National Fitness Day
Join Move Southwark in celebrating the nation’s biggest day dedicated to moving more! Led by UKActive, National Fitness Day is all about inspiring movement, building healthier habits, and bringing communities together.
Get your friends together and come and join in! Sessions are free to members and non members. See what’s on at centres near you and book sessions early via the website to avoid disappointment. Spaces are limited.
Simply search for National Fitness Day under activities to book via the website.
Take on a challenge
Join in challenges at our centres for fun, for motivation, for community and even prizes! Discover what’s happening across all our centres and book a space to avoid disappointment.
Move for 5 Challenge – Battle of the Centres
Join in at your local centre to help them win by taking part in a 5 minute challenge.
Cycle row, stretch, walk or dance – you choose your moves:
Every 5 minutes counts towards your centre’s total
The centre who logs the most 5 minute moves wins!
Join in The Power Circuit Challenge
3-minutes, 3 exercises, maximum reps – how many can you do in one minute. Challenge yourself then challenge your friends!
Push ups, air squats and ball slams
Our team will cheer you on!
Step up. Push hard. Claim your National Fitness Day Crown!
Camberwell Leisure Centre
Box 12 Kid’s Session
Fun fitness group class for children
Time: 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Location: Box 12 Studio
Age: 10-15yrs
Body Combat
High-energy martial arts-inspired workout
Time: 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Location: Box 12 Studio
Age: 16+
Kettlebell Circuit
Strength and conditioning circuit
Time: 5:15pm – 5:45pm
Location: Gym floor
Age: 16+
Instructor Showcase
Gym Floor Circuit – a masterclass showcase of exercises
Time: 9:30am – 10:15am
Location: Gym Floor
Age: 10-16yrs
GYMfluence Taster Sessions
Social media-inspired fitness tasters led by our most loved instructors
Time: 5:15pm – 6pm
Location: Gym Floor
Age: 10 -15 years
Tanita Health Checks
Body composition analysis using Tanita scales.
Time: All day
Location: Gym floor
Age: 16+
Box 12 Adult Session
Fun for adults in our dedicated Box -12 studio
Time: 2pm – 2:45pm
Location: BOX12 Studio
Age: 16+
Canada Water Leisure Centre
Gym Floor Class
A full-body work out that combines body weight exercise, resistance training and aerobic exercise, using a wide range of equipment within our functional area on the gym floor. Suitable for all levels of ability.
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Gym
Age: 16+
Gym Floor Juniors
GYMFluence session for 10 – 15 year olds. Train with the group led by an expert Fitness Trainer for a full-body workout session.
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Location: Gym
Age: 10 – 15 years
Speedflex Blade Session
10 minute workout on the innovative Speedflex machines. Meet us in the gym by the machines. Limited spaces available. No booking required.
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Gym
Age: 16+
Blaze Pods Agility Challenge
Test your agility and coordination – 30 seconds to see how many and how quickly you can tap the flashing pods
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Location: Gym
Age: 10+ years
PT Taster Sessions
30 minutes session giving you a taste of what Personal Training is all about. Get expert advice and shown exercises specific to your goals from one of our highly qualified instructors
Time: 8am – 8pm
Location: Gym
Age: 16+
Tanita Health Checks
Body composition analysis using Tanita scales
Time: 7am – 9pm
Location: Gym
Age: 16+
Group Cycle
A great way to develop lower body tone and burn plenty of calories using pedal power
Time: 1pm – 1:45pm
Location: Indoor Cycle Studio
Age: 18+
Yoga Antenatal
Yoga exercises specifically designed to support your body during your pregnancy. This class is designed for women in their second trimester and onwards.
Time: 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Location: Flow Studio
Age: 18+
Core and Jam
A fun mash up of fitness and dance including a special Jam section! A variety of fun yet challenging exercises to help strengthen the core muscles by targeting your abs and oblique’s.
Time: 11:10pm – 11:55pm
Location: Move Studio
Age: 16+
Zumba for Juniors
Get ready to party yourself into shape! Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party.
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Move Studio
Age: 10-15 years
Sound Bath
Immerse yourself in tranquillity with our Sound Bath Class. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments, this unique experience promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, and enhances mental clarity. Ideal for anyone seeking to unwind, relieve tension, and restore balance, no previous experience is needed. Let the healing sounds wash over you and leave feeling refreshed and centered.
Time: 12:10pm – 12:55pm
Location: Flow Studio
Age: 18+
The Castle Leisure Centre
Zumba
A fitness program that blends dance, like Latin and world rhythms, with aerobic exercise to create a fun, party-like workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, muscle toning, balance, and flexibility.
Time: 4pm
Location: Outside (weather permitting or studio1
Age: Adults
Weight training beginners session
A great way to build strength, improve overall fitness, and boost confidence
Time: 11am
Location: Gym floor
Age: Adults
Understanding Nutrition Workshop
This introductory course explores the fundamentals of human nutrition and its impact on health and wellbeing. Designed for beginners, it provides a practical and science-based understanding of how food fuels the body, supports growth, and influences physical and mental performance.
Time: 7pm
Location: Training Hub
Age: Adults
Fitness Test
Interested in understanding your fitness levels? Come and find out!
Time: All Day
Location: Auturium
Age: Adults
Functional fitness for kids
This fun and interactive course introduces children to the principles of functional fitness
Time: 5pm
Location: Gym floor
Age: 11+
Peckham Leisure Centre
PT Taster Sessions
This session will give you a taste of what Personal Training is all about, get expert advice and shown exercises specific to your goals from one of our highly qualified instructors. Book online or at reception
Time: 8:00am – 8:30am, 8:45am – 9:15am, 7:15pm – 7:45pm, 8:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Gym Floor
Age: 16+
GymFluence Open Session
Instructor supervised session, the session will be supervised by a Fitness Motivator for all GymFluence to interact with the instructor for tips and advice
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Gym Floor
Age: 10-15yrs
Functional Circuit Class
A fitness class that combines functional exercises in a circuit format, participants move through a series of stations, performing different exercises back-to-back with minimal rest and repeated 2-3 times as a round.
Time: 10am – 10:30am
Location: Gym Floor
Age: 16+
Kettlebells Class
A full-body, high-intensity workout that uses the unique shape of kettlebells to combine strength, endurance, cardio, and mobility in a functional way that mimics real-life movements
Time: 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Gym Floor
Age: Adults
Nutrition Advice *
This is a basic/beginners walk in session to get an understanding of nutrition, how to get started and where to begin. One of our PT’s will be on hand for a face to face throughout the day and printouts will also be available to takeaway
Time: All day
Location: Reception lobby
Age: All ages
*Subject to availability
Dead Hang Challenge
This challenge will test your overall grip and core strength. How long can you hold on before you fall?
Time: All day
Location: Reception lobby
Age: All ages
Blaze Pods Agility/Coordination Challenge
This challenge will test your agility and coordination, 30 seconds to see how many and how quickly you can tap the flashing lights
Time: All day
Location: Gym Floor
Age: Adults
Ski-Erg – Go The Distance Challenge
This is a group overall challenge, as a site we want to see how many meters we can accumulate through the whole day. Do as long as you can and add your name to our challenge board
Time: All day
Location: Reception lobby
Age: All ages
Dulwich Leisure Centre
Express Zumba
Fun cardio and Latin-inspired dance based workout. Zumba was founded by Colombian dancer and choreographer Beto Pérez in 2001 and is one of the worlds most popular classes
Time: 12:30pm – 1pm
Location: Studio 2
Age: 16+
Express Circuit
Max 8 people for a funtional fitness circuit
Time: 10am, 12pm, 6pm, 8pm
Location: Gym Floor
Age: 18+
Activity Challenge – Continuous Cardio
The challenge is to keep at least one machine operating at ALL times without a break.
Staff will help encourage participation and maintain momentum.
Time: All day
Location: Rower in the foyer
Age: 16+
Surrey Docks Leisure Centre
Salsation
Uplifting dance workout experience. Book at reception or online
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Studio 1
Age: 18+
Body Balance
A class that leaves you feeling centred and calm. Book at reception or online
Time: 2.30pm to 3.15pm
Location: Studio 2
Age: 18+
Junior Boxing
Junior boxing with pads and gloves. Book at reception or online. Book at reception or online
Time: 4pm – 4.45pm
Location:Studio 1
Age: 8 – 15yrs
Introdction to resistance
A class to show how to use resistance in your workout
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: Gym floor
Age: 18+
FREE GYM PASS
Enjoy a workout, join in challenges and pick up some tips from our expert trainers. Claim your free pass for 24 September at participating Move Southwark centres (excludes Canada Water Leisure Centre).
