Information about Drakes Gym

1 Pardon St
EC1V 0LR, London
+447941156553

Opening hours

  • sunday: 6h-20h
  • monday: 6h-20h
  • tuesday: 6h-20h
  • wednesday: 6h-20h
  • thursday: 6h-20h
  • friday: 6h-20h
  • saturday: 6h-20h
Hi, I’m Wayne! I’m the owner of Drakes Gym, London’s first PT studio. For more than two decades, I’ve trained people just like you to make their body work for them. I founded Drakes Gym in 2005 and developed the Drakes Method soon after. It’s a programme that combines PT sessions, Reformer Pilates, body scans and healthy eating into a liveable, long-term lifestyle for any body at any age. I’m so passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals because I know personally how much impact fitness has on the ageing process. I’d love to share my story and how my approach can help you. Let’s chat today!

Drakes Gym: Reviews

5/5 (24 Reviews)

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Jimmy Clee Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Thrilled all-round with my experience over the last few months at Drake’s and glad I made the decision to try that first session. I felt welcomed immediately and delighted with the results - strength and fitness dramatically improved and general health the best it’s been in years. A special mention for Pearce who I’ve trained with mostly. He uses his knowledge of all aspects of health and fitness, pays close attention to the whole process. I have had knee problems for years and he worked with my injury throughout - I’m able to move with much more ease now when I play football, and in everyday life. The sessions I had with the other trainers, Ben and Dom, were also fantastic. Their expertise in pilates and movement supplemented my training and opened up new areas of fitness for me which have been invaluable.

Tim Gunn Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I had a very useful PT and bodyscan session with Ben today. He showed me lots of helpful tips and techniques to put into practice. Thank you, Ben.

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Tim,we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Penny H Published on Google

Positive experience: Joining this gym was a game-changer for me. The supportive community and positive vibes make it a place I genuinely look forward to visiting.

Daniel Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym area with a great team - Pearce and Wayne have been fantastic throughout

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Many thanks Daniel. Keep up the good work

Joe Goodall Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Good PT gym in good location

Hugh Vanstone Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Excellent private gym!

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Hugh.

Gina Bhatti Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We used Drakes Gym to provide weekly online classes for our employees to boost well being during lockdown. It was a massive hit mainly due to Bea!! She is absolutely fantastic at what she does!

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Gina. Happy to hear your employees benefited from Beas classes.

Shauna Scales Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Wayne’s commitment to his clients is great - I went from a very unwilling gym goer to someone who hates to miss a session all down to Wayne. I have become stronger and fitter, it’s changed how I feel about myself in such a positive way.

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thanks you Shauna. You have done exceptionally well. Onwards and upwards.

Catherine Callaghan Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym, with terrific staff and a personalised service. I always feel comfortable coming here, and always feel totally looked after.

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Catherine. Glad to hear you enjoy your sessions with us.

Isabel Moratiel Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Been coming to Drakes for about 3 years now. Came to get in shape for an event (wedding!), and ended up staying for the quality of service. Beyond the 1-1 PT, the gym atmosphere is friendly, inclusive and the opposite of a "show off" place. Different people come to train and mind their own business, and I've never felt intimidated (whilst I have at other studios and gyms). The fact you can do pilates and body composition assessments is definitely a plus! PS. there are great hair dryers and straighteners in the women's which is a must for me. XX

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Isabel. It's great having you on board here at Drakes.

Alessandra Kortenhorst Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Working out with both Wayne (general training) and Bea (reformer Pilates) was the best training experience I have ever had. Both of them were incredibly attuned to me and quickly dialed in on how to get the best out of me during sessions (which was different than how they interacted with my husband). I worked hard and was in great shape -- particularly in the time leading up to my wedding. They made sure to make me feel like I was always working hard, but never out of my comfort zone -- and never working towards a number on a scale, but towards my general health. Plus, seeing both Wayne and Bea was like going to hang out with a friend so sessions were something I looked forward to all week. We moved away last year and I very much miss having Drakes Gym nearby!

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you for your kind words Alessandra. It was great training training both you and Spencer, before your wedding. It's amazing how quickly time passes.We both miss you too.

Diviya Padman Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Such a fantastic gym that was recommended to me by several people - super intimate and friendly with everything you could possibly need. I always used to feel overwhelmed going to big corporate gyms, but at Drakes you really get first class training and attention with zero inhibitions. Wayne in particular is awesome and is helping me achieve my goals. The mix of reformer Pilates, resistance training and cardio is excellent and they have loads of equipment in a fantastic super central location. Highly recommend!

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Diviya. Happy to hear you are enjoying your training sessions at Drakes.

Caroline Foster Kenny Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Love Drakes Gym, Wayne and his team are always professional and very supportive. The gym is a nice, inclusive and friendly environment, with people at all kinds of levels and stages of fitness. Highly recommend.

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Caroline

John Pollard Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Wayne is a fantastic personal trainer, and a great guy. Working with him at Drake’s is a top-notch experience. Over the course of a year and a half I lost a significant amount of body fat, while hitting new personal records with many lifts. He knows his stuff!

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thanks John. It was great having you train with us. I also miss training you. But looking forward to coming over to visit you in the U.S someday soon.

Sara Mahdavi Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I have always loved my Pilates sessions with Bea, especially using the reformer. She’s guides me and trains me to do my best so that I can strengthen and build my core, gradually improving my health and fitness levels. I would and have always recommend Bea for anyone interested in improving their health and lifestyle. Thanks Bea!! x

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Sara

Anita S Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great private little gym for personal training and reformer Pilates. Highly recommended.

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing you soon

Dawn Riley (X1 DDR) Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Just love this place. It's small, intimate, not like those chain gyms and all the team are friendly. I've been doing Reformer with Bea for a while now and have to say, it's the only time I have ever made it to the gym in the mornings early and enjoyed it! Not only that, it's not the easiest place for me to get to, from home or work, but the work outs make it worth the effort. Bea is great, she's tough on me, but also understands those days, when a bit more coffee is needed before going hardcore! I would recommend Drakes to anybody and only wish I'd known about it earlier.

Rita Adewole Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Pilates at Drake's Gym is amazing! I've been training there for over a year and seen very positive results. I feel trimmer firmer and toned. Thanks to Bea the best personal instructor ever

Drakes Gym
Drakes Gym

Thank you Rita.Both Bea and myself love your positive attitude and you are a pleasure to teach..

Bela Esik Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Probably the best gym in London. Awesome.

Zane Finn Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Best workout I’ve had this year!

Peter Terenyei Published on Google

Fantastic experience: good vibe!

Alan Kelton Published on Google

Fantastic experience: It is the best gym I love my drakes gym experience it is in a brilliant location and staff are very kind

Mike Barry Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Love working out here. Friendly and quality of training is excellent

Izabella Kummer Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Cool trainers, good equipments, excellent location. Only to recommend!

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