The 30 Best Gym classes in London

“Benjamin loves going to Boom arts ( he goes on a Friday and in the holidays). Paisley always greets us with a warm and friendly smile. Ben is especially fond of Sam and Miss Isla. Ben has grown in confidence and loves showing family members his newest moves! So proud of him achieving an Honours award in his dance exam. The whole team are amazing, organised, supportive, talented and understanding. Thank you to all the team for all their hard work. We appreciate you and highly recommend you.”

“What a fantastic place for learning and community building, has been a great catalyst for spiritual growth for many. Amazing people and great food/prasadam.”

“My 6 year old daughter looks forward to her sessions. She has learnt new skills, built confidence which is great for her self esteem. Her sensei is skilled, has patience, friendly but yet professional.”

“I have had ongoing hip and lower back pain. Maria has really helped keep my pain level down with her massages , she also gives me stretches and exercises to do between sessions. She is always professional , helpful and cheerful. I always float out her treatments , ready to face the day ! Very grateful and no hesitation recommending her services .”

“Klaudia is extremely knowledgeable and observant. She studies the way your body moves and comes up with exercises tailored for you. I’ve been seeing her as my PT for a couple of months now and I’m always learning something new about exercises and my body. I’ve also seen Klaudia for sports massage where she applies her in depth knowledge of physiology as well as what she’s observed during personal training to work on the muscles that really need it. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”

“Salle Paul is a great and friendly club. They are always happy to serve you, whether its the shop or the DT office. There are many coaches (Foil, Sabre and Epee) that provide excellent coaching to children.”

“The boxing class has a great atmosphere—challenging but beginner-friendly. The coach is super supportive and really pays attention to your progress. Everyone's welcoming, no ego, just people trying to improve. It’s a solid mix of fitness, technique, and motivation. Honestly, I look forward to it every week. Highly recommend.”

“Coach Stefan has been training my son for a few months and there has been an incredible change in him in terms of his confidence in sports, his stamina build and the fact that he truly enjoys gymnastics and looks forward to it each and every week. coach has a tremendous level of patience and is very kind and supportive in his classes.”

“I’ve been training at Team Shark Martial Arts Academy, and it’s been an incredible experience. The coaches are highly skilled, passionate, motivational, and dedicated to helping students improve, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced fighter. The classes are well-structured, combining technique, conditioning, and real fight application. Muay Thai, Muay Boran, and Kickboxing are taught with deep knowledge and respect for tradition while also being adapted for modern training. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive. As a complete beginner, I was initially hesitant and a bit confused, but from day one, both the coach and students at all levels made me feel welcome. They took the time to explain best practices and even shared their own experiences from when they started the same journey. With their support, I’m already feeling more confident and starting to see real improvements. This is truly a great place to train, whether you're looking to improve fitness, learn self-defense, or compete. If you’re looking for high-quality martial arts training in a friendly and motivating environment, I highly recommend Team Shark Martial Arts Academy!”

“Can't recommend highly enough. I was apprehensive before going, given I'm in my early 40s and had gotten very unfit, but I needn't have been. Chris is an exceptional teacher, always welcoming, extremely patient & knowledgeable. Everyone ive met at BAMA, whether theyre fellow beginners or been going for years, have been so friendly too, it just feels like a real community. If you're looking to get fit, learn a skill, and be part of a great community, this is your place!”

“My daughter has been attending Jiu-jitsu class for about 5 months now. She enjoys the sessions and made very good progress. Coach David and his team are great in training kids along with some fun games!”

“Joining this martial arts gym is one of the best things I’ve done. I started at 29 a few months ago and it’s been life changing for me. The sessions are intense and educational, but you’re also able to go at your own pace. Thanks to the amazing instructors and the great gym atmosphere.”

“I started doing Taekwondo around 2012—2013 when Daniel was teaching Taekwondo classes at London South Bank University. Daniel is a really well rounded and very accomplished martial artist and person, training with him has helped me to achieve a better version of myself. At the club you can learn different things from Taekwondo, self-defence or join the circuit sessions. Shakira is the club manager/CEO, she knows how to make everything work at the club and she really understands people. When you visit the club you will see and feel that you could not be in more capable hands!”

“I have been treated by Elisabetta B, over the past few months. I have seen a significant improvement in my neck pain. Elisabetta is a great, friendly physiotherapist - who has helped me immensely over a short period of time - would highly recommend! Everyone at Ergotec is kind and friendly.”

“Such a wonderful academy. The instructors are really good and they are attentive of everyone, even with a large training group. Everyone is super friendly and the timetable is full, you can essentially go every day of the week if you want to. Definitely recommended”

“Eslam is incredibly patient and an excellent teacher. I couldn’t recommend him more!”

“Best BJJ gym in every aspect!! Price, quality of classes, community, facility, all 10/10! Only place I found that has both a great BJJ training area and also a free weight gym(also boxing, lifting, and yoga) fixed price for unlimited classes. The BJJ community is super welcoming and friendly, great for meeting new people. AND they have amazing showers AND A STEAM ROOM!!!”

“I just completed the 4 week beginner course at Ealing Pole Studio, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience! This was my first time trying pole dancing, and I was honestly a bit intimidated at first. However, Alex, our instructor, was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, calm, and incredibly persistent in helping me and the other students master the moves. What stood out the most was how invested she was in our success not just in getting the moves right, but in teaching us the technique behind them. Her focus on building a solid understanding of each move made a huge difference in my progress. I’ve already been surprised by how much I’ve achieved in just four weeks. If you’re considering starting your pole dancing journey, I highly recommend this course. I’m excited to start the improvers class to see what else is possible!”

“Fredy is truly one of a kind—a multi-talented champion Latino dancer and coach who brings the true flavour of each dance genre to every session. His personalised coaching challenges and inspires, making every lesson an experience tailored just for me. Beyond dance, Latin Soul Events made planning my party an absolute joy! They took all the stress out of the arrangements while keeping me at the center of every decision. The result? A celebration that exceeded my expectations—fun, vibrant, and flawlessly executed. Fredy and his team are professional, warm, and incredibly dedicated to delivering both unforgettable events and transformative dance experiences. I couldn’t have asked for more!"”

“Absolutely gorgeous space in the heart of East London. I have been renting it for my yoga classes and I'm very pleased with the quality of the space, sound, location and lovely people running this venue. Highly recommend.”

“I can't recommend Annabelle's pole classes enough! Absolutely love the energy she brings to each and every lesson whilst making you feel confident and fabulous. Size, flexibility, age or anything else matters in Fearless classes, pole is for everyone!”

“My daughter has been going to MGM movement at Essex Pole and Tone for nearly 2 years now. She has gained such incredible confidence and new skills and talent doing aerial silks and hoop! She loves the friends she has made! Maisy and Yasmin have such patience and encouragement always for all the children! I would definitely recommend coming on down and trying!”

“I had an incredible sports massage session with Sam — truly an amazing therapist. From the moment I walked in, Sam made me feel comfortable and listened carefully to my needs. The massage was both therapeutic and relaxing, targeting the exact areas that needed attention. I could feel the difference straight away: improved mobility, less tension, and a real sense of recovery. Sam has a great mix of professionalism and genuine care, with a deep knowledge of how the body works. It’s clear he’s passionate about what he does, and it shows in the results. Whether you’re dealing with soreness, training recovery, or just want to feel your best, I can’t recommend Sam highly enough.”

“I highly recommend The Green Clinic. Stephen is professional, caring and not only listened carefully to all of our concerns and history but worked a plan towards our son's recovery to fit in with his needs and wishes. We were treated with kindness and reassurance and only seen a couple of times having been given a recovery plan to take away with us. Stephen replied to further emails and offered recovery advice to additional queries without asking us to visit again. We would never go to anyone else!”

“Jessica was my consultant for my hip arthroscopy surgery, and I couldn’t have asked for better care. My recovery came with several complications and turned into a long, complex journey, but Jessica supported me every step of the way and got me back on track after seven months of intense physio. She was truly amazing. I deeply appreciated her positive, human approach and the time she took to build a genuine relationship with me as a patient. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Jessica!”

“It was recommended for me to see Luke at Complete physio in Chelsea for a cortisone injection for my troublesome shoulder. From booking, to the day of the appointment Luke was great. He explained the procedure and what to expect post injection and exercises until I saw my own physio for rehab. The staff were charming, and I cannot recommend Luke enough.”

“I do the clinical pilates class for recovery from back surgery and its the thing that has helped me more than anything. The staff are extremely well qualified and tailor the exercises to what you need and push you to the right degree. Catherine takes my usual class and is outstanding and understands my needs implicitly. There is a new instructor, Sophie, who is also excellent and added some great new exercises to my routine. Everyone at the clinic is really helpful and welcoming. Its been a while since I needed a full physio appointment but I saw Jacqui regularly in the past and she really helped to give me a pathway out of daily pain to functional exercise.”

“Phenomenal cafe. The location is excellent, the staff lovely, and the coffee exceptional. The cafe also has great merch which is worth grabbing to show your support for an awesome small, local independent business. Highly recommended, particularly for a weekend stroll or if wanting somewhere to stop for a tasty coffee after/during a long run or cycle”

“Ricardo was brilliant today he helped us get a new pair of football boots for my son. He was polite, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He was working so hard assisting so many customers so efficiently. He’s a credit to Decathlon Uxbridge . Keep up the high standard of customer service . We will definitely be back to this store .”

“Great store with a good selection of baseball/softball gloves. And very good salesman who was very helpful to us. Thank you.”