# The Bear London > Premium functional fitness studio in London offering expert-coached strength, conditioning, Hyrox training, Pilates-style classes, and run club. The Bear is a highly optimised functional training space in London designed to make training fun, effective, and inclusive. With expert coaching and structured programming, everyday people can train like athletes -- achieving strength, improving fitness, and promoting balance within a well-rounded weekly program. - Type: Premium fitness studio - Location: London, UK - Training styles: Functional strength, conditioning, Hyrox/hybrid racing, Pilates-style, run club - Tagline: Athletic Necessities - Booking: Via Mindbody (trial available for new members) - Mobile app: Available on iOS and Android ## About The Bear We believe training should be based on the building blocks of athletic performance -- functional movement, purposeful programming and a space that keeps you focused for wherever you are on your fitness journey. Our studio blends performance-driven programming with a welcoming community of members and coaches. ### Training Disciplines **Functional Strength**: Progressive lifting and hypertrophy training to build muscle, strength and develop lifting technique. **Conditioning**: High-energy, functional conditioning sessions designed to elevate endurance and performance. **Performance**: Targeted programming for events like Hyrox and Deadly Dozen, helping everyday athletes train for competition. **Define & Align**: Balance strength with recovery through Pilates-inspired classes and mobility work. Ignite your deep core, strengthen muscles that are often overlooked and restore fascia and movement quality to feel Defined & Aligned. **Run Club**: Community-driven run sessions to develop endurance, speed and technique. ## Our Philosophy We offer expert coaching and structured programming so everyday people can train like athletes -- achieving strength, improving fitness and promoting balance within an enjoyable and well-rounded weekly program. ## Community Our community is the foundation of everything we do. The Bear is built on coaches who care and members who thrive in a results-driven, supportive and fun environment. No matter your age, fitness level or experience, The Bear is for you. Whether you're here to train like an athlete, meet new friends, or simply feel stronger in daily life, our community will support you every step of the way. Lasting results, lasting friendships! ## Weekly Class Schedule ### Monday: BUILD Train smarter. Lift stronger. Move better. This full-body strength session is all about building muscle that works -- not just looks good. With a focus on form, technique, and controlled movement, you'll learn how to lift efficiently while developing real strength and definition. Expect a mix of compound lifts and isolation work, designed around hypertrophy training to sculpt lean muscle and improve overall performance. Every rep is guided by expert coaching to ensure proper alignment, activation, and progression. Whether you're new to lifting or refining your technique, this class will help you build confidence under the bar, enhance mobility, and unlock your full strength potential. - Duration: 50 min - Focus: Full-Body, Strength, Hypertrophy, Technique ### Tuesday: PEAK Move better. Feel fitter. Have fun doing it. This all-levels functional conditioning class is designed to elevate your cardiovascular fitness, sharpen coordination, and boost your overall energy. With a traditional interval-style format, you'll cycle through bursts of effort and recovery to build endurance, power, and confidence -- all set to awesome playlists that keep the vibe high. Every workout is fully scalable, so whether you're new to training or chasing that next level of performance, you'll find your challenge here. Expect dynamic movement, high-energy intervals, and a supportive atmosphere that makes every session fly by. - Duration: 50 min - Focus: Conditioning, Cardio, Coordination, All Levels, Fun ### Wednesday: LBC (Lower Body + Core) Strong legs. Stable core. Total balance. LBC is a functional strength class designed to build lower-body power and core stability through intentional, unilateral movement training. By focusing on one side of the body at a time, you'll improve balance, coordination, and muscular symmetry -- creating strength that supports you in every movement, both inside and outside the gym. Expect controlled strength work, stability challenges, and expert coaching to fine-tune your form and activation. - Duration: 50 min - Focus: Lower Body, Core, Unilateral Strength, Stability, Balance ### Thursday: PERFORMANCE SERIES Performance Series is the ultimate conditioning class built to elevate your speed, endurance, power, and technique -- the foundations of true performance. With programming tailored to Hybrid Fitness Racing, such as HYROX and Deadly Dozen, this class blends functional strength and high-intensity conditioning to prepare you for competition or to help you perform at your personal best. Every session is expertly programmed and coached by world-class hybrid athletes -- the team achieved world records in the Deadly Dozen and qualifies for the HYROX World Championships every season. Expect structured intervals, competition-style workouts, and progressive programming that challenge and develop your athletic edge. - Duration: 50 min - Focus: Conditioning, HYROX, Hybrid Training, Speed, Endurance, Power, Performance ### Thursday: DEFINE & ALIGN Sculpt. Strengthen. Sweat. A Pilates-inspired burn that hits all the right places. Define & Align is a low-impact class with high-impact results, designed to train those small, intricate muscles in the upper and lower body as well as your deep core for a serious sculpting burn. Led by the resident coach -- an ex-dancer, mum of two, and lover of the sweaty burn -- this session combines fun, music-driven movement with a focus on alignment, mobility, and movement quality. Strengthen your entire body while targeting the pelvic floor and deep core. A perfect addition to any athlete's training schedule. - Duration: 60 min - Focus: Pilates Style, Deep Core, Pelvic Floor, Strengthen, Lengthen ### Friday: UBC (Upper Body + Core) Strong. Stable. Defined. UBC is the end-of-week functional strength session, designed to build upper-body power, enhance core stability, and improve movement quality through expert coaching and focused technique work. Expect a mix of unilateral strength exercises, tempo training, and controlled lifts that correct imbalances and create balanced, functional muscle development. Targeting the chest, back, shoulders, arms, and core. - Duration: 50 min - Focus: Upper Body, Back, Core, Strength, Stability, Unilateral Training ### Saturday: THE SATURDAY 60 / THE SATURDAY SOCIAL **The Saturday 60**: Start your weekend strong. A 60-minute hybrid session that combines the best of strength and conditioning for a full-body workout that delivers both sweat and results. With an extra 10 minutes added on from weekday classes, this one's designed to push a little harder, move a little longer, and leave you feeling unstoppable. Built for all fitness levels. **The Saturday Social** (once every four weeks): Connect. Compete. Feel the heat! A team-based workout over 60 action-packed minutes. Join forces with a supportive team to tackle challenges, push your limits, and cheer each other on. No need to bring your own team -- just bring yourself and your energy. - Duration: 60 min - Focus: Full Body, Strength, Conditioning, Endurance, Team Based, Fun ### Sunday: THE SUNDAY SEND Run. Push. Conquer. Start your Sunday strong with a conditioning class that takes your training outdoors and back in again. Designed to simulate a fitness racing course, combining compromised run intervals outside with high-intensity intervals inside the studio. Includes an extended activation and mobility warm up. Over 60 minutes, tackle roughly 5km of varied run intervals, paired with indoor challenges. Perfect for athletes training for HYROX, Deadly Dozen, or anyone who loves a morning run. - Duration: 60 min - Focus: Compromised Runs, Conditioning, HYROX, Deadly Dozen ### Sunday: THE SUNDAY SIGNATURE Prep. Lift. Progress. Elevate your strength training with a class that's truly one-of-a-kind. Begins with an extended warm-up, with every client receiving their own foam roller for a specifically designed rolling routine to prep, prime, and hydrate tissue before hitting the weights. Over 70 minutes, focus on tracking progress and perfecting form with 6-rep max lifts, paired with longer recovery periods to push the load safely and effectively. Designed for those serious about increasing muscular strength and building a strong, confident foundation in every lift. - Duration: 70 min - Focus: Full-Body, Mobilise, Increase Strength, Technique ## New Members New to The Bear? A trial session is available for purchase via the Mindbody booking system on the website. Download The Bear LDN app on iOS or Android to manage bookings and stay up to date. ## Contact - Website: https://thebearldn.com - Email: studio@thebearldn.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebearldn/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebearldn - iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/gh/app/the-bear-ldn/id6755234765 - Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitnessmobileapps.thebear43411