New Indoor Ways To Stay Fit This Autumn
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Club Health
BEST FOR BUILDING A STRONGER BODY
Offering physio-led personal training, Club Health’s outposts in Notting Hill and Chelsea are places to future-proof your body. Physio Luis Ribeiro started Club Health when he couldn’t find the right rehab training to rebuild his clients’ bodies. His studio offers a holistic approach to fitness, encompassing physio, personal training and 1-2-1 Pilates. Across a range of services covering diet and exercise to medical massage, the team are in constant communication about your plan, to help you become the strongest version of yourself.
Visit ClubHealth.uk
@WEARESANCTUM
Sanctum
BEST FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
If you’re looking for a new way to work out, it doesn’t get better than Dutch fitness experience Sanctum. A high-intensity workout that brings together traditional movements – think burpees and mountain climbers – with primal movement, martial arts, breathwork and kundalini yoga, it promises to reduce stress and anxiety and help you reconnect with your body. After making its debut at the Alma Festival in Ibiza last year, Sanctum now hosts classes across Europe, including in St John’s Church, close to Hyde Park.
Visit WeAreSanctum.com
Feel Electric
BEST FOR A QUICK WORKOUT
Electrical muscle stimulation engages 90% of your muscles (as opposed to around 50% with regular training) using an impulse current, enabling you to access deep muscle layers for a supercharged workout. Because more of the muscle is put to work, a 20-minute session is equivalent to 90 minutes in the gym. Perfect for those looking for results with minimal time, Feel Electric is opening a flagship studio on the Fulham Road this autumn, with others to follow in Islington, Kingston and Twickenham. The studio also offers PT-led training, nutritional support and medically certified health assessments.
Visit Feel-Electric.com
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Mission E1
BEST FOR INNER CALM
Whether you’re looking to strengthen and stretch the body, recover from an injury, reduce stress, or cultivate focus and a more positive outlook on life, yoga ticks all the boxes. East London’s Mission is Europe’s largest yoga space, spanning five studios in a converted warehouse. With a variety of classes taking place throughout the week – hot yoga, yin, dharma, ashtanga and more – there’s something for everyone. Keep an eye out for workshops to hone specific skills like backbends or handstands. Mission also has a roof terrace for views across the City skyline and a rooftop restaurant, Maene.
Visit Mission-E1.com
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The Font
BEST FOR ENDORPHINS
London may not be known for its mountain views, but The Font – with locations in Wandsworth and Borough – is the spot to know for scaling new heights. At each place, there’s an impressive space with climbing walls that offer 200+ routes, which are regularly reset by a team of the UK’s top climbing coaches. If it’s your first time bouldering, sign up for an introductory class to learn the basics; for more experienced climbers, there are some extreme climbs that will push you to your limits. You’ll also find a functional gym space for focusing on training, as well as PTs that can be booked for 1-2-1 sessions.
Visit The-Font.co.uk
@PADIUMUK
Padium
BEST FOR HANGING WITH YOUR MATES
Canary Wharf’s Padium is the place to go to perfect your padel game. With seven indoor and one outdoor panoramic court, Padium’s state-of-the-art facilities are perfect for anyone looking to try out the fast-growing sport. You’ll also find a smoothie bar, and the changing rooms have towel service. Players will be able to pay and play, and membership options will also be available, enabling you to book courts in advance, plus other perks.
Visit Padium.com
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MAD Lagree Studios
BEST FOR PILATES
The popularity of Pilates has boomed since the pandemic as we look for ways to improve our posture and build a stronger, more resilient body. Offering science-backed, A-list-approved classes, Lagree Studios is regarded as one of the toughest reformer workouts in the world, and has recently opened in London in the form of MAD Lagree Studios. Pushing muscles to the brink through time under tension, this high-intensity, low-impact method offers heart-pumping cardio and intense strength training in one hit.
Visit LetsGoMad.com
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Hyrox
BEST FOR A CHALLENGE
Billing itself as the ‘world series of fitness’, Hyrox is the newest event on the functional fitness block. Taking place across the world, all Hyrox events follow the same formula: 8 x 1km runs, interspersed with eight different exercise stations, designed to test every facet of fitness – think strength, speed, power and endurance. Popular with runners, triathletes and CrossFit athletes, Hyrox events take place all over the world – upcoming events include Birmingham later in October and London on 25th and 26th November. There are several ways to get involved – either sign up for a solo challenge or find a team for a double or relay event.
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