Fitness fiends will be pleased to know there is a healthy way to enjoy a break in the British capital thanks to exclusive new exercise suite Gymbox.

The Covent Garden establishment attracts London's trendiest tracksuit-clad residents, from TV stars to fashion types, but with extensive facilities including more than 70 treadmills there is plenty of room for curious visitors too.

Bikes have been Playstation-enabled and there are nightly DJ sets meaning staying fit has never been so much fun.

Classes also offer more range than the yoga, step and pilates staples of normal gyms. Take your pick from American-style bootcamp, Brazilian ju-jitsu and BeeGee Boogie, to name but a few.

Gymbox was originally set up in Holborn to concentrate on boxing's health benefits and the sport remains strong across the two venues with an Olympic-size ring, expert instruction and more punch bags than you can throw a left hook at.

For more fitness feasts in the capital make sure you visit during April's gruelling marathon.