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Early-rising fitness fanatics have been accused of disturbing the tranquility of Primrose Hill with “high-fives, hugs and constant whooping”.

About 100 people turn up for free, high-energy workouts just north of Regent’s Park from 6.30am each Friday.

But some locals have been left furious with the group, whose members they say are ruining their peaceful dog walks and quiet jogs.

The fitness class is hosted by Project Awesome, which holds events in big cities including Edinburgh and Bristol.

One resident told The Times the fitness class was shattering the peace with “pumping music” and “constant whooping”.

Another, Craig Woodhouse, told the newspaper that the park was “jam-packed with hipsters who hug each other and go around high- fiving each other”.

He said: “They get in the way of normal people and the music is obviously ‘high energy’ stuff and very annoying and disruptive.

"I used to see Liam Gallagher jog around here, but I’ve not seem him for ages — maybe he’s been put off by these guys!”

Ianthe McWilliams, the chairwoman of Friends of Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, said: “We would certainly not favour loud music spoiling other park users’ enjoyment of the park.”

Danny Bent, who founded Project Awesome two years ago, admitted the workout “involved a bit of shouting” but said that it was “hugely beneficial to the community” and the group began their sessions by picking up litter.

A spokesman for The Royal Parks, the authority responsible for Primrose Hill, said: “Our parks cater for a wide range of users and we’re keen to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy them.

"As such our park regulations make it clear that amplified music is not allowed in the parks. Enforcement of this regulation is a matter for the police.”