Pilates Plus Bangkok

What is it? Bangkok's original Hot Pilates studio and it's been at it long enough that the credentials are real. Based in Fifty Fifth Plaza in Thonglor, the loft-style space heats its mat room to 37-40°C for challenging, sweat-inducing sessions that work deeper into the muscles than standard temperature training. Beyond the hot room, the classes have grown considerably over the years – reformer classes, Barre Plus and private sessions are all on offer, with full apparatus including Cadillac, Stability Chair, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel.

Why we love it: Hot Pilates is a different experience to air-conditioned mat work and Pilates Plus has been doing it long enough to have refined the format properly. Instructors are motivating and professional, the class schedule suits multiple levels and the specialist prenatal programmes are among the best-considered in Bangkok. There's also ample parking, which in Thonglor is definitely worth noting.

Time Out tip: Bring two towels and arrive hydrated – the room gets properly warm. Two things to know before you go: latecomers are not admitted under any circumstances and grip socks are mandatory. Both rules are enforced without exception.

Pilates Plus Bangkok Fifty Fifth Plaza, Thong Lor Soi 2, 2nd Floor, Thonglor. Book via ClassPass or LINE. 7am-9pm