If you’re gym mad, then the festive period is no reason to slack off (and it might even provide a good excuse to escape the family). The good news is that most London gyms are open over the Christmas holidays – some even on Christmas Day. For those who can’t get to class, several studios also have online classes to tide you over.

Iuliana Capilnar, personal trainer at the east London The Gym Factory, believes that keeping up your schedule is a good thing. “staying active during the holidays can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that fitness isn’t seasonal. Even if you can just manage a small bit of movement, go for it, because every little step takes you closer to your goals, meaning you don’t have to “start again” in January.