YMCA

There is a 25 metre swimming pool, three badminton courts, a pilates studio, climbing wall, canoeing facilities and a resistance balcony (whatever that is) under Great Russell Street. Who knew?

I discovered this subterranean fitness emporium yesterday when I attended the launch of Central YMCA's Workplace Activator programme. 17 small businesses have signed up to take part - in theory they're at capacity but if you want to get your employees moving I'd take a chance and ring Robin Gargrave.