How This Started
My training routine began at a modest gym near 5 Fitness Crescent in London. It wasn’t flawless, yet it was reachable, affordable, and helped me maintain consistency.
When that gym closed, I noticed how quickly the fitness scene in United Kingdom was evolving. New clubs opened, fresh concepts appeared, and marketing often overshadowed the actual member experience.
I began testing various gyms and classes, taking notes after each visit. Over time those notes evolved into this site, created to help others make clearer decisions.
My Approach to Reviews
Each review on this site comes from real visits and the actual time spent inside the club. I prioritize practical details that matter when choosing a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Allocate enough time to understand routines, peak hours, and patterns
- Visit on multiple days and at different times
- Experiment with more than one training format and instructor
- Regularly use amenities to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Talk to other members about what remains consistent and what doesn’t
- Take notes promptly after each visit
I update reviews when circumstances change significantly: renovations, management changes, pricing adjustments, or new facilities. Each article shows its last update date so you know how current the information is.
What I Look For
My priorities might differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a fitness center:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel genuinely well-designed for members, with respectful boundaries and a calm atmosphere?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there enough variety? Do things get fixed promptly?
Crowd Management: Can you actually train during your preferred time without constant waiting?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness shows how seriously management treats the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Clear pricing, clear rules, and no unpleasant surprises.
Beyond the Gym
Outside of training and writing, I live and work in London. This project exists to make fitness choices easier and more transparent for people seeking the right environment.
Get in Touch
I receive messages from people considering memberships or starting their fitness journey. I try to respond when I can.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have specific questions about a gym I reviewed, I am happy to share extra details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome those too.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here proves useful in your own fitness decisions.