The Gym Group Reviews 

31,112
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Looking at 1,005 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, often describing them as immaculate and well-maintained. People also appreciate the good quality and wide range of equipment, generally finding it suitable for various workouts. Staff are frequently highlighted as friendly, approachable, and helpful, with many commending specific trainers for their knowledge and support. However, some people were dissatisfied with customer service, reporting difficulties in getting help and being passed around without resolution. Many also experienced facility maintenance issues, such as broken equipment, unreliable showers, and concerns about locker functionality or toilet cleanliness. Additionally, some customers noted problems with user behavior and a perceived lack of staff presence to address disturbances or safety concerns.

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Facilities

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Customer service

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

not really a gym for serious resistance training. A lack of plate loaded chest machines ( for those prefering these to free bars), means that the one and only Smiths machine is over booked with all t... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Normally would be 5 star but since the refurbishment in Horsham half the cross trainers seem to have disappeared and those left are so crammed together that elbows may knock with person next to you. R... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

There is only ONE stomach press machine, groups of people could linger around it while you are waiting to use it and the staff never challenge them. Maintenance is poor, a clothes hook on the back of... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have been using this gym for about 5 months and for what it costs, you get what is expected. The equipment is fine, does the job you need it to do and the place is well-maintained. My only gri... See more


Company details

  1. Gym
  2. Fitness Center
  3. Fitness class

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We're not like other gyms... We won’t tie you into a contract or charge you a fortune every month. That’s because we believe that fitness should be accessible to everybody, regardless of shape, size, fitness level, background or attitude. We’re for everyone who’s had enough of the unbelievably-expensive-monthly-contract gym, or the make-me-feel-judged-the-moment-I-walk-through-the-door gym. Affordable, high-spec, nationwide gyms, that make absolutely everybody feel welcome. Whatever your starting point, and wherever you want to go, we can help.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Busiest place I ever seen

Busiest place I ever seen. Equipment are too busy and some groups with number of people kept machine busy with workout or personal training throughout. Don't know they going home or not. Lacking proper machines but having old machine like dumped here. Having just one landmine attachment in whole heaving place located where not accessible if someone working one nearby equipment. Poorly managed gym. Needed to be lucky day or fight to get equipment. Must review who is accessing gym.

9 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I worked here and had a very negative…

I worked here and had a very negative experience with one of the managers. While my interactions with other staff members were generally positive, this manager was disrespectful and unprofessional in his communication with employees. He spoke down to me and staff and created an uncomfortable work environment. In my experience, many of the workplace issues were related to his management style. Because of this, I would not recommend working here. His name is Xadim
When I’m posting the review on Google he is always deleting it as he knows that I have evidence as I recorded his unprofessional attitude and coments towards me

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10 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely abysmal customer service

Absolutely abysmal customer service. I attempt to refund my membership going through the correct channels only to still be billed. I am yet to have a response. The gym itself is lacking in equipment and most equipment is damaged.

Horrendous customer service that won’t let you cancel your membership and terrible staff.

Will not be joining ever again.

8 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The haed task facing the manager

The previous manager, Michael Kaylan, was very good, and the new manager, Roberto Abrantes continues to carry on the good work. Given that a lot of the clients are very difficult or ignorant on proper etiquette and use, Roberto is doing a fantastic job , to try and keep us long standing members renew our membership. I just feel more focus should be made on educating some users on how to behave .
Thanks, Roberto for all your hard work.

Des

8 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are complete scam

They are complete scam ! You cancel your membership and they cancel your cancelation! I’m trying to cancel and no matter how many forms I completed they just continue to file deduced the payment ! DO NOT USE THIS GYM !

7 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am happy to recommend this gym

I am happy to recommend this gym. I mainly do bodyweight training with a bit of weights and machines. There are plenty free-standing pull-up bars, which are necessary for calisthenics, and a few dipping bars. I usually come between 8 and 9 on weekdays, hardly ever had to wait for any equipment including machines and free weights.

There is a dedicated Hyrox/Crossfit training space with rope pulls, boxes, medicine balls and mats.

Changing rooms and showers are clean and pleasant to use. Never had difficulty finding a locker. There is free parking for gym users and a Lime bike drop off point right outside. There is also a Sainsbury's in the same building for all the post-training cravings.

George P, the gym's manager, is passionate and dedicated to keeping high standards. He is also a competent bodyweight coach with great personality.

4 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They lure you in with email offers and…

They lure you in with email offers and advertisements promising "50% off your first month" and "no annual fees." However, as soon as you sign up, they immediately charge you £26.99 instead of the promotional rate. How is this not misleading advertising?
​When you notice the mistake and try to cancel your membership, they make it as difficult as possible. You have to do it via email, and then you have to constantly chase them just to get a reply. Very disappointed with these practices. Completely untrustworthy.

3 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect gym

Perfect gym. Plentiful free parking, super-low cost, fantastic equipment, great availability, brilliant free classes, welcoming atmosphere. Well run and 24/7. What more do you want for £20 a month?!

1 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Glenrothes gym don't care 1 bit about…

Glenrothes gym don't care 1 bit about you're well being just want to take you're money.my pin hasn't been used for 10 months an not once have they contacted me to even check if I'm OK. All they are interested in is your money.

3 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

System not working, but staff is very helpful

The gym itself is well equipped and clean. Can be crowded at times, but it is in the city centre, so it's expected.
I did have some issues with the option to freeze the membership. I was going to spend some time away from the gym, so I froze my membership. Before doing it, I read that I could resume it before the 30 days were up and would be charged a pro rata amount.
When I came back, I couldn't unfreeze my membership. I tried the app and the browser on my laptop, but nothing worked. It was as if the button itself was broken. I tried filling out the contact form on the website, even adding a screen recording of the issue, but my tickets were created and automatically closed. I received a general email with Help Centre articles that I had already read and were of no help. No human read my message. This is the only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5.
However, when I spoke to actual humans, they were very helpful. I went to the gym (Bristol City Center) and the manager there tried to help me. He couldn't do much as the system wasn't working, but he was very understanding and tried his best. I then called the customer service line and got through to a very nice agent whose name I don't remember (sorry), who helped me unfreeze my membership and took the pro rata payment.
In my opinion, The Gym Group is hiring the right people, but needs to review their online service.

2 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The gym group angel

The gym group angel is poorly managed. The equipment is in poor condition (broken , rusty ) and surely unsafe. The facilities although clean are not great, so many of the lockers are broken. I also Cancelled my membership at the beginning of the month expecting to still have the rest of the month available to me as I had paid. I was informed that it mentions in the fine print that when you cancel it is cancelled immediately! Every other gym I have ever attended honors the rest of your membership. This is shoddy practice and not very consumer friendly. So please be aware of this !

30 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've been going to the gym group…

I've been going to the gym group sydenham for over 6 years, from ever since it was first open really and I have to say its going down hill. Aside from the gym never being clean, there is now a issue of equipment getting damaged and not being replaced namely the Punch bag there is also not enough dumbbells and when you try and talk to management about the issues they make up excuses and seems not to care or even listen to you concerns. Its really bad there. They're only interested in taking your money every months. I stopped going there and going to another well equipped gym that have better management and more friendly staff members.

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unsafe and poorly managed

An unsafe space with no proper safeguarding practices for women or vulnerable groups.

People repeatedly take up disabled spots they don't have the permits to use. My car was vandalised in the car park and when reported to the gym, the "couldn't care less" response was laughable.

I've seen women yelled at by men, and when reported to staff, they respond, "oh, yeah, that guy causes trouble. I can't kick him out though. Best I can do is let the manager know."

No care for other patrons, care to take your money and maintain an uncomfortable and unsafe environment.

Avoid at all costs.

31 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have been going to the longwell green…

I have been going to the longwell green gym and it's getting to the stage that I want to cancel and go elsewhere, the gym music is so loud that I can hear it over my headphones and I have them on max because of bad hearing from years ago. Last night I almost walked out because it was so loud and the music is crap and not even motivational. 95% of the people in there have headphones on so don't know why it so loud. If it don't stop I will cancel my membership and find another gym that dont sound like I am in a nightclub. I have been going there now 5yrs and even the place is looking untidy and you don't even see any cleaners there. Not worth the money when I can get it cheaper elsewhere.

29 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive + Bad Equipment + Rude staff = Bad Gym

Equipment is dated and Half of equipment is out of use and creaking. Unhelpful stuck up rude staff and the gym is always warm My whole family has cancelled our memberships from The gym Kilmarnock and are now going to different gym. The prices are so high as well compared to other the gym group gyms. Avoid.

1 May 2026
Unprompted review

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