Swindon Gyms - Any Reccomendations?

Jebblehmoo · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:02

As the title says :cool:

Anyone from Swindon who regularly goes to a gym here that can recommend me one?
I am serious about getting into the whole fitness thing, as I am currently trying to get my fitness level up to a much higher standard than i have at the moment, because Im applying to the police force in Wiltshire soon

If anyone knows of any good, fairly decently priced ones, it would be very appreciated!

Also, apologies if this is in the wrong thread section

GarethDW · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:09

Trouble with the gyms here in Swindon is that there aren't any that are good and reasonably priced... the "good" ones that I've seen are the new one in Kembrey Park (can't remember the name) and the David Lloyd one next to the Motorola factory used in the James Bond film. Both of these, however, are very expensive.

The cheaper alternatives are either JJB (I use the one next to Chavda in Scabbie Meads cause it's close to my house) or to buy a Swindon Card and use the council's facilities. Neither the JJB gyms nor the council's facilities are brilliant though (especially the council stuff - very outdated compared to the expensive places). However it's much cheaper... £35 p/month for peak usage compared to £60ish for the other places.

I've not tried Cannons over at Greenbridge, or Fitness First - they might be better than JJB.

pitchfork · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:17

JJB is a brilliant little gym, thats the one I go to, it's about a 20 minute walk from my house but it's brilliant. Usually do a bit of cardio for 10 minutes then work on my legs and arms for about half an hour then another 10 mins of cardio. Go for a swim after to cool off. EVen if you aren't up to much you have the facility to just go in there and relax which is nice.

David loyd I have also been to, thought it was full of nobheads, a load of them were quite obviously taking steroids and a load of them were the sort of guy who cycles to work on a £2000 bike wearing spandex.

Morba · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:19

24hrgym

cannons is crap.

Morba · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:20

pitchfork said:
a load of them were quite obviously taking steroids

did they all walk around with needles hanging out of them?

pitchfork · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:34

No but you can tell, a fair few of them were on steroids I guarantee it.

Morba · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:34

pitchfork said:
No but you can tell, a fair few of them were on steroids.

how can you tell?

!bluetonic! · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:55

Jebblehmoo,

I go to Fitness First in West Swindon. It hasn't got a pool, got reasonable equipment and enough to get you fit. I can get you a cheap trial if you're interested.

I used to work in the IT dept at Wiltshire Police. I used to go to the fitness classes run by the Personal Trainers at lunchtime.

Which side of the town do you live? I'm recovering from getting pummelled in the rugby this weekend, but go on a regular 5k jog if you fancy a chat about the police and want to get fit.

Jebblehmoo · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:58

Awesome replies

thanks guys.

I did see the 24hr Gym, looked really good

its just getting there really, dont drive (yet!) but my sister also wants to go with me so maybe I can persuade her to give me a lift

From the outside the 24hr one looked good

just want a place with a nice atmosphere where people leave you alone to get on with things

Jebblehmoo · 21 Jul 2008 at 13:59

!bluetonic! said:
Jebblehmoo,

I go to Fitness First in West Swindon. It hasn't got a pool, got reasonable equipment and enough to get you fit. I can get you a cheap trial if you're interested.

I used to work in the IT dept at Wiltshire Police. I used to go to the fitness classes run by the Personal Trainers at lunchtime.

Which side of the town do you live? I'm recovering from getting pummelled in the rugby this weekend, but go on a regular 5k jog if you fancy a chat about the police and want to get fit.

:| Yes I do!!!!! I live in the central town, right near the Wyvern

but also, my dad lives about 5 mins down the road from that Fitness First

!bluetonic! · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:02

Jebblehmoo said:
:| Yes I do!!!!! I live in the central town, right near the Wyvern

Yes you do to what?!

Just so the rest of the forum know I'm not hitting on you, I realise you have a fella in your life. I go out jogging with my neighbour Jo. I did used to work for Wilts Police and still know many people there and my next door neighbour is a copper who rents his house out. I'm 9 years older, but have lost a shed load of weight myself and got fit the good old fashioned way with eating less and exercising more.

Morba · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:08

Jebblehmoo said:
Awesome replies thanks guys.

I did see the 24hr Gym, looked really good its just getting there really, dont drive (yet!) but my sister also wants to go with me so maybe I can persuade her to give me a lift

From the outside the 24hr one looked good just want a place with a nice atmosphere where people leave you alone to get on with things

They most definitely will just let you get on unless you are an idiot and look like you are about to injure yourself.
any time the staff talk to you they are always polite (I found them all nice to talk to, gotta love Vern's dog

).
I think it is only staffed 9am-9pm mon - fri, all other times (and i mean ALL, this place never closes) its keyring access and sign in yourself.
there are the occasional people who are in silly o'clock (ive been in at 2am before) and even the busy times are not stupidly busy.

dual membership makes it so cheap, so do encourage your sister. Also, dont let her or you be phased by it looking like a meathead only gym (when you get inside you will see what i mean). I used to go with a woman who found it a much better atmosphere than it would look like.

The place is tidy and well kept, has more than enough equipment and members who will help with sets should you need it.

The best gym i have ever been a member of.

!bluetonic! · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:13

Morba said:
.. gotta love Vern's dog ).

There are quite a few dogs at Fitness First too..

Jebblehmoo · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:21

!bluetonic! said:
Yes you do to what?!

Just so the rest of the forum know I'm not hitting on you, I realise you have a fella in your life. I go out jogging with my neighbour Jo. I did used to work for Wilts Police and still know many people there and my next door neighbour is a copper who rents his house out. I'm 9 years older, but have lost a shed load of weight myself and got fit the good old fashioned way with eating less and exercising more.

I meant yes I am intrested

sorry!

That sounds really appealing

Id love to get fitter before even attempting to apply to the wilts police, as they're not even recrutiing yet, and havent a clue when they are so I'd better start as soon as possible I suppose!

its a toss up between 247hr Gym and Fitness First >< grr!!

Also,
I know you're not hitting on me :cool:

in fact I didnt even think about it till you mentioned it!

Morba · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:22

!bluetonic! said:
There are quite a few dogs at Fitness First too..

Never tried the fitness first, just found Cannons to be complete crap (have free access to all, this is the worst I have been in!) and 24hrgym to be great

no point commenting on munters at gyms tbh, people are there to look good out of the gym (generally), not in the gym

Jebblehmoo · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:22

Morba said:
Never tried the fitness first, just found Cannons to be complete crap (have free access to all, this is the worst I have been in!) and 24hrgym to be great

no point commenting on munters at gyms tbh, people are there to look good out of the gym (generally), not in the gym

Ahh Im safe then

Morba · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:28

Jebblehmoo said:
its a toss up between 247hr Gym and Fitness First >< grr!!

give them both a call, 24hrgym will have you in for a session i bet, one of the 2 lads will give you a tour I would imagine.
I've got Vern's mob number, but he probably wouldnt want that given out 'randomly'!
They also sometimes have parties, been known to have some good dj's etc :]

!bluetonic! · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:28

Jebblehmoo said:
its a toss up between 247hr Gym and Fitness First >< grr!!

Try and get yourself a free trial at both. My sister's boyfriend is one of the sales staff at FF in West Swindon. He may be able to help depending on how good my sister's been recently.

As for jogging, I normally jog from my house, down Westfield Way, past Asda (Orbital) and then back down Thamesdown drive and home. (2 - 3 times a week). PM me if you want contact details etc.

The rest of you that live in Swindon are welcome to come along too.

Jebblehmoo · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:34

!bluetonic! said:
Try and get yourself a free trial at both. My sister's boyfriend is one of the sales staff at FF in West Swindon. He may be able to help depending on how good my sister's been recently.

As for jogging, I normally jog from my house, down Westfield Way, past Asda (Orbital) and then back down Thamesdown drive and home. (2 - 3 times a week). PM me if you want contact details etc.

The rest of you that live in Swindon are welcome to come along too.

Awesome ^__^ Im not too sure about jogging, Ive never been great at that kind of thing to be honest, haha.

Morba said:
give them both a call, 24hrgym will have you in for a session i bet, one of the 2 lads will give you a tour I would imagine.
I've got Vern's mob number, but he probably wouldnt want that given out 'randomly'!
They also sometimes have parties, been known to have some good dj's etc :]

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!

Zefan · 21 Jul 2008 at 14:36

Don't waste your money, just get a pair of running shoes and get some circuit training in.

:Edit: Every girl I've met thinks they are unusual and have some sort of physical problem with jogging. You can run, of course it's not going to be fun - at least not for a couple of weeks until you get in to it.