Okay, so it's cheap. Probably one of the cheapest gyms I've known for what you get. I wouldn't go…read moreas far to say 'value for money' as like the other reviewers say it's got a lot of faults. I don't use every piece of equipment on there. I'll be honest I mainly just use the cardio machines on my way home. So with that in mind here I what I've found. The entrance into what appears to be an abandoned part of BHS store (but isn't) can put you off at first. There is access up via stairs and two elevators, the door mechanism has some bizarre Futurama like hover tube designed to stop people sneaking in on your pass purely because they cannot fit inside it with you but I'm sure it can be done. The place has no personality, greys and blues do not look modern in this case just very out of date and a tiny bit draining. Compared to the vibrant reds, purples and the orange gym around the corner it could do with a face lift. The treadmills seem to suffer the most of faults, with them starting off and then just stopping like your punched that red emergency button. I went at what I'd think to be one of the peak times yesterday at about 5pm and I had no problem getting equipment either for which I was surprised. The view you get does sort of make up for it, the floor to ceiling windows does prevent the hobbit feeling I got in my last gym which had no windows at all and was fondly(?) nicknamed the bat cave. To get this type of gym in my area e.g 24 hour I'd be paying £30+ a month so I put up with its faults, if I was a fitness aficionado I probably wouldn't go here though. Suggestions to The Gym: - Fix your equipment The water fountain could be colder A new colour scheme? Add more of that electric blue or something.

I have been a member of the Gym for few months now. it was my next option after my previous gym…read moredecided to relocate to Solihull. The positives: - Centrally located ( City centre) - Affordable ( for a student like myself) - more than enough machines - accessible 24hrs, meaning I can hit the gym when I can't sleep :) - always kept clean by staff - friendly staff The negatives: - not very suitable for body builders - could be too crowded sometimes (depending on the time of the day) - some of the popular machines are no more in very good form Overall, if you want somewhere cheap, quality and central, this is for you.but if you are a body builder, you might want to try somewhere more suitable.

Having trained with these guys for around 18 months now I can say they are the absolute smashing it…read morewhen it comes to training, their extensive knowledge and strong work ethic are second to none. Whatever your goals are, if you're serious about achieving them then these are the guys to go to At one point in my life i hate exercise, but now I'm a complete addict. They have made me want to look and feel better about myself. They offer a no frills approach by 2 dedicated yet unpretentious pair of best friends that provide a fitness package that caters to the individual i am always encouraged and persuaded to continue my fitness routine by constant reassurance, guidance, praise, nutritional advice and also a phone call on no shows! Give it a go you never know! the place is really easy to get to and they have ample parking. This place always has great psootive vibes and you leave your troubles outside and enjoy your workout. A fast paced environment, an intimate setting with a close knit group of members I now regard as friends.....more a support network really ....best for me is the online nutrition advice ....24 hr support by the trainers and peers alike!

Vibro is the only gym I've ever stuck to. Results in a matter of weeks and a friendly place to work…read moreout. Massages are fantastic too.

Once in a while everyone needs a break, and at the end of a particularly stressful week of work i…read moretook Friday afternoon off for some me time. Having had Vibro suite recommended to me by a friend I decided to check out the spa and am very glad I did. They have a fantastic range of treatments and are able to accommodate you if you want a 30 minute lunch time treat or like me an entire afternoon of relaxation. In an attempt to relax I opted for a "Deep Tissue Massage" and a "Bespoke You Facial" both were 1 hour treatments. The welcome was fantastic and I immediately felt at ease and was offered a range of drinks, the initial massage was carried out very well and actually did work to release some of the tension I felt. This was followed by a 10 minute break where I was allowed to sit relax and offered another drink. The Facial consisted of a 15 minute consultation asking about my skin type and normal routine. This was followed by a full 1 hour facial which I think was done very well. Unlike many other spas I wasn't pressured into buying any products or booking a follow up, the staff were fantastic and both treatments were great value for money. I would definitely recommend Vibro Suite.

Whilst I realise this is a review for a big chain, I really think this one needs to be shouted…read moreabout! Context: I am a fat girl. I don't want to be a fat girl any more. I have been a member of a number of gyms in the past, and for many many reasons hated it and quit. I was determined this time to find one that would work for me. Enter Bannatyne's Brindley Place: The bizarre decor immediately appealed. The pool is dimly lit, so I don't feel super self conscious about my bits being on show, and the gym itself is never rammed full of people so I never feel I'm being looked at. The muscly oiled men keep to themselves in a separate area with free weights which also helps me feel less anxious about visiting. But the real reason this place is awesome is because of two very specific people: 1) Steve Northam - he inducted me into the gym, he puts up with my whinging and my craziness over any kind of exertion, and at times he can be a little bit strange too (he does competitive fencing! Amazing, right?!) but above all he encourages me to keep at it. And it seems to be working. 2) Lee - a personal trainer who runs the spinning class on Thursday mornings and Sunday evenings. He warms us up to COUNTING CROWS (yes, I know, it shouldn't make sense but IT DOES!) and continues the sessions mixing Lady Gaga and Alanis Morrissette and Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon and on the rare occasion we manage to twist his arm to turn on the disco lights, it's like doing a bike ride at Snobs. And I've discovered I LOVE it. So. Indie / metal spinning, and crazy helpful instructors? On that note I'm IN. (ahhh cheesy ending, I know, but I couldn't resist :)

I booked this spa day through the wanada site which included use of all the health club facilities…read morea facial and a free take home product! A great way to spend a Saturday with a friend :-) Arriving at 10:30 I was determined to make use of all the facilities, and that's exactly what we did. My friend and I were shown around the health club - free water machine,changing rooms, swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and sauna. We spent spent our time relaxing on the loungers reading magazines and generally just chillaxing using the jacuzzi and steam and sauna rooms. The changing room facilities are great complete with the usual showers, toliets, lockers (don't forget a £1 coin!) drier for swimming costumes and hairdryers. You can also bring in your own hair straighteners to plug in. We each had a facial in the spa whereby they used a range of Elemis products on our skin which resulted in super soft skin. The spa staff were friendly and professional and I must say I felt very relaxed after my treatment as it included a head massage too. I will defintely returning for another spa day.

I did something in January I never thought I would do.... I joined a gym. I did a lot of research…read morefirst, as I wanted a place which I wasn't locked into a 12 month contract, had a pool, had classes I would do (and enjoy) and would be the cheapest option; Bannatynes won hands down. Located just off Corporation Street, it's got several bus stops around it and is a 3 - 5 minutes walk from either Snow Hill or New Street train station. I will warn you, the exterior (as you can see from the photo) isn't glamourous. If you want a place for posing and taking "gym selfies", you may want to look elsewhere. Once you are a member, rather than carrying around another pesky card - you get a pin number to enter. This is just put into the turnstile by the reception desk and Voila! You're in. As a side note, once I had decided to join - I was a member in 10 minutes and had full access immediately. Something to note if you're feeling determined! There are separate male and female changing and shower facilities downstairs and then stairs to the pool/steam/sauna area or you can grab lift to get up to the gym. The lockers are padlock operated and you have to take your own (or buy one from them). I am yet to try the actual gym equipment or classes, but all of the classes seem to be done over a range of days and times to suit even the most busy schedule. I am loving the hydrotherapy pool (perfect for post swim achey limbs) and the Sauna. The gym also has a "Bannatynes Spa". Not recommended for a "spa day" (the actual area is very nice), but you wouldn't want to head to the pool for a relaxing time as it's full of people swimming for fitness. I had my first ever massage today by a lovely lady called Steph. As a new member of the gym, I had 50% off - making a 45 minute Swedish massage experience £18. They do offers regularly, so if you are a spa person, wotrth giving it a go. All in all - there are things that could be improved. But for £29 a month - it pretty much does everything I would want a gym to do!

This place is the reason I can eat out as much as I do.....so obviously, I am a big fan…read more High-end gym equipment, a good range of classes and a fantastic swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi, make this, in my opinion, one of the best fitness centres in Birmingham. At £40 per month it is slightly more expensive than a lot of gym memberships in the city, but I think its good value given the amount you get for that. My biggest recommendation are the spin classes, they are tough but you definitely feel like you have had a good workout after one of those! A few sessions here a week....and another guilt-free weekend.....perfect.

I recently joined and have been impressed with this Pure Gym so far. As it's low cost (my…read moremembership is currently £10.99 per month) it's fairly basic with minimal staff but it has a good range of equipment and has always been clean on my visits. The classes I've been to have been a bit hit and miss - some of them have been great and some of them not so much - but they are included in the price of the gym so I'd recommend trying them all out and finding a class and instructor that suits you. They also have an app where you can book classes in advance online, which is useful as they do tend to fill up. So far I'm glad I joined and it seems to have everything I need, as well as being really close to my work (it's super convenient for anyone in the Colmore Business District). Once I've been there a bit longer, I'll update this review!

As a gym it is fair…read more Facilities and equipment: The gym is brand new, everything is clean and all equipment in working order. The equipment they have is the bare minimum. The ground floor features a free weights area, with all dumbbells that go beyond 30kg, squat racks, smith machines (however they are close to the walls so you cannot get a bend under them), and bars. Upstairs features the bare minimum in weights machines, and cardio equipment. Missing are calisthenic bars, TRX, punch bags, and ropes. The cardio equipment is all Matrix brand, they are pretty terrible, they feel awful with treadmills having poor cushioning and next to nothing programmability, the bikes and cross trainers do not feel good at all (think they're magnetic rather than fluid or fan based). There is also a studio and a spin room. If you are serious in to fitness I do not recommend this gym. If you just want to be active it is highly attractive at £10.99 a month. The only class I have done is yoga on a Sunday. I will review classes a little later.