Everything a gentleman needs to get in shape right now

Here’s a statistic for you: less than 10% of people stick to their new year’s resolutions. So if you told yourself that you were finally going to get in shape this year but you went to the gym for the first week of January and haven’t been since, you’re certainly not alone. But we’ll hand it you, getting in shape isn’t easy and it’s certainly not going to happen overnight. But there’s no excuse not to do it – summer is a few months away and if the prospect of being on the beach is currently filling you with dread, you need to do something about it. Supposedly, two factors that massively contribute to motivation and consistency in the gym – beyond the desire for a torso to rival Tom Hardy’s – are the clothes you wear and the gym you visit, so we’ve done the hard work for you and found you London’s most exclusive gyms. No more excuses, gentlemen.

If this gym is good enough for Barack Obama, then it’s good enough for you. Equinox opened its doors in the UK a few years ago after gaining world-wide attention through their incredible chain of gyms.

Best for: Its huge floor space, beautifully-designed interiors and access to some of the world’s best personal trainers.

Membership fee: A standard package, without a personal trainer, costs £186 per month.

Visit Equinox at 99 Kensington High St, W85 SA

If you want proof that Matt Roberts employs some of the best and strongest personal trainers in the game, and that the gym can truly transform you, you just need to look at what it did for our online editor’s body. These guys don’t mess around and are just as invested in your transformation as you are.

Best for: Matt Roberts focuses purely on one-to-one personal training, so if you’re looking for tailored programmes, this is the place for you.

Membership fee: A 25-session course with a senior trainer will cost you £2,125.

Visit Matt Roberts to find out more about its locations.

If you’re looking for a gym filled with city slickers and other gentlemen serious about their fitness, KX is where you need to be. With an incredible spa and exclusive restaurant, you’ll find it hard to leave this place once you enter it. The gym prides itself on creating bespoke treatments and regimes for each individual that walks through their doors.

Best for: A dedicated, full circle service from workouts to food and everything in between. And for those who don’t want to switch off, the in-house fax, computers and printers are there at your disposal.

Membership fee: £6,000 a year

Visit KX at 151 Draycott Avenue, SW1

Exclusivity is the name of the game here: it’s rare that you’ll see another member during your visits and each workout will be catered to you as an individual. If you’re used to living a life of pure, total luxury, this is what you need. A membership comes complete with valet parking, a full-on laundry service and credit for the in-house spa.

Best for: Exclusivity

Membership fee: A cool £15,000 a year at the highest point

Visit Corinthia Hotel at 10 Whitehall Place, SW1

Any gentleman who’s after a serious kick in the right direction, complete with scientific style personal training and the healthiest food men eat, needs to head to the Bulgari Hotel for his fix. These guys don’t mess around and will give you everything you need – and more – from your personal training experience.

Best for: A gentleman who likes to immerse himself in a luxury spa experience after he’s hit the gym. The spa in the hotel is widely considered to be its defining feature.

Membership fee: Starting at £5,000

Visit Bulgari Hotel at Bulgari Hotel & Residences, SW7 1DW

If you’re going to become a member of one of the city’s most exclusive gyms, it won’t do to rock up wearing an old, stained t-shirt and your most slobbish pair of tracksuits. You need to dress the part, and if that involves forking out a bit of cash, so be it.

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