Don’t want to be tied to one gym? In London you can use a fitness pass at studios across the city, or join a gym chain with multi-club access. We compare your options.
At a glance
Best for variety
ClassPass
Yoga, Pilates, boxing and more with one credit-based membership.
Best for regular gym-goers
Fitness First
17 clubs in London, with group classes and multi-club access.
ClassPass and Fitness First compared
Prices and terms change regularly. Always check the latest details with the provider.
| Feature | ClassPass | Fitness First |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness pass with credits | Gym chain |
| Price per month | Depends on the number of credits | From £70 (Single Club) or £90 (Classic, multi-club access) at London Liverpool Street; prices vary by club |
| How it works | Monthly credits for classes and gym visits | Membership with access to clubs at your tier or below |
| Locations in London | Studios and gyms across the city | 17 clubs |
| Cancelling | Change or cancel any time | One calendar month’s notice to end at your minimum term; after that, cancel any time with one month’s notice. Cancel within 7 days of joining at no cost |
| Try it first | Free trial | Guest pass |
| Abroad | Yes, in 29 countries | No, UK clubs only |
| Find out more | Try for free | All about Fitness First |
Fitness pass
ClassPass in London
With ClassPass you get monthly credits to book classes and gym visits at studios across the city. Ideal if you like variety and don’t want to commit to one place.
What you get
- Monthly credits for classes and gym visits
- Studios all over London, from yoga to boxing
- Use it in more than 2,500 other cities in 29 countries
Good for
- People who like to try different workouts
- Training one to three times a week
- Expats and frequent travellers
Watch out for
- Credits per class vary by studio and time of day
- Unused credits roll over for one month. If you still don’t use them, they expire
Gym chain
Fitness First in London
Fitness First has 26 clubs in the UK, 17 of them in London. A membership gives you the gym floor, group classes and access to other clubs at your membership tier. Not sure yet? Try a club first with a guest pass.
What you get
- Access to every club at your membership tier or below
- Group classes across the network
- Personal trainers on hand for coaching
Good for
- Training three times a week or more
- Living or working in London
Watch out for
- A single-club membership gives access to one club only
- A cheaper tier does not get you into more expensive clubs
- Leaving before your minimum term ends means paying the rest of the term, or a settlement fee for the discount you had
Which one suits you?
You want something different every week
Go for ClassPass. Switch freely between yoga, Pilates, boxing and spin.
You train three times a week or more
Go for Fitness First. A gym with classes, plus other clubs at your tier.
You travel a lot
Go for ClassPass. Your membership also works in other countries where ClassPass is available.
Read: Training abroad
Popular workouts in London
Frequently asked questions
Is ClassPass cheaper than a gym membership in London?
It depends on how often you train and what you want to do. If you mostly use the gym floor, compare the monthly membership fee with your number of visits. If you want to mix studios and classes, a fitness pass is usually the better fit.
Can I use ClassPass outside London?
Yes. You can use your credits in other UK cities and abroad, wherever ClassPass is available.
Can I use any Fitness First club?
That depends on your membership. You can use any club at your membership tier or below. A single-club membership gives access to one club only.
Keep reading and other countries
Other cities
- Flexible fitness in Manchester (coming soon)
- Flexible fitness in Bristol (coming soon)
- Flexible fitness in Edinburgh (coming soon)
Comparisons
- ClassPass vs Fitness First (coming soon)
- Gyms without a contract: all options (coming soon)
Explained
- How much does ClassPass cost in the UK? (coming soon)
- All about ClassPass
- How ClassPass works
Training somewhere else?
ClassPass is available in 29 countries. Choose your country for the right prices and terms.
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