The Latest Hype In Town: Onyx London (Fitness Studio)
Located in the heart of North Finchley (N12) and tucked behind the main road sits a fitness studio called Onyx London. Don’t be fooled by its size though, this little hub is packed with power!
Onyx London is co-founded by a group of five dedicated Personal Trainers, all with specialised skills to tailor to every individual: from first-time gym-goers to professional athletes at the peak of their career, they’ve seen it all and will be able to guide you through your fitness journey no matter what stage you’re at. These boys know how to bring out the best of you in each session and will make you leave feeling pumped and motivated (and a little sore the next few days!). Their motto - Move. Think. Live - is the core of their philosophy to “Move purposely, Think holistically, Live purposely” and everything they have to offer is tailored around these principles.
Picture curtesy of Onyx London (Instagram)
The Onyx studio (said O-nix, not Oinks like I often say) is far from your average studio or gym. It’s slick, modern and they’ve taken a minimalistic approach with the layout: it has a cute little bar at the front and is equipped with water, storage, changing rooms and a shower (all neatly tucked away out of sight!). Surprisingly, Onyx London does not have a lot of gym equipment, so it feels pretty spacious at first! I know what you’re thinking… how does that work? A gym with little machines? Well, their main focus is functional movement, which uses the whole body rather than relying on bulky machines. This also means that most of the exercises can be done at home (which is good) and once you’ve become a member you will have access to their online app which will show what exercises were done during a session, allowing you to train at a later time without feeling like you’ve missed out! The equipment they do have is excellent and is used during their classes and PT sessions. Onyx London currently offers three different classes which all last 55 minutes: Onyx Conditioning (a personal favourite), Functional Strength (beastly!) and Movement and Mobility (more relaxed!) Onyx London pride themselves in using the latest gadgets to monitor and track your progress at all times.
During the Conditioning classes, everyone is given a Polar heart rate sensor which is linked to a projector screen and allows you to track your heart rate in REAL TIME (if you’re a competitive person like myself, you’ll end up pushing harder than usual just to stay on top!). It all sounds very intense but believe me when I say it’s great fun! Each class is small, and everything is done as a group or split into teams for friendly competition. Although the sessions are an hour, they are broken into smaller sections so you never stay on one thing for long! The great thing about these classes is that no-one feels excluded as there are a minimum of two coaches per session who assist you (or push you harder) with their expert knowledge and motivational pushes; it doesn’t matter how fit you are, these PT’s will have you re-evaluating how you used to train whilst teaching you new exercises and circuits. You'll be surprised how effective one hour can be after this (which makes you want to train more often) and there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve worked-out to your max.
Onyx London has been open for less than a week and already their classes have been packed out (I’m talking waiting list) and full of energy. This gym has focused more on the community aspect of things so that every member feels welcome as the join the Onyx family. They’re definitely doing something right! Onyx London also offers 1-2-1 Personal Training, group Personal Training and workshops on top of their daily classes. Members can buy passes to use over 3 months or a monthly membership that allows you to book unlimited classes instead. Right now, they are offering a FREE discovery one-week pass (usually £50) if you use this link (don’t say I don’t hook you up!) Otherwise, you can book yourself in for a FREE TRIAL by visiting their fantastic website.
The team behind this amazing new space are full of passion and knowledge and it has been a privilege to have watched them grow both individually and as a team. Their results speak for themselves, but don’t just listen to me, book in for a session and see for yourself! Now is the perfect time to improve your fitness and work on the best version of yourself. Trust me, You’re in good hands! Meet the team below (more info found here):
Oynx London is more than a gym; it’s a movement.
Rating: *****