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Health and wellbeing, action and activities in East London

Wellness on the Wharf is a feast of experiences, from working out to winding down in beautiful surroundings including biodiverse waterways and green spaces.

Perhaps you’re a lunchtime jogger with a penchant for putting on those trainers and working up a sweat on the riverside boardwalk? Maybe you fancy new sports in London like Padel tennis, or working out LA-style at world-renowned gyms and fitness facilities? You might be tempted by open water swimming as the sunshine tentatively makes an appearance, or maybe you simply fancy a stroll through the 16.5 acres of parks and green space, blooming with trees and flowers.

However you like to embrace health and wellbeing, discover a world of sport and fitness in Canary Wharf.

Indoor adventures

Energising entertainment, whatever the weather

Whatever the weather, Canary Wharf has a fitness activity for every occasion. A one-stop-shop for dynamic sport activities in London, discover options to enjoy on your own, with friends and colleagues. Take up a class from yoga to boxing, enjoy friendly competition with go-karting or make it an active family occasion with miniature golf and activities across Canary Wharf. For energising, under-cover entertainment, bring a team to In2Sports sports and fitness centre at Harbord Square for volleyball, dodgeball, badminton, football, basketball and more. Alternatively, take to the world-class, premium glass courts of Padium at Bank Street Park to learn and excel at Padel.

Perfect your performance

Training for an event? Or just want to feel like the best version of yourself? For those who want to raise their heart rate and push themselves to their limits, high-intensity interval training at world-famous, indoor, boutique Barry’s bootcamps, or customisable fitness journeys with personalised training programs at Ultimate Performance’s Wood Wharf and Cabot Place locations are just a couple of the options waiting to be explored.

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Wellness wonders

Working out and wellness combine with a holistic approach to feeling your best in Canary Wharf. From boxingfitness classes to yoga, Pilates, swimming and spinning, fitness comes in a variety of forms at the likes of Third Space Canary Wharf – Europe’s largest luxury health club. Such is their popularity that they are opening a second location at Wood Wharf, complete with the Wharf’s first hot yoga and reformer Pilates studios. From cardio to core strength, breathe deep and find your flow. For those who like a little variety in their routine, there’s something for every mood, goal and day of the week on the Wharf.

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Fun and games

From friendly competition to family-friendly activities, movement and a little adventure doesn’t begin and end in the gym. Take fun and games to a whole new level whether you’re having a day out with the kids or an evening with colleagues. Try your hand at ping pong and miniature golf, satisfy your need for speed at Capital Karts go-kart racing or run around London’s biggest and best indoor adventure park, Flip Out.

Escape to the great outdoors

Fitness in the fresh air

In a world designed in harmony with nature, Canary Wharf brings you a whole new perspective on urban experiences. Inviting you to get outside in the fresh air, reconnect with nature and move! From rooftops to waterside boardwalks, running to open water swimming or simply taking a stroll in the park (there are several to choose from), explore, enjoy and exercise better out in the open.

Running wild

Fancy a run with a riverside view? Head to the boardwalk at Harbour Quay in Wood Wharf for a jog along the water’s edge. For extra feel good factor you can even stop to use some of the outdoor fitness equipment that awaits as well. Alternatively, head along the Thames Path in a five-mile loop around the perimeter of the Docklands. You can even add a little culture into the mix with a walk, jog or run through parks and green space with our downloadable 1, 3 and 5 km Raise Your Art Rate running routes taking in over 100 artworks across the Wharf.

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Make a splash

Open water swimming season is back by popular demand, this June. Once again, Middle Dock will soon be hosting swimmers as they take a refreshing dip in the cool, clear waters by One Canada Square and Newfoundland. Book your space and don’t forget to bring coloured head wear (swim cap/hat/headband) and a bright tow float, even if you’re a pro.

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Enjoy the scenery

One of the best things we can do for our health and wellbeing is spend time in nature, and in Canary Wharf there’s 16.5 acres of parks and green space to enjoy, embracing fresh air and admiring the views. A space brimming with more than 10,000 plants and designed to help nature flourish around us thanks to our Biodiversity Action Plan, take time to spot wildlife go by, including kingfishers and seals as well as the birds and the bees. Walk barefoot on the grass (earthing) – said to help boost mental and physical health, or enjoy a moment of mindfulness watching the lawns and leafy greens at the likes of Green Flag Award-winning Jubilee Park. Don’t forget that even on rainy days you can head under cover and see the exotic plants at Crossrail Place Rooftop Garden.

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Relax and rejuvenate

Work out and wind down on the Wharf

Fitness isn’t just about being active – it’s also about taking the time to rest, relax and recover. Whether you’re looking for leisurely ways to spend the weekend in spa style, or you’re searching for targeted ways to support sporting performance with specialist wellbeing, sports medicine, therapies and more, you’ll find everything you need to work out and wind down on the Wharf.

Rest and recover

Rest and recover from sport and fitness or even the working week with a host of wellbeing experiences designed to help you come back better. For fitness fans looking to aid sports recovery, reduce inflammation and prevent injuries, as well as boost the immune system and rejuvenate the skin, Whole Body Cryotherapy at Le Chalet Cryo is the perfect fit. Meanwhile, Freedom Clinics on Canada Place offer everything from osteopathy to help with poor posture from sitting at a desk, to physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage, private GP services and more. at Pure Sports Medicine is also available – a one-stop pit-stop for health, fitness from diagnosis to injury management, and for a literal infusion of wellbeing, head to Get A Drip – the first UK high street vitamin drip and booster shot provider.

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Refuel and restore

Nutrition is an essential part of fitness, health and wellbeing, and fortunately there’s foodie feel-good-factor in abundance on the Wharf. Refuel and recover with post workout snacks and healthy fare. Dine on delicious 100% plant-based dishes at mallow, tuck into California-style cooking at Feels Like June, and enjoy healthy customisable salads, bowls and burritos at Chipotle or fresh Vietnamese food at Pho.

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Find your fit

Performance-boosting fitness fashion

Make sure you have all the gear to help you on your way to meet your fitness goals this season, with performance-boosting fitness fashion, tech and footwear. Making sure you’re comfortable, supported and right on track, look the part as you work out and wind down afterwards as well.

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Finding your feet

Footwear is one of the most important things in your fitness arsenal, making sure you have all the support you need as you sweat it out in the gym, out and about or on the court. Head to ASICS, known for their running shoes complete with neutral cushioning and semi-curved shape designed to flow with your gait cycle. Or perhaps JD Sports, catering to a diverse range of sports and fitness activities.

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Sports style

From fitness fashion to athleisure luxe, find the best fit for you and your lifestyle with a range of famous favourites on the Wharf. Blending function and fashion using technical high-performance fabrics, for streamlined support and weightless comfort, lululemon has proven that fitness can look fab and fashionable at the same time. Known for their chic aesthetic as well as clothing designed to reduce injury and anxiety whether you opt for compression leggings or a sports bra for maximum comfort.

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Get technical

From measuring your miles and tracking your performance with a Garmin SmartWatch to monitoring your sleep and recovery with an Oura Ring, Matrix PowerWatches, Apple Watches, Sensoria Smart Socks and more, fitness technology is here to help us maximise our efforts. Looking to make your fitness routine that much smarter? Canary Wharf favourites including John  Lewis and Robert Dyas have your back.

Explore Canary Wharf

Whether you want to boost your wellbeing to feel your best or exercise your competitive streak, sports enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, movers and shakers will find a world of wellbeing in Canary Wharf. Get out, get active and get inspired with entertainment, attractions, activities and adventures for every day of the week, only on the Wharf.

P.s. In addition to a world of opportunities, watch out for the start of Wharf Wellness – our dedicated four-day feel-good festival of events inviting you to supercharge your self-care – coming soon.

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