Wimbledon may be known worldwide for immaculate grass courts and tennis kits, but year-round, it is one of London’s most active neighbourhoods. Sitting in the south-west of the city, surrounded by Wimbledon Common, fitness here isn’t simply a pastime, it’s woven into the fabric of the suburb. From century-old racquet clubs to state-of-the-art wellness hubs, Wimbledon has always attracted residents who take their health and their hobbies seriously.
Third Space Wimbledon
Third Space Wimbledon occupies a premium position in south-west London. Its central Wimbledon setting means it’s easily accessible by train, whilst providing a more tranquil atmosphere compared to other city‐centre gyms. This club offers approximately 45,000 square ft of workout space, designed with no compromise on quality. Its training arena features state-of-the-art equipment with a sled track, a strength zone with Eleiko bars and plates, assault bikes, and rowers. For aquatic and recovery needs, there’s a beautifully designed 25 metre four-lane pool, set within emerald-green interiors and mood lighting for a relaxed experience. The spa section includes a 15-person hydropool with massage jets, a cold plunge pool, a dry Finnish sauna, steam room and heated loungers. Mind and body facilities are equally catered for. There are three dedicated studios for hot yoga and reformer Pilates, and a high-end cycle studio with performance bikes and live metrics. There are also award-winning classes led by best-in-class instructors.
Changing rooms aren’t left behind. The spaces include Terrazzo floors, premium toiletries, GHD hairdryers and straighteners and optional monthly premium lockers with charging ports, and a wash, dry and fold service. The Club membership gives access to the Wimbledon Club only. The Group membership provides access to all Third Space clubs, excluding Mayfair, and with the Group Plus option, entrance to all clubs is included. For clientele who expect more than just a treadmill and weights rack, Third Space offers an environment where training, recovery and lifestyle merge seamlessly.
Equilibrium Studio
Located a five-minute walk away from Motspur Park train station, Equilibrium Studio provides a dedicated space for Pilates and movement practice, where precision, expertise and client-specific programming take centre stage. At the heart of the studio is Maria Sasaki, who was first introduced to the world of Pilates at 13-years-old after sustaining a dancing injury. Maria qualified as a Pilates instructor in 2000 after receiving training from leading expert Dreas Reyneke in his Notting Hill Studio. Maria’s credentials do not simply rest on time served; she brings a mindful, educated approach, founded in classical Pilates principles and enriched by current movement science. Her personal emphasis is on working with clients for whom Pilates is more than fitness, in rehabilitation, strength and wellbeing.
Whether one-to-one or small-group, classes are designed according to client’s needs, offering both in-studio and online sessions, teacher-training programmes and advanced workshops. The studio is fully equipped with apparatus as designed by Joseph Pilates, including the Cadillac, Reformer, and Combo Chair, as well as the Ped-o-pull, barrel, various weights, wobble boards, bands and physio balls. At Equilibrium Studio, one is not simply joining another Pilates class, but is engaging with a practice led by an instructor focused on quality, precision and long-term movement health.
Virgin Active
After a multi-million-pound renovation, Wimbledon’s Virgin Active chain boasts a full range of premium amenities. The gym floor is spacious, fitted with elite equipment from Eleiko and Technogym, including dedicated Lift Club racks, dumbbells up to 50kg, Concept 2 rowers, and Wattbikes. For recovery and wellness, members enjoy a 20-metre indoor pool, hydro-therapy area, sauna, steam room and a dedicated Recovery Zone equipped with Hyperice devices to aid muscle restoration post-workout. Complementing the physical facilities are three boutique studios offering Reformer Pilates, Sound Bath, Lift Club classes and yoga, with around 150 group-exercise sessions available each week. Family and junior access is also catered for, with family swim sessions scheduled regularly. There is an on-site health-food café and plenty of lounge spaces, making the venue suitable not just for workouts but as a place to spend time, eat and meet people.
12-month off-peak or adult packages run at around £127 per month, and health-conscious younger visitors are encouraged with youth membership at £90 per month. Additional benefits include unlimited access to the studio classes, member events, nutrition coaching and online community services. Virgin Active is often described as a wellness sanctuary rather than a hectic gym floor, making it a high-end club where training, recovery, social space and family-access converge under one roof, all within the Wimbledon postcode.
Nuffield Health Wimbledon Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
Nuffield Health Wimbledon mixes proper gym sessions with plenty of ways to relax and recharge, making it an easy favourite for Londoners who take their fitness and their downtime seriously. The club offers a broad array of equipment and dedicated spaces, including cardio machines, free weights, resistance machines, functional-training zones, a fitness studio, lane swimming, and a sauna and steam room, plus spa facilities. There is a structured class programme designed to cater to different training styles. Its HIIT sessions deliver fast-paced functional movements combined with short bursts of cardiovascular work, and FOCUS provides a more individualised approach within a group environment, offering varied sessions built around both cardio and functional training. Meanwhile, EDGE follows a set workout profile created by the trainer, targeting improvements in speed, strength, agility and power through a more performance-driven format. Collectively, these classes give members the option to train with structure and purpose, whatever their fitness goals.
The gym offers anytime access, free online workouts, and a 12-month membership, with a £19.99 day pass available for those who want to try it before committing. Whilst it may not carry the boutique-luxury aesthetic of smaller studios, Nuffield Health compensates through scale, breadth and a credible service level, making it a smart option for those who want more than just a gym visit.
Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club
Wimbledon’s international identity is built on racquet sport heritage, and The Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club sits comfortably within this fitting London neighbourhood. Established as a hub for squash and badminton long before boutique fitness became fashionable, the fitness club remains one of the area’s key community-driven sporting institutions. Its fitness offering is straightforward, with a full selection of cardio machines, treadmills, rowing machines, cross-trainers, stair-climbers and bikes, alongside a complete strength-training zone. The club enhances this with a dedicated spin studio, with classes compiling the club’s schedule, and weekly boxing sessions led by instructor John Gumbs. True to its racquet-sport heritage, members also have access to multiple squash and badminton courts, plus two bookable table-tennis tables, making it one of the few gyms in the area to offer such breadth.
Post-training, both men’s and women’s changing areas include saunas with scheduled access and on-request availability. Membership remains one of the club’s selling points. Full membership, at £485 annually or £45 per month, provides access not only to the gym but to the racquet courts and wider club facilities, positioning it as significantly better value than many fitness clubs in London. Off-peak and young-adult memberships broaden accessibility and maintain the club’s community feel. Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club reflects the area’s sporting heritage, which goes far beyond the two weeks of tennis that put Wimbledon on the global stage.
