Whether you’re already a daily workout devotee or you’re looking to set some new fitness goals, knowing what you have in your local area to support a fit and healthy lifestyle is likely top of your mind. And if you’re thinking about moving to south London, the good news is that living in Battersea and Nine Elms puts tons of opportunities to get more active right on your doorstep.

If you’re wondering “where can I workout in Battersea and Nine Elms” the good news is that the answer doesn’t have to mean paying an eye-watering monthly membership or hunting for a personal trainer. From tennis courts and dance fitness studios to our own pools and gym at Bloom, here are some of the best ways to stay fit and active in Battersea and Nine Elms.

Get active in Battersea Park

If you’re a runner, you could hardly ask for a better route than through Battersea Park’s 200 acres of gorgeous city centre greenery. Or perhaps you need somewhere to walk and play with an energetic pooch – what better place than here?

But that’s not all. Battersea Park also has 19 floodlit tennis courts next to Battersea Park Millennium Arena that you can book out with your friends, as well as astroturf football and hockey pitches at the All-Weather Sports Ground. You can also regularly find outdoor activities and group fitness classes like yoga and zumba taking place in the shade of the trees.

The other bonus of having so many opportunities to run, walk your dog and play sports in one place is that you’ll soon see how approachable and friendly South London’s fitness community is – and sometimes nothing helps you stick to your fitness journey better than someone running alongside you.

Find the best fitness and wellbeing classes

When you need a little motivation for your fitness journey, it’s nice to have a dedicated space with classes and trainers to keep you on track.

Whether you’re looking to work on your strength and conditioning, sweat it out with some high intensity strength training, or just wondering about the best gyms in Battersea, F45 Training on Queenstown Road will get you there in no time. Or if you’re looking for the serenity of yoga, Casita Yoga by Battersea Park was hailed as one of the best new yoga studios in London when it opened last year.

If you’re looking for some variety with your wellbeing activities, check out Battersea Spanish on Battersea Park Road. Battersea Spanish is a centre for Latin American and Spanish culture, so as well as offering yoga and zumba, they also run group classes to try out flamenco, salsa and Latin dance fitness. With an onsite tapas bar as well, this can be one of the best places to workout in Battersea and refuel after.

If you’re thinking about trying out pilates, head over to Pi Studios on Parkgate Road, where the instructors specialise in helping newcomers whatever their fitness level build stamina and strength. What’s more, the studio is also in a beautiful rooftop location with Battersea Park in the distance, you can easily tick both the “active” and “Instagrammable” boxes.

Take to the water

Rowing is often called one of the best full-body workouts you can get. It activates more than 80% of your body’s muscles, as well as helping to train your core, endurance and cardiovascular health – and can even burn more calories than running or cycling.

There is one seemingly obvious place to get out on the water if you’re living in Battersea and Nine Elms – the River Thames. But of course, rowing on the Thames isn’t for everyone. For one, you need to have your own boat unless you’re part of a club. The Thames is also home to the Port of London and is the busiest waterway in the UK, which can be daunting if you’re new to rowing.

Luckily, the Thames isn’t the only option. Just when you thought Battersea Park had shown all it has to offer, it also has a boating lake where you can hire both rowing and paddling boats, so you can take to the lake at whatever pace suits you.

There’s also the Battersea Canoe Club based near Clapham Junction, which offers opportunities for beginners to learn in the safety of pool sessions, and experienced rowers and kayakers to join Thames outings as well as flat water, white water and surf trips.

Healthy eating in Battersea

If you’re looking to stay fit and healthy in the city, you’ll already know that exercise is only part of the equation. You also need to make sure you’re eating well when you’re not working out – and once again, Battersea and Nine Elms has you covered.

If you’re living in Battersea you’re never far away from a weekly open air market – at Bloom Nine Elms, for example, New Covent Garden Market, Vauxhall Market and Nine Elms Market are all less than 20 minutes away.

At each one of those markets you’ll find plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables on offer from local greengrocers and suppliers, meaning you can find all the ingredients to keep your body in tip-top shape while supporting the local community too.

Bloom Nine Elms – high-end apartments to support your active lifestyle

Whatever your ambition in fitness, being close to your favourite running route or yoga studio plays a huge part. And with Bloom Nine Elms, you can be sure of having a central London sanctuary that’s right in the heart of everything Battersea and Nine Elms has to offer.

But more than that, Bloom Nine Elms can be so much more than an apartment to relax in after a big run. When it comes to gyms in Nine Elms, our amenity spaces include a 24/7 site for working out as well as two rooftop swimming pools, meaning you can enjoy state of the art modern facilities right at home and keep up with your workout routines even when you don’t feel like heading out to a class.

Our studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are also all pet-friendly, so if you have a dog who keeps you active or you’re hoping to get one, they’ll be just as welcome here as you. If you’re looking to live an active lifestyle in Battersea and Nine Elms, take a look at what Bloom Nine Elms has to offer.