Stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle while studying in London! This vibrant city is a hub of fitness options, with a wide variety of classes, clubs, and facilities conveniently located throughout the capital. Whether you enjoy swimming, walking, cycling, or any other form of exercise, London provides abundant opportunities to stay fit and active during your time here.
CYCLING & spin CLASSES
Boom Cycle
Spin classes at studios in various locations including Battersea and Hammersmith
Digme Fitness
Spin class at studios in various locations including Covent Garden and Blackfriars
Lee Valley VeloPark
Cycle like a champion at the world class veledrome opened for the London 2012 games
Psycle London
Spin classes at studios in various locations including Westbourne Grove and Oxford Street
Santander Cycles
Hire a bike from one of London's 750 docking stations - don't forget to buy or hire a helmet!
SoulCycle
Spin classes at studios in Notting Hil, Soho and (opening soon) Chelsea
Transport For London Leisure Routes
Go sightseeing by bike on these recommended cycle routes around London
DANCE CLASSES
Candoco
Contemporary dance classes offered online for disabled and non-disabled dancers
City Academy
A variety of dance classes in different styles offered at their studios across London and online
Dance Attic
A variety of dance classes in different styles offered at their studios in Fulham
Danceworks
A variety of dance classes in different styles offered at their studios in Mayfair
Move with AJ
Musical theatre, barre, fitness and wellness classes offered entirely online - first class is free!
Pineapple
A variety of dance classes in different styles offered at their studios in Covent Garden
The Fitness Marshall
Free dance fitness classes offered on demand by Youtuber Caleb Marshall
The Place
Contemporary and ballet classes offered at the renowned studios in Euston and online
GYMS & indoor fitness
Adapt to Perform
Free wheelchair fitness classes by Ben Clark offered live and on demand
Anytime Fitness
A well-equipped gym that offers tailored memberships and price promotions for FIE students.
Basketball at Chelsea Academy
Recreational and Intermediate games offered by Go Mammoth
Chelsea Sports Centre
Gym, pool and football pitches - contract free Pay and Play memberships available
Frame
A variety of classes offered in their studios across London and online, both live and on-demand
Kensington Leisure Centre
Gym, pools and squash courts - contract free Pay and Play memberships available (IFI Accredited)
Hussle
Contract free pay as you go access to a variety of gyms and facilities across London
Volleyball at Paddington Academy
Recreational, Intermediate and Competitive games offered by Go Mammoth
OUTDOOR CLASSES
Be Fearsome
A variety of classes that take place outdoors in Hyde Park and Battersea Park and via live stream
BMF
Fitness classes inspired by military techniques with locations in HydePark and Battersea Park
Football at Chelsea Academy
5 a side Recreational and Intermediate football (soccer!) games offered by Go Mammoth
Our Parks
Free exercise classes in local parks and online, both live and on-demand
Rabble
A high intensity workout inspired by playground games taking place outside at Clapham Common
RUNNING
Great Runs
A variety of running routes through London's parks, river paths and canals
British Blind Sport
A database of guides runners for visually impaired people who want to start, get back to or stay running
Parkrun
Free 5km timed runs taking part weekly in parks across the UK including at nearby Clapham Common
Runners Guide to London
Information on running routes, running clubs, and races in the capital
Strava
Running routes including a 3km in Battersea Park and a 10.5km from Kensington Gardens
SWIMMING
Brockwell Lido
A 50m outdoor swimming pool perfect for the summer months - £8 for a single swim
Chelsea Sports Centre
A 25 metre pool at this local leisure centre - "pay and play" rates available
Holiday Inn Kensington High Street
An 18 metre pool available for £5 per day for guests not staying at the hotel
London Aquatics Centre
Swim in the same pool as the London 2012 Olympic champions – "pay and play" rates available
Pool Finder
Helpful search engine to find all the swimming pools within the local area
WALKING
AllTrails
Known for its extensive collection of hiking trails, it also offers a range of walking routes within cities, including London.
London Strollers
Leisurely paced 3-6 mile walks in the Greater London area
Metropolitan Walkers
Walking group with short mid-week walks in London and long weekend walks outside the capital
Transport for London - Walking
Interesting routes and other information about walking in and around the capital
YOGA
The Life Centre
Online and in-person yoga classes from studios in Notting Hill
Triyoga
Pilates and yoga classes online and in their London studios which include King's Road, Chelsea
Yoga with Victor
Look out for classes offered by yoga instructor Victor Mellors, who is also a member of the FIE team!