If you're checking out Crossfit Avon, chances are you've already got a good idea of what Crossfit…read moreis, but what makes Crossfit Avon special? For me it's the level of commitment and care shown to each and every member. It's a true community spirit here. Everyone is supported, encouraged and spurred on by coaches and members alike, regardless of ability or fitness levels - the last person to finish usually gets the biggest cheer. There's little room for elitism or ego here with every achievement and performance celebrated and congratulated. The programming is well thought out with structured strength and skill work carefully dovetailed with high intensity conditioning workouts. You will find that the general focus of the training moves in broad cycles, focussing on different aspects of strength and fitness at a time. General strengths and weaknesses among the member base are constantly assessed and the programme adjusted to work on those weaknesses accordingly. This approach is not random yet it is exciting and unpredictable and there is great anticipation before each class to see what's in store in the Workout Of the Day(WOD). Beginners will find a warm welcome as well thorough instruction and assessment in the fundamental movements before moving on to the main classes. Specialist classes are provided twice a week for Olympic Weightlifting as well as ad hoc sessions such as Boxfit, Strongman and Mobility. For the more advanced members there is a dedicated Competitors programme to take strength and conditioning to the next level in preparation for competitions. Before I joined I felt fit but was bored of the repetitive, predictable and impersonal classes at the local leisure centre and frustrated by the lack of free weight equipment available in the gym. Then a friend told me about Crossfit. I was intrigued, if a little intimidated, especially seeing a class in action! Nevertheless, I took the plunge and signed up at Crossfit Avon and the transformation in my fitness in the last 15 months is unbelievable and I think I actually spend less time working out now - it is just so much more effective than the alternatives. Get involved!

This is no ordinary gym with a pool and showers and coffee or any of that stuff. This is crossfit,…read moreso expect an environment more like a lockup garage. Everything is done in classes of no more than eight, supervised by teachers who train you in the proper techniques. The crossfit ethos is based on old-style exercises like situps, pressups, squats and pullups. There's also quite a bit of work with weights and kettlebells. You never know what they're going to hit you with from one day to the next as there is a huge variety of workouts, performed either against the clock or to a set number of reps. Typically the workouts provide a short sharp shock to the system rather than endless repetition. Sounds scary I know but whether you're a superfit young fire fighter or just an average person of more mature years like me you can do it as they set your weights or number of reps according to your ability. It's all great fun (really!) and the atmosphere is genuinely friendly. You'll soon notice big changes in yourself, like thinking nothing of lifting a weight heavier than you are off the floor. This morning I even climbed up a rope something I could never do at school. CrossFit Avon is a gym you'll keep coming back and back to.

Just wanted to say what a fantastic Personal Training team you have at Feel Fit Gym. You guys…read morehelped me get into my wedding dress! Lol , I dropped 2 sizes in 5 weeks!

Really excellent gym. Great facilities, incredibly good value, really friendly and genuine staff, 2…read morefloors of matts, free and machine weights, running, cross training, cycling machines, boxing ring, octagon, classes in muay thai, bjj, boxing, mma, sauna, stream room and all for £25/month or £20 off peak!!! Seriously why go anywhere else. I have a personal trainer there also who is excellent. Really highly recommended.

A superb fitness centre situated just of the main road. Has a big gym, excellent changing…read morefacilities, many sports gyms and a small cafe downstairs. Esporta also has a pool, jacuzzi and sauna present if you prefer to take a more relaxed attitude to fitness.

It is as good as it looks in the pics and there is more depth to this club than one might think…read more This is just not simply a Gym; there are additional classes (no extra cost) throughout the day and into the evening from anything from Yoga, Zumba, pilates to spin cycle and aerobics classes etc etc. its not cheap but it is good value if you take classes along with swimming and normal gym work. It has everything you could need. An example yoga it has six different yoga teachers at different times, styles and days the choice is exceptional I know because I go to most of the Yoga classes! BoaT

The Ozone health club is quite a large complex, near the Kassam Stadium. Has a large free car park…read more The gym is quite spacious, new equipments gym with TV screens on some of the machines, which is great, there is also a spinning studio which is used for classes with an instructor. There are 2 aerobic studios which are used for teaching various classes such as body combat, body attack, step, pilates, body balance. I recommend the Step class - a really good work out! All the instructions are good though. There is a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa. When you become a member you get several sessions with a personal trainer to sort out a programme, they are really friendly and helpful. They also have open weekends for the public, if you want to test out the facilities. Sometimes there are promotions when you can bring guests along and get day passes. The gym does get quite busy in the evenings, but day time isn't so bad. Lovely place to workout! The prices are quite reasonable and competitive.

Superb club set in a easy to reach location. I have just joined and the staff were fantastic…read more Really enthusiastic and helpful which makes a change to the bigger clubs in Oxford who just want to take your money. I left Esporta 2 years ago due to customer service levels and couldnt be happier that I moved clubs. I would definately recommend it.

Miskin Manor Health Club is a member's only fitness facility and is part of the Miskin Manor…read moreresort. As well as boasting a large swimming pool, a studio and a fully stocked gym, they also offer many fitness classes such as spin cycling, boxercise and yoga. There is also a fully equipped spa area that features such utilities as a sauna and steam room. The gym itself has numerous treadmills, a number of state of the art exercise bikes and cross trainers as well as a variety of rowing machines, while there are also several weights machines nearby. These include a pec deck, a lat pulldown, a shoulder press and an ab curl machine, as well as others. The weights room has an excellent dumbbell rack that goes from 5kg-50kg and is more than enough for the average gym-goer. There is also a brand new smith machine and a really good set of cables, although the cables have a set weight limit that can seem a little light if you're after a heavy chest workout. There is also a bar by the entrance that offers a wide array of drinks and snacks, including protein shakes which is ideal if you forget to pack a post-workout shake. The club boasts many assets that make it a great place to be a member; however, this is a prime example of something being too good to be true. The membership is very expensive (which they have conveniently brushed over on their website) and, although you get use of the facilities, you will still have to pay extra for use of the classes even if you are a member. Even a day pass will set you back £8, so it's far from cheap to become a regular here. A little on the pricey side for my liking, but if you can afford it, then you have a lot of good facilities at your finger tips.