The 30 Best Exercise gym in Bristol

“Simon and the team are friendly and enthusiastic! For anyone looking to join the club, Masters Academy is one of the best in Bristol!”

“Excellent martial arts and self defence training. My fitness and flexibility levels have increased greatly since joining. Great teaching by very good instructors.”

“Very nice venue. Highly recommended”

“I have training in this club for nearly 5 years, it is a great please to train, the club caters for all levels and everyone gets on really well!”

“A rich creative space to facilitate a deeper connection to oneself on all levels, beautifully held and facilitated by bernadette whose commitment to this work is precious. A way to explore the mental and physical repetitions of movement that hold us back, are mirrored & keep us small in life. Bernadette offers a delicious container for this moving medicine, allowing judgements of ourselves and others to fall away, an opportunity to discover the real freedom that is available in the present.”

“I had 4?PT sessions with Jasper Badger at Nuffield and they were just brilliant. Really informative and gave me the confidence to use the gym. Would highly recommend Have also been to many classes with all the other instructors over the past few years at the gym and everyone is superb ! Love it.”

“This is a gym, not some fancy fitness club. There are plenty of heavy weights, benches, and a quite few machines. If you know what you’re doing, you’ll be absolutely fine.”

“My son and I have both been part of this club for 14 year's and we both love it! I enjoy it because not only is it great physical exercise but it also exercises my brain too. Everyone is friendly and supportive with each other. Master Russ Martin has a wealth of knowledge and experience and his classes are always informative and varied. It's never too late to give it a go!”

“I absolutely love Nuffield Bristol North - I teach Zumba, Kids Multi-circuit and Fitness Pilates here and have done for may years. The club is super friendly, both members and staff with up to date equipment plus 100's of awesome classes with enthusiastic instructors like me! There's a creche, kids classes, swimming lessons which makes the club perfect for families and it's a really good price if you look around and compare clubs. Come to my class and say 'hello' - I'd love to help you on your fitness journey.”

“Spoke to Richard Roper on the options regarding my Treadmill purchase. Right from beginning till delivery, provided a great service in terms of dealing with the purchase and offers. Sorted the delivery as well so that it arrived before the estimated time. I am happy with the equipment as well and this company deals only with brand new and not anything else. Would recommend to anyone who wants to purchase gym equipment from this supplier.”

“Josh has been brilliant from start to finish. I have seen him for multiple injuries and each time has been reassuring, helpful and has taken the time to understand the unique requirements of the situation and how he can best help with a tailored plan. His approach to physio is refreshing, ensuring that he puts the patient and injury first and his caring nature is exactly what has been needed!”

“Amy, from The Malmesbury Clinic was fantastic for sorting my shoulder/neck pain. I don't normally make appointments for my health care issues, but I was feeling so exhausted with the pain in my shoulder that was making me feel awful. Amy was professional and took time to hear of my past medical history and the symptoms which I had in my shoulder. Her treatment was spot on and I felt fantastic after an hour of massage of my shoulder, back and neck. She has managed to smooth out my aches and pains! I have some specific exercises to do to help build up strength in my shoulder. Absolutely fantastic results. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend.”

“Before coming to Walnut Grove (on Slade Road, Portishead), I was really struggling with stiffness, as well as an ongoing sciatica issue. Despite strong painkillers, I could barely walk at times, and found doing anything very difficult. After a session at Walnut Grove, I found my stiffness was eased, and pain reduced. I have been going to Walnut Grove, to see the Osteopath, for some months now, and they provide much needed work on my neck and back. (I have also had a Hot Stone Massage there, which was lovely; my Mum also attends, for acupuncture.) For help and relief from joint/back issues, I highly recommend the professionals at Walnut Grove.”

“In the 3 years I've been training at Bendy Studio I've gained so much confidence both on and off the pole. It's become my second home and a place I'm proud to say I belong. Bendy Kate has been so supportive of my journey to becoming a flying pole instructor and I couldn't be happier to be a part of this wonderful community.”

“Without a doubt the best part of the week, Liam is fun, kind, considerate, flexible, and knowledgeable. Whilst Liam is experienced and has the knowledge, he adapts this depending on your ability. He will offer modifications without hesitation if something doesn’t feel right, ensuring you feel comfortable during training, and that it works for you. Liam is very patient and non judgemental which is important for me as someone who can sometimes struggle with simple instructions. This is apparent in both his strength training and boxing sessions. I was particularly impressed with Liam’s awareness and consideration for females training across their cycle. I feel like this is such responsible coaching and something which is very important to me. Really refreshing and more reassurance that I’ve chosen the right coach. I purchased a block of sessions which makes for an even more reasonable price for 1:1 training. Looking forward to learning more, improving form, and getting stronger.”

“Tom is very dedicated and passionate about teaching. He uses different methods to keep the training engaging and effective. I also appreciate that they share useful health and fitness knowledge, which helps me better understand my progress and overall well-being. I really enjoy the sessions and feel more motivated to improve each time!”

“My 5 year old has been training with Sam and the team since early Summer 2025 and absolutely loves it. He’s become fitter and has learnt so much, from how to fall safely, try to escape someone’s grip and lots of punches and kicks. Great value for money with the opportunity to attend up to 3 sessions a week, I’d highly recommend for anyone looking for a sporting activity for their children.”

“I'm really enjoying progressing in Animal Flow with Steph's expert coaching. She is determined to drive the best out of each of her students. As an experienced PT, Steph's key differentiator for me, is her ability to explain the WHY in addition to the WHAT and the HOW of each move. Loving it!”

“I joined Bradley Stoke from another school in early 2024 and everyone was so welcoming from my first session onwards! The coaches are all very friendly & knowledgeable and they all make sure there is a great atmosphere at the club for anyone to train. Would definitely recommend!”

“JC Strength Academy is packed with knowledgeable, friendly lifters, great equipment, mountains of plates and the occasional friendly doggo. Jon and Jo lead a special team of fitness professionals who are always on hand to give welcome advice and encouragement. Whether you are a competitive lifter or a recreational trainer, JCs has everything you need. We are always pleased to welcome new lifters; "The bar is loaded!"”

“My wife recently broke her hip and Kelly is currently treating her following her discharge from hospital. It was such a relief to find Kelly, her skill, professionalism and patience is exceptional, she has even contacted our GP on my wife's behalf. We have complete confidence in her and her ability to ensure my wife regains full mobility as soon as possible. I can recommend Kelly unreservedly.”

“Roberta delivered an informative session at the gym I work at and it was brilliant! Very interactive and informative, Roberta is approachable and everyone felt comfortable asking questions. Roberts covered pelvic floor health, bladder, bowel, postnatal, menopause, pregnancy & exercise. I would definitely recommend to other gyms / studios”

“I have been coming to Baskervilles gym for nearly 5 years now as a student at the Uni of Bath. The gym have run gymnastics training for the snow sports club for as long as I have been a member. Paul especially has always taken care of us and tailores his gymnastics expertise to movements for us on skis in the park. I have seen many friends and myself take skills and exercises we have learned in the gym to improve ourselves on the slopes. The team always do a great job adapting our sessions to all the various skill levels of the members we bring. Everyone equally has a great time and has the opportunity to progress!”

“By far the Best thing as parents we have done for our daughter’s confidence! , the whole transition from primary school to secondary schools can be very challenging with finding friendship groups etc. I contacted the Club and explained the situation and we attended for a free session, well since then we haven’t looked back, giving her the much needed boost with improved confidence, fitness and mindset giving her a passion and goals to achieve. She absolutely loves her training twice a week and never wants to miss a class. This wouldn’t be possible without the brilliant instructor’s positive attitude and dedication.”

“Wanted to join a beginners class and get back into dancing and am so happy I found Motion Studios. I started a beginners class on Monday two weeks ago with Laura and I have really been enjoying it, the atmosphere is so positive and it has been such an empowering experience. Definitely get a good workout, a good sweat on and a good giggle! Would totally recommend Laura’s class to anyone looking for good laugh and boosting some of that confidence. The studio is tres clean and it’s cool so it’s not just a hot sweat box! Looking forward to doing more classes here :) there is also parking opposite.”

“I was looking around for new studio in Bristol but also one I vibed with good community feeling ❤️❤️ this studio and it's vide is brilliant. I only went to practice today and feeling hyped up everyone talks to each other help each other out it so wholesome can't wait to come back !!! Thanks for being a inclusive space for everybody's BODY! Xxx”

“My son had his grading today and was over the moon with it all. Such a lovely morning from start to finish! Was lovely to see all different ages perform and was an inspiration to Alvie. In his own words "i want to be like this when I'm older" fantastic day. Thank you to you all!!”