Pool or pulpit...that is the question!…read more Here at the Virgin Active in Repton Park, they placed a swimming pool right inside a church...how cool is that? When I first entered the pool I was really taken aback and quite mesmerized - it felt a little sacrilegious, but at the same time I very much enjoyed swimming in this beautiful environment. The gym area itself is also quite neat, as you sweat underneath a prettily-decorated vaulted ceiling. There's plenty of exercise equipment, although the weight-lifting area is a little small. This Virgin Active gym is in Repton Park, which was the site of the fomrer Claybury Hospital - a psychiatric hospital. Apparently there's still the ghosts of the past haunting these premises....

I joined this Virgin as it is my local club about a month ago. This Virgin club is nestled within…read morethe closed community (Repton Park), the best way to get here would be by car, although there is a bus stop just outside Repton Park it is still quite a walk when you are inside. This gym has a Costa Coffee inside next to the reception that also includes food (this can get slightly irritating when working out and smelling food) o_O The gym has quite a few treadmills, bikes, rowing machines, free weights, TRX etc, each machine has a tv screen with the ability to plug in your IPhone/IPod which allows you to listen to your music but also you can store your workout data to your phone too. The most amazing area in this gym is the swimming pool, it is absolutely stunning, the whole gym used to be a chapel for the mental institution, so the decor inside is beautiful. Within the pool area, you also have the sauna and steam room, along with some sun loungers and some juice to drink. The only gripe I have is that there is no air-conditioning (but I don't think there is anything they can do about that due to the building structure).

My fav class is Boxercise on Mondays with Coach Kamal. It is not only a rigorous workout but it's…read morehelped me with coordination, confidence and dealing with stress. I've seen so many women empowered by Kamal's training and the men too. If you're anywhere central, this is the perfect way to beat (up) the Monday blues! This is the gym that I keep returning to. It's clean, equipped with the latest technology and workout machines and let's not forget the fantastic staff. There is a pool, steam room and sauna. Check it out!

Very disappointed,…read more I was new to the gym, and I have been with them for 15 days. I have never been in the gym, and I decided to let it go because it was not what I wanted and I was also feeling very sick. That's one of the reasons I have never been in one. I found out that I need to pay a fee to leave the gym, but I did not expect to be told that I need to pay 59 pounds. What for? In the time when I was checking the app, I found that they wanted to overcharge me (even if I didn't find it correctly to even charge me the actual amount of membership, which is 39 pounds). I have paid it, but they have not told me what they are doing or what my options are in case I leave before six months. After I paid the membership fee to leave, it was straight away removed, not even letting me use the gym until the end of the membership! What a shame, and shame on them, as they want to still, and I am sure I am not the only person out there who has been tricked, so just be aware that they charge anything without even telling you from the beginning what the situation is. very frustrating the way they manipulate the situation in their favour and how I paid for something that I have never used. Theft ! very disappointed! "Poor and miserably ! And the guy that did the membership--shame on you that you haven't told me that I can't cancel it without paying the fee! Shame, shame, shame!

We were lucky to get a reservation on a recent trip to London. Very cool vibe and we were able to…read moresnag a table. The servers passed us by several times, which is fine, we can certainly order at the bar. The scene at the bar was chaotic with no clear order on who would get their order taken. It was an impressive cocktail list. Each drink takes a bit to build which leads to some long wait times. If you appreciate a well-made cocktail, you won't be disappointed as long as you are prepared to wait for it. I'm glad we tried it. We had a good time, but I don't know if we need to go back. There are some better options in the area.

Oh i really like this speakeasy! Not sure if you need a vip card or not, but there's a nice happy…read morehour and the old fashion is bomb. I had the jack something drink and it was delicious but not sure how much alcohol was in it! The vibe is great and if you go early you can snag a seat! Definitely will return when I'm back in london. Kind of hard to find. It's a deli shop LOL, but i didn't realize til I went the 2nd time..... the girl at the desk was nice :)

I started doing 3 classes a week at the end of November and am now hooked. I have certainly lost…read morefat, toned upper and lower body and am getting into clothes a dress size smaller (that I had in my wardrobe but havent been in for years)!!! Susi and Mira are a great support and with only 3 other members in any class you feel like you're getting personal training. They certainly make you work hard but you also have time for lots of laughs. I have just signed up for another 6 months and now cant imagine a week without my visits to The Power Studio. As other members have said you get addicted to feeling good and seeing results.

I've been going to the Power Studio for over six months now, and still love it. The flexibility of…read morethe sessions make it really easy to fit in exercise around my day-to-day commitments, and the training is great. With class sizes of four people, you get personal attention every time you visit. Susi & Mira even seem to remember the exercises you did in your last session so you're always trying something new, and it doesn't get boring! The ambience is great, and the classes are always fun, even when you're working really hard! Thoroughly recommended.

Jubilee Hall is a very good gym that has all the facilities you would expect apart from a swimming…read morepool. With a huge open floor design there is a mass of resistance machines and free weights, making this club an excellent choice for people wanting to bulk up. There are over thirty cardio machines to, so there is something for everyone. There is a large gay community at the gym and the management address this by focusing on this community as the main target audience. This leads to a gym with a diverse culture, although the majority remains well- toned, well-groomed homosexual males. To join this gym costs £50 per month. This is excellent value for the facilities.

Good gym, friendly staff, had a fantastic experience visiting them via Helsi app. They offer water…read moreand sauna, towels cost money, but it's only 1.5 pounds, so its ok.

Wicked gym if you want to work out in style.. you get the occasional show off's down there that…read morejust want to pose but other then that have great stuff to do down there large gym, tennis court's, swimming pool, is quite expensive but if uve got the money take a tour and give it a go!!

Paddinton Sports Club is in the heart of Maida Vale. It has the only indoor lawn bowls green in…read moreWestminster. Apart from Indoor Bowls, there is also an outdoor bowls green. There are 10 tennis couts, with some floodlit. There are also 2 squash courts and a gym. They have a club house with excellent Thai caterers. Great place to chill out with a beer on a summers evening in the grounds, even if sport is not your thing!

Has a small but clean and reasonably well equipped gym. squash courts are reasonably well…read moremaintained. The pub is nice and cosy and great for watching your games. Thai caterer is super nice, really cheap and is probably the best around this area. I think non members are allowed only when accompanied by the members into the pub. The pricing is quite reasonable though and I'm a pretty happy member here

This is more than just a Gym. It offers tennis facilities and squash courts. They have a indoor…read morepool and a smaller outdoor pool and a large fitness studio. It does tend to be a bit snobby and is frequented by women who lunch! The bar and food service is poor. They offer a wide range of fitness activites,howver the membership fees are a little high. The staff are polite but could be friendlier and the steam room could be steamier. they do have a wide range of social activities too but these have to be paid for

David Lloyd in Sidcup is a lovely gym. It has a large car park and good facilities. There are many…read moretennis courts and in the winter they put a large bubble up over three courts so you can play all year round. The heated outdoor pool is excellent and becomes a child free zone at certain times of day which is fantastic if you're looking for a peaceful evening swim. Even in the Winter the outdoor pool is pleasantly warm enough to swim in. The indoor pool is large and clean. The jacuzzi is great, very powerful, and the steam room and sauna are fantastic. There is a wide range of cardiovascular equipment and I have never had to wait to get on anything even at peak times. The restaurant and bar are neat and modern and serve some healthy option meals. The staff on the front desk are pleasant though sometimes they seem a bit rushed off their feet and there is often a queue. A bit pricey but worth the extra money if you can afford it.