Portobello Green Fitness Club

The Westway Development Trust owns this friendly, bustling place, which has retained a strong community-focused feel in the face of the bland corporate image of the chains. Capoeira and Thai boxing are popular, along with courses (which cost extra) ranging from burlesque to belly dancing. If you just want to use the gym, a recent refurbishment has brought in new Cybex equipment - and there's a decent free weights room as well.