The best rooftop fitness classes in London

Getting fit for summer doesn’t have to be a bore – now you can exercise while enjoying sky-high views of the capital at these fun fitness classes
Retro moves: House of Voga at Coq d’Argent
Melisha Kaur9 June 2015

House of Voga at Coq d’Argent

Located in the French restaurant’s gorgeous rooftop garden, the fun-packed House of Voga class – inspired by 'voguing', an iconic dance invented in Harlem in the 80s – involves the movement of yoga and artful dance moves. Expect catchy retro classics to get you moving on the rooftop above London’s bustling Bank area, and there’s healthy al fresco food and drinks to enjoy at the end.

Find it: Coq D'argent, The Poultry, 1 Poultry, EC2R 8EJ

On the last Sunday of each month, 11am-12pm, £15 per person; billetto.co.uk/vogacoqdargent

Rooftop hula hooping classes at The Berkley

Poolside fun: Hula hooping classes at The Berkley

The Berkley's new hula-hooping class - which is great for strengthening the core and leg muscles – takes place at the luxury hotel's rooftop spa. Here you can burn up to 600 calories an hour while taking in panoramic views of Hyde Park and Knightsbridge – and you get to keep your hoop, take a dip and eat up a poolside lunch after your workout.

Find it: The Bekeley Health Club and Spa, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RL

Every Wednesday from June 17, 12pm-1pm, £65 per person; the-berkeley.co.uk

Frame Signature Mash-Up at The Boundary

Get the ultimate kick-start in the morning with a mash-up of Frame’s signature classes on East London’s Boundary Rooftop. With the help of an upbeat soundtrack, the hour-long session targets all trouble zones – such as the abs, butt and arms – and ends with a picnic breakfast, including cold-pressed green juice and a yoghurt pot.

Find it: Boundary Rooftop, entrance in Redchurch Street, 2-4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, E2 7DD

£20 per person; moveyourframe.com

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Rise and Stretch at Roof East

Stretch to the sky on Sundays with The House of Hoop at Stratford’s trendy rooftop bar, Roof East. This mat-based ‘Supple Strength’ session combines pilates, yoga and body-conditioning to improve posture and strengthen the core.

Find it: Roof East, Floor 7 & 8 Stratford Multi-Storey, Great Eastern Way, E15 1XE

Every Sunday, 12.30pm-1.30pm, £5; thehouseofhoop.com

Sunrise Yoga at the Mondrian

Heat up your Monday with this calorie-burning yoga class – which involves Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa yoga – in the rooftop Rumpus Room of Southbank's Mondrian hotel. De-stress, strengthen muscles and find your inner peace while watching the sun rise over the city.

Find it: Mondrian London, Rumpus Room, 20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD

Every Monday from June 8, 7am-8am, £17 for residents and £20 for guests; morganshotelgroup.com

Barre and brunch at the Ace Hotel

Work your entire body with Frame’s sixty-minute barre class on a rooftop with stunning views of the city. The fitness and ballet fusion workout helps to increase strength and flexibility and is followed by a summery brunch from the Shoreditch hotel’s all-day brasserie, Hoi Polloi.

Find it: 100 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JQ

Biweekly, from 9am, £15 per person; acehotel.com

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