Gym workers hardly work, some come off as quite hostile. There seems to be a gym policy to never put the AC on unless it’s over 32C. That being said upper equipment is great, legs is good but missing... See more
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I like the your gymn , the reason I left before is that there were no sanitizers in the building, I sent 6 emails pointing this out but received no replies , as hands carry most germs this is a wise... See more
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Plenty of equipment and space for any kind of session, clean facilities, and very helpful staff - great value for £30/month! I haven't taken a class but have seen them in progress and they look great... See more
Gym has plenty of equipment with enough duplicates to make it usable. Clean and easy to access. My only negative is that like many gyms these days staff appear a little cold and don’t appear to int... See more
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10 Purdeys Way, Rochford, SS4 1NE, Southend, England, United Kingdom
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Best gym in Southend!!!!
Best gym in Southend!!!!
Izaih and Clare classes are top notch.
The place has got better since Sam and Terry have taken over.
23 December 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi there - Thank you for leaving us a review, we are thrilled to see the 5 stars ⭐
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Great Place!
As always, a friendly welcome to this gym. Always clean and well maintained. Really impressed!
20 December 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hello - Thanks for the review! It's great to hear you're enjoying your fitness journey with JD Gyms.
The JD Gyms Team 💚
If carlsberg did gyms it would be this one.
Been to a couple of gyms before JD on purdeys... But this one has kept me coming back for 18 months now. It's always clean almost spotless cleaning staff are amazing. Then you have all the PT's always willing to help and very approachable.
Then there's the people that go there it's a great community. Friendly and that makes a massive difference when you work out alone.
Keep up the great work guys and gals..
15 December 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi there - Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are really pleased to see it is 5 stars and see your positive comments!
Thanks, The JD Gyms Team 💚
Very spacious and plenty of machines to…
Very spacious and plenty of machines to keep you busy, staff very friendly and approachable.
22 December 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hello - Thanks for the review! It's great to hear you're enjoying your fitness journey with JD Gyms.
The JD Gyms Team 💚
So lovely staff
So lovely staff, very helpful and I really enjoying workout in this gym!!
20 December 2025
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Hi there - Thank you for leaving us a review, we are thrilled to see the 5 stars ⭐
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Good gymGood gym great staff loads of parking…
Good gym great staff loads of parking and 24 hours 💪
23 December 2025
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Hi there - Thank you for leaving us a review, we are thrilled to see the 5 stars ⭐
The JD Gyms Team 💚
You can’t leave and come back in
You can’t leave and come back in, so if you need to go outside for fresh air forget about it.
26 November 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi – Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. If you come back a second time in the same day, please press the green button near the entrance and a member of the team can assist you further. The app does only grant entry once per day, but you’re welcome to come back, we’ll just need to let you in.
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Really good gym could do with more…
Really good gym could do with more stair machines
26 September 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi there - Thank you for leaving us a review, we are thrilled to see the 5 stars ⭐
The JD Gyms Team 💚
A full multi gym in the woman's section…
A full multi gym in the woman's section would be great! Other than that.. its great!!!
8 September 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, we always appreciate and take on board member feedback.
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi there - Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are really pleased to see it is 5 stars and see your positive comment! Thanks, The JD Gyms Team 💚
Very spacious
Very spacious, lots of equipment, everyone just gets on with their sets & enjoys the experience. The only thing that kept me from giving the full 5 stars is that there isn't enough JD staff readily available on the gym floor if you needed them for something
6 September 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hello - Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. If you are ever struggling to see a member of staff out on the gym floor, please press the green buzzer which will be located near the entrance, and this will alert someone to come over and assist you further! The JD Gyms Team 💚
Good equipment, poor access, and disappointing customer service
I joined JD Gyms Southend because of the promise of 24-hour access, which seemed ideal for my schedule. Unfortunately, that feature has been a major letdown. After 10 PM, access becomes unreliable due to a faulty external scanner. Despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue with customer service, I was repeatedly told the problem was due to me using an iPhone—an explanation that felt dismissive and unhelpful.
Adding to the frustration, the main changing rooms are closed for long stretches during unstaffed hours, making it difficult for anyone arriving late to access basic facilities. While there are accessible toilets and showers available, it’s not a practical substitute for the full changing area A.
That said, the gym itself is well-equipped, with a wide range of machines and training zones that cater to various workout styles. The environment is generally clean and motivating, and the equipment selection is impressive.
But for a gym that advertises 24/7 access and premium facilities, the execution falls short. If JD Gyms can fix the access issues and improve transparency around facility availability, it could be a top-tier option. Until then, it’s a mixed experience.
5 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hello - Thanks for leaving us some feedback, we appreciate it. We are a 24-hour gym in Southend, but due to there being less staff on duty throughout the night, areas which are not covered by CCTV are closed for the safety of our members (i.e. the main changing rooms and saunas). We do however leave the accessible changing room open at all times, as well as there being lockers for you to use. If you need to get changed or grab a shower during the night, that option is there for you, and you'll have complete privacy. We always appreciate and take on board member feedback.
Hope this helps! The JD Gyms Team 💚
I go in the evenings and the lights are…
I go in the evenings and the lights are low it's fabulous 👌 music and good tunes help, I have no bad comments at all, for me it's a great experience
5 September 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, we are delighted to see this is 5 stars! We aim to provide our members with a safe space in which they can get a great workout in so, it's great to hear you enjoy using the gym overall!
Thanks,
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi there - Thank you for your lovely feedback!
Best wishes,
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Went early so lots of parking space
Went early so lots of parking space, and equipment to use.
17 August 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hello - Thanks for the review! It's great to hear you're enjoying your fitness journey with JD Gyms.
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Qr scanner doesn’t work
Qr scanner doesn’t work, multiple times I am stuck outside I have to wait for another customer to leave gym so I can get in. Staff did not help at all.
30 June 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hello – Thank you for leaving a review. We’re really sorry if you've had trouble accessing the gym. If you do have any problems accessing the app or the gym, please feel free to speak with the team the next time you visit and they can assist you further or alternatively, drop your gym an email if you can’t see a manager to speak to.
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi there - Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are really pleased to see it is 5 stars and see your positive comment!
Thanks, The JD Gyms Team 💚
Front door barcode scanner doesnt work.
Great gym overall and would be a 5-star experience, but there's a major issue with access out of hours. If no one is inside to let you in, the barcode scanner at the front door doesn’t work, leaving you stuck outside. This defeats the purpose of 24/7 access.
The scanner needs fixing ASAP
26 July 2025
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, we always appreciate and take on board member feedback.
The JD Gyms Team 💚
Reply from JD Gyms - Southend
Hi there - Thank you for leaving us a review, we are thrilled to see the 5 stars ⭐
The JD Gyms Team 💚
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