Sports Academy

This is a great gym, clean and new feeling but lacking in the personal atmosphere of the Furzefield. Built in an ex-​Tesco store (which was a cinema before) it’s across three levels and has a small public car-​park out back. They have only a couple of reserved spaces for gym users which are always full. Cost me quite a large joining fee & 12 month contract but found it was too far from home to be convenient enough to go regularly and the Furzefield was a better bet. When I came to cancel (after the 12 months) they highlighted the three months notice period so I had to fork out for that too. Not best amused! Apparently I could have started my notice at month 9. Would never go back because of this sharp practice.

The most peaceful and calming gym you can imagine. The swimming pool is idyllic, and often empty. Small, if more than 4 people are there doing lengths it can be crowded, but it is rarely busy.
The equipment is standard stuff, not the most up to date, but is gradually being upgraded. The changing rooms are pleasant, clean and tidy, but the showers are quite basic. –shower curtained cubicles, with no safe place for stuff while you shower.
The café, when open serves great food.