The Hidden Gym - (Near Southwark, UK)

Sandra McKay I joined FitFor gym after an excellent experience with physio treatment. The team are great - expert, friendly and genuinely interested in helping you to progress. I am definitely feeling the benefit of regular reformer pilates and have recently tried various other classes, all led by enthusiastic instructors who really help you to get the most out of each session. The smart gym equipment means you can track progress, which is motivating, and I love that there is natural daylight and fresh air. My favourite KPI is that after a month of strength training Im hitting a golf ball 20 yards further.

J Kirk Ive really come to appreciate Yonder over the past few years of climbing there, on how consistently good it is. The location is great, being only a 3 minute walk from blackhorse road station. The setting is really diverse, every new set has such a wide variety of climbs that often make you use muscles that you didnt know existed (for better or worse). Especially with easier climbs, where they make it so that theyre not just a progressively more difficult ladder The space is really nice, being 3(.5?) levels it is just a very nice place to hang out, with each area being separate from each other but still feeling like theyre together. With the cafe getting an upgrade as well Im very excited to see how it turns out. My only peeves are that at times it can be very busy and it can be very hot, though busyness can be worked around by going at different times. The heat is also being dealt with by funneling the air from the ACs into the main area from the corridors, and sticking big wall fans up (more of them please) which has been a well needed improvement compared to previous years. The cost also being well below other gyms in London is a huge plus for me too, it feels like you get so much bang for your buck here compared to the bigger climbing groups.

Niranjan Bhat I was seeing Sam Broome for a persistent knee issue that had lasted a few months after a skiing injury. Nothing but the highest praise for Sam and Pure Sports - within 2 months I was pain free and back to doing whatever I wanted to do. The checkups are in-depth, and Sam took time to explain what was going on, asking me if I had any questions, and generally being very thorough rather than just suggesting a bunch of things. I hope I dont have to return, but if I do, Id head here right away.

Nargis Begum Nothing beats F45 at Tower Bridge. The whole team are lovely, welcoming and very knowledgeable. You get the benefits of group exercise and a personal trainer all rolled into one. I trained with F45 during BC ( Before Corona) and have recently returned. This is the only place that I trust and where I actually notice a difference in my fitness levels. I highly recommend it for your fitness journey.