The Fore
The Fore, a fancy workout studio which means business, is one of the newer additions to the King's Cross development. When you walk in youâll feel like youâre in a lovely, tranquil lounge. The workout studio and co-working space is a place of true beauty. A smart juice bar area, plush sofas, plumped-up cushions and swathes of natural light welcome you in from the outside. But don't be fooled. You're about to walk up some steps and straight into Londonâs toughest exercise class.Â
Some context: Iâm a self-confessed exercise class addict. I've tried all the major London studios: Another Space, 1Rebel, Digme, Barryâs Bootcamp, Frame... the lot. I love a good HIIT session and those places mentioned are all great in their own right. However, The Fore is the first exercise class Iâve ever done that I couldnât actually finish because it was that exhausting. Iâm now a regular and I still have to sit down at the end of each session to catch my breath. So in short, if youâre looking for a proper challenge, youâll be in the right place here. Each class is 45 minutes and youâll wish every single time that it was 30 because itâs honestly that hard.Â
Every session is broken down into three distinct elements. Firstly, youâll get to know the ârip-trainerâ â a sword-style instrument that works your abs. Secondly, there is the TRX system. This is a mix of straps and stirrups to elevate your squats, lunges, planks and more. Last but not least is the Skillmill, a self-powered treadmill upon which