Putney, famous as the starting line for the annual Boat Race on the Thames, is a hub for active South West Londoners. With nearly one in five now holding a gym membership and often cited as the UK's fittest region, London's demand has grown for more than just a treadmill. Today's gym-goers seek more: community, experience, atmosphere and tangible results.
Regardless of whether you're training for a marathon, chasing a personal best or simply desire a mood lift before the morning commute, the gyms in Putney truly offer something for every ambition and aesthetic.
From London's oldest powerlifting club to riverside bootcamps and wellness studios, below are the best gyms the neighbourhood has to offer.
énergie Fitness Putney
Tucked inside the Putney Exchange, énergie Fitness is a locally owned gym with friendly faces at reception, instructors who remember your name and an easy-going atmosphere that welcomes everyone from first-timers to regular lifters.
The space itself is smartly arranged, offering a functional zone equipped with battle ropes and Precor cardio, resistance and free-weight equipment. The gym also features the YARD, énergie’s signature group training zone, where members can join over 40 classes each week, starting from £29.99 per month.
Endeavour Collective
Located on Putney High Street, Endeavour Collective is more than just a gym; it’s a hub for purposeful and high-performance training. Specialising in functional strength and conditioning, including HYROX-focused sessions, the ethos here is simple: fitness isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about consistent and meaningful effort that improves strength, resilience and capability both inside and outside the gym.
Founded by former semi-professional rugby player Harry Short, the Collective provides expert coaching with structured programmes that build key athletic qualities. Yet, beyond adult training, the gym also supports youth development, post-natal recovery and injury rehabilitation, ensuring every member can train safely while reaching their personal goals. The studio offers a suite of exclusive membership options, encompassing monthly plans, class passes and packages such as a 2-week trial for £50 and the 6-week Athlete Rebuild plan. Monthly memberships range from 8 classes at £145 to unlimited access at £205, complemented by bespoke class pass bundles.
CrossFit Putney
For those who like their workouts high-octane, CrossFit Putney on Putney Bridge Road has become somewhat of a local institution and proudly holds the title of an official HYROX Training Club. The gym offers a variety of classes, from CrossFit and HYROX sessions to strength training, yoga, Pilates and postpartum plans that are each designed to help members build confidence and improve performance.
Members can access 13 sessions per month for £185, up to the unlimited Plus Perks package that provides 30 sessions for £229. The gym community extends beyond Putney, with retreats like the Montenegro trip, where 15 members enjoyed morning workouts, exploring Herceg Novi, and group meals to strengthen connections far from home. Regardless of whether you’re an elite athlete or just curious about the world of WODs, this is a gym that meets you where you are and pushes you further.
Hybrid Fitness Putney
Tucked away in the Bowery Building, Hybrid Fitness is a perfect example of what it means to work out well. Spread across three spacious floors and spanning 8,000 square feet, the fitness hub brings together everything under one roof, from strength and conditioning, combat training, yoga, hot yoga and both mat and reformer Pilates. The gym floor features a full spectrum of equipment, from cardio machines and strength-training apparatus to free weights and dedicated functional training zones.
However, beyond the workouts, Hybrid Fitness takes recovery equally seriously, offering compression therapy, massage guns and foam rollers to aid recovery. Memberships range from full gym access at £54.99/month to Tier 3, which includes gym, classes and Reformer Pilates from £169.99/month. With its state-of-the-art open gym, welcoming community and prime location on Upper Richmond Road, Hybrid Fitness is more than just a place to train; it’s a lifestyle space for those who want to move, recharge and feel their best.
Putney Bootcamp
Putney Bootcamp is one of London's most popular outdoor fitness groups and offers strength, interval and conditioning workouts located in Wandsworth Park. Led by qualified local coaches, sessions run year-round with morning and evening options, including high-energy Tabata circuits, boxing workouts and Saturday full-body sessions.
All equipment is provided and every class is built around fun and effective fitness in a supportive group setting. Putney Bootcamp offers free trial sessions and personalised 1-to-1 coaching, with flexible membership options including monthly unlimited plans, 10-session packs and personal training packages, all with the freedom to pause when needed. New members who sign up within 24 hours of their trial receive a special bonus and all memberships include access to every session and monthly social events.
Nutri PT Gym
For a more personal approach, Nutri PT Gym on Putney High Street takes the concept of “private training” seriously. There’s no sea of machines or loud music; instead, an uncrowded private gym offers a focused training environment, guided by an expert personal trainer and a qualified nutrition coach for complete fitness and lifestyle support.
The gym’s ethos is rooted in sustainable results rather than quick fixes, providing nutrition guidance that is built into every programme. For anyone who struggles with motivation or feels lost in larger gyms, this trainer-led space offers clarity and structure.
The Physical Culture Gym
Established in 1928, The Physical Culture Gym stands as London’s oldest strength training and powerlifting centre, with a legacy deeply rooted in British strength culture. In the 1950s, strongman and wrestling pioneer George Hackenschmidt served as Vice President, further cementing its reputation as a cornerstone of the UK’s fitness community. Today, the gym continues that proud tradition across 3,000 square feet of training space, featuring the largest selection of free weights and powerlifting equipment in London.
As a British Powerlifting–approved club, it maintains the highest standards of safety and professionalism, offering bespoke one-to-one coaching, specialised powerlifting and strength classes. Members train with premium IPF, Eleiko and Rogue equipment, supported by flexible memberships that begin from £39.99/month, pay-as-you-go options and modern facilities designed to help everyone train effectively and on their terms.
PureGym Putney
Sitting proudly on Upper Richmond Road, PureGym Putney is the area’s dependable all-rounder. Modern, accessible and refreshingly unfussy, it delivers exactly what you need from a gym. Inside, members can find over 220 pieces of equipment, dedicated strength and cardio zones and a robust timetable of more than 50 classes a week, spanning from HIIT and circuits to yoga and mobility.
It’s a gym that makes fitting in workouts easier, with consistent memberships from around £22 a month, no contract and the flexibility to train up until 10 pm. As the largest UK private sector operator, PureGym remains reliable and conveniently central and the solid backbone of London's fitness landscape.
The UK fitness industry has now surpassed pre-pandemic highs, with over 10.7 million people holding health club memberships. While traditional goals like staying fit and healthy remain central, improving mental well-being has become an increasingly important motivator, particularly among Millennials and Generation Z, who view gym membership as a lifestyle essential rather than a luxury. Putney’s reputation as a truly active hub is well-earned and with such a wide variety of excellent facilities, members can find the perfect place to move, recharge and feel their best.