I used to go here when it was LA Fitness (the one where the swimming pool roof collapsed) and to be…read morehonest it was pretty run down and a bit of a dive back then. When Pure Gym came along and bought the LA Fitness chain I didn't really have high hopes for it. Looking at the gym floor, the clientele leans towards the 'meat head' body builder types, this hasn't really changed since the Pure takeover. However, it's a really cheap gym and Pure do seem to have refurbed the building, though the car park needs re-surfacing as it's full of pot holes (some are pretty big, I don't think my small car could actually get out of if I drove into it). Everything is now the grey and turquoise colour scheme, even the floors are grey... I haven't checked out the studios yet, but my last visit (and final) a couple of years ago; you would find that the air conditioning in the studio was not strong enough to cope with the amount of people in the room. The mirrors would completely steam up from the body heat, and by the end of the class the floor would literally be slippy from condensation (and sweat) EWWWWWW! I really hope that Pure have addressed this. Anyway, after trying out most of the gyms in the area, the lure of £14.99p/m with multi gym access and no joining fee got me in (it's currently £19.99 a month but there are always deals happening). They have a decent studio class timetable, including LES MILLS Body Pump and Body Combat. I have a huge dislike of budget gyms but they do the job and this one has air conditioning that works (I'm looking at you 247 Fitness). If a mid-priced gym opened near me I'd join it straight away, but so far it looks like the budget chains keep buying out the mid-priced ones so I'm stuck with Pure for now.

I have been a member at this location since the days of Tropicana…read more OK the gym isn't perfect...but really what do people expect for the average membership of £18.00 per month?, you can't have a night out for that. The gym is much cleaner than it used to be, the only thing I would say is sometimes the weight machines are very difficult to get on due to demand at peak times....and yes, it can sometimes not smell very fresh in the weight lifting area, but you get that in any well equipped free weight area at any gym. I like the fact that you're left alone to train, but there is always a familiar face of a personal trainer if you did want that extra push ( a couple of the regular ones do smile and engage, like anywhere you have the ones that don't even look at you...therefore you simply don't engage or even contemplate asking them anything). I'm no longer a class user, therefore can't comment on the studio's. The only real negative I personally have is the car park...it is dreadful!!!.....Other than that generally it's value for money.

So... I confess... I haven't had anything to drink, any exciting meals out or any late nights this…read moreweek... It's all down to joining the programme at Fit Body Bootcamp. Basically, I needed to kickstart 2015. I really don't have too many body issues, but with it being the year of my big 30 (it's in March, thanks for asking), a mega trip to Japan for my Honeymoon and a year of new challenges for Yelp Birmingham; something needed to change. I was finding my mornings getting later and later and I was snacking more and more... But what can you do to give yourself a jolt? I got an email. That's what happened. I got an email from Fit Body Bootcamp inviting me to try the "6 week transformation" package for £99. At first I was a little bit dubious. Can you really make a difference in 6 weeks? I sent some exploratory emails and found out that the deal contained nutritional guidance (including help with meal planning), unlimited access to Bootcamp sessions (with very reasonable hours) and access to a forum with the other members (for inspiration, help and a bit of camaraderie). I duly weighed, photographed and measured myself (with the help from my partner in crime, Dan G) and was shocked at how much weight I had put on. It pushed me through my first achey session on Monday and has spurred me on to give it the best go possible! The first session was hard. I'm not going to lie, HIIT is not an easy workout - but the sessions are very regular and only 30 minutes. Now, with walking TO FBB, doing the session AND walking home; this takes me more like 1.5 hours (there are no showers in the facility so you go dressed and then go on to work or home to get ready for the day), but this is a small amount of time to give when the potential benefits are so high. The trainers are really great! I have trained so far with Oli and Toni and both of them have been big on energy, supportive and helpful (allowing me to do an alternative exercise when the one recommended is too tough). The training regime also changes every day, so you don't get bored or used to a particular kind of session. The nutritional information can be a little tricky to follow at times, but I have found the community forum a great place to share tips, tricks and pitfalls. Any question that's asked generally get's answered within a couple of hours. I am only in week 1. Only time (and my willpower to stay off the booze) will tell if I get the results... But stay tuned Yelpers! I will let you know how it goes!

I'm in tears after the distressing experience with the general manager and the PT Maya…read more We paid over £200 in joining fee which the woman told us would go towards 3 PT sessions and 4 week tennis course. A badminton coach was also promised. After paying it turns out the tennis coach, badminton coach, the first PT, the second PT, the head of PT have all left within 2 weeks. That's 5 people- how is this normal? First session was form filling for 45 mins. Second the guy had a family emergency and we turned up for no reason. Third ( shockingly!) also had a fam emergency and we turned up at 730am for no reason to be turned back around. Third one was the worst- Aggressive woman PT Maya Makluka. She wasn't there when I came in. Went looking and found her strolling in a different part of the gym she asked me to go back and wait. She came down 10 mins later and brought a form out. First question she asked was 'is this a free session?!' I said we paid joining fee for this. I also told her we have already wasted a session filling out forms with the first PT. She said she hasn't spoken to this PT. I said but my form should still be here she said there are no systems and I need to get my form from (her ex colleague who's left!). She spoke extremely rudely and aggressively and was shockingly unprofessional I couldn't believe it was really happening. Finally SHE fumed off after this. Literally ran to the front desk before I could reach to complain- I then spoke to the general manager who said the pt has come in to her office in tears ( lol the fake clown) and been with them for years (2) so can't be wrong. She would get dean who works for her to call me. The general manager has apparently joined 6 months ago and has already had her mind made up. Disgraceful that this can happen to a human being, let alone a customer

Birminghams David Lloyds…read more After being able to open up again from the pandemic it's REALLY gone down hill! Awful customer service at reception, you pay so much money to be treated like , the gyms been refurbished but it's still horrible no AC, the lady locker rooms are disgusting!, My wife hates it!! Anyone is allowed in when they're not on a membership as certain staff members let their own people in for free causing disagreements and noise in the gym. They quality and reputation of DL has just disappeared, it now seems like an ordinary gym with extremely high prices. I have left DL shady lane after 10years because there is not point paying so much for a service that is bad. All good reviews are from staff members and there relatives they make it out like they're a good gym when they aren't - an insider actually told me this! Please reconsider, your working team represnting David Lloyds as they are not keeping up a good reputation. I could name individual staff members who I can see have been mentioned in other reviews aswell so it must not be nothing new as they must be constantly disrespectful and think they own David Lloyds themselves, they must be reminded they are here to serve the customers and don't actually have shares in the business no remorse is shown if anything at times I do think racial profiling but others get the same treatment. An oldish lady who was at reception desk today andra or something like that absolutely disrespectful no help just laughing. Gym has gone complete terrible, they've signed up way to many members and can't even provide a good enough service, some staff should consider resigning and whoever actually is in charge of the club should change the staff and improve its facilities.

We bought a buyagift voucher for bannatyne spa which was for a Treatment which we chose as a back &…read moreneck massage and a scalp massage. Got to reception and had to wait for someone to let us though as we were not gym members so couldn't access the turnstile gates. Reception took the forms I had to fill in and offered spa bags with a dressing gown, towel and slippers for £3 (you have to return the gown & towel otherwise they charge you £25.) but they didn't have any ready yet so we told to sit & wait. After 5 mins I kept looking at reception as I noticed other people were given spa bags, so receptionist noticed me looking and asked if I was okay. I told her I was waiting for 2 spa bags, which she then got, as she forgot bout it!! I note that my gown was 'dirty' as it had foundation or something similar on the collar!! It was a big patch!! We got changed and went up to the spa, we had already filled in their forms (printed at home). Then went into a twin treatment room as we had requested. The massage was good, though my boyfriend said he preferred the belfry one!!! Then we went to use the pool and sauna etc which was good. They have a big changing area, showers are more roomy than pure gym! It was good but I think they have different offers, some good ones on offer without need to buy groupon etc. The online booking scheme was hard to work out, so I ended up emailing for confirmation. Plus reception was short staffed so we were kept waiting n forgotten for 5 mins!!

Excellent facilities. Lots of equipment - free weights, muscle machines and treadmills/excercycles…read moregalore. Wasn't too busy when I went on a Saturday afternoon. The swimming pool is large and heated. The locker room is quite clean. You need your own padlock. Lots of free parking too.