautiful and welcoming studio! Most classes (including the epic battle ropes) are held outside in their lovely sheltered garden and all at a generous social distance. All kit is cleaned thoroughly before and after each use, with Faye and Rhi taking such care keeping everyone comfortable and safe. Can’t recommend enough

Fantastic experience: Hands down my favorite place to work out! It's a great mix of fun, friendly and fitness. They give a great balance of keeping you safe BUT also pushing you to do your best. I was understandably a little nervous going back after lockdown but they're doing a fabulous job of keeping you and everyone safe. Covid secure measures are firmly in place, everyone is socially distancing and equipment is fully cleaned before AND after use. Thank so much for keeping us fit and and safe!

Fantastic experience: I love this gym, I have been coming since they opened, Rhi and Faye are both super friendly and super professional, the space indoors and outside is amazing, I can't think of anywhere else that comes close to their total experience. They have created a great community, its a fun loving place, where you are pushed just the right amount, I love coming here to hang out as much as I do to work out. They have also done a great job during Covid at marking out spots so that everyone is distanced and they are super focused on cleaning everything so I feel really safe. They have a great mix of classes, from yoga through to battle ropes body weight, I couldn't recommend it enough to anyone who wanted somewhere new to work out.

Fantastic experience: Strong + Bendy is an amazing little fitness studio right in the heart of Hackney Wick. Classes are varied and lots of fun, and the instructors are super friendly. Going to the gym has never been so enjoyable! Post lockdown they have taken safety and cleanliness very seriously and I feel 100% safe, at both the indoor and outdoor classes.

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes and great community vibe. The instructers are great and friendly.

Fantastic experience: Fab kettlebell class - highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Went there to Flow yoga class and loved it.

Fantastic experience: Rhian is an amazing instructor with a really good all-round class in a great studio. I'm now hooked on pop pilates...

Fantastic experience: I look forward to Cardio Beats and Kettlebell Cardio every week. The workouts are fun but tough and all of the instructors are friendly and inspiring.

Fantastic experience: I loved this class! Strong by Zumba is a real discovery for me, I usually do regular zumba - this is very different, a lot tougher, no dancing, but good pace, the intensity goes up and down throughout the class, still really well matched to music. Rhian was so lovely and welcoming, highly recommended. The studio is lovely too, huge glass windows overlooking the garden

Fantastic experience: I’ve wanted to try out Strong + Bendy for nearly a year, and finally did this weekend. I’m so glad I did! Such a beautiful, tranquil space with warm and welcoming instructors. Classes are fun and definitely super effective! I can’t wait to come back.

Fantastic experience: Quite simply, Strong & Bendy is awesome. The studio is light, bright and open plan and the classes are fun as well as being a full-on work-out. Rhian and Mouse are always super positive and helpful - the atmosphere and growing community they have created is second to none, meaning you always leave feeling great.

Fantastic experience: What a fabulous experience all around. I was made to feel like family from the first connection. The Yin class was completely everything I needed to relax and ease into my visit to London. The studio space is beautifully maintained, artistic, easy to find and welcoming on every level. They also offer much more than yoga, I recommend calling and asking if you have any curiosities about what would suit you best. Namaste ✨♥️

Fantastic experience: Fantastic! Have never worked so hard and had so much fun. Such a community feel. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great classes, very friendly

Fantastic experience: Warm, friendly work out with a great group of people- instructors are professional and considerate- really motivating. Love the mix of classes on offer! Rhian is the best.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant classes, excellent instruction; whilst familiar with pilates I'd never taken a yoga class and loved my first one here. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: The team at Strong and Bendy are SO great! They make the classes so fun and varied, and you can seriously feel the results (ouch!) The studio is fab - Brilliant little find in the coolest corner of London. LOVE it!

Fantastic experience: As someone new to exercise classes, I've found the instructors create a really fun, friendly, welcoming atmosphere. But make no mistake they work you hard! Been a few times now and can always feel the DOMS in all the right places the next day. Looking forward to my next session!

Fantastic experience: Attended the Battle Beats class with Rhian yesterday and it was great! I really liked the studio - it is quite compact but has great equipment (silks, battle ropes, punch bags, TRX straps, etc). Really enjoyed the class - was very effective but also varied and fun. The atmosphere was very energetic and Rhian was a great instructor, keeping our energy up throughout and keeping us motivated. Thanks Strong and Bendy! I’ll be coming back and recommending it to others.

Fantastic experience: Went to my first class at Strong + Bendy yesterday and loved it, it was the best kettlebells class I've been to and I can't wait to go back. Faye wrote the reps clearly on the mirror so there was never confusion about what to do next. She explained the techniques in detail and I left the class feeling like I've given all I can! Lovely studio and everyone was very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Best studio in Hackney without a doubt. Rhian and Faye have done an awesome job with Strong & Bendy. Hands down my favourite thing to do in the week is to attend a class here. The classes are varied, welcome all fitness levels and most importantly, they are fun!

Fantastic experience: Such a great atmosphere at Strong + Bendy that is hard to find in gyms and classes in London! They work you hard, but you have lots of fun during the process! Have made some great friends there and have seen quick results from attending regularly. Would highly recommend.