I've been training here for 6 months, really love this gym. There is all necessary equipment to…read morework out. The manager and other staff are polite and friendly, also really like the fact that there are no lines for using equipment

I'm not as enamored by this gym as other reviewers, but I will say that it's OK…read more Back in the States, I was a member of the YMCA. Though Y's aren't known for being glamourous or particularly well-equipped, the ones that I frequented in Delaware and Maryland were amazing. I hoped to find a similar gym in my neighborhood, but quickly learned that gyms of that caliber are very expensive. Instead, I chose price & location over equipment and signed on with Fitness4Less. In September, they ran a student promotion for three months of membership for £69 cash. While that is clearly more expensive that £14.99** per month, I was able to avoid setting up direct debit for the UK bank account that I hadn't established yet. I appreciate that there is rarely (never?) a wait for equipment. I can use the elliptical or free weights whenever my heart desires. The reason that I gave this place only 4 stars is because of the limited morning classes Mon-Fri. In the evening (after 5pm), there is a class almost every hour. The range includes yoga, muy thai fighting, zumba, body conditioning, and krav maga. In the morning, there is one pilates and one core conditioning classes *per week*. The rest of the morning classes are spinning. While I enjoy spinning, I find that the bikes are too small for my tall frame (5'9''). I wish that the variety of evening classes was replicated in the morning. On a positive note: the weekend morning classes are great, especially Bogusha's pilates class. She may be over 60-years-old, but she seriously works your body! **The monthly fee is now £15.99/mo.

Virgin Active has been the worst customer experience I've ever had. After I complained about a rude…read morestaff member (at Strand), he retaliated by getting my brand new membership at Chiswick Riverside cancelled behind my back. I was never told -- I only found out when I was blocked at the door. They kept my £125 joining fee, left me without access for a week, and have dragged me through over a month of back-and-forth lies and contradictions. They're now even emailing me from Mill Hill saying I "haven't cancelled" when I clearly have. As a disabled person, I find this not only retaliatory but also discriminatory. For a company charging nearly £300/month, to treat members this way -- silencing complaints, cancelling memberships without notice, keeping money, and refusing accountability -- is beyond disgraceful. Avoid at all costs.

Oh... my... butt. I…read morehave a new-found respect for all things bike related, from the hot Lycra tank tops the to the padded biking shorts. I vow to never poke fun at you again, you devoted bike devil messengers. Because if you can conquer a spinning class more than once a week, you can definitely kick my ass. I admit it. You are much tougher than I. I'm a runner. A whimpy runner. But as you know, conditions aren't exactly perfect for leisurely jaunt 'round the green on these blustery London mornings or freezing evenings (read: dark afternoons). So I've become somewhat of a gym rat. However I'm apparently not the only person to make this discovery, and often finding a machine at peek times is quite challenging. So I've started taking more classes, thus the spinning ordeal, which I now can't give up until I defeat it. (Or can at least keep up.) Anyway -- this Virgin Active location is definitely a commuter's hot spot that gets busy in the mornings and evenings, but with decent class selections and an über convenient location, this central London gym is clutch for all of my resolutions and shapely fantasies.

I've been going to the Waterloo Branch for some years - on and off - but I have noticed a steady…read moredeterioration in the general cleanliness of the place and the less than welcoming attitude of the staff - especially the new ones. In the past a stroppy member of staff stood in the doorway of the steam room after I had asked him to close the door because it was already cold. He stood there with the door wide open and deliberately let the steam out. I stopped going for some years. Another time an idiot supervisor put eucalyptus oil on to the sauna elements - the vapour caused my eyes to burn - the establishment did not have eyewash equipment. There was no response from the owner to my complaint - who also owns the straight but scummy Rios Spa up in Kentish Town. The staff at Waterloo also enjoy going down onto to their hands and knees and peering under the cubicle doors to watch the 'action' inside. I'm amazed that Lambeth Council allows the place to operate. There is no fire exit in case of fire. I have seen guys having group bareback anal sex in the open relaxation room. The toilet floor is filthy with urine stains. The steam room smells of damp and mould and the tiles are peeling off the walls. Recently I went there on a cold day. There was a new member of staff at the entrance. Firstly I was charged £14 despite showing my Freedom Pensioner Pass. Then I was accused of trying to bring alcohol into the place - my bag was full of presents and a laptop. Then I was asked if I had drugs on me. Jeeze - and I hadn't even gotten in the door. He took my money. Then he decided that I was not be allowed in after all and so gave me my money back and asked me to leave. Of all of the saunas, spas and Turkish baths (hammans) I have been to around the world the Chariots chain and Rios in London are the very worst. Indeed there have been deaths from drug overdoses at the branch in Vauxhall. You'd have to be really desperate to go to any of these.

This is a great place - but NOT A GYM. It is a gay male sauna. Well worth attending if that is what…read moreyou are looking for, but please don't come expecting a gym!

Definitely not the kind of gym I was expecting…read more I do understand you only pay £20 but hygiene is very poor and shouldn't be related with the price. Only a few Lockers after midnight for the use of the members, something I wasn't expecting as on my first and second visit I had to leave as I wasn't willing to leave all my stuff out of a locker due to it's easy for someone to steal them. Up to 8 times I found the toilet without toilet roll but I could find it all wasted on the floor, I find the toilets very dirty almost on every work out. I remember going to fitness first blue label paying £35 a month and at least showers and toilets were always clean. I'm not sure about this new low cost gym concept.

Visiting from the U.S. this gym was not too expensive and very well maintained. Will come again.read more

This is the closest gym to my office and so I've decided to bite the bullet and joined…read more It's a no frills gym - there's not much luxury to be found here. The main space is a big hall with a large selection of fitness equipment - I've never had to wait. Classes are available in the morning, lunchtime and in the evening and the selection is varied, if not a little irregular. The changing areas are decent enough and I've found the staff to be very friendly. Another bonus is that they have outdoor football and tennis courts here for the summer and I get preferable booking and rates. This gym represents fantastic value for memberships and one off visits - it's just under £20 a month on a rolling monthly contract and anyone can turn up and use the equipment and classes for under £5.

From the owner: Whether you're you’re a mum with desire to get stronger, or a CEO that wishes to improve his…read morehealth, our fitness instructors and PT’s have the tools and knowledge required to ensure you get the results that you deserve. In addition, we have a warm welcoming culture to make you feel part of the community, inspiring you to keep pushing yourself.

Great location and well equipped facility. Signup was easy…read moreand accessing the facility 24/7 is a huge help while traveling. The length of the PIN is a bit cumbersome but QR readers in the lobby make it somewhat easier. Lots of equipment to make getting a solid workout easy.

Dropped in for a class while on vacation. Coach Doug was great! He led us through a warm up, skill…read morework for muscle ups, a metcon, and some cool down stretches. The gym was clean and had a station to fill up waters and a clean locker room with showers. The booking process was very easy it was yo reach via the tube too!

I attended CFCL when I lived there at few years ago and miss this gym very much! The coaches were…read moretop notch; many have or were working towards advanced degrees e.g. In physiotherapy or kinesiotherapy. They focus first and foremost on proper form and doing movements safely before adding weight. Most definitely the most intense exercise I have ever done and made me very sore (in a good way). They have a lot of different programming, such as the typical WOD (workout of the day), yoga, strength classes, Olympic weightlifting, endurance classes, etc. Attending classes at CFCL made me proud of what my body could do and I developed a much healthier attitude regarding body image and fitness. Plus, never had a single injury, whereas I was constantly getting injured when I used to do distance running!