From swanky pool sessions to state-of-the-art fitness studios and free workouts, here’s where to find the best wellness fixes in London right now
1 Unwind with a soak at AIRE Ancient Baths
As the new year unfolds, the colder months extend an invitation to embrace well-being, focusing on both internal and external health, peace, and prosperity. Ideal for a dip of reset, thermal baths have been integral to well-being routines for millennia, with the Romans popularising them across Europe as a cultural practice. Nestled in the centre of Covent Garden, this day spa is ideal for self-indulgence and intimate retreats – perfect for time to yourself, with a close friend or a deeply romantic day with someone special.
Beyond mere cleanliness, baths served as spaces for socialising, restoration, and healing – a concept that endures in the essence of AIRE. Whether addressing physical or mental well-being, AIRE Ancient Baths serves as a revered sanctuary – a timeless haven devoted to nurturing the delicate balance of body and mind.
Amidst the tranquil ambiance, there exists a rare opportunity for introspection – a moment to pause, reflect, and recalibrate our fast-paced lives.
How: Find out more and make a booking via beaire.com
Where: 2-3 Robert St, London WC2N 6BH
Wallet: Packages start from £190 for access to the Thermal baths, a DIY renewing body scrub, hydrating eye patches and a refreshing juice
2 Get motivated to run with Barry’s x Alo
Ready, set, run. With more people than ever lacing up their shoes, Barry’s is joining forces with high performance sportswear brand Alo to support runners training for milestone races in London.
- Runners who sign up and share their race registration details will be able to purchase an exclusive 18-class pack at Barry’s and receive a free pair of Alo Runners (worth £180).
- The class pack will be active from Sun 02 Feb – Sun 18 May and provide clients with 15 weeks of race training to supplement their own training schedules.
- Barry’s and Alo are launching a series of takeover classes across Barry’s London studios, starting on 13 February and running through until May, hosted by its master trainers and run coaches Tee and Jason.
- The classes will provide an additional focus on running techniques with specific coaching and tailored runs for milestone distances – alongside motivational cues.
Where: Various locations
How: Find out more and make a booking via barrysbootcamp.pro.typeform.com
When: Launching 13 February and running through until May
3 Break a sweat with Enmeï Studios
Enmeï is opening the doors of its first London studio at the border of Chelsea and South Kensington, bringing a uniquely holistic fitness approach to those who value both mental and physical strength and well-being. Rooted in the Japanese philosophy of “Enmeï,” meaning longevity, the studio embraces the belief that fitness should enhance life both short and long term.
The studio’s low-impact, high-intensity classes combine the best elements of Pilates, bodybuilding, and endurance training to maximise results. Each session focuses on controlled movements that push muscles to failure, scientifically designed to burn calories both during and long after the workout, supporting a healthy, sustained lifestyle.
A dynamic schedule of classes is designed to focus on different muscle groups each day. This rotating approach ensures that each workout is structured to maximise results whilst allowing recovery for previously targeted areas. This results in balanced, comprehensive conditioning and helps avoid overuse injuries, promote muscle growth and improve overall strength and endurance.
The studio is founded by Regina who has spent the last 10 years in the fitness industry across three continents. Together with a group of investors and co-founder – all close friends and fitness enthusiasts, including a former SVP at Equinox Group in New York – Regina and her team of coaches had for long been missing the type of Pilates-inspired workout they experienced in the US. Regina and the team at Enmeï want to do things differently, combining a scientific approach to training with fun, motivating coaching, music up and lights down.
Enmeï offers memberships for those who are ready to commit which unlock a range of exclusive benefits, from discounted classes and early schedule access to retail and partners discounts, and the chance to bring a friend along for free every month.
Where: 143-145 Fulham Road, London SW3 6SD
How: Find out more and make a booking via enmeistudios.com
4 Get fitter with Hilton London Bankside
Renew at Hilton London Bankside
Guests can kick start their January reset the right way with Renew at Hilton London Bankside. The signature Sleep Well Massage has been designed to promote restful sleep and deep relaxation, costing £120 for sixty minutes of pure serenity.
Other treatments include a personalised Swedish Massage, Instant Hydration Facial and nurturing Pre-Natal Massage for expectant mothers. Renew at Hilton London Bankside is open between 10am – 6pm daily, with treatments from £110.
Free Friday Workouts
At 7am every Friday in January from 10th January, hotel guests can enjoy a complimentary 45-minute invigorating HIIT circuit workout, led by a Level 3 certified trainer catering to all levels of fitness. Limited to 30 participants per session, guests are invited to book the energising experience whilst slots via the hotel’s front desk team or by emailing info@hiltonbankside.co.uk.
Health hotspot in the heart of the city
Hilton London Bankside provides a balanced blend of relaxation and exploration, guests can take advantage of the hotel’s 17-meter heated indoor pool with a relaxing swim or post-workout after a session in the state-of-the-art onsite gym. For the ultimate wellness stay the hotel offers Peloton Rooms, complete with a Peloton Bike, hand weights, resistance bands and a yoga mat. Guests can dine on locally-sourced, seasonal dishes at either of the hotel’s two restaurants – OXBO Bankside, known for its vibrant European inspired menu, and destination bar, The Distillery Bankside.
How: To learn more about the wellness events and book your stay, visit the Hilton London Bankside website.
Where: Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0UG, United Kingdom
5 Pamper yourself with Jumeirah x GROUND Wellbeing
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to announce a new global collaboration with GROUND Wellbeing, the Irish skincare brand recognised for its commitment to natural ingredients and sustainable wellbeing.
GROUND Wellbeing will be introduced across Jumeirah’s global portfolio, initially launching in February 2025 at The Peak Fitness Club & Spa at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, followed by Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai’s hotly anticipated 2025 opening, before being rolled out more widely in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Guests of Jumeirah will be able to experience a range of GROUND’s signature body and skincare rituals, with Jumeirah Carlton Tower being the first hotel globally to offer The Biome Facial, designed to soothe and support the skin microbiome, carefully created for sensitive skin and for those going through chemotherapy. Also exclusive to Jumeirah Carlton Tower for the first six months will be The Jet Lag Ritual, designed to nourish, restore, and balance the body’s natural circadian rhythm while providing a deeply relaxing experience.
Where: 1 Cadogan Pl, London SW1X 9PY
How: Find out more and make a booking via jumeirah.com
6 Stretch out at the new Avalon Pilates Earlsfied
Following the success of Avalon’s flagship location in Clapham, the new 2,000 square foot studio in Earsfield is offering classes from the Pilates brand that has been reviewed as ‘one of the best Reformer studios in London.’This includes a signature blend that fuses Joseph Pilates’ original method with fun, challenging and creative workouts.
With a timetable tailored to everyone from beginners up to advanced levels, Founder Anna Mounsey-Jennings is eager to open doors to the brand-new studio for a likeminded community in Earlsfield. At the forefront of the Pilates boom: a trend that will continue to grow into 2025 and beyond, Avalon Pilates Earlsfied caters to those looking to start their fitness journey, up to the advanced who’d like to refine their skills.
The new go-to destination for a range of expert led Pilates workout methods, Avalon Pilates Earlsfied will offer the ever-popular Reformer, cardio jump board sessions, the client favourite tower Pilates (a popular method but often hard to find), plus traditional mat classes.
Open seven days a week with classes led under the expertise of the highly experienced instructors, Avalon Pilates Earlsfield will include 13 Reformer Towers, plus space for ten mats in a separate studio space, alongside plush showers and bathrooms.
How: For more information visit avalonpilates.com
Where: 10a Ravensbury Terrace, London SW18 4SD
