The best gym in London? For me, hell yeah! Why? I couldn't really say as my opinion has been…read moresomewhat skewed by various 'factors' (which will be duly noted in the memoirs). What I can say is the neon blue poolside flatters all figures, and panoramic views of modern moonscape Chiswick Park yield strong visual incentives when holding the plank for an enforced one minute.

Really good service, great premises and everything you need.read more

I stayed at a hotel nearby, and visited this gym recently. I went to Gymbox earlier in the week,…read morebut I found it significantly underwhelming compared to this gym. First this gym is 24 hours, so props to that. Second, it has 2 floors, a ground floor for mostly cardio and the lower level for weight training and a crossfit/functional weight area. The price is reasonable too, but the sign-up process is pretty tedious. Because the facility is so automated, so have to enter a code to get someone to show you around the place. There's a couple of kiosks available to sign up, but I recommend just signing up via the website if possible. I didn't understand how to get into the place until I had it explained to me, since I come from the US, where they have no such automated door system in place. Apparently you enter in a code, press the OK button, and you step inside the pod, and the other side will open when the first side closes. In addition to being more automated, it also reduces the airflow from the outside, which I presume indirectly saves them air conditioning and heating, though the airflow actually might be a drawback when you go downstairs to do barbell / free weight training, because it kind of smells slightly. On the whole, considering it's in London, and the alternatives are simultaneously more expensive and smaller, this is actually a good deal. But even though the weights are re-racked (which doesn't happen all the time stateside), they were all in the wrong place. It's almost like people just put it wherever there was space, no matter whether it was even a matching or pair space for the dumbbells. But once again, for the price and location, this is really small potatoes. I could see myself going here more often if I were staying here longer for a visit.

This gym had a much needed refurbishment at the start of the year, sadly the new colour scheme is…read moregrey....and grey....with splashes of red here and there....oh how I long for the bright colour scheme of old! I've been a member of this gym for about 7 years now (you wouldn't think it to look at me!) and things have definitely changed. Sadly not all for the better. The childrens pool seems to be out of order a few times a month (not a big deal to me, don't have kiddies but can see it being a deal breaker if you get junior all the way there and they don't have the fun pool to play in!). Changing rooms are kept pretty clean - you need to have a padlock for your locker - and they've tried to keep an area of the changing room child free....though sadly most of the kiddies (and their grown ups!) don't seem to be able to read the sign.... A victim of the refurb was the ladies weights area. I'm not sure why, it was pretty well used. Clearly the spin studio and 'skill zone' areas were far more important to them so now we just have to put up with being amongst the grunty men while we tone our muscles....another downside is that the weights machines do feel somewhat cramped together now as the space has been reallocated for other uses. The upside - there are lots of treadmills (though at peak times - like Monday evenings - you'll be lucky to get straight onto one!), bikes, cross trainers and rowing machines....the spin studio is now enclosed so you don't have to hear the instructor waffling on and on nor have two different types of music trying to seep through your headphones! The skill zone has new and very entertaining trixster bikes (simulates a mountain bike course for those of you afraid of the outdoors like me...) TRX training systems and a skill wall (you know, the lights come on and you have to jump around hitting them off....I dunno the proper name!). There are plenty of tennis courts (book in advance), a large pool with lane swimming, For the popular classes (like spin) you'll need to book in advance and get there early or you'll find all the bikes reserved with towels and water bottles! I haven't tried many of the other classes, the schedule isn't great for someone who can't get there til 7pm of an evening, and having had previous miserable class experiences I am wary of some of the instructors, nonetheless the classes seem popular so I guess it's just me!! Money wise you're going to pay for this upgrade in facilities! Current full membership is around £83 a month although you can sign up for a year and reduce that a little (be aware of when your cancellation date is though otherwise you will automatically get rolled over for another year!).

I totally agree with West12 - I have hated other gyms I've been a member of, but I actually like…read morethis one - nothing more to add except that I've been a member here for a while and their recent refurb and upgrade of equipment has made them even better. And their kids facilities are great. Both creche and classes. Current favourite new toy there is the Trixter Xdream videogame cycle - you have a videogame screen in front of you, and you race against computer generated competitors or real people. Resistance decreases and increases according to gradient, terrain and gears. I should be there now, really, racing against the machine - instead of slumped here, writing about all the food I've been eating.

If you want a posh pool to have your kids play in or a green field to run in, a relaxing spa to…read morehave a facial in or a chic cafe to have a latte in, well then, The Park Club is for you. Mind you, the prices are high, but they match the eyebrows of all the SAHM's (that's Stay-At-Home-Moms for all you losers) that will look you over because you're (I'm) a decade younger than them. Maybe I'm being unfair with my 3-star review, but it's personal. (That wasn't a typo)...

Very good sports club/gym. Great for young families who enjoy sports. Pools are great and rarely…read morecrowded. There is one outside as well. All with warm water. They organise a great event with fireworks in the fall. Lots of courses and classes. Gym is clearly where they spent most in recent years. Lots of machines etc. As they say on Zoopla "in need of updating" (the hallways have needed fresh varnish for at least 3 years, the changing rooms for about 5y, the small child playing area was probably used by the staff when they were young...). The food is often disappointing and slow. Especially if you eat in the formal restaurant where you often wait 50+ minutes for food. So much hardly anyone eats there anymore. All in all good but well below its potential. The place feels like it would benefit from a manager that is more visible/present and makes you feel like he/she cares.

Beware if you visit this club for therapy services. I had been doing so for a couple of years, and…read moreafter a minor altercation with inexperienced and chippy young receptionists over their officious attitude to entry, I was banned from coming again by the manager, who had not even asked for my side of the story! I did write to complain, but have never even had a reply. Very disrespectful, and poor management. I have to say that the therapy area is down at heel. The loo is in need of redecoration, the waiting room is full of mismatched second hand furniture, and once there were two old workmen(?) sleeping and literally snoring on the chairs while I waited for my appointment. Signs for no mobile usage are often ignored. I have also used the cafe there, which reminds me of the student cafes of the 1970s, a hodgepodge of decor sourced from jumble sales. The photos on the website are exceedingly flattering! The food is OK, Vegan, but don't expect any service, let alone service with a smile, it's all DIY and pay upfront. And rather like Starbucks, the best seats are hogged for hours by people on their laptops, nursing a cup of coffee. There is a carpark, although I have not used it. Apparently you pay extra for that. There are tennis courts, but I have no info on those. The whole club seems to be a bit run down and poorly maintained, with little investment. It's a pity, as it could be a pleasant location. I have not been inside the gym, but a passing glimpse inside it appears to be choc a bloc crammed full of equipment. I have heard the pool described as grungy. My overall observation is that this is a club for the undiscerning young, who will put up with poor maintenance, and who don't expect any respect from staff for paying clients. It's all a bit "matey", so not at all what more mature and upmarket clients are used to. If I were looking for a gym, I would look elsewhere, there are plenty more in Chiswick.

I've been an on and off member for over ten years and feel it's the best in the area for my tastes…read more It's an adults only gym, so you don't get unwanted children running around causing noise and the facilities are in good condition. Recent refurbishments have been made to all areas except poolside but I imagine it would cost a lot and cause a lot of hassle. Maybe it's being worked on. I usually go for a casual workout followed by the spa and always get to use the equipment I need. Only thing I would advise is better customer focus. Ten years ago the personal trainers would say hello and front of house would greet you by name and say a farewell, but not since rejoining this year. Otherwise it's a fantastic club.

Huge gym located in the Westfield Mall. They are on the top…read morefloor kind of tucked into the corner. Mens locker room has a sauna and showers and plenty of lockers as well. Theres also a recovery area and a cycling studio. The weights and boxing area are upstairs. Great set up with plenty of machines that cover every body part as well the squat racks and dumbbells. Cardio machines as well. The gym is nicely set up.

Today, Gymbox once again failed to open on time. Dozens of members were left standing outside for…read moreover 20 minutes before many of them gave up and went home. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. It has happened repeatedly, and it has become completely unacceptable. This is London, one of the world's leading cities. Customers expect professionalism, reliability, and respect for their time. Instead, we are treated as though our time has no value at all. Many members, including myself, have raised complaints before, yet nothing seems to change. It gives the impression that Gymbox simply does not take these issues seriously. A gym that continues to charge full membership fees has a responsibility to provide the service it promises, starting with opening its doors on time. Customer service is measured by actions, not promises. Repeated failures to open on time, combined with the apparent lack of urgency to resolve the problem, show a disappointing level of respect for paying members. I expect Gymbox to explain why this keeps happening, what concrete steps will be taken to prevent it from happening again, and what compensation will be offered to members who have repeatedly lost their valuable time because of these failures. Paying customers deserve better than this.

In my time in London, I've belonged to various gyms at different times: 1 x David Lloyd, 1 x…read moreFitness First and this one, Virgin Active in Hammersmith. In favour of the latter are the following elements: the 20metre pool cleanliness Power Plate beauty room friendly staff towels on arrival so you don't have to bring your own decent size of locker shampoo and shower gel in the showers, in case you forget your own (okay, it's far from quality stuff but it's certainly better than nothing) plenty of hairdryers and grooming space Mostly, I live for the pool, where they play restful classical music and where windows let in natural light, making this quite a pleasant space until the doofus in front of you splashes the pool in your face with over-zealous kicking.

The Virgin Active gym in Ealing (on the 5th level of Ealing Broadway shopping centre) does look…read morenice although it is a small one. The equipment is reasonable but the whole place feels like cramped - you can stretch a bit and reach the ceiling from the treadmill! It is relatively easy to get to the machines so not too much competition for resources but I find it strange that the strength equipment is limited. The good part: there is a sauna, steam room, shower cubes are clean, there is a small swimming pool and a cafe. The down side: again - size, staff is not really helpful; for 70 pounds per month they don't give full towels but a sweat towel only so it's not good value for money at all! I was told that for a full towel I have to pay 6 pounds per month extra but then again with Virgin is like this - X pounds for this, Z pounds for that on top of the already high price. In the US for 90$ you'd get an excellent gym with everything!

also really surprised by some of the other less positive reviews on here!!…read moreI have been using the studio for 16 years. always friendly staff, clean studios. if you have problems breathing you need to go more regulary. it actually shows how much you need it, particularly true when you start. it gets easier as all things do after a few visits. it is one of my none-negotiables to do yoga.

No drinking water, mats all over make it difficult to balance, last third of class Hot 26+2 very…read moretedious, many turn around sit up, do the move, turn around sit up, blah blah boring. Nice view of the park.

Great got air power yoga spot in Hammersmith! Lots of classes, nice community! Try the Friday night…read moreFunk class with music.

I absolutely love this place…read more From the start I knew this was place of community, support and strength. My first class instantly had me hooked. My intro special ends on Friday and I'm so sad. I don't think I can afford to consistently take classes there but my time there so far has been wonderful. The teachers push you to do your best and are always there to support and catch you. My only complaint is that some classes are too full. Class has started sometimes and people are still coming in. I wish they would stick to their policy of no late walk ins. People who have taken the time to get there should be in the class. I don't like the feeling of being squished into a room at all and especially not by late comers. Other than that, doing yoga at lumi has been amazing!