Virgin Sport, Hackney Festival of Fitness, Hackney Marshes

After another amazing London Marathon, many of us will be feeling inspired to get into shape. Head to the Hackney Festival of Fitness for a weekend of exercise-fuelled fun to get motivated to start your own fitness odyssey. If you’re looking to ease into long-distance running then consider taking part in the Hackney Half on Sunday, or, if a more gentler introduction is more your pace, then join the free 5K community run on Friday.

This epic fitspiration festival also has a diverse programme of group fitness workshops such as yoga paddle-board classes and pumping sweat sessions to DJ sets from the Ministry of Sound. This weekend is the perfect opportunity to get in-tune with your body and suss out which workout is best for you.

Take a break between asanas and burpees with open air cinema screenings of sport film classics like Cool Runnings. If stylish workout wear is the best way to get you to the gym, then peruse the selection of sport and lifestyle brands at Market on the Marshes where you can also sample delicious local fare, sip craft beer, and discover the area’s colourful galleries.