Men’s Health Week 2026: Free activities, health checks and workshops
Come and get involved in our free programme of activities in support of Men’s Health Week. You can check your vital health stats, book free activity sessions and workshops and access free resources including a weight loss programme and smoking cessation.
Take some time this week to check in with yourself and observe what’s happening in your body and mind. Encourage your friends and family to do the same. This simple act can make a significant difference in your life or someone else’s.
Free activities – bookings open 4 June.
>> Book activities
Select a centre and choose “Men’s health week” to view activities. Spaces are limited.
15 June
Gym Floor Circuit – 9am at Dulwich Leisure Centre gym
Full body workout using a series of exercise stations to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and endurance.
EGYM introduction – 10:45 am to 11:15am in the EGYM studio at Peckham Leisure Centre
Learn how to use the EGYM smart fitness system that uses connected equipment and personalised training technology – great for building confidence in the gym and for increasing strength.
Calisthenics session – 12:30pm to 1pm in the gym at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre.
Bodyweight training session that builds strength, flexibility, and endurance using exercises like push-ups, squats, and pull-ups.
Kettlebell workout – 6:15pm to 6:45pm in the gym at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
Dynamic strength and conditioning workout that uses weighted kettlebells to improve power, endurance, and total-body fitness.
Men only swim – 9pm to 9:45pm at Canada Water Leisure Centre
16 June
Hatha yoga – 9am to 10am in the Mind and Body Studio at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
Join this gentle, slower-paced yoga practice that focuses on basic postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation to improve flexibility and balance.
Ashtanga yoga – 10am to 11am in the Mind and Body Studio at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
A structured, physically challenging yoga practice that follows a set sequence of postures linked with breath to build strength, flexibility, and focus.
Beginners Pull Up Workshop – 11:30am on the gym floor at Castle Leisure Centre
Improve your pull-up strength and technique. Learn proper form, grip and progressions.
Men’s only swim session – 1:30pm to 3pm at Canada Water Leisure Centre
How to Lift Weights Workshop – 5:30pm in the gym at Dulwich Leisure Centre
Beginner friendly workshop teaches the fundamentals of safe and effective weightlifting. Learn proper lifting techniques, body positioning and breathing methods. Suitable for all fitness levels.
17 June
Gym floor class at Camberwell Leisure Centre
18 June
Box 12 session – 7:30am to 10:15am at Dulwich Leisure Centre
35-minute workout featuring 12 rounds of boxing and functional training. It builds fitness, coordination, and endurance while supporting mental wellbeing by reducing stress and improving focus.
HIIT circuit – 6pm to 6:30pm in the gym at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
High-intensity workout that alternates short bursts of intense exercise with brief recovery periods to boost fitness and burn calories quickly.
19 June
Men Only Running Club at Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre – 7am to 8am. Run around Greenland Dock.
Join us for one lap or two. Each lap is a distance of 2.8km.
EGYM Circuit 8am to 8:45am in the EGYM Studio at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
A guided, full-body workout using smart machines that automatically adjust resistance to provide a safe, efficient, and personalized training experience.
Stretch and Mobility – 9am to 9:30am in the gym at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
This session combines guided stretching and controlled mobility work to support recovery, enhance range of motion, and promote overall wellbeing.
Beginners Weightlifting Class – 12pm on the gym floor at The Castle Leisure Centre
Learn the fundamentals of strength training, including proper technique, safe lifting habits, and key compound movements.
Beginners Yoga Class – 5:30pm in Studio 3 at The Castle Leisure Centre
Men only swim session – 9pm to 9:45pm at Canada Water Leisure Centre
Beginners Yoga – 1:30pm to 2:15pm at Canada Water Leisure Centre
Gym floor class at Camberwell Leisure Centre
Sound bath session – 8.15am to 9:15am in the Mind and body studio at Camberwell Leisure Centre
20 June
Men only flexibility and stretching after lifting Workshop at Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre at 1:15pm to 2:15pm.
Learn how to stretch your body properly after your gym workout
21 June
Core Class – 10am to 10:30am in the gym at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
>> Book activities
Select a centre and choose “Men’s health week” to view activities. Spaces are limited.
Health checks and programmes
Quick self-service health checks
If you’re short on time you can check your vital health stats in just five minutes with our self -service health kiosks at Canada Water Leisure Centre, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, The Castle Leisure Centre. They are free to use and are located in the foyers.
30 minute health check
Meet with one of our health and fitness experts to check your vital health stats and help you understand what they mean. Includes heart rate, blood pressure, height and body mass index (BMI) available at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
30 minute body composition analysis
Check out what your body is made of including body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat, bone density and more. Our health and fitness expert will help you understand what your measurements mean and advise how you can make changes. Available at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
Book at reception or call the leisure centre on 0207 525 0486.
Free weight loss 12-week programme for men
We run a weight loss programme for men of over 45 who either live in or are registered with a GP in Southwark. Over 90% of men who take part lose weight, get more active, reduce stress and improve their mood.
>> Lose weight with free help: find out if you’re eligible today
Get a free health and wellbeing MOT
Get blood pressure and healthy weight checks at a free event. You can also get advice on diabetes, cancer screening, smoking, alcohol, mental health, and more
Get help to stop smoking
The Southwark Stop Smoking Service provides 12 weeks of free, confidential one-to-one stop-smoking support which is available in-person or via the telephone service
Walk and talk groups for mental health
Join The Proper Blokes Club for weekly walks along the south side of the Thames path on Thursdays at 6:30pm and Sunday mornings at 8:30am. Enjoy great views of the river to help you clear your mind and meet a great community.