March 2024 by getit right
Reasonably priced, quite well-equpped gym and activity centre in a nice location by the Thames. I go mainly for mat pilates classes, particularly with the excellent Paula - hard work but she creates a really nice atmosphere, lots of focus on technique and more individual attention/ correction than you would expect in a group class. Facilities are fine but the studio can get a bit tight for space as their popularity means classes are often full - you have to be quick to book when the booking window opens a week ahead.
March 2024 by lindsay stallard
An affordable and friendly gym with excellent class instructors. I have found the Reformer Pilates classes especially beneficial for my core and posture. 3 different levels, working at your own pace and there are always options offered. A great body workout and plenty of availability at an affordable price.
March 2024 by Liz B
Have enjoyed two courses of 10 x Reformer sessions at Hawker Centre at much lower cost than other gyms. The machines are new, the room is quiet and the Instruction is second to none. Zoe and her team of instructors are highly practised and skilled and really know their stuff, providing fantastic instruction. The classes have been engaging, interesting, physically challenging and also lots of fun. I have seen and felt changes in my body which I didn?t expect. I booked a course not really sure what I would think - slightly dubious, if I am honest - but have been surprised at the combined effects of first class instruction and a Reformer machine method that gives great results. Recommend anyone and everyone should try a class at the Hawker Centre in Ham.
March 2024 by stella duncan
I absolutely love reformer Pilates at the Hawker Center.All the teachers are so knowledgeable, especially like Zoe Watson's classes... only wish she taught more!
March 2024 by Yasmin Juma
Excellent. Cannot fault at all. Love it x All the teachers are so good. X
March 2024 by Chiara Lambert
YMCA Hawker's reformer Pilates studio is a true gem in Kingston. The staff are incredibly welcoming, creating a lovely sense of community. The variety of class options and timings cater to everyone, and the teachers are exceptional ? knowledgeable and attentive. The studio itself is light, airy, and always spotlessly clean. With popular classes that offer a variety of levels and themes each week, it's a delightful place to practice Pilates. Plus, it's fantastic value for money ? one of the cheapest Pilates classes I've found, yet still one of the best! Highly recommend for a wonderful workout experience!
March 2024 by Heather Morris
Love the dynamic reformer classes in Kingston. Teachers a well versed in the art of Pilates and how to correct and adjust your technique so you get the most out of each class. As an ex-ballerina who has many structural issues and arthritis, these classes are just what my body needs to feel strong and functional.
March 2024 by Helen Cowan
First class teachers - professional, warm and challenging. The reformer Pilates facilities are excellent and I cannot recommend this highly enough.
March 2024 by Ross Thomson
I really enjoy Reformer Pilates with Paula, its hard work, I am definitely pushed to my limits and can already see/feel the improvements.
February 2024 by The Mechanick
Open a window!! It stinks in there! I can?t believe people pay for this
February 2024 by Nick Fidanza
Filthy, they never open a window. Too much heat too much sweat and all they care about is the customers to do the cleaning by themselves. You can't even go near men's changing rooms I thought I would faint.
February 2024 by Janette Grant
I have been a member of the hawker centre for many years, its conveniently close to home for me but, despite numerous complaints to the head office and promises of a new cleaning team and new maintenance staff and more generally improved management, the gym is absolutely filthy. Going in at 7am on a Monday morning, you would imagine that things would have been thoroughly cleaned, particularly as they close at 4pm on Sundays, but no, the changing room area is unclean, in the gym there is constantly thick dirt/dust on the floor, old mud marks on the equipment and one machine with cobwebs that have stayed untouched for the last six months. The workout mats are thick with dirt, cracked and clearly never get cleaned, they are utterly disgusting and members generally avoid using them. Paintwork is dirty and chipped, with plaster on walls just cracked and missing. The monthly membership charge is not as high as other centres, however, they offer far less, equipment is limited as are facilities generally, plus the opening hours at the weekends are very limited and as such more designed to suit management over paying members. Overall, this centre is rundown and poorly managed , the fact that head office gets constant complaints yet does nothing to remedy issues, leads members with the impression this business is being run down, possibly prior to complete closure, however, whilst it remains open, members are entitled to expect they are subscribing to a facility that at least provides an acceptable standard of cleanliness and hygiene, this is not the case at present.
December 2023 by Chrissie L
Great soft play for toddlers/pre-schoolers
November 2023 by Molly Wilson
Excellent party for my son?s 4th Birthday! Thanks to the staff for all their help.
September 2023 by Dora Lantos
We attended the 11 am soft play session this morning. We had to leave half way through the session. My 19 months old daughter couldn't even play because it was too loud in the baby room. Older kids were jumping in the baby ball pit. My 5 and 7 year old couldn't play well alongside with their friends. So many people left the session early. They definitely let in more people than the capacity even though they denied it.
