If you were planning on hitting a class at Barrecore, Boom Cycle, or any other Common Bond studio today, you might want to double-check your plans—because the doors are locked. The wellness collective, which operates several high-end fitness spots across London, hit members with a sudden email on Wednesday announcing that all locations are closing “until further notice.”
What’s going on?
It’s giving major chaos. Common Bond’s website is already totally inaccessible, and the company has been super quiet about the details. For context, this collective also runs brands like Kobox, Reformcore, and Triyoga. They previously touted ten different sites, with memberships costing a pretty penny—we’re talking £2,400 a year for unlimited classes. Talk about a major L for anyone who just dropped that kind of cash.
The tea on the staff
Things look even sketchier behind the scenes. Instructors have spoken out, saying they weren't paid on time last month and had to find out about the closures from that same mass email members received. One instructor told the BBC that she kept showing up to teach in good faith after a pay delay back in mid-August, but she hasn't heard a single update since. To make matters even messier, the company is relatively new—it only incorporated in June 2025—and they haven't even filed accounts yet. While director Ben Allen stepped down last month, Gaspar Lipszyc remains the sole director on file.
Why it matters
When a fitness empire that charges premium prices disappears overnight without warning, it raises serious questions about their stability and how they’re treating their community. With members out of pocket and instructors left hanging without pay, the vibes are definitely off. We'll be keeping an eye on this as the story develops.
