gyms and fitness videos - what's good that's local and workable around the kids?

[ryedalema]

Morning all - after the third night of cocktail experimentation and early rising little darlings I'm thinking about all the chocs/turkey/nuts/alcohol I've consumed (Beth I hope you are not reading this) and ways of getting really trim in 2011.

I have a wonderful trainer (the aforementioned Beth) but need to supplement these training sessions with the gym (as it's freezing outside) and/or fitness videos. I've done Davina to death...

- has anyone got one of the new batch of fitness videos that they can recommend (bearing in mind I 'fall off' the step in step class so nothing too choreographed);-)

- can recommend a really good local gym (ideally with pool). This is my (ahem) treat to myself so could even go a bit posh on this (not sure there is a posh gym around here though??) I was considering Crystal Palace, Peckham Pulse, Dulwich Hamlets.. something with classes during the day would be really good.

Not sure about Dulwich Leisure Centre - is the gym still a duffer??

I'd really appreciate any help - and of course if anyone wants a seriously malcoordinated gym buddy.......... ;-)?

xxxxx

[prdarling]

Classes at Beckenham Spa are really good and only 20 mins away. You don't need to be a member to use the facilities and they have a great pool

[Mellors]

Crystal Palace for serious swimming (50m pool thats often empty, but not great if you don't swim well as its a bit deep and scary).

Otherwise I'm also a fan of Beckenham - fab creche open every morning that takes them from 6 weeks (I think) and a good range of classes, plus a decent 25m pool. I'm a member for me and my little girl, and we get 3 hours free creche and unlimited classes/pool/spftplay etc for just over ?40 a month. Takes 15/20 mins on a normal run from Ryedale.