Pleased to be the first to review! Rabble's philosophy is that exercise should be fun, so their…read moregames are throwbacks to childhood and the playground (British Bulldogs, Dodgeball, all variations of Tag, Frisbee, Robin Hood, Zombie Hunt) and the equipment involves bouncy balls, Nerf guns, foam javelins, and (at one point) and inflatable banana. I once tracked a game with GPS and ran 5k within one session. They're reasonably priced - I've bought two £50 packages, each of which covers 10 games to be used anytime - and switch between North, South, and City; once a month is an epic North vs South playoff. Before you think this is like BMF but with "childish" games, come check out a session. Everyone enjoys themselves all the time. (Compare the smiling faces of Rabblers to the scowls of any other fitness group.) Charlotte & Rosemary, who run the sessions, are encouraging and playful themselves and never want anyone to have a bad time; there are no sore losers in Rabble! It's just the right amount of competitive for those who can't dedicate so much time and energy to playing an amateur sport, and while you'll be missed if you don't show up, the team won't lose because you're not there as teams are semi-randomly assigned at the start of each session. The question remains: do you run faster when you're chasing or being chased?? Either way, I've definitely improved my fitness over the past year with this gang and had a blast to boot. All sessions end with a trip to the pub for drinks (weeknights) or lunch (weekends). It's a great crowd!

Rabble makes me sad that I don't live in London right now…read more Rabble is absolutely great, the team are fantastic, and it's just so easy to meet people and enjoy exercise. There are a lot of throwbacks to your time on the playground, and it actually is super fun- when I first went it wasn't when I was converted to gym-bunniness either. It's outdoors, so it's as fresh as you can get for London, and gosh does it make you competitive! I don't know if it's because it's team games where you're against others, or because you refuse to be out of breath and lose at a game in your twenties that you won so much in first school, but it works! Make sure you take enough water, especially if it's hot.

Stortford Hockey Club has a fantastic ground with their clubhouse overlooking their pitch, perfect…read moreduring those cold winter days! The club has a great community of members, all social and friendly. Coaching is available for all players and welcomes you to join in and take part.

From the owner: Bishop's Stortford hockey club was founded in 1948 and has now grown to over 800 members and is…read moreproud to be an inclusive club offering hockey for all. The club is proud to boast 5 Men's teams, 6 Ladies teams, as well as one the largest junior sections in the country. On top of our regular hockey, we also offer Masters hockey, indoor hockey as well as Flyerz hockey. Back to hockey has been a key part of attracting lapsed players, as has our summer leagues. As of the 2019 season, we are moving to a new state of the art facility that offers a clubhouse that overlooks the pitch with floor to ceiling windows and viewing balcony with a vibrant social atmosphere.

If you are scared of high tech gyms where people with perfect physiques go to admire their muscles,…read morebut still want to keep fit, then the Barn is the gym for you! I joined 18 months ago and it's the first time I haven't given up on a gym membership even before the trial period ran out - I love it there. The reasons I stuck with it are the quality of the equipment on offer, the great variety of classes available in the studio that keep you from getting bored with your workout as well as the fact that it is never so busy you've got to wait ages for a particular machine. Above all it's to do with the great friendly atmosphere created by the team of fitness instructors who are always happy to give advice, motivate and chat. They provide you with a fitness assessment and a tailor-made programme when you join as well as regular update reassessments, if desired. There is also a sauna and steam room, a couple of sunbeds and supervised children's area which needs to be booked ahead as well as a treatment room for physiotherapy and sports massage. The changing rooms are clean and tidy with lockers, showers and hairdriers available but there are no free towels provided. The opening hours should suit early birds as well as night owls. The prices are very reasonable compared to other gyms in Cambridge, it is possible to pay monthly as well as annually and they offer a student discount.

This is a wonderfully old-school and sophisicated London members club - perfect for a game of lawn…read moretennis or just hanging out drinking tea and reading a book in one of the beautiful conservatories or on the terrace (I did the latter!) You can only get in here with a member - and most people are either married into or born into membership at Hurlingham because the wait is around 15 years - but luckily members can bring a bunch of people at a time. The grounds are gorgeous and with a perfect weather weekend you can spend hours wandering around and taking in the beautiful scenery. If you decide to opt for a membership, by the time your name is at the top of the list 15 or so years down the track, you may just be about nearing the right age to fit in with the clientele here. Yes, I'm talking OAPs. This club is a million miles away from the media crowd you find in most well known members club, this really is a place for the old-school English gentleman in his suit - which gives it a special vibe. Oh and don't forget your crisp whites on the tennis courts, no other gear allowed here!

This private club is a wonderful sanctuary in the middle of busy London…read more Its grounds are simply divine and the view onto the Thames is really gorgeous. You feel like you've stepped into some alternate universe where everyone is friendly and nice. There's a great playground for children, an outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi i think, tennis courts, croquet lawns etc. There are the usual rules regarding wearing only white. The restaurant is also quite yummy though I wouldn't say it's mind-blowing. The BBQ in the summer is delicious though! Obviously the down-sides are that it's ridiculously expensive to become a member and the waiting list is close to almost a century.

Here is perfect for if like me you hate working out infront of men. Its very mordern the staff are…read morevery friendly and assist you with your goals. Not only do they have the usual sports equipmentbut also a sauna and they hold different clases like yoga, kick boxing and body combat. The prices are reasonable.

This is my local squash club and I LOVE it!…read more It's cheap, friendly and has its own pub! They organise regular league matches so there's a constant circulation of people to play against and everyone is of a pretty high quality playing level. They also have Sunday social for a couple of hours to practice more and inter club leagues too. It is such value for money and the owner is extremely friendly also! Their pub is what you'd expect from a small squash and tennis club but does the trick after an exhausting match. Overall I really like this club!

A friendly, yet competitive club which includes everyone from complete beginners to high level…read moreplayers. We offer both tennis and squash and have a fully licensed bar with food served most evenings. We also organise leagues, regular tournaments and social nights for tennis and squash.

I live a good swim. And here at the Kentish Town Pool I get to have a good swim in a beautiful…read moreenvironment. The main pool here is one of the Victorian-era swimming pools and it's really quite magnificent to swim in it...especially when at certain times of the day the sun hits the water just right. I use the Better Health App to sign up for a swim. I avoid the busy times - early mornings and evenings - and so most of the times I share the lane only with a few other folks.

A fabulous new gym at a price to…read more suit everyones pocket : love it!

This is a local sports club offering a wide range of services to it's members and local community…read more It has extensive grounds which enjoys holding various events for example, at the weekend it is full of children and adults alike training and playing football. It also holds archery shoots and has an on site bowls green. At other times of the year it has fun days, football tournaments and firework displays. The club house has recently been decorated and now looks clean, fresh and tidy. The club house has a fully licenced bar that is open 7 days a week. It also host regular events for example various dance classes 4 nights a week. The dance hall is avaliable for hire to the general public to hold thing like wedding receptions and birthdays in. Christmas and New year parties are also held every year.