A very good gym for a fair price. Some areas of the gym may be a little rundown but everything works fine. The staff are lovely and very helpful. It is always clean and the swimming pool and sauna are always great to unwind after a long week. My favourite thing is how quiet it is, even at busy times I very rarely find myself waiting for equipment and it’s nice to have a bit of space whilst working out.
Phill★★★★★
Honestly, when I first walked in I was a little bit cautious. Certainly there are parts that could do with some refurbishment, but by the end of my first workout, I was really invested in the place. It's a quiet gym, with plenty of space and some really solid equipment. The upstairs is a bit more up to date than the downstairs, but I find myself somehow preferring the downstairs anyway. It has the vibe of a real body-builder gym, which I appreciate. The equipment is rugged & you feel properly close to the metal.
The staff are really friendly as well, I would absolutely recommend this place.
If I were to give one criticism, it would be the inconsistent weight labelling on the machines. On some it's lbs and some it's kg, but on some it's just the counted number of weights. It's a little awkward when you're first switching from another gym, but if you're consistent with the same machines, you can get progressive overload by just making sure 'number go up' on consecutive visits.
Maja Hill★★★★★
TLDR It's great value for money, friendly staff, warm pool, sauna and free classes.
For me it's an easy 5 stars, but lets start with the bad stuff.
Huge car park, but it's not obvious as it's through the arch behind. Maybe park in Lidl and then walk down on your first visit if you're not sure.
The whole place could do with a coat of paint and TLC, if this is important to you it's probably not your gym.
The layout is super confusing, the pool is obvious but the sauna is well hidden. The free weights and boxing area is in it's space ground floor, the 'fun machines' and yoga are upstairs down a completely different corridor.
Lockers are confusing, you'll need a key from reception, ignore the pound slot in the door.
Changing room floors can get wet; Sauna, showers and pool, there's a lot of water.
Now the good news:
The cleaner seems to live in the place, he's always mopping and emptying bins.
The pool does vary in temperature but it's always the warmest I know of. If you want mostly swim time the membership is probably worth it for just that.
Yoga, Pilates, swim aerobics, over 50's etc all the classes are free. There are currently 3 yoga classes a week if you can handle it.
It just doesn't feel like somewhere for posers, people are there for health and genuine development not to just look good. Maybe you don't want the punch bags or boxing ring, perhaps the very intimidating free weights are't for you, or running machines don't float your boat? Just find the part that is your thing and enjoy. Any questions there will be someone on reception and they are super friendly.
jake cutler★☆☆☆☆
Worst experience I’ve had in a gym. Rude staff, trying to work out and being asked to go and use a different facility. each time I moved I was asked to move again so he could hoover around me. Using “I’m the manager” as excuse to be rude about it.
The equipment doesnt have any indication of what weight you are using and nothing is ever working. Definitely wouldn’t recommend
O Hut★★★★☆
It’s a nice gym with nice staff and the pool is nice however.. the changing rooms feel very dated and also the hot tub is broken, and when I was in there, I was told they are waiting for a specialist part but looking at the reviews. They have been waiting for over a year so it would probably best to remove that from your website. If it isn’t going to be fixed any time soon.
Damian Bemben★★★★★
Just started recently at the gym but really nice atmosphere, very friendly staff and great access!
Equipment isn't the newest but weights are weights, and the fact there's so many classes is brilliant.
Overall best gym I've found around Southampton, would definitely recommend over going to a chain!
found saint★★★★★
I went in to enquire about joining and the lady behind the desk was really helpful and friendly. She let me have a look around and I decided to join. My 1st workout was on a Wednesday evening after work., where i was met by a nice friendly gentleman who was very helpful.
The equipment I found was easy to use as a beginner and the other users were friendly and helpful.
emily grace★★★★★
This has been my gym for around 2-3 months now and I am loving it! The staff are super lovely and kind. The only bother I have it sometimes some machines are not working but usually when I go back they are all fixed. A lovely gym for anyway who is wanting a quiet gym.
Oliver Rampling★★★★★
I trained here for a matter of months and thoroughly enjoyed every session, it’s nice and quiet in the out of peak times and not overly crowded in the busier periods. A relaxing swim and sauna after each session is something I also love about this gym, very friendly staff, very accommodating and if you’re looking for heavy steel plates. This is your place - would 10/10 recommend this gym to anybody in the area
Naomi★★★★★
Well equipped gym, full of friendly people. Staff always approachable and happy to help. Has a nice social atmosphere that you don't always get in big chain gyms. What I particularly like is the different areas available to work out in, there's a safe space for everyone from beginners to advanced weightlifters. Then of course to relax after a hard work out there is the pool, jacuzzi, spa and sauna. These are well maintained, clean and easy to access. Perfect way to end or start the day.
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