Step Aerobics or other group exercise classes in Forest Hill?

Hi everyone,
I am moving to Forest Hill and am looking for a gym that offers classes like Step Aerobics, Body Pump and similar. I have checked energie fitness club Forest Hill, but they offer very few classes, mostly early in the day. The best option seems to be PUREGYM Sydenham. Does anyone have experience with their group exercise classes and is it very crowded there in the evenings?

Alternatively I am interested in finding a room where I could exercise by myself. Requirements are that loud music and jumping is allowed. I would also be happy to create a private exercise goup. I have done Step Aerobics and various other classes for over 6 years and think it’s fun to make my own workout routines coordinated with motivating music, but I am not a certified instructor.

I would love to hear if anyone can recommend a gym with group classes or a room for private workouts!

I belong to The Dulwich leisure Centre run by everyone active.
They do a lot of aerobic group classes
Bodypump etc.

Thanks, I just checked it out online and they do seem to have a good selection of group classes. I would prefer to find a gym closer to Forest Hill, but maybe that’s not possible. Looks like they allow you to book their classes without having a monthly membership, so I will test it out

Forest Hill Leisure Centre does a wide range of these sort of classes!

Hi Jana,

Im actually a member of Pure Gym in Sydenham because its only £19.99 a month and I use it for the treadmills and some classes such as body pump. But - the exercise room is really small and gets very packed in the evening, so Im thinking of leaving to join the more expensive Forest Hill Pools - which has a huge space for exercise classes and space to do personal workouts too. Its £39.75 a month but this includes use of the gym, swimming pool and loads of classes! So I think im going to join this one. Its very central to Forest Hill, located on Dartmouth Road.

http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/forest-hill-pools/your-centre/

Also theres Twist Studios in Forest Hill - they specialise in boot camp, personal training but also have classes . http://twiststudios.co.uk/wp/index.php/twist-classes/

Charlotte x

There are classes at the Ackroyd Centre on some evenings during the week and I think Sunday mornings.

Thank you all so much for the suggestions!
Just booked a trial pass for Forest Hill Pools And Ackroyd Centre is super close, so I will definitely check that out, too.

Jana