Common Bond, the company behind London fitness brands Reformcore, Barrecore, Boom Cycle, Triyoga and Kobox, closed all ten of its studios with immediate effect on Wednesday, September 23, leaving customers who paid up to £2,400 for lifetime memberships without access to classes. The company sent an email to members that day stating all studios were closed 'until further notice'.
Members left shocked after paying £2,400 for lifetime access
April Mason, a 31-year-old from Lambeth, paid £2,400 for a lifetime membership in December 2025, entitling her to unlimited classes. She said the closure has left her feeling like she is 'grieving', as the classes had helped her recover from multiple eye surgeries. Mason, who has attended classes for three years, explained that the cancellation came without warning.
'It's always been a big part of my life but it became a part of my husband's life as well,' she said. 'All our classes were cancelled out the blue in July, there was no explanation, they pushed it out further and further. We were told that a load of staff weren't paid so they didn't want to travel in and do the work without the pay. It's not cheap for a lot of people.'
Staff reportedly unpaid and website shut down
According to the email sent to customers, the company said: 'We're sorry to let you know that all Common Bond studios are closed until further notice. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disruption this may cause. We understand this is frustrating, and we appreciate your patience while we work through this. Thank you for your understanding.'
The company has also shut down its website, and staff have allegedly been left unpaid in the months leading up to the closure. Companies House records show that Common Bond was incorporated in June 2025, with no accounts published. The company has been contacted for comment but had not responded at the time of writing.
Regulars express frustration and uncertainty about the future
Caz Neilson, 29, a regular at Reformcore classes in Battersea Power Station, paid £150 a month for unlimited classes. She said she only learned of the closure from a friend, not from the company. 'I've been a member there for the last three years, I went to Barrecore in Wandsworth and Reformcore in Battersea Power Station,' she said.
'It's sad, I'm kind of surprised it's closed because all the classes were busy, not sure about the reason. I'm sure a new class will move in and take over the space, but kind of annoying that it's not on anymore.'
Mason added that the loss of classes has been particularly hard given her medical situation. 'It's been incredibly upsetting, it's definitely part of my lifestyle. It is injury prevention and I am on my third surgery of the year, so to have that stripped away is absolutely gutting. I feel lost, I feel like I'm grieving. I have to find somewhere and hypothetically I will need to pay double, we don't know where to go now.'
