Clapham stretches across three main hubs: Clapham North, Clapham Common and Clapham South. The Common itself acts as the neighbourhood’s centre, with 200 acres of green space that function as running track, dog park, picnic lawn and impromptu outdoor gym on sunny evenings.
The area has continuously attracted young professionals, growing families and residents who value convenience, community and active living. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Clapham has become home to an impressive line-up of gyms and studios, catering to everyone from early-morning lifters to yoga devotees and boutique-class loyalists.
In this guide, we take a closer look at some of the best gyms Clapham has to offer.
Regularly cited as one of London’s most exclusive gym groups, it’s hard to ignore the appeal of Third Space wherever it lands and its Clapham outpost is no exception. Priding itself on offering a luxurious mix of fitness and wellness facilities, the club is housed within a refurbished Grade II–listed building and features a 500 sq ft gym floor, track and rig, Woodway and Technogym treadmills, plus a HIIT studio alongside a 19-person Reformer Pilates studio.
The changing facilities include a sauna and steam room, alongside Cowshed products and GHD hair tools. Members can also rent premium lockers monthly, with an optional wash–dry–fold service available. Membership is priced accordingly, with multi-club packages and a Clapham-only option starting from £252 per month.
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F45 has become a familiar name in Clapham, known for structured, high-intensity group training. The studio provides workouts built from more than 5,000 movements developed by its team, meaning no two sessions are ever quite the same.
Because the format revolves around coached and station-based classes, there’s little gym-floor uncertainty or waiting around for equipment. The programme is scalable for all levels and the emphasis on community is a large part of its appeal.
The benefits go beyond the workout itself. F45’s emphasis on functional training aims to improve everyday movement and overall health, while its accompanying meal plans offer a structured approach to nutrition for those who want it.
Train Yard takes a no-nonsense approach to fitness, steering clear of quick fixes in favour of methods that build long-term strength and confidence. Structured programming sits at the heart of the studio’s model and is supported by knowledgeable coaches who focus on form, progress and motivation.
The timetable centres on programmed strength classes delivered in four-week blocks, with groups capped at around a dozen people. Each 50-minute session is built around a main compound lift, giving members a clear path to improving technique and hitting personal bests. Alongside strength work, Train Yard also offers higher-intensity Sweat and Circuit classes, Mat Pilates and sessions designed to support Hyrox training. Train Yard offers a range of structured memberships — from off-peak open gym access starting at £55 per month to class and Reformer packages with set commitments.
Lift Studio LDN is a women-only strength training gym offering small-group personal training, one-to-one coaching and nutrition support. The studio takes an evidence-based approach, focusing on building strength, confidence and a supportive community rather than promoting diet culture or rigid aesthetic goals.
Its 16-week periodised programmes are designed to help members progress safely and consistently, with options to train in groups or individually, alongside tailored nutrition guidance. The atmosphere is deliberately welcoming and inclusive, creating a space where women of all ages, sizes and experience levels can lift together.
While the Clapham studio is currently at capacity, prospective members can still sign up to join the waiting list. The next intake begins on 5 January, with limited spaces available, starting from £66.50 per week.
Named London’s Best Fitness Studio by ClassPass for three consecutive years, Oncore has become a staple of the Clapham workout scene. The boutique studio sits just a short walk from Clapham Common tube and brings four distinct training spaces under one roof and without joining fees.
Oncore’s approach centres on three ideas: mind–body connection, effective programming and inclusivity. Its Ride sessions offer energetic and music-led cycling workouts, while Reformer Pilates and Strength classes focus on controlled movement to build overall strength and mobility. The timetable also includes HIIT, Barre and a broad range of yoga styles, from Power and Rocket to Flow, Yin and restorative Sound Bath sessions.
The £60 weekly Max Pass is popular among regulars and newcomers often start with the £30 introductory offer for three classes, which includes one Reformer session.
Virgin Active’s Clapham club sits just off Clapham Common, offering one of the area’s more comprehensive fitness and wellness facilities. The upgraded gym floor features Eleiko and Technogym equipment, supported by a dedicated Lift Club studio fitted with six Eleiko squat racks and platforms. The studio also houses the latest Wattbikes, the Atom X and Nucleus, for those focused on power-based cycling.
The 17-metre indoor pool is also complemented by a spa with a sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy pool. Members have access to an extensive timetable of classes, including Lift Club, Boxing, Pilates and Yoga, alongside options for personal training and nutrition coaching. Membership options vary by commitment, with discounted rates for younger members and lower monthly costs for those who sign up long-term. Standard annual memberships start from around £120 per month, while flexible rolling contracts are available at a higher rate and usually include a joining fee.
From high-end health clubs and women-only strength studios to focused functional training hubs, Clapham caters to an unusually broad range of workout styles and levels of commitment. It’s a choice that reflects the neighbourhood’s active spirit and its attachment to life around the Common, ensuring there’s a gym to suit anyone who calls this part of London home.