Month: September 2015
REVIEW: 1Rebel Bishopsgate- Rumble
by Carly
THE BASICS: This is the younger sibling of the growing 1Rebel empire- under Broadgate Circle. Two types of class to choose from, Reshape (HIIT; weights and cardio) and Rumble (boxing). Classes are £20 for a drop in, although they get cheaper if you buy bundles. For Rumble– you buy the wraps on your first visit (£4- yours to keep) and rent gloves (£1) every … Read More REVIEW: 1Rebel Bishopsgate- Rumble
REVIEW: Moreno Boxing
by Carly
THE BASICS: Moreno Boxing. Proper boxing. Dalston. Short walk from Dalston Station. £12 for a drop in class. What more do you need to know? THE BITCHES: Sophie and Carly THE CLASS: I’d heard about this plucky young Portuguese Champion, Carlos Moreno, quietly building a bit of a cult following at his boxing gym in this here cool part of London. I was obviously … Read More REVIEW: Moreno Boxing
REVIEW: Pegasus Military Fitness- THE RETURN
by Carly
It’s a Saturday, and I’ve been out of bed since 6.30am. I’m contemplating this early start while bent over double at the top of what felt like a vertical hill. I’ve just helped 3 people haul a core bag- aka Lazy Larry- up this hill. And my thighs are pretty confused at why they aren’t still snuggled in a duvet. . “There you go- … Read More REVIEW: Pegasus Military Fitness- THE RETURN
REVIEW: Alexandra Park BJJ- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
by Carly
THE BASCIS: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, is run by Alexandra Park BJJ. It”s a martial art, undertaken wearing traditional robes and belts, where you’re taught to wrestle and choke your opponents, and (if you’re the naughty one at the back like me) stifle giggles while you roll around on the floor, looking like a beetle stuck on its back. This is the dirty … Read More REVIEW: Alexandra Park BJJ- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
