The HLC is a very clean and welcoming facility, they offer a variety of different treatment…read moreservices. Having worked with James on several occasions I can confidently recommend him to anyone in need of help. He is extremely professional and highly knowledgeable, I have never felt better! The HLC offers a variety of different treatments and classes. From osteopathic treatments to yoga classes and sports injury treatment. It truly caters to everyone.

Wickwoods is a beautiful country club just outside of Brighton. It's location is fantastic -…read morenestled in beautiful countryside just the other side of the Downs, yet less than 15 minutes from my house by car. The gym facilities are great. Admittedly, it's not the biggest gym in the world, but it has plenty of equipment to get a great workout including all the usual cardiac machines, weights machines, free weights (this area is very lady friendly, unlike other gyms I have experienced in the past), and TRX. They also have limited membership so the gym is never really crowded and I've certainly never had to wait for any of the machines. That said, my gym inductions weren't that successful, and for this Wickwoods loses a star. The first induction I had was good but the instructor was leaving the next day, and forgot to write down the program she had developed for me. The second time, the girl was incredibly moody as she had been booked by her colleague and didn't really have time. One very quick, abrupt tour of the gym later I had a program written down but a slightly sour taste in my mouth from the way I was treated. It's a shame as everyone else I have come across at the club has been really pleasant. As well as the gym, they have a studio room where they run numerous classes. The classes run by the gym instructors are better in my experience, the others can be a little 80's in style!! There is a beautiful pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room area that is just perfect to use after a hard workout in the gym. They also have inside and outside tennis courts, tennis coaching and tournaments - I may pick up my tennis racket again when the weather cheers up! I am yet to try the restaurant, although the carvery looks and smells fantastic on a Sunday - book in advance though, they never have room for us when we turn up after the gym. The bar area is a great place to stop for a coffee or something stronger - you have earned it by this stage of course! There are also treatment rooms which I plan to use in the very near future - there has to be some reward for all this hard work!

I applied for a one day pass. You can only buy the pass from a kiosk with a PC before the entrance,…read morewhere you give your details, pay with credit card and receive a pin via email. Luckily I had my mobile phone with me to check my email account. The pin activated some 10 minutes after I had completed the registration so I had to wait trying to unlock the door for a few minutes until I finally was allowed in. The gym itself has a lot of cardio and strength machines, all brand new. But the only one available for back extension was out of order. If you are used to train with dumbells and barebells like I am then you might find this gym a bit disappointing. There are only two barebells available plus one smith machine. The floor is made rubber so it's not stable when you squat or power clean. There is a reasonable number of dumbbells but I guess that there might not be enough at rush hours.

I regularly visit The Gym Crawley, it's my local gym and I've been a member for over a year, I…read morewould have been a member sooner but at the time I had a year long commitment to another gym that was underwhelming in comparison. The Gym itself is very clean, bright and spacious, there's plenty of cardio equipment and a good amount of floor space. The free weights area is modest in size and it can be very difficult to get a look in at the busiest parts of the day (early to late evening) there's a decent amount of equipment but it's missing a few machines that gyms may look at as luxuries (I long for a supported HLR rack) so it's fairly basic, but with some knowledge you can improvise and use what's there, and with that being said, for the price and location it's a steal.

I used to really like this place but find that it gets so busy that it becomes counterproductive…read morewhen your intention is to relax and unwind. It's got an amazing vista, which is it's USP. What lets it down is the procedures for booking clients, it's squashed entrance which has people jostling to get in and out and the front desk staff (or atleast the woman who was there on the day that I went). The receptionist, when I visited, was clearly unable to cope and became quite shrill and anxious. I overheard her being quite rude to someone on the phone, telling the person that she was too busy to deal with her enquiry!! Isnt' that part of her job(?) However, the class I attended, although crowded, was well taught. I prefer a more intimate group and so I probably won't revisit, despite the studio space being stunning.

This is a building set on the edge of the seafront by the Redoubt, so at high tide the sea is…read morereally close. I have attended yoga sessions there which are really atmospheric as they open the doors and you can hear the sea. They also do pilates sessions, and a wide range of alternative therapies such as colonic irrigation, alexander technique, reflexology. They hold events with interesting visiting speakers. Parking is on the seafront or on road between seafront and Seaside,but parking carges don't extend that far down, so is free.

Cheaper than the other gyms and, as local legend would have it, more friendly, St. John's was a…read morecouncil-run gym until a couple of years ago, after which time its franchise was taken by Fusion, which has several other gyms in the UK. It can occasionally be frustratingly amateur - there'll be promotions from time to time that you'll ask gym staff about, only to find they haven't heard anything about them - but its heart is in the right place. Young and old go to this gym. You'll have early morning yuppies getting in 30 minutes on the exercise bikes at 7am, young parents taking their children to swimming classes throughout the day, heart classes for retirees also during the day, teenagers pumping iron in the late afternoons (bring nose plugs), and harassed-looking commuters sweating on the treadmills in the evenings. You know how sometimes you can go to the gym and feel out of place, because everyone is so young, toned and perfect? You won't have that problem here; it's full of regular people trying to drop a few kilos. And a good selection of classes, too. Spinning, Body Balance, Yoga, Tai Chi, Body Pump whatever takes your fancy, really. It's a really good way to meet friends. ... and I don't mean that in the dodgy 1970's do you swing? way.

The University of Sussex Sports Centre may be less flashy than the nearby Falmer Sports Complex,…read morebut I tend to choose it more often. The fitness centre's selection of cardio equipment includes several of these really awesome cross-trainers...They're elliptical machines with optional ramps and give a pretty intense workout. The weight machines are set up more like a circuit training room - all neatly spaced out around the edges, instead of crammed in to each other like in the Sports Complex. And although the cardio machines don't have televisions built in, they do overlook one of the sports halls for some live entertainment. The Sports Centre runs several fitness groups and drop-in classes throughout the year, which are a good way to mix up your workout and prevent boredom. Also available on site: A Therapy Room that releases the relaxing scents of aromatherapy each time the door opens. I've yet to take advantage, but the prices seem quite reasonable. Perhaps that will be a Christmas gift to myself.

I've only attended two gyms throughout my life - including this one -, so I don't really have many…read morepoints of comparison to rely upon. That said, this is certainly the best gym I've ever been a member of. The price is very affordable - you can get a year's membership for just £130 -, the service is friendly and efficient, and the amount of gym equipment available for use is very good. Even during busy times there's plenty of different machines to use, including a plethora of running machines, cycles, rowing machines, and weights. Definitely comes highly recommended.

What began four years ago as let's give Tai Chi a bash has now evolved into a journey of self…read morecultivation which now influences every aspect of my life in a very positive way. Tai Chi Wisdom teach the full Yang curriculum in a relaxed, friendly and supportive manner, starting with basic postures that lead into to the learning of short and long versions of the form, two person sparing and weapons training. Turn up to a class - you might like it !!

Going to Tai Chi Wisdom really can be a life changing experience. Simon, Cher and their growing…read morefamily of excellent teachers are brilliant and they really know how get the teachings across and to make everyone feel really welcome and cared for. Recently I've been a somewhat absent student due to a very busy period in my life but with weekend workshops and various classes throughout the week I still manage to enjoy their company. Classes are wonderful friendly places and they attract a really good sort so it's always a pleasure to return. Go and see for yourself how much fun the classes are and most importantly, that the guys and girls at Tai Chi Wisdom really know their stuff.

I was completely in awe on my first visit here on 6th June…read more I am completely new to Buddhism and was so happy to be so welcomed, so accepted, and so happy to be around people that I can relate to and learn from. I arrived at 12:30 when free meditation was open and had a look around the reception area. I was very happy to be offered a cup of tea and be so pleasantly chatted to. The lady kindly took me on a tour of the building, showing me the beautiful two large shrine rooms and the small personal shrine room. She not only told me a bit of the history of the charity and the founder, but also showed me how to meditate, and did some guided meditation for me. I'll have to save up to get the train back to Brighton just to visit here again. I'm so glad these people exist.

Brighton Buddhist Centre is the hub of Buddhist study and practise in Brighton- they have been…read moreteaching and practising Buddhism, meditation and yoga for over thirty years. The organisation aims to make spiritual practise accessible to all sorts of people with all levels of knowledge and experience. The centre is staffed by friendly volunteers who will welcome anyone who wishes to drop in for a chat about what's on offer. Amongst the many classes and courses available, they run led drop in meditation for those who aren't yet ready to commit to a full course. Similarly you can drop in to an impressive range of yoga classes- choose from: Hatha, Iyengar, Astanga and Vajrasati. There are lunchtime and evening classes to suit all schedules. The building itself has a calm, peaceful atmosphere (as one might expect!). A small shrine room is available for individual meditation and a beautiful large room with a glass roof is used for group meditation practise. The centre is a really great resource, not only for supporting Brighton's Buddhist community but for educating people as to what Buddhism is really all about! That said, you don't need to be interested in spiritual study to attend the meditation or yoga classes...they're open to all.