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The Best Outdoor Workout Parks in London 

View From Greenwich Park. Looking across the River Thames, to the distant towers in the City of London. Photo by By Anna Anichkova – Wikimedia Commons

Even if you鈥檙e on vacation, it can still be nice to get your body moving. If you are a gym fanatic back at home, or you simply want to stay active during your holiday, we don鈥檛 blame you. After all, you will probably be eating a lot of Sunday Roasts, pastries, and 鈥渂aps鈥� in the United Kingdom. Plus, drinking pints of Smithwick鈥檚 day in and day out is not conducive to a healthy diet!

Work off some of those vacation calories by finding an outdoor workout park in London. Although the weather is not always cooperative 鈥� we are talking gray skies and rain a lot of the time! 鈥� Londoners still find a way to work out all year round. Gyms are extremely popular here, with locals flocking to chain gyms and boutique fitness studios before and after a long workday.

The good thing about being a tourist is that you can go to outdoor workout parks or outdoor gyms during off-peak times. Check out some of the best spots for a sunny day to break a sweat and feel good about yourself. 

SoulCycle Outdoors x Selfridges

SoulCycle studio – By Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA – Soulcycle Storefront, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79789091

Almost everyone in the fitness world has heard of SoulCycle by now. This cult-like bicycle workout class is like a regular spin class on steroids. With intense instructors, regular class participants, and fun songs to jam to on the bike, it is no wonder that so many people choose this as their preferred workout method.

You can head to the outdoors SoulCycle location at Oxford Circus to take a pop-up 45-minute spin class every day from the 12th of April onwards! Plus, at just 16 pounds per class, it won鈥檛 break the bank – this is less than the price of two pints at the local pub!

Flex in the Park

Battersea Park – By Garry Knight – Flickr: Battersea Park 05/03/13 – 19, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26355395

Located in Battersea Park, this class is ideal for yoga gurus who want to remain flexible and bendy during their holiday. This power yoga flow is FREE and is held every Saturday at 10 am. Did we mention it鈥檚 free? That means there is no reason to skip it!

The Foundry Strong

Vauxhall – By Alexis D铆az Mart铆n – http://500px.com/photo/19297045, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22939245

If you like the idea of functional fitness, outdoor workouts, and getting in touch with nature, the Foundry Strong at Vauxhall is the place for you. An outdoor strength session featuring a circuit-style of gear you may find in a barn or your backyard, like logs, tires, and battle ropes, this fun and intense class is just 20 quid per session. 

BXR Parks

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Coming in at just 20 per class, you can choose from whatever suits your fancy at this Marylebone-based outdoor workout class. Do you want to tone up with Pilates? No worries. Maybe you are more of an intense person, and you would rather have a 45-minute cardio condition to get your heart pounding. If so, BXR Parks has something for everyone. Plus, they are held every day, so you can head there on a weekday morning or a weekend afternoon!

David Lloyd

Health club – By www.localfitness.com.au – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3601539

David Lloyd is one of the biggest leisure companies in the United Kingdom. Featuring hundreds of gyms around the country, it is no wonder David Lloyd also took up outdoor fitness in London. This fitness giant offers yoga, high-intensity circuit classes, spin, and much more in their gym locations in London. If you are staying in the city for an extended holiday, sign up for a membership to access these outdoor fitness classes!

F45

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F45 is another popular gym chain across the United Kingdom, featuring 45 locations in Londo alone. Offering functional, 45-minute classes, these fitness classes are suitable for those who want to get a full-body workout that won鈥檛 leave them too tired for sightseeing afterward. At just under 18 euros per class, we love this outdoor option.