Good things can come in small packages. This company operates several health clubs throughout London and other UK cities.
If you find yourself on the outskirts of the city proper, rest assured that you can still maintain your yoga practice. The studio in Chiswick is one of the cleanest we've seen, and the practice room boasts great natural views.
There are plenty of options to continue your yoga practice while in London, and this is one of them. Operated by Bikram Yoga London, the City studio offers up the steamy yoga we've come to know and love with a dash of British humor and flair.
There are plenty of options to continue your yoga practice while in London, and this is one of them. Operated by Bikram Yoga London, the North studio offers up the steamy yoga we've come to know and love with a dash of British humor and flair.
If you find yourself on the outskirts of the city proper, rest assured that you can still maintain your yoga practice. The Richmond studio is a friendly place with a lobby area that features large canvas photo prints of Bikram postures for artful inspiration.
This Bikram studio is full of spirit and creativity and you'll sense it the moment you walk through the front door. The lobby has a large abstract mural and a big comfy couch and benches with fluffy pillows for relaxing before class.
There are plenty of options to continue your yoga practice while in London, and this is one of them. Operated by Bikram Yoga London, the "west" studio offers up the steamy yoga we've come to know and love with a dash of British humor and flair.
Wow! This community center impressed us. Not only does it supply the latest and greatest in strength and cardio equipment (Technogym brand) in huge numbers (50+ each of cardio and strength), it also houses one of the best lap pools in metro London.
Explore London and get a workout in! We know that you can always climb aboard one of those double-decker red buses or sign up for a more leisurely walking tour, but we think newbies to the city will enjoy a more athletic-minded approach!
This small health club is located beneath the Waldorf hotel. We recommend it primarily for Waldorf guests because admission is complimentary.
What we love about this unique workout venue is that all classes are designed so you can drop in at any time.
This full-service health club is located adjacent to the St. Martins Lane hotel. We primarily recommend it for hotel guests who receive complimentary admission.
Located across the street from the recommended Rosewood hotel, this small club is a convenient workout alternative for guests and any others in the Holborn area.
We love the studios operated by Hot Bikram London because of their close attention to detail in design. The Balham studio can get a little crowded, so you may want to arrive a few minutes early to avoid the rush.
We are fans of the studios operated by Hot Bikram London because of their close attention to detail in design. The Fulham studio boasts a strategically designed lobby that not only has aesthetic appeal but also functions to diffuse traffic during peak hours.
We are fans of the studios operated by Hot Bikram London because of their close attention to detail in design. The London Bridge studio is welcoming and staff try to please. It does get crowded so keep this in mind. The carpeted studio holds over 80.
Located on the first floor of a large red brick warehouse, the Yogapod offers a unique spin on Hot Yoga. Vinyasa classes are given inside of their signature “pods”: inflatable, heated yoga studios that can accommodate up to 20 people.
This unique studio holds classes at Notting Hill Prep -- opposite the main school. Look for the little wooden gate on the north side of Lancaster road between the Lancaster Youth Center and house number 130 to the left. There will be a Hotpod Yoga sign on the pavement next to the gate. Phew.
New York has Central Park, Chicago has the Lakefront and London runners have Hyde Park. Acquired by Henry VIII in 1536, Hyde provides 630 acres of greenspace and miles of horse, jogging, walking and skating paths.
Wow. While this 50-meter, outdoor, heated, 8-lane lap-pool may be a bit out of the way, we think our fishy friends should make the trip. The Lido is about 3 miles north of our recommended Mid-City hotels. There is also a cafe here along with a large sundeck.
While Hyde Park is larger and convenient to more hotels, those staying near this park should seriously consider a jog here. Some zig-zagging is required to accrue the maximum distance on the outermost paths, but one loop around the perimeter path will net almost 2.7 miles (~4K).
This National Trail runs along the entire Thames, from source to mouth, which means that it cuts directly through the heart of London.
This club is not only unique in name (37 degrees Celsius is a human's core body temperature). Inside, athletic-minded travelers will find a novel workout space with an industrial, warehouse-like vibe, high ceilings, dark grey/black walls and hardwood floors.
Before you get too excited about this fantastic health club, keep in mind that the only way to get inside is to arrive with an existing member (cost 20BPs). No other guests are allowed and we have been unable to uncover a hotel relationship that would provide guests with access.
This petite-sized health club is a good deal and convenient for guests of the connected Clifton Ford hotel (free admission). Others, however, must pay a 15BP sweat tariff, which is hard to justify.
This impressive club reflects its upscale Mayfair surroundings and affluent clientele. Any hotel guest in the Mayfair area can work out here for 35BP/day (185BP/week).
Unlike a few of its sister clubs which restrict admission to only those guests arriving with a member, this impressive health club has partnered with certain hotels for discounted admission passes.