Perhaps you’re looking to test out a gym before you commit, or perhaps you’re only going to be in town for a short time. Maybe you’re travelling, and you’d like to find some free gym passes in London. There are lots of gyms and studios offering free day passes (sometimes up to seven days!), so you’re not short of options. Some of the gyms you’ll gain access to are even in central London, so you can grant yourself access to some of London’s most expensive gyms, for free!
1. Fitness First
Fitness First allows you to get a 3 day free gym pass to use their facilities. They have lots of locations in London, including some very central locations, so this is perfect if you’d like a small introduction before committing to a full membership. It’s also ideal if you’re staying in London for a weekend or work trip, and need a gym close to your hotel.
Locations include Tottenham Court Road, The Strand, Wapping and The Waldorf along with many others. Equipment includes strength, cardio, trax and cycle facilities. Some London locations also have swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms.
2. Anytime Fitness
Similarly to Fitness First, Anytime Fitness also offers a 3 day free gym pass. With tons of locations all over London, (including Kings Cross, Chelsea and St Paul’s) you are sure to find a location close to you. Gyms are open 24/7, and so you’re bound to get the most out of this free pass.
Gyms include quality equipment for activities such as weightlifting, cardio, and cycling. Everyone is made to feel welcome at this club, and Anytime Fitness are an inclusive chain and encourage people of any fitness level to join.
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3. Nuffield Health
You can do a free gym trial at selected Nuffield Health gyms in London. The one day pass is valid for 7 days after download, and you must be aged 18 or over to be eligible for this one day trial. This gym pass is the perfect option for anyone in central London, as the Nuffield Health gyms based in Bloomsbury and Barbican are both eligible for the free pass.
Facilities include state of the art equipment (including cardio machines, resistance training and free weights), swimming pool, sauna and steam room. A typical membership to Nuffield Health at Bloomsbury or Barbican is around £84 per month, so the free pass is a great deal.
Top tip: sometimes Nuffield Health will offer a free 3 day pass. Click on the gym location you are interested in, for example, Bloomsbury. Then check to see if you are offered the 3 day pass.
4. The Hidden Gym
Based in Southwark, The Hidden Gym is open to everyone and to people of all fitness levels. The non-intimidating gym is fitted out with a resistance room, cardio area, and two studios.
Claim your free pass over on their website. The free pass is a one day pass, and expires 7 days after your initial request. So make sure you use it! A great way to make the most of the free day pass is to book in for the free pass with a friend or a partner, especially if you’re new to the gym. That way, you can make the most of it, they can help you with a workout routine, and it becomes a social event too.
5. Virgin Active
Virgin Active offer a 30 day free membership to their Virgin Active Online+ offering. Online+ is an app based platform where you can select from hundreds of pre-recorded work out classes and exclusive offers. Within the app you can set your goals and select a fitness plan too.
As part of Online+ you can also visit Virgin Active locations with one of your Club Passes. There are Virgin Active gyms all over London, including very central London locations. Head to their website to find your nearest club.
6. ClassPass
ClassPass is more suited to those who love fitness classes- but you can often get two weeks’ membership totally free when you trial the pass. Usually costing £65, you can also save £40 off the cost of this by using a refer a friend code.
ClassPass allows you to book into classes all over London through their dedicated app making it super easy to go to classes with friends after work or at the weekend. Fitness classes include Pilates, yoga, spinning, boxing and much, much more.
7. Freedom Leisure
Freedom Leisure offer sporadic free gym passes at certain locations throughout the year. It makes it harder to plan for, but if you have a Freedom Leisure location near to your home, it could be worth keeping an eye on their social media pages so that you can swoop in when they do offer a free pass.
The ethos behind Freedom Leisure is that they are a not-for-profit charitable organisation that aim to improve lives through leisure. There are over 100 locations throughout the UK, and you’ll find gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes and sports halls at many of their venues.
8. Move app
Move is an app-based fitness platform where not only do you receive access to hundreds of workouts, but you can also book onto free trials, taster session, and get free gym passes in London. The Move app is free to join for three days, and thereafter there are tiered membership plans available.
Through the app you can also stream live workout classes such as Pilates, yoga, and Zumba. There are quite literally thousands of classes available to stream. There are also hundreds of free gym passes and classes available in London, which you can attend for free during the three day trial.
9. Fusion Lifestyle
As a charity, Fusion Lifestyle want to get more people looking after their fitness, and to do so, they are offering a free one day gym or swim pass. All you need to do is select your location, and fill out your details to redeem your pass. You must be over the age of 16, and the pass is valid for 7 days from registering.
Fusion Lifestyle have several venues in London including central locations such as Shoreditch. Their locations also include Brockwell Lido, which is eligible for the free swim pass. A lovely way to save some money in London this summer.
10. Jubilee Hall
Jubilee Hall Gym is owned and run by Jubilee Hall Trust. This is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote the health of the communities in which we work. Jubilee Hall has a very central London location, in the heart of Covent Garden. It’s a super convenient location for both tourists and commuters in central London.
Jubilee Hall offer a 7 day free pass to use their facilities. Equipment includes cardio machines, resistance machines, classes such as yoga and Pilates, and a cycle studio. Request your 7 day pass voucher online and give it a go!
11. Be Military Fit
Be Military Fit (BMF), is an outdoor military style fitness organisation based in London. Although it’s not quite a free gym pass in London, you can opt for a free trial class. BMF incorporates the latest military methodology combined with cutting-edge training programmes to deliver results-driven workouts. That said, BMF welcome new members of all fitness levels, and workouts are tailored to all abilities.
With locations in Clapham Common and Tooting Bec, this is a great option for those based in South London. The organisation is deeply rooted in community fitness, so you’ll be having fun doing a challenging workout with others, outdoors in the open air in London. Love working out outdoors? You should also check out the free outdoor gyms in London.
12. LivingSocial
LivingSocial is not a London gym, it’s a discount and deals website. However, it deserved a place on this list because you can often find free gym passes in London listed on the site. Keep checking back regularly, as the deals listed change all the time. You can also find cheap gym memberships in London, and heavily discounted workout gear and equipment too.