WHAT ARE SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THAT YOU CAN DO?
WALKING
One of the simplest forms of exercise is walking. Walking is a great way to improve your health, it is free and doesn't require any training. Walk on your own, with your friends or join a walking group and meet new people!
RUNNING
Running improves aerobic fitness and is really good for improving your cardiovascular health. Don't want to run on your own? Join a Parkrun event and run with others:
CYCLING
Regular cycling stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation. If you don't have your own bike, then you can always hire a Santander Cycle! There are also cycling groups that you can join to ride with others:
​Popular London cycing clubs and groups (londoncyclist.co.uk)
HOME WORKOUTS
You don't need to leave your house to exercise, you can find hundreds of home workout videos on Youtube. Find one that suits you best and start exercising! One free workout programme during the lockdowns was the Chloe Ting's Workout Challenge:
MARTIAL ARTS/BOXING
Are you interested in finding a martial arts class? First, check out the different types of martial arts and select one or more that you think you'd enjoy most. If you are unwilling to travel too far, search for classes closer to where you live using this website:
Martial Arts Near You for classes, workshops, events, near me
YOGA
A yoga class will give you the perfect opportunity to meet new people while improving your physical and mental wellbeing.
Remember that you can do yoga through online classes as well if you do not have enough time to travel.
There are also free youtube videos if you are looking for free sessions:
FOOTBALL
If you are looking to join a football club but don't know where to start, look no further. Simply, enter your postcode and age on the London FA website and you can find football clubs near you.
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BASKETBALL
Do you want to find a basketball club to join? Or are you a beginner looking to learn the basics of basketball?
You can learn more about the rules and find a club or court closest to your location from this website.
TENNIS
Enjoy playing tennis but can't find a court close to your location? Try this website:
Tennis Courts in the UK | Tennis Courts Near You | Playfinder
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Once you enter your postcode, you should get a list of tennis courts that you can book online!
If you are a beginner and want to find out more on how to play tennis, then check this link:
VOLLEYBALL
On the London Volleyball Association website you can find clubs closest to you if you're interested in playing volleyball.
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However, if your are a beginner looking to understand the rules of the game, check out this link:
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Volleyball Rules + Regulations (EASY TO UNDERSTAND) (volleyballadvice.com)
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BADMINTON
Check out Badminton Clubs in London to find others who enjoy playing badminton and meet new people.
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Enter your postcode to search for a badminton court in your area using this website:
Badminton Courts in London | Badminton Courts Near Me | Playfinder
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ARCHERY
Always wanted to try archery but never knew where to start? Finding an archery lesson that suits you really depends on how much you're willing to spend and how far you are willing to travel. A few archery clubs in London are:
- Experience Archery Home - Experience Archery
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EQUESTRIAN
Looking to learn horse riding? First try a 'Have-a-go' lesson to determine whether you actually enjoy it before booking weekly lessons.
Check the websites of:
- Horse riding | Lee Valley Regional Park (visitleevalley.org.uk)
- Docklands Equestrian Centre – Newham Riding School & Assoc
GYMNASTICS/DANCE
Are you passionate about dancing? Have you always wanted to try ballet? Or do you want to improve your fitness with gymnastics?
Find the class that suits you best by using the website of the London Academy of Gymnastics and Dance.
Find a Class with LAGAD | London Academy of Gymnastics and Dance
SWIMMING
Do you know how to swim? If you know how to swim already, you can search for swimming pools near you.
If you don't, then you can start off with lessons at a centre closest to you by using this website:
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GYM
Are you searching for a gym to join? If so, look for the following things:
- Location
- Hours
- Cost
- Features
- Atmosphere - Music too loud?
- Environment - Clean? Spacious?
Make sure to try a session at the gym before you buy a membership!
Find Gyms UK – Online Community & Local Gym Finder Platform
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