Gloria Lai
★★★★★
TDLR; excellent trainers, community and equipment. Definitely give TBH Stufio a go!
I got in touch with Tom to restart my fitness journey after my last attempt 2 years ago but I was pretty nervous as I was at my lowest fitness level and I generally have an anxious relationship with fitness and gyms. Tom was brilliant throughout the pre, during and post experience. Absolutely zero pressure to join, just honest information and empowerment for you.
My experience is based on 2 sessions a week during their trial membership offer.
Everything is great - the trainers, the equipment and the other members you train with.
The sessions are run in 45-50min broken down into three sections that are guided by the trainers. There’s always some exercises that are consistent so you can build on your form and weights/sets/reps but some are changed up every so often for variety and dare I say, fun! I always leave the sessions broken in a good way but if anyone had injuries, the trainers will suggest alternative exercises in the sessions to help you recover and train at the same time.
Everyone in the sessions are at different skill levels and everyone is there to help you. No egomaniac gym bro here pushing you off the equipment, genuinely everyone was super friendly, welcoming, and wants you to do well.
Jake was the main trainer who ran the sessions I booked into but Tom, Jake and Emily have been great. Jake was particularly brilliant for me, professional and very instructional so you know exactly how to use the equipment. He also knows when to challenge you when he thinks you’re ready to. All the trainers know everyone by name and it didn’t feel like you were lost in the numbers at all.
The engagement from the trainers and other members during sessions and through the community chats are honestly just great.
The trainers also have monthly one to ones with you to ensure you are reaching your personal fitness goals.
The only reason I decided not to pursue a more permanent membership is due to their recent announcement to move the studio to a bigger and much improved venue, sadly the location doesn’t work with my schedule. Hopefully I’ll be able to return if things change on my side as the new studio looks super exciting!