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Step it up: The state-of-the-art gyms providing holistic fitness experiences
By Kate Lockett | 20 March 2025 | Lifestyle
Want to take your workouts to the next level? These London gyms provide more than just a place to sweat
Unsure of where to go to take your workouts to the next level? These state-of-the-art London gyms provide much more than a place to sweat, here you can indulge in a holistic approach to fitness.
THIRD SPACE
Flooded with natural light, the newest Third Space location in Clapham Junction joins its clubs in Battersea, Canary Wharf, City, Mayfair (with new locations planned for Bayswater and Richmond next year) to offer a sanctuary for optimum physical and mental wellness. With more than 100 enthralling classes a week, you can join in with hot yoga, its most popular reformer pilates sessions or workout of the day, where there’s no minimum fitness level requirement. Don’t leave without soothing your mind with a sound bath or reviving your muscles with advanced Normatec compression boots among a plethora of high-tech recovery devices.
From the hypnotic spin class U-cycle to hardcore conditioning sets like Hyrox — said to be KXU’s toughest class — the fitness super hub has recently launched a new concept, PACE, that combines endurance runs, interval training and drills so you keep burning calories after the session. Following your class, relax in the outstanding medi-spa, which offers a range of treatments such as the cryotherapy chamber to increase circulation and aid recovery after a strong performance. If you’re in search of something more hands-on, opt for a body treatment, such as lymphatic pressotherapy to encourage lymphatic drainage, reduce swelling and ease cramps to speed up recovery.
EQUINOX
The highly sought-after US import provides a premium fitness experience at three London locations, including the flagship space on Kensington High Street and St James’s. Popular with the A-list, it means you’ll never have to queue for high-spec equipment in the vast space — there are 11 different types of classes, from martial arts to vinyasa yoga. Elevate your performance with one of the first-class personal trainers available to optimise each workout session. The epitome of luxe, a trip to the pine-scented regenerative spa is essential, where you can revive and re-energise your body and mind with treatments such as cupping or an unparalleled bespoke bodywork massage.
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MAD MAYFAIR
The capital’s destination for Lagree, this exquisite studio also holds yoga and barre classes. Or immerse yourself in strengthening electromuscle stimulation (EMS) sessions. After your class, indulge in the upper echelons of wellness services with tailored IV drips, including energising enzyme NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and immune system-supporting glutathione, as well as calming bespoke body treatments. Pick up one of the specially curated protein yoghurts before you leave to fuel energy and support your muscle recovery.
A heavyweight on the fitness scene, train like Olympian Anthony Joshua at BXR in the fun and fast-paced boxing-inspired Sweatbox sessions (AJ works out at the Marylebone location too). Outside of the ring, you won’t regret jumping on the high-intensity, low impact Versaclimber machine — full body workout guaranteed without unnecessary stress. However if you’re after something more gentle, join the yoga and pilates classes available across all locations. Head to the Lab to reward your body with the ultimate recovery duo — an invigorating cold plunge and soothing infrared sauna. Aftercare doesn’t stop there: get a niggling sports injury checked out at the BXR Clinic, which has physiotherapy, osteopathy and soft tissue and sports therapy available.