virgin active any good?

ThriceNightly · 19 May 2006 at 20:57

after a few months break i'm looking to rejoin the gym. was looking to go back to cannons health club but virgin active has also opened up near me.

can anyone reccomend?

ThriceNightly · 19 May 2006 at 21:06

joberg haha the ex girlfriend used to go to that one too!

...expensive = good keep the rif raf out

i should imagine that it will prolly be similar price to what i was paying at cannons.

just wondering if anyone can comment on the uk ones. my local one appears to be a converted esporta....guess i will have to go for a demo

ThriceNightly · 19 May 2006 at 22:14

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews-all-72109.html

these reports appear quite damning....having second thoughs especially as one i'm looking at is ex esporta.

will keep an open mind and try out the free one day trial though

ThriceNightly · 19 May 2006 at 22:36

Locrian said:
I am a member of my local cannons, and i have to say it is bloomin awesome, esspecially next to the gym in the local leisure centre. The gym itself stocks good equipment, and not the machines that just dont work. There are loads of session classes, its well maintained, cleaned and a great atmosphere. The best thing about it though has to be the pool and sauna/steam room. Price is £60 a month, which is more than enough to keep the riff raff out, and the fitties in

was previously a member of cannons chelmsford nice gym but fancy a change. also when i cancelled my membership i only gave 1 weeks notice and cancelled my dd (1 month is apparantly required). I have enquired about rejoining and they are insistent i pay back subs £52 plus £25 joining fee.

ThriceNightly · 19 May 2006 at 22:42

Tried&Tested said:
I joined just yesterday! One i've joined has just taken over an Esporta. Seems really nice inside..not too busy and the equipment looks very new; they're also expanding the top floor quite a lot.

You're quite near me in the scheme of things..wonder if it's the same gym we're talking about?

Edit; i wouldnt really worry about 9 people complaining. The (quite lovely!) girl who showed us around made it quite clear what the different memberships entailed.

I am looking at Virgin Active chelmsford which up until recently was an esporta.
they are currently offering a £10 joining fee if you bring along your cannons memembership card.....i'm going to need to test it out on an evening peak