Best Gyms in Mayfair

When it comes to luxurious gyms and spas, Mayfair cannot be beaten. Here are six top gyms in this exclusive London neighbourhood

Are you looking for a gym membership? Some of the most luxurious facilities in London are available in and around Mayfair, including a gym and spa at both the world-famous Claridge’s Hotel and the May Fair Hotel.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing swim or a full one-to-one session with a top-class personal trainer, the six facilities we highlight here have a long history of maintaining their members’ health, wellbeing and fitness.

From nutritional advice to dance classes run by professionals from the entertainment industry, this guide will provide you with a wealth of options to keep your body in tip-top condition.

1 The Third Space

Members of this luxury London gym chain are believed to include Prince Harry and film-maker Guy Ritchie, who it is reported is a fan of the gym’s wrestling room. Third Space has gyms across Central London, including in Mayfair, Soho, Marylebone and Canary Wharf.

Facilities at the Mayfair gym on Clarges Street include an Eleiko strength training area, performance Wattbikes and even a 12m sled track!

And for those seeking less strenuous forms of exercise, why not try out the pilates studio, a mind and body class or relax in the Himalayan salt walled sauna?

The club – which says it brings together the best experts and facilities to cater for all requirements in exercise, health, medicine, nutrition and fun – also provides equipment that allows users with restricted shoulder or ankle mobility to get the benefit of a workout.

How much? You can join Third Space Mayfair for £305 per month, which allows access to all clubs.

2 Danceworks

Whatever your style or ability, Danceworks runs classes by renowned teachers from across the UK and further afield in its multipurpose studios in a Victorian building opposite Selfridge’s.

The membership club hosts classes in a wide variety of dance styles, from ballet to modern, street and even ballroom.

Danceworks also holds workshops and masterclasses taught by leading professionals in the entertainment industry in addition to providing men’s and women’s changing facilities with showers, a snack bar and member’s lounge area with internet access.

Meanwhile, the in-house complementary therapies centre sees expert practitioners offer everything from massage and osteopathy to acupuncture, nutritional support and life coaching.

How much? Danceworks has a joining fee of £10 which is included in your first class booking fee and then you pay for each class you book.

3 The May Fair Gym

Based at the May Fair Hotel in Stratford Street, this gym and spa provides its members and hotel guests with an exclusive environment, the latest exercise equipment and opening hours to suit busy professionals, whether you want personal training or to work out alone.

The equipment on offer includes power plate treadmills, cross trainers and exercycles, all with personal integrated entertainment systems, multipower weights, wellness balls, medicine balls, free weights and on-site personal trainers.

Other facilities in addition to the spa, herbal sauna, aromatic steam room and relaxation room include injury prevention screening and nutrition education.

How much? The May Fair Gym does not charge a joining fee. Membership starts from £90 per month.

4 Claridge’s Gym & Spa

Whether you are looking for a one-to-one session with a top-class personal trainer or to improve your condition at a more leisurely pace, Claridge’s gym is airy and energising with everything you would require to meet your fitness goals.

This haven of health and fitness above the rooftops of London is decorated with distinctive glass columns, fine chrome fittings and beautiful hardwoods.

Equipment in the state-of-the-art gym includes cardiovascular machines, such as treadmills, cross trainers, upright and recline bikes, as well as a rowing machine, free weight dumbbells and accessories such as exercise balls, Bosu ball and kettle bells. This luxurious gym and spa is renowned for its high-end spa facilities and treatments. The recently opened Pink Room is the ultimate London retreat, dedicated to restoration.

How much? All hotel guests enjoy complimentary access to Claridge’s Health Club and Spa. Customers purchasing spa packages also get free access to the facilities. They are not currently advertising gym membership.

5 Virgin Active

The fitness chain Virgin Active has a Mayfair gym located next to Marble Arch. With a well-equipped gym floor, swimming pool and sauna, plus a packed timetable of classes, Virgin Active offers all the standard facilities required by fitness enthusiasts.

The gym also offers personal training, nutrition coaching and recently opened a recovery zone.

How much? Virgin Active offers a 12-month contract for £189.99 per month with no joining fee or a £256 per month rolling contract with a £50 joining fee.

6 Ultimate Performance

The Ultimate Performance gym is focused on personal training services delivered by some of the best PTs in the fitness industry. PTs work with you on transformation programs to help meet your health and fitness goals.

The initial consultation involves a comprehensive analysis of over 150 data points, including health status, sleep, stress and diet. They then develop a bespoke fitness and diet plan, with 1-2-1 training sessions taking place in their world-class gym with the latest fitness technology.

How much? Costs vary depending on session frequency and the time of the sessions. A 12-week plan including 36 sessions typically costs £5,650.

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