Common Bond, the boutique fitness collective behind brands including Barrecore, Boom Cycle, and Triyoga, has announced the immediate closure of its studios across the UK.
Customers were informed of the decision via email on Wednesday 23 September 2026, with the company stating that all physical locations would remain closed “until further notice”. The move affects the group’s entire portfolio, which also includes the boxing-based brand KOBOX and the pilates-focussed Reformcore.
While many of the affected studios are concentrated in London, the closures have a national impact. Barrecore, in particular, operates several regional sites in Leeds, Bristol, and Cheshire, including studios in Hale and Alderley Edge.
The sudden shutdown follows a period of significant restructuring for the business. Common Bond was established in August 2025 as a successor to United Fitness Brands (UFB), which had entered administration two months earlier. At the time of the transition, the collective was positioned as a “fresh start” for the group, which had initially aimed to consolidate the boutique fitness market.
Information for customers and members
The closure has left many customers with active class packs and monthly memberships in a state of uncertainty. Common Bond has not yet provided a specific timeline for reopening or a detailed process for issuing refunds.
Current advice for affected customers includes:
• Monitor communications: Keep a close watch on official brand social media channels and email updates for instructions regarding accounts and credits.
• Contact banks: If the company remains unresponsive to refund requests, customers who paid for services via credit or debit card may wish to contact their providers to discuss “chargeback” options or Section 75 claims.
• Subscription cancellations: Those with active direct debits or recurring card payments are advised to review their standing instructions with their banks to prevent further automated billing.
Common Bond’s emergence in 2025 was intended to secure the future of these high-street fitness names following the collapse of their previous parent company. You can read more about the background of the Common Bond restructure which brought these five brands together under a single collective.
It remains unclear whether the company’s digital and online class platforms will continue to operate while physical studios are shuttered.
