Planning a fitness class can often lead to that feeling of ‘I simply cannot’ in the build-up. How can you avoid this? Well, embrace spontaneity and try something new!
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Get adventurous at the Treetop Adventure course, Fisherman’s Net and thrilling zip wires. A must for those who love heights and a little extra adrenaline rush when exercising, this workout offers sky-high views of the city and surrounding Battersea Park. Oh, and Battersea’s Treetop Challenge crossings are twice the height of most Go Ape locations – so don't look down!
Ever thought about stepping into an immersive pod where you’ll do yoga in 37-degree heat? Hotpod Yoga is offering all that and more. Move to relaxing beats, filled with calming scents and take part in sessions that are suitable for all levels. With its relaxed approach to classes, Hotpod makes yoga accessible to those who may never have thought yoga was for them. Oh, we also have some exclusive offers on Time Out here.
Sometimes you just need to stretch it all out. Mission was founded by actual yoga students who have carefully selected a team of teachers who aim to dismantle any elitism within the practice. That means you can learn how to move in an environment that feels both accessible and welcoming. Classes take place in custom-made spaces with dip and stall bars for building strength, so you’ll be able to explore all kinds of different practices.
This stylish Pilates studio puts sustainability at its core. Tempo 301 is all about mindful, low-impact strength-building workouts designed to tone the body, avoid injury and prolong physical health. The sessions are accessible to all levels and cover both Reformer Pilates and H.I.I.T. So expect challenging yet fun workouts led by an expert team. It’s also on Time Out Offers with some very exciting exclusive deals.
Housed within a Victorian water pumping station, The Castle Climbing Centre is certainly one of the weirdest places to get fit in central London. Offering climbing for all abilities, it’s got courses that’ll take you from a novice to expert-levels of bouldering, in a friendly and welcoming setting. If you’re looking for a kind of community feel, it runs a ‘Women’s Bouldering Social’ on Thursday evenings, so head on over for a session and see what you make of it!
A spot that offers an unexpectedly restorative day out, under the pavements of Victoria, Banya takes all the good parts of a Russian spa and pops it right where you need it – in the middle of town. To put it basically, it’s a really hot room where you can sweat out all your woes and throw a bucket of water over yourself or go Wim Hof and take a plunge in an ice bath. While it may be a little pricey, it’s well worth paying for that rejuvenating feeling you have leaving the place.
If you’re not quite brave enough to take on the couch to 5k solo, or you just fancy a little companionship while going for your morning jog, then this could be the group for you. The UK’s leading all-female running and wellness club has over 10 locations across the country, encouraging a safe, sweaty, supportive sisterhood. Definitely one for those seeking out a community feel.
Shed any preconceptions that paddleboarding is just an LA kind of thing. This fun sport is actually far more accessible than you may have originally thought. Offering sessions across the city, Paddleboard London is passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of being outside on the water, as well as increasing connection with the natural world. And yes, we may not have the climate of California, we can take a leaf out of their book when it comes to this wellness trend.
Never heard of padel? No problem. In fact, this might just be the best time to start the much-hyped new sporting trend. It’s kind of like tennis but with mini, almost ping-pong-like paddles, and is often played in doubles. Padel has the same scoring system as tennis, but the rules, strokes, and technique are different, so it’s relatively easy to pick up. If this sounds like your kind of vibe then have a go at Padel Social Club.
You know that euphoria you get when you’re on the dancefloor, surrounded by your friends, just moving to the music? Well, that’s exactly what Movement is Medicine aims to replicate. Inspired by the founder’s personal health journey, it is a neuroscience-backed method for mind and body that combines rave culture and wellness. And thanks to the Philips Lumea IPL Series 9900, you’ll be free from painful hair removal. So celebrate that sense of hair freedom with the benefits of dance, a methodology that enables people to move freely whenever they feel like it, and make a few friends at the classes.
Available both outdoors and in a dedicated fitness centre, Parkour Generations is a high-energy, adventurous exercise class that builds strength, power, fitness, mobility and flexibility. Enjoy these intense classes where you'll try a huge range of movements, such as running, jumping, strength training and acrobatics. It's sure to be a fun one.
The Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Series is your new best friend when it comes to hair removal. Developed in partnership with dermatologists and skin experts, this product reduces hair regrowth in a painless and safe manner, so that you could enjoy 12 months of hair-free smooth skin.* It’s thanks to the SenseIQ technology, Skin AI features, the UV filter and very helpful app – as well as other advanced features, that it leaves you with no redness, bumps or dry skin. You can buy the Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Series outright or spread the cost over 12 months and return if it isn’t right for you – so why not give it a go?
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