As the spring and summer months draw closer, the urge to join a gym, participate in a fitness class or two and improve our general wellbeing grows strong. With the sun shining, no more lockdowns in sight and people heading back into the office several times a week, we wanted to find out the nearest gym or wellness studio to every tube stop.
We all know there are plenty of physical health benefits of working out, but exercising can greatly improve your mental wellbeing too. Any type of exercise, from intense weightlifting to a leisurely yoga class can help improve focus and concentration, make you feel more energised and mentally sharp, reduce stress and give you a better way to cope with stress too. You’ll also likely experience better sleep, improved self-esteem and feel happier overall.
See the closest gyms to London’s busiest stations in full size here.
So, whether you want to squeeze in a workout before or after work, or even during your lunch break, we scraped every gym (including fitness studios, dance studios, pilates, boxing and personal trainers) on Google Maps within ½ mile radius (10-15 minute walk) of each London tube station. This equated to 16,260 gyms. We then manually checked each closest gym to make sure they weren’t private, were still in business, and to find out their cost.See the closest gyms near London Stations in full size here. So, whether you want to squeeze in a workout before or after work, or even during your lunch break, we scraped every gym (including fitness studios, dance studios, pilates, boxing and personal trainers) on Google Maps within ½ mile radius (10-15 minute walk) of each London tube station. This equated to 16,260 gyms. We then manually checked each closest gym to make sure they weren’t private, were still in business, and to find out their cost.
Most Expensive Gyms Near Every London Station
See the closest gym to every station on the Circle line in full size here.
We discovered that the most expensive gym membership is Equinox Kensington (High Street Kensington station on the Circle and District line) at £240 per month. This luxury gym has 106 clubs worldwide and features a variety of group fitness classes, including pilates, boxing, barre, yoga and more. They also have a pool, dedicated personal trainers and a spa to relax and regenerate. While it may be expensive, the vast amenities, art deco design and friendly atmosphere will certainly warrant the higher price.
If you’d prefer to take a few classes, rather than commit yourself to a gym membership, we found that the most expensive class is at Fit Labs Kensington (Circle, District and Piccadilly) at £100 for a one-hour PT session. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced fitness fanatics, they also offer bulk training packages for couples and individuals to help you reach your goals.
A few other classes that are tied in terms of price include:
- Morph Fitness at Baker Street: These classes cost £80 per session and offer a revolutionary 3 phase training system to help improve mobility, movement and make you feel more energetic.
- Breathe Yoga and Pilates at Willesden Green (Jubilee): Offering private yoga and pilates lessons for £80 an hour, each session is tailored to suit your needs and abilities.
- Fitness Express 25 at Earl’s Court (District and Piccadilly): At £80 a session, Fitness Express 25 offers specialist trainers that will work with you to re-balance your body and help you feel energised, cleansed, and strong.
Cheapest Gyms Near Every London Station
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The cheapest London gym membership near a London station is Xercise4Less Hounslow Gym at Hounslow West station on the Piccadilly line for a very reasonable £14.99 per month. There’s also no joining fee, no contract and over 300 free classes to join, such as boxercise, HIIT, spin and yoga. It’s perfect for those on a budget or who don’t want to be tied into a contract. There’s also a ladies only section so everyone can feel welcome and comfortable.
See the closest gym to every station on the District line in full size here.
For classes, we found that the cheapest one is at Resistance PT on Elm Park (District Line) for £5 per class, which is an absolute steal! Here, you can choose classes such as boxing, circuit, and MMA/kickboxing. They also offer 1:1 personal training for £35 and a 7-day meal plan to help you eat healthy, balanced meals to aid with your training.
Recurring Gym Franchises Near Every London Station
Of course, there were a lot of recurring gym franchises near plenty of London stations that many people know and love. One of the most popular gyms in the country, PureGym, appeared 16 times and ranged in prices depending on location. In London Borough membership costs £9.99 compared to London Aldgate, where it was £39.99 a month.
The Gym Group came in a close second, appearing on our lists 14 times with the cheapest membership in London Alperton for £16.99 and the most expensive being at Charing Cross for £31.99. F45 Training (10) CrossFit (7), and Fitness First (7) were also popular recurring gyms, along with Nuffield Health (6), Anytime Fitness (5) and Gymbox (5), so there’s plenty to choose from!
Another gym that featured several times was Barry’s. This unique boot-camp style training claims to be the best workout in the world as each high-intensity class can burn up to 1000 calories – really pushing you to your limits. If you think you can handle the challenge, then pop along to one of their London studios!
Female Only Gyms in London
We understand that the gym can be an intimidating place – even more so if you’re a beginner. And, if you’re looking to get a quick workout in during your lunch break and don’t want to deal with potentially feeling uncomfortable or that you don’t belong, these two exclusive female-only gyms and classes offer a private and safe space to train.
Tbf Women Only Gym is a short walk from Barkingside station, which prioritises women of all shapes and sizes feeling welcome, comfortable and at ease as they exercise, relax and focus on themselves. This gym caters for all ethnic groups and has facilities in place for disabled people too.
Feeling frustrated? Then the Safari MMA Women’s Kickboxing offer women’s only Muay Thai martial arts classes near Barons Court Station, which is a great way to relieve stress, work up a sweat and feel strong.
Methodology
When it came to finding and comparing gyms within a ½ mile radius per station, we looked at several different factors to determine the general cost of membership. For example, where a gym had in person and virtual options, we took the cost of the in person membership. We also excluded the cost of joining fees and only considered adult fees. Where possible, we considered monthly rolling costs over 12-month membership monthly breakdown, as this offers more flexibility. With the gym franchises, we considered access to that site only rather than all UK sites. And, where a gym didn’t have the online pricing or was tailored to the enquiry, we labelled it as ‘bespoke’.
If you’re maintaining a hybrid way of working, we offer a range of fitness equipment such as resistance bands and yoga equipment to keep up with your at-home workouts in between your gym days.
It’s very common to experience muscle pain from the gym or while working an office job, so we also offer a wide range of massage tools to help relieve those daily aches.