Best for girl power
Superchick
For girls that find the gym a little too testosterone-fuelled, Superchick organise fun, girls only workouts and special boot camps in various London parks. (020 7734 0483, Iamsuperchick.com)
Cost: £45 per month
Locations: Regents Park, Hyde Park, Battersea Park, Hurlingham/Parsons Green
Special offer: Click here for details of our £1/month Superchick special offer, valid unil 31 May 2009.
Best for fast results
Military Fitness
Both sexes are put through their paces military style with classes run by serving or former members of the armed forces. Not for the faint-hearted, expect to be shouted at and pushed to the limit. ‘Get down and give me 20…’ (020 7751 9742, britmilfit.com)
Cost: Starting from £25 per week for one class a week (price is dependent on area)
Locations: Parks across the UK
Special offer: Click here for a chance to win one month's free membership to British Military Fitness. Competition runs until 30 April 2009.
Best for snow bunnies
Rollerski
Can’t wait for winter? The city may not be the first place you think of for a spot of cross-country skiing but the rollerski club on a Saturday morning in Hyde Park does exactly that. Suitable for all ages and abilities, rollerskiing offers a low-impact, full body workout. (020 8348 2540, rollerski.co.uk)
Cost: From £20
Location: Hyde Park, London and Windsor
Best for skater boys and girls
Rollerstroll
For another wheel-based workout go for a Sunday rollerstroll. Skaters of all levels can join in. Participants are guided on a different route each week. The only condition for this free event is that you can stop effectively on your skates. (rollerstroll.co.uk)
Cost: Free but donations are welcome
Location: Departs from Serpentine Road, London
Best for a bargain
Sweaty Betty
If you find exercising alone a bore, join a running club and find like-minded people to pound the pavement with. Sweaty Betty has running and walking clubs all over London. You can also find yoga, Pilates and fitness groups to join. (020 7751 0228, Sweatybetty.com)
Cost: Free
Locations: Over 20 locations in the London area
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