More employees in London are set to swap WFH for a workout today, after a new survey found more than two-thirds (71%*) plan to kickstart a new fitness routine to coincide with the ‘Great Return’ to the workplace.

New data from The Gym Group has revealed almost two-thirds of British employees (60%) returning to the workplace following the lifting of Plan B restrictions are now more likely to get back to the gym and form regular exercise habits.

64%** of people in London also said that if their employer allows them to work flexibly each week, they will be more likely to stay active.

The Gym Group, which operates more than 59 gyms, is setting out to help the nation get active by launching a new campaign today called ‘Back To Work-Out’, which will give away free one day passes every Monday throughout February.

A group of keen commuters ready to get back to their workouts in part work, part fitness wear, were spotted on London Bridge today supporting The Gym Group initiative.

TV medic, Dr Chris George, who is backing the campaign to support people to take up regular exercise whilst they work more flexibly, said: “Kickstarting your week with a workout is as good for your mind as it is for your body, and this survey shows that more people are motivated to get back to working out and start a new exercise routine as life begins to return to normal.

“The last few years have been challenging for everyone, but we can now take back control of our lives and by taking small steps towards health and wellness goals will help to make us feel happier and healthier.

“A Monday workout can help start your week in the right way which is why The Gym Group’s Back To Work-Out campaign is a great initiative in enabling more people across the country to access their fitness spaces.”

The survey found more than half (60%***) of those who exercise agree that kickstarting the working week with exercise on a Monday has a positive impact on the rest of their week.

The survey also found that the biggest motivator for those in Greater London to get active in 2022 is to improve their mental health, with more than half (52%) stating personal wellbeing as their motivational goal. This is followed by increased energy (44%) and strength levels (also 44%).

The Gym Group is a leading provider of low cost, no contract, 24/7 gym facilities and offers a no-pressure monthly membership starting from only £10.99 a month, giving members the ability to start and stop whenever they want, contract free.

Mark Sabonjian, General Manager of The Gym London Staples Corner, said: “It’s fantastic to see that people are now looking forward to setting personal exercise goals for the year ahead as they return to the workplace. No doubt, it can be tough picking up a new health and fitness routine but making that commitment is a huge step in itself and puts you in great stead to see it through.

“Regardless of who you are, your ability, shape or size, The Gym Group hopes to continue removing those barriers to fitness that almost all of us experience through our Back To Work-Out campaign, helping people to become the best they can be by offering the ideal space to train, tone up and achieve their fitness goals.”

To get your free one-day gym pass at one of The Gym Group’s 203 fitness spaces nationwide, simply visit The Gym Group website, select the one-day pass option and enter the code BACK2WORK at the checkout.

Additionally, The Gym Group’s ‘LiveIt’ offering gives members the flexibility they need via multi-site access, allowing gym-goers to work out wherever suits their schedule, be it near their office, their home or elsewhere.

To find your local gym and sign up, visit https://www.thegymgroup.com/free-gym-pass/ or follow The Gym Group on social media.