About us

I’m Christian Mantuano, the founder and owner of The Warm Up Studio. For years, the idea of creating a personal training studio lingered in my mind. I had the vision, the experience, and the drive but the timing never felt quite right. Until one day, I decided to stop waiting and make it happen.

I met with Rahul Agarwal, now our Head of Marketing, countless times, bouncing ideas, refining the vision, and figuring out how to bring it to life. We knew we had something special, but turning that vision into reality was another story.

As a self funded company, we pitched our vision to landlords, only to hear the same response: ‘Great idea, but not for us.’ Without big investors backing us, getting a foot in the door felt nearly impossible. In a city like London, where prime spaces are reserved for those with deep pockets, we were fighting an uphill battle. But we weren’t willing to let that stop us.

Instead of seeing each “no” as a setback, we saw it as redirection. We kept refining, kept searching, and then, just when it felt like we were running out of options, 1 Ramillies Place came into view. It was perfect. We didn’t hesitate, we jumped at the opportunity. And just like that, The Warm Up Studio was born.

Why “The Warm Up”?

The name isn’t just about exercise, it’s about preparation, mindset, and opportunity. A warm up isn’t just something you do before training; it’s the moment when you set your intentions, commit to the work ahead, and push forward with purpose.

This studio embodies that philosophy, it’s the result of years of preparation, persistence, and believing in something before it fully took shape.

A Space Like No Other

The Warm Up Studio isn’t just another gym. It’s a space where trainers and clients can truly connect, where movement and strength are celebrated, and where fitness feels personal.

✅ Trainers – A premium space to train your clients.
✅ Clients – Train with your own coach or let us match you with the right one.
✅ Classes – Small group sessions focused on strength, mobility, and performance.
✅ Youth Lifting & Performance – Helping young athletes build strength and confidence.
✅ Limited Memberships – A select number of members can train during designated hours.

Whether you’re here for 1 on 1 coaching, group training, or your own workouts, The Warm Up Studio is your space to move, train, and grow.

Welcome to The Warm Up Studio.

Where preparation meets performance, and passion turns into progress.

📍 Located in the Heart of Soho.