Heaven Villa Borghese Sporting Club

As well as being home to historic buildings, Villa Borghese is one of Rome’s green lungs. Where better to put your body to the test? If you prefer a sophisticated gym to the open air, your search is over. At number 33 Viale del Galoppatoio you will find Heaven Sporting Club at Villa Borghese, one of six centres the Heaven brand runs in the Italian capital.

Covering around 7,000 square metres, the complex offers various options for fitness and wellness enthusiasts. Members can choose between five studios, each dedicated to different classes, where qualified personal trainers are on hand to help. Light parquet flooring and an airy, welcoming atmosphere are just two of the touches that make this centre elegant and modern. Water sports lovers are also well catered for: the fitness pool is ideal for aqua aerobics, while regular swimmers will find a dedicated pool.

The sporting club is not just about fitness, but also about wellness and comfort. To unwind or relieve tension, head to the spa, complete with sauna, cold plunge pools and Turkish bath. A restaurant and bar welcome anyone looking for a post-workout bite, while the beauty salon and hairdresser offer face and hair treatments to help you glow after an intense session. There is even a meeting room with PCs for those who cannot step away from work, even on gym days.

Fitness enthusiasts will find a broad selection of classes at Heaven Sporting Club to satisfy even the most demanding tastes. Cyclists can join spinning sessions, while those looking to test their limits can opt for hydrobike, which is demanding yet rewarding. To look after both mind and body, yoga and stretching classes offer pure relaxation. If you feel you have tried everything and still haven’t found your sport, head to the squash court for a fast-paced alternative to tennis. A special mention goes to the options for children, including junior rowing and swimming.

Options for all ages and tastes: this is what awaits at Heaven Sporting Club at Villa Borghese. If you usually let your gym membership lapse after a couple of months, that won’t happen here: thanks to its setting and state-of-the-art facilities, this spot in the heart of Rome is hard to leave behind.