Discover the 7 best exercises for core strength. Learn how to build a stronger middle and improve your stability with this guide from Topnotch Gyms.

When it comes to advanced conditioning, few methods match the precision of Reformer Pilates. At Topnotch Gyms Soho, we have combined the grit of our high-energy boutique environment with the technical sophistication of the Reformer Lab.

To reach the elite standard of fitness, one must understand the difference between simply working hard and training with technical intent. As we move toward the Inter-Club Challenge on Saturday 27 June, our focus at Topnotch Gyms is on "Engine Performance" — the ability to maintain a high-power output while operating at your maximum threshold.

Success at the highest level is found in the final percentages. This week, we explore the marginal gains that separate the elite from the crowd. Learn how to audit your training routine by focusing on technical precision over volume, and why mastering a consistent wake-up time is the first step toward superior recovery. Whether you are refining your lifting form or prepping for the Inter-Club Challenge Heat Weeks, discover how small, deliberate adjustments can unlock your true performance potential on the gym floor.

The ultimate test of grit and technical precision has arrived. Discover how you can represent your home club in our first ever Inter-Club Challenge this June. From the high-intensity demands of our Engine and Burn segments to the upcoming April Heat Weeks, this is your opportunity to audit your training routine and showcase the elite standards of our community. Learn more about the selection process, the rewards for our segment winners, and how to prepare for the functional challenges ahead on the gym floor.

Architecture is the foundation of elite performance. Move beyond just showing up and discover how to audit your training routine for genuine breakthroughs. From mastering the technical demands of our new HYROX classes to utilising premium recovery facilities like our saunas and ice baths, this week is about refining the details. Learn how to use the Topnotch environment and expert lead studio sessions to elevate your standards and ensure your progress never plateaus this spring.

Define your training trajectory for 2026 with our performance focused Easter campaign. Whether you choose the flexibility of a monthly membership with no joining fee or the long term value of 15% off a Peak Annual plan, now is the time to lock in your momentum. Every new member also receives a free 30 minute one to one taster session to refine their movement standards and optimise their training routine from day one. Elevate your standards and MOVE 2 Ways before 6 April.

Step into the studio with Melissa, a Reformer Pilates instructor at Topnotch Gyms Soho. Discover how she uses the precision of the Reformer to manage the high pressure of city life, reset the nervous system, and build a balanced fitness routine that prioritises mental recovery and core strength.

From martial arts to the "cheap therapy" of a boxing class, Lee Lu believes that fitness is about mindset as much as movement. Discover why she encourages women of all ages to ditch the guilt, embrace a "let's go play" attitude, and build a routine that respects their body's amazing capabilities.

From powerlifting competitions to the hockey pitch, Olivia Fletcher knows that true confidence is built by doing the things that look hard. Read her interview to discover why weight training is the key to reaching your goals, how she manages her routine around her cycle, and why asking for help is the ultimate power move.