Fitness company behind Barrecore, Boom Cycle, Kobox shuts all London studios
Quick Look
- Common Bond, the fitness company operating Barrecore, Boom Cycle, and Kobox studios in London, has closed all locations until further notice, citing no reopening date.
- Instructors report delayed pay since August 14 and learned of closures via customer email.
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Why It Matters
Common Bond operates premium fitness brands including Barrecore, Boom Cycle, and Kobox, charging £2,400 for annual unlimited class access. It previously operated ten sites as of August last year and also manages Reformcore and Triyoga brands.
The fitness company behind high-end exercise classes Barrecore, Boom Cycle, and Kobox has suddenly shut all its studios.
Common Bond emailed customers announcing its locations, all of which are currently in London, were closed "until further notice".
The firm describes itself as a wellness collective and charges £2,400 for 12 months of unlimited classes. It also runs Reformcore and Triyoga brands and said in August last year it had ten sites.
Its website is no longer publicly accessible. The BBC has contacted Common Bond for comment.
The email sent to customers on Wednesday seen by the BBC said: "We're sorry to let you know that all Common Bond studios are closed until further notice."
"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disruption this may cause . We understand this is frustrating, and we appreciate your patience while we work through this."
Instructors have told the BBC they were told last week they would not be paid on time and that they only found out about the studios closures from the Wednesday email.
One instructor said she and her colleagues were told their pay would be delayed on the day it was due on 14 August.
She said: "In good faith, I continued to teach my classes without any news on when or if payment would be made. I have heard absolutely nothing since."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Common Bond will enter administration or formally announce permanent closure
Likely · Within weeks
Affected customers may seek refunds or pursue legal action for unused membership fees
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the exact reason for the studio closures?
- Will instructors receive back pay for delayed wages?
- Is the company planning to reopen or enter administration?
- Are customer memberships being refunded or frozen?
