This doesn't compare with the fancy gyms such as Virgin or what was Cannons. It is more of a…read morecommunity style gym - everyone is very friendly, the classes are great and the staff always ready to help. It is hidden out of the way in the grounds of Moulsham High School so not many people even knows it exists!

Unethical management…read more I joined this gym and had a great service for a few months however I missed a payment one month and was immediately hit with administration fees that more than double what I owed for that month. I rand Xercise4Less to dispute these and cancel my account. They said they couldn't unless I did it online. I was pawned off by Harlands, their direct debit company and the Xercise4Less on many occasions saying the only way I could cancel was to pay the fees, they would then reactivate my account and I could cancel online. Despite asking them to stop the service, the company continued to bill me each month with added administration fees. Because I have disputed this they have now sent me a letters with a threat of court action. If you are thinking of joining be wary of how they operate. This company have acted in an extremely unethical manner in my case.

I joined the gym in Feb with great intention, but little motivation or self discipline. The 12 week…read moreTransformation offered the benefit of PT coaching with a team of people who had similar aspirations, each with different reasons, and a shared purpose. We quickly bonded, new acquantances and never competitors. Throughout we were supported, encouraged, and challenged to our individual limits by Rob Hamill. Rob took the time to understand individual motivations, and tailored the programme to ensure everyone was and getting the most from the opportunity. At first lessons were difficult, exhausting, and tested each of us to out personal limits; however with time came confidence and self belief and the results fantastic. We end the programme fitter, stronger, lighter, and more confident, and each of us are motivated to do more. If you get the opportunity, particularly if you are a new member and find going to the gym going on your own a struggle, when today can easily wait until tomorrow, give it a go. I doubt you'll regret it.

Extremely disappointed in the service extended by David Lloyd. We have been members for one year…read moreand due to personal circumstances with the health of our child, decided to cancel our family membership. Despite numerous cancellation notices, they refused to accept acknowledgment of our requests. Uncaring, unempathetic and unfeeling approach to customers. I would not recommend this gym.

A fairly decent sports centre offering various workout machines as well as swimming, with very…read morepolite staff. However, the workout machines are often always in use by someone, and the selection is quite limited, probably due to the space taken up by the pools. Also, membership is very expensive, and although it's a great rival to Fitness First, it does have less machines, fewer classes, and more costly, also, a Fitness First membership can be used in most Fitness First gyms worldwide, and they have more facilities than any other gym network. If you don't do swimming and you can get to a Fitness First, it is the better choice. The staff is helpful though, and I know the gym manager here personally. If it's local to you, you've got a bit of money to burn, or you can't make it to a Fitness First, then this is definatly the place for you, and you will enjoy it, but if you're willing to look into alternatives then Fitness First comes more recommended.

Run by the local authority, Cathall Leisure Centre is covenant and cheap. So whether you are after…read morea game of squash, a dip in the swimming pool or good work out in the gym Cathall has it all. You can sign up as a full member from roughly 30 per mouth or just attend on a pay as you go basis with no contracts or cancellation fees. Although the gym equipment might not be as high tech as a David Lloyds or Esporta there is always a personal trainer on hand to offer advise and if you prefer group exercise there are a number of aerobics classes throughout the day. The squash courts are a godsend for those of you who like to play regularly as they are a snip at 4.50 for 45 mins off peak and rarely get booked up. You can also enter a squash league that caters for all levels. The swimming pool is large enough to have a good splash around and there is a separate section for children and parents. Ask staff members for information on women only swim days

I like this gym. Its quite small but it has everything you need, spread out over two rooms. You can…read morealso go swimming which once again is quite small but still fun. The staff are very helpful too. The main problem is getting membership, which takes quite long to become one.

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).

On behalf ofLinda Read I came to Hypoxi knowing that I had a lot of weight to lose and lacking…read moreconfidence that I would be able to lose the weight. I was welcomed by the team Sylwia, Steve and Suzie who were all so reassuring and if I listened, followed the diet plan and had patience the weight would fall off. Sylwia recommended the Vacunaut. Initially, it took 16 minutes to get the suit on! I kept apologising because it took so long! They were all so encouraging, supportive and gave me the motivation to continue. Eight weeks later, I am two stone lighter (10kg) and feel fantastic. The suit now takes two minutes. It definitely works. I'm on my second course and looking forward to wearing a new wardrobe this summer. Words fail how much this has meant to me so I have nothing but praise. Linda Read, April 2012 Vacunaut

(If you don't know what hypoxi is see http://www.hypoxi.co.uk) . In brief, its a special exercise…read morebike that uses a suction as you pedal, which claims to improve circulation and in turn help you lose weight. I chose this Hypoxi studio in South Woodford as it was closet to where I live. Staff are friendly and helpful and and give you diet advice etc which helps with the hypoxi course. Its a small place with only one upright and one horizontal bike and they also have one treadmill for Vacunault (again see website if you don't know what all this is). You have to book in advance (I think they allow about a week in advance) as the more popular time slots get taken up quickly). Its not for the shy as you exercise in a glass fronted shop but its away from the main shops so you don't get too much of an audience. I got used to it after a week or so and being all in one room you get to chat to the other customers whilst you pedal :-). If this is not your thing note that there is another Hypoxi studio in Loughton that has private rooms if you prefer this. Its mostly ladies but men are welcome too! BTW you have to attend 2-3 times a week so you need to be able to commit to this, each session was around 30 mins but allow 1 hour to get ready before/after. Parking is very limited (2 spaces in front of shop) so don't drive if poss! Well I guess you want to know if it works right? well I can only speak for myself, I did about 10 sessions at a cost of around £350 and I lost ten pounds in weight! I would say that is reasonable (cheaper than lipo anyway). But as each person is different I guess you have to make up your own mind. I think the average weight loss was about 4-6 pounds (but I have to say most of the other people in there were already nice and slim in my opinion so they didn't have much to lose!). They also take you weight and measurements each week and record them on a card which you get to keep at the end, they measure areas like your thighs, stomach etc and at the overall end add it all up - I lost 13.5 inches in total but like I said before I think I was above the average (sheer determination I think!). You can ask in the shop for a taster session for free if you want to give it a quick go and see what you think. Also it was a while ago that I went so prices etc might not be up-to-date so worth asking. In my opinion I would say give it a go, but some of my friends have still resisted due to the cost. What can I say it worked for me, and I will be going back for another course soon :-)

There are some great facilities here but unfortunately I was a bit disappointed by the size. It…read moreisn't quite right for me to keep coming back regularly, in terms of the equipment they have. But it is very affordable and conveniently located. The staff are also friendly and helpful!

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!!