If you’ve recently moved to London and are looking to start a new fitness routine, you might be on the lookout for some workout ideas. Luckily, there is no shortage of activities in the city, so you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. While it might take a bit of time to find the right classes and activities for you, you’ll have a great time exploring and discovering new things. 

However, before getting started with any new workout, it’s a good idea to think about finding a personal trainer in London. Having a professional to back your fitness decisions every step of the way can be a great comfort, so make sure you get an assessment and personalised plan if you feel like you need the extra help.

In the meantime, here are some workout ideas to get you excited:

Barre

A combination of Pilates and ballet, barre classes are a fun way to tone your muscles and improve your cardio fitness. Perfect for anyone who has always loved the idea of ballet but has lacked the resources or discipline to get started, barre feels like a fitness class but comes with an extra dash of elegance and grace. While the movements might look simple, barre beginners are bound to feel a burn in muscles they never even knew existed.

Aerial yoga

If you’ve dabbled in mat-based yoga and are ready to step up your game, consider aerial yoga. It’s exactly what it sounds like and involves performing yoga while suspended from the ceiling in a hammock – don’t worry, you won’t be too high up and it’s very safe. Classes can be soothing and relaxing or involve higher intensity moves, so take your pick depending on your personal goals.

Rock climbing

London might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of rock climbing, but the city has lots of indoor climbing centres where you can get a taste of the real thing. Not only will you be working all your muscles, but you’ll be learning valuable hand-eye coordination skills and having a great time. Once you develop your skills, your workout could turn into more of a hobby and you might find yourself travelling further afield to climb real hills and mountains. If you already have some rock-climbing experience, you’ll be able to book a session at any time, while complete beginners should enrol in a course or class.

Clubbercise

Everyone knows how great the London nightlife is, but did you know you can go clubbing and get fit at the same time? Clubbercise is a fun take on aerobics where fitness studios are transformed to look just like nightclubs. This means you can dance away to your favourite tunes under laser lights while toning every part of your body. Clubbercise workouts can be done at any time of the day – no need to wait until nightfall. This makes them perfect for party animals who wish they could go dancing during the week and still wake up early for work.