Hey guys,
Today’s blog post is a guide to London for fit girls. In this blog post, I offer my gym, food, lifestyle, make-up and skin care recommendations for any fit girls that are visiting or living in London.
I personally visit London a few times a year to see my sister who lives there with her fiancé and am always focused on finding new fitness spots to train, eat or indulge in.
Without further ado, I hope that you enjoy my reviews and knowledge meant for fit people to navigate London with greater ease and comfort.
How easy is it to stay fit in London?
★★★★★ (Easy)
Gyms to try:
1) Pure Gym
About Pure Gym:
Pure Gym uses its own pod system which essentially is a human-free log in system for the gyms. You only need a PIN code to enter and do not have to engage with a human being on entry.
It has a lot of branches with easy accessibility and affordability.
Locations:
They have 352 locations, you can find them here.
Price range:
£8.99 for day passes
£26.99 for monthly passes
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I’ve been going to Pure Gym for the last two years and have enjoyed their equipment and gym facilities. The pods are sometimes an inconvenience as they may randomly not accept the pin but overall it’s an accessible gym facility.
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2) Fitness first
About Fitness First:
Fitness first has good quality equipment, training classes and 19 locations across London. This gym is great for lifters as all the weight lifting equipment is available with the membership and for fitness class lovers.
They also offer classes like a glutes gains class, body pump, boot camp, force and spinning, etc.
Locations:
They have 19 locations, you can find them here.
Price range:
£49
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I do!
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3) Equinox
About Equinox:
Equinox fitness clubs offer a luxury gym experience. Their London branches offer classes like boxing, precision, yoga, etc.
From spa to personal training services, the Equinox experience is quite noteworthy for it’s high quality services and facilities.
Locations:
Kensington High Street, Bishopsgate, St. James’s
Price range:
Membership starts from £240 per month
E by Equinox is priced at £350 per month
Do I recommend it?
Yes but it’s not for everybody. If you value just getting a workout in, then this type of gym won’t seem as appealing.
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4) Third Space
About Third Space:
Third space clubs are London’s fitness luxury clubs. Their ethos is to inspire it’s members to be their personal best.
They offer award-winning classes led by the best instructors in London. For instance, they offer dance, combat, athletic & rig, strength and conditioning as well as swim and mind&body classes.
Locations:
Soho, Canary Wharf, Mayfair, Marylebone, Islington, Moorgate, Tower Bridge and the City
Price range:
Membership starts from £200 per month
Do I recommend it?
Yes but this gym is not for everybody as well. For instance, people who are there on holiday or want to buy a day pass may not need to invest that amount if they just want a quick workout.
Athleisure brands:
1) Gym Shark
About Gym Shark:
Gym Shark was created by Ben Francis in 2012 from a garage, it has grown to become one of the largest fitness brands in the world.
With 18 million followers on their social media, Gym Shark’s presence is growing more and stronger. Their athleisure is tailored to be a mix between elevated daily casual wear and performance wear.
Gym Shark’s values include being human, giving a shit, doing the right thing and putting family first. Francis’ marketing strategy is impressive, he used social media and influencers to grow and expand the brand.
Products:
- Leggings
- Sweatpants/shorts and joggers
- Sports bras
- Tops and jackets
- Skorts and dresses
- Tank tops and crop tops
- Onesies
- Gym shower shoes
- Underwear
- Gym accessories, including bags, headwear, socks, and equipment
Location:
Regent street in Central London, their website.
Price range:
$30-$60 for basic items (leggings, sports bra, sweat pants)
Do I recommend it?
Absolutely, I’m a huge Gym Shark fan. Their outfits are trendy, high quality and affordable.
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2) Sweaty Betty
About Sweaty Betty:
Sweaty Betty is a British retailer that specializes in women’s activewear. It has over 50 boutiques in the United Kingdom and several locations in the United States.
This now global activewear and lifestyle brand represents the strong and empowered spirit of womanhood that can take on any challenge while looking both fashionable and trendy.
Location:
Selfridges, Marylebone.
Do I recommend it?
Yes, especially if you want a star outfit to wear to the gym.
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3) Lululemon
About Lululemon:
Lululemon is a purpose-driven global leader in athleisure clothing. They offer yoga-inspired athleisure. Lululemon also values personal responsibility, connection, inclusion, courage and fun.
Lululemon believes in inclusion for all. Their success was in their fabrics that are conveniently shaped, comfortable and designed for high-performance.
The attention to detail that lulemon provided was also noteworthy.
Location:
Oxford street, Marylebone, Selfridges.
Do I recommend it?
Yes, they have feminine and beautiful leggings that are high quality and comfortable.
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4) Fabletics
About Fabletics:
Fabletics is a global, activewear and lifestyle brand. They sell both men’s and women’s sportswear, footwear and accessories at affordable prices.
Location:
Oxford street.
Do I recommend it?
Yes, their athleisure is beautiful and affordable at the same time.
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Food to eat:
1) Natural Kitchen
About Natural Kitchen:
Natural kitchen is an ‘all day’ healthy food restaurant. They serve delicious healthy foods that cater to the healthiest lifestyle in 9 different locations in London.
Location:
St Katharine Docks, Aldersgate, Baker Street, Marylebone High Street, Waterloo station, Angel court, New Street Square, Trinity Square, Tudor Street.
Price range: $
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I definitely recommend their delicious food for my health-conscious followers.
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2) Whole Foods Market
About Whole Foods Market:
Location:
All over London
Price range: $$-$$$
Do I recommend it?
Of course, Whole Foods offers all types of healthy food ranging from organic, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein and fitness.
They offer so many brands that going there might feel overwhelming at times but it’s so worth it!
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3) Natural Fitness Food
About Natural Fitness Food:
Location:
Boundary Business Park, Third space gyms (Soho, Marylebone, City, Islington, CW, Mayfair, Moorgate).
Price range: $$-$$$
Do I recommend it?
Yes, definitely. They have great food that is ideal for our success in fitness!
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4) Protein Hut
Location:
Sun Street, London and the Deliveroo mobile phone application
Price range: $
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I love ordering from Protein Hut after my workouts. They offer healthy clean food like grilled salmon, chicken or beef and side dishes like hummus, avocado and grilled halloumi.
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Yoga/pilates studios:
1) Third space
See the gym recommendations section on top for more details on Third Space. They have a great yoga/pilates studio!
Review/do I recommend it?
Like stated above, yes but only for a demographic that is living in London or is there for longer than a vacation or short stay.
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2) Tempo Pilates
About Tempo Pilates:
Tempo pilates offers reformer pilates and HIIT classes. Their workouts are geared towards building strength, prolonging health, avoiding injury and having fun.
Location:
Hackney, Shoreditch, Elephant Market.
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I definitely do recommend this studio for Pilates lovers.
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3) Move Your Frame
About Move Your Frame:
They offer reformer and fitness classes. The fitness classes include sweat, sculpt, party, yoga, momhood and personal training.
Location:
Shoreditch, Hammersmith, King’s Cross, Angel, Victoria.
Do I recommend it?
Yes, especially if you’re into fitness classes.
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Check out this guide to the best spas in London to book a relaxing treatment!
Where to find the best make-up:
Places:
1) Selfridges
Locations:
Oxford Street, London Trafford Centre, Manchester Exchange Sq., Manchester Bullring, Birmingham, online shop or mobile phone application.
Brands:
Too faced, Huda Beauty, Benefit, luxury brands (Chanel, Dior or Lancôme), Charlotte Tilsbury, NARS, Fenty Beauty.
2) Boots
Locations:
Boots has 130 locations in London, an online shop and a mobile phone application.
Brands:
Check out the brands that they offer here!
3) 3INA
Location:
Red Lion Street, London.
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3) Cult Beauty application or pop up store
Location:
You can find them in Soho, on their website and the Cult Beauty mobile application.
Brands:
Check out their brands that they offer here!
Where to find the best skincare products:
Places:
1) Selfridges
Brands:
Caudalie, Pixl, Paula’s Choice, MAC, Benefit, Guerlain, Estée Lauder, Kate Somerville, Clinique, Clarins, The Ordinary, Byoma, La Mer, La Neige, Dermalogica, Origins, Murad.
2) Boots
Brands:
Estée Lauder, Clinique, Origins, Liz Earle, Avene, Bare Minerals skincare, Drunk Elephant, Dr.Jart+, Dior, e.l.f, ecotools, Garnier, Shiseido, Superfacialist, Too Faced.
3) Fresh
Location:
Marylebone, Regent Street and Monmouth Street.
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4) John Bell & Croyden
Location:
Wigmore Street.
5) Cult Beauty application or pop up store
Brands:
Too faced, Huda Beauty, Drunk Elephant, The Ordinary, Charlotte Tilsbury, Nars.
I hope that you enjoyed this Guide to London for Fit Girls, please let me know what you thought about it in the comments section below.
Sources:
https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-spas-in-london-according-to-our-uk-editors
https://luxurylondon.co.uk/wellbeing/health/the-best-luxury-gyms-health-clubs-in-london/
https://resources.latana.com/post/lululemon-deep-dive/
https://subscriboxer.com/gymshark-review-and-unboxing/
https://www.timeout.com/london/sport-and-fitness/the-best-pilates-classes-in-london
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