Refresh Health Club

This is a small club with none of the soulless corporate feel some of the bigger gyms can have. The vibes are always chilled, which reflects the personality of Babs, the owner, who also teaches most of the classes at a good, steady pace. He also takes the time to listen about your individual concerns or injuries. The addition of great coffee and great tunes make this a five star rating!

I'd always wanted to try Reformer Pilates, so was pleased to find out there was a gym in Caversham specialising it. Refresh is great - friendly staff, top of the line equipment and a really inclusive, welcoming environment.

Had my 1st 1-2-1 taster session today and did not hesitate to book a 10 session slot with Babs. In addition to a great service, there is artisan coffee and smoothies- a nice place to relax before or after the session. Lovely decor and clean facilities. Having moved from London recently, I realised there was a lack of Pilates studios and “cool” places to hang out, but Babs has brought London to Reading and it’s just what is needed!!If you’re interested in mindfulness and general wellness, I recommend you go and visit the studio.

I have been going to Bab's Refresh Health Club for near 3 months. The club offers a great variety of classes, and also private sessions, which means you can regularly attend throughout the week and each session feels new and refreshing. Each trainer offers something different; the weights session with Esther is fun and challenging but suitably sized so that your personal needs/any adjustments for injuries can be taken into account. Gabby, Babs and Canan are all extremely knowledgable on form and teach pilates to varying intensities. The memberships are really amazing value for money and i've found it has been a great way to tick off all my fitness needs :)

Babs runs the best health and fitness club I have ever used. A truly welcoming and friendly atmosphere allowing all levels of competency to feel at ease and give it their all. Keep up the routine of at least two sessions a week and you will be transformed body, mind and soul. They also do a mean cup of coffee and smoothie!

Best fitness gym in Reading. I initially started here for reformer pilates to combat the lack of mobility from 2 years of constant work from home. However Babs gently introduced me to some of the other fitness classes they have and it has been life changing. They're unlike any other gym class you will find. The classes are always small groups so it's quite focused on you. Because it's a small community of people who come, the instructors tend to know everyone and their injuries. It's also very female focused which actually makes a real difference in your experience. If you want to leave the house to exercise but find gyms boring, I'd highly recommend this

Went with friends this week for a reformer Pilates taster session with Babs and we all absolutely loved it! Babs is an amazing instructor, clear, patient and always watching to ensure correct form… we are all now aware of muscles we never knew existed!! Definitely going to be booking a block in the New Year… can’t wait, thank you!!

It’s a lovely fitness place. All trainers are wonderful , they just make you feel at home and wanting to come back. We have guidance, throughout the classes on how to perform the exercises correctly. I go everyday for a mix of Reformer Pilates , Cycling and Barre exercises. Totally recommend.

Brilliant classes and instructors. Has been great for my health and fitness and always a friendly welcome.

Absolutely love the Reformer classes here. Being pretty new to Pilates I did the intro session and I am now a complete convert. Different types of classes and the different instructors really mix it up so it never gets stale. Would highly recommend.