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MagazineGone are the days of only having a few different options when it comes to exercising. Now you don’t have to choose between a run around the block or an outing to the gym, with a constant cycle of fitness trends popping up on our radars like clockwork. If you find yourself slipping into a dull routine, now is the time to break it with our roundup of the hottest fitness trends you can sample in our very own London, as you get beach body ready for that amazing getaway. Try out an Australian holy-grail in the fitness world or find out how instructors are using standard gym equipment in innovative ways. Why not take a weekend break to the capital to trial some of the fitness trends in the day while feeling guilt-free as you devour the host of amazing restaurants on offer? Forget everything you thought you knew about ways to work out and try something different… you could find your new favourite technique!
IMMERSIVE YOGA
Tried and tested by our content writer, Ellena Rowlin, if you’re after an intense toning workout without the out-of-breath feeling, immersive yoga is it. FLY LDN is conveniently located around a 10-minute walk away from London Liverpool Street station, but don’t be fooled in thinking that yoga means a relaxing 45-minutes, because this workout is designed to make you ache. With a TV screen the size of the wall behind the instructor displaying moving images of idyllic mountain landscapes and flowering meadows, you’ll succumb to a feeling of zen as you start to control your breath and find your balance. But once the class heats up (quite literally as you feel beads of sweat run down your arm) you’ll be downward-dogging and locust-posing in no time with the insightful and friendly expertise of the instructor walking around and helping you. If you’re a seasoned pro the digital aspect is something never seen before, and if you’re a beginner we can bet you’ll be itching for more once you experience the warm atmosphere and ease of steps. And just wait until the next day when you really feel the burn. You’ll be booking a return trip in no time. For more information click here.
This Australian craze has managed to fight its way over the Indian Ocean and halfway across the world to land on the UK’s shores, pumped and ready to show us why this high-intensity group workout is a fast and proven way to get rapid results. Calling itself “the world’s fastest growing functional training community,” this workout combines weights, cardio, bodyweight toning and group exercise in a 45-minute circuit-style layout, designed to burn maximum calories and build strength and muscle. Once a staple in the aussie fitness diet, F45 is now stretching its wings, with locations all across the world including America, Africa and China. And burning up to 750 calories in a session short enough to squeeze into your lunch break, this is one of the most time-efficient full body workouts, with a team mentality to encourage and support you through every squat, cycle and sit-up. Sprinkled throughout the UK, F45 is most concentrated in London, with 30 centres in the centre of the capital and many in the outer areas of Essex and Surrey. Take a look at F45’s website for more information.
F45
This Australian craze has managed to fight its way over the Indian Ocean and halfway across the world to land on the UK’s shores, pumped and ready to show us why this high-intensity group workout is a fast and proven way to get rapid results. Calling itself “the world’s fastest growing functional training community,” this workout combines weights, cardio, bodyweight toning and group exercise in a 45-minute circuit-style layout, designed to burn maximum calories and build strength and muscle. Once a staple in the aussie fitness diet, F45 is now stretching its wings, with locations all across the world including America, Africa and China. And burning up to 750 calories in a session short enough to squeeze into your lunch break, this is one of the most time-efficient full body workouts, with a team mentality to encourage and support you through every squat, cycle and sit-up. Sprinkled throughout the UK, F45 is most concentrated in London, with 30 centres in the centre of the capital and many in the outer areas of Essex and Surrey. Take a look at F45’s website for more information.
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BARRE
Loved by celebrities, influencers and models from the glamorous heights of LA to the fitness-obsessed Sydney, Barre is the fuse of ballet and exercise, creating a class full of elegance and strength-training combined. Enhancing your core strength alongside your flexibility, your leg muscles will get a beating like no other in these ballet-inspired workouts where the traditional barre is used to tone muscles in a dedicated section of the class. Think plies, toe-pointing and fingertip-stretching, but don’t get too ahead of yourself… these small movements pack a punch when it comes to next-day aches, trust us! Barreworks is London’s original barre and ballet workout studio, where 45, 60 and 70-minute sessions focus on strength, posture and mobility to achieve firm, elongated muscles, reduced body fat and better coordination among many other results. What more could you ask for? Release your inner ballerina while becoming stronger with every bead of sweat that falls from your forehead and immerse yourself in this year’s hottest fitness trend. Find out more here.
It’s the trusty piece of equipment in the gym everyone resorts to when they want some dedicated me-time, headphones plugged in, and belt turning. Right? Not anymore, as treadmills become the latest tool in the exercise class guidebook. The return of the treadmill is officially here, with many gyms launching studios based entirely on the unfairly thought of ‘boring piece of equipment’. Tread carefully however, as these classes are not for the faint hearted nor are they a brand-new concept. Kim Kardashian-favourite, Barry’s Bootcamp, shot to fitness fame with its mix of 25 minutes of both running and weights in an intense group workout. Lucky for you mini-marathon fanatics, the world’s original treadmill-based class now has four studios in London, offering the signature breathless concoction of sprints, incline runs and strength training. Often hailed as incredibly addictive, we can assure Barry will give you a real run for your money, and with 800-1,000 calories being burned every class, we bet the results will have you running back. Find out more about Barry’s Bootcamp here.
TREADMILL CLASSES
It’s the trusty piece of equipment in the gym everyone resorts to when they want some dedicated me-time, headphones plugged in, and belt turning. Right? Not anymore, as treadmills become the latest tool in the exercise class guidebook. The return of the treadmill is officially here, with many gyms launching studios based entirely on the unfairly thought of ‘boring piece of equipment’. Tread carefully however, as these classes are not for the faint hearted nor are they a brand-new concept. Kim Kardashian-favourite, Barry’s Bootcamp, shot to fitness fame with its mix of 25 minutes of both running and weights in an intense group workout. Lucky for you mini-marathon fanatics, the world’s original treadmill-based class now has four studios in London, offering the signature breathless concoction of sprints, incline runs and strength training. Often hailed as incredibly addictive, we can assure Barry will give you a real run for your money, and with 800-1,000 calories being burned every class, we bet the results will have you running back. Find out more about Barry’s Bootcamp here.
AERIAL YOGA
Finding exercising on the ground a bit boring? With aerial yoga you can get up in the air and see how life looks from a few feet higher. Step into the studio and see lines of coloured silk hanging from the ceiling, as you prepare yourself to get off the ground, wrapping and maneuvering your body in and out the ropes. This is a perfect first step towards improving your body awareness and flexibility, with lessons structured to different abilities from the beginner to the aspiring contortionist. Aerial Hoop will see you stepping into The Greatest Showman, with moves to impress any acrobat. The hanging hula hoop-esque ring may seem like a daunting apparatus but will reap great benefits for your core, as it requires a skillful balance of strength, stamina and flexibility all coming from your muscles. Flying Fantastic are based in varying locations across London, three which offer both aerial classes, and with a class timetable as flexible as your new and improved body, you’ll be spinning around in the air in no time. For more information on Flying Fantastic, click here.
There’s no need to drag yourself off the sofa and force that sportswear on with these weird and wonderful fitness classes and what better way to stay ahead of the trend than to try them all out in the capital? Why not book a workout weekend to London where you can see the sights, taste the global foods on offer and burn it all off with one of our top picks of classes. Alternatively, once you’ve found a new exercise addiction, it’s time to flaunt your toned figure on the beaches of the world. To get in touch with our team of personal travel managers call 0203 816 0985 or enquire here, to start planning your bespoke itinerary for your dream holiday.
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