I've been a member of Max Strength for the past five months. I'm a long time gym goer but always…read moreseems to get bored and de-motivated when I didn't get the results that I wanted. Max Strength offer group training sessions, so you get the benefit and knowledge of personal trainer without the crazy cost! Groups are still pretty small, and you get quite a good team spirit going after a few sessions together. They offer both outdoor and indoor boot camp sessions, along with strength training. The guys know what they are doing, so after a mere 40 minutes I get a much better workout than pounding the machines at the gym for hours and not really knowing what to do! I feel stronger, I have lots more energy and I'm leaner to the tune of almost two dress sizes. The sun always seems to shine on our Saturday morning boot camps, and working out in the open air is lovely!

From the owner: strength training, fat loss, muscle building, strongman training, powerlifting, bodybuilding,…read moreathlete training

Unless you intend to make use of the ladies only facilities Cheetahs Gym is not for the…read moreinexperienced. The anaerobic section is made almost entirely of free weights and heavy-duty single purpose machines so is very popular with local body builders, bouncers and dedicated athletes wishing to target specific muscle groups. For the "I just want to stay in shape" gym goer I'd suggest looking elsewhere as you'll probably feel quite intimidated by the testosterone-fuelled goliaths who dominate the territory. For those wishing for a no-frills aerobic work out, there is nothing wrong with the aerobic room apart from it's size. Being quite small I'd imagine the chances of there being free machines on every visit are smaller than at other gyms in town. The good thing is that you can get single day, week or month memberships to try the place out or just visit occasionally. With such high membership prices I'd only recommend splashing the cash if you really want a dedicated muscular work out. As they sell various supplements and nutritional products it's a great place to get helpful dietary tips from the experienced and friendly staff. Also, with an onsite sauna and juice bar it really is the perfect place for the committed trainer. Make use of it's great facilities but like I said, don't expect a fancy David Lloydesq experience.

A gem of a gym next door to King Alfreds. So after you have batted around some balls and had a…read morepaddle, go get ripped! Getting pumped and waking up in agony has never been so cheap, it's only £3.50 a day which in these times of super exploitive mega gyms is brilliant. For a whole year it's only £200 which is amazing, places like L.A Fitness would cost you over £400 for a similar service. If you can see past the downy signage and old school gym feel, you will find that this is a proper gym with proper prices, the old school gym feel helps too.

If you don't already know what Pilates is and how it can help your body, you probably will soon…read moreenough, as it's close behind Yoga as one of the best ways to keep your body strong and supple. Targeting specific muscles, strengthening your core and learning how to correct your posture are all key in optimum fitness and this is what Pilates focuses on. Most Pilates studios use specifically designed equipment to achieve this, and Ocean Wave is no different, it looks a little peculiar at first but you can really feel the muscles working! You may not have the master Paul Anthony McLinden teaching your class but is 3 partners are equally trained to a world-class standard and really pay attention to each individual. It doesn't have to be expensive either with a Small Group Studio Sessions (1:3) at just £20. It's well worth it.

The owner of this establishment is incredibly passionate about making sure that his business has…read morethe highest standards and provides the very best environment and services for the clients. He is very positive mind oriented and knows what he's doing! I would highly recommend Ocean Wave Pilates Studio!

Brighton has many health clubs but this is arguably the best. The one problem is it's location as…read moreit is a few miles away from any sort of housing by car. This then leads to the argument that if your guna drive to the gym to go for a run you might as well just go for a run. However, it is the whole set of facilities that make every session that little bit better. With indoor/outdoor swimming pools, a great gym, tennis courts, badminton courts, physios, steam room, sauna and spa but to name a few, the facilities are vast. I always feel that if you are going to do fitness you need to do cardio and weight training as both are necessary for good all round fitness. Then you need a reward which is when the sauna and steam rooms come in. This place isn't cheap but if you go on the website you can get a free days membership so you can see what your missing out on. Creche facilities as well so having kids is no excuse!!!

This truly is the greatest gym I have ever been tied into a 13 year contract with…read more The staff are unhelpful, rude, indifferent, untrained and change every time you go in. I was sold one monthly price and charged a lower one. It took me 4 minutes, 5 phone calls, 3 emails and countless assurances that they would call me back to sort the problem... which they did, I always had to chase them! The only saving grace. There is no space, however the extortionate monthly price and fact you have to give 3 decades notice if you wish to leave, coupled with the fact you always feel welcome make this an unpleasant place to be. If you could leave 0 stars I wouldn't. Avoid, Avoid, Avoid, a void is engulfing me... but its a nice one. Reg, Monty

Great club to join if you have a family and you can afford it, it's got a really nice soft play…read morearea for little kids and a big area outside for larger kids to run around and it's all enclosed so they can't get out and you can relax and watch them play...the facilities are also good, there is a decent gym with lots of machines, 3 pools and lost of classes for all levels as well. cafe is good as long as you don't expect gourmet stuff, it's probably the one area that lets them down, they could do a lot better with the food but hey it's a gym not a restaurant.

Coral Health & Fitness is probably the best value gym outside of Brighton centre. It has a large…read moregymnasium featuring an aerobic and floor exercise room with a separate machine and free-weight room so you don't feel intimidated by those whose main goal is to pose. For students membership is a mere £20 a month and for that you get on and off-peak access to the gym, beauty salon and bar. Other good deals can be had if you're a couple in which case monthly membership will cost you £23.75 each. Unfortunately neither membership includes access to squash courts (£4.50 off-peak/ £6 peak). You'll also have to pay a little extra to take part in any of the extra classes, which include boxercise, circuit training and spin classes. Both rooms of the gym are well stocked with every piece of apparatus you could ever need. The bonus for me is the small free-weights section that allows more space for machines, thus decreasing the amount of steroid-fuelled nutters you find in other gyms. Avoid evenings between 7-9pm, as these are the busiest times (I'd suggest visiting around midday during the week). If you need a few minutes to recuperate after your workout you can always chill out upstairs where the bar and kitchen will serve you everything from protein shakes to chilli con carne. All the staff are incredibly friendly and are often willing to give you free tips about how to improve your work out. It's no David Lloyd but for the money you can't complain.

With extra classes such as circuit training, boxercize, spin classes and salsa there's much more to…read moreCoral Fitness than a gymnasium and squash courts. With its own licensed bar you can stay and socialise for a while or indulge in a range of drinks and hot and cold food. For me it's the best value gym in Hove as it's impeccably maintained and well staffed. You'll never be far from a friendly trainer who'd be happy to give you some free exercise tips. The aerobic room is fully stocked with every machine you'd expect including treadmills, cross-trainers, bikes, spin machines and steppers, along with a matted area that comes with various exercise balls and crunch machines. Every wall is plastered with helpful diagrams and information so that you're never at a loss. The resistance room is separate to this and due to its bias toward machines as opposed to free-weights it isn't the kind of place frequented by many over-inflated steroid types. That said, the free-weight section is decent if a bit small and many of the machines are adaptable to varying needs. It's great for students as it's only £20 per month and if you're a couple you could get a joint membership for as little as £23.75. The squash courts cost £4.50 or £6 for off-peak and peak times respectively, however, the price isn't included in any membership package. Despite this I think it's the best value gym in the vicinity.

I'm so excited to have found this place. I sweat like a dog but somehow don't have muscle cramps…read morethe next day. The slim tech makes me work, and the power plates give me a massage while working out harder than I normally do. The cat is also cute