I don't understand some of the less-than stellar reviews for this club…read more The cardio machines are plentiful and the members que up to use the disinfectant to wipe them down after each use. There is a fair mix of resistance machines that are we'll-maintained. The free weight area is squared away with racks, plates, and dumbbells. There is an additional "woman's only" room. The locker/shower room is quiet clean. Consider that the clubs has to do with limited space I never felt crowded at 6'1". Definitely my go-to place in Chetenham.

This gym is appalling. On paper it looks great. Who can argue with a £14.99 gym membership?!…read moreUnfortunately this is a no-frills membership and all of the decent classes are going to have to be paid for. If I want to go to yoga and pilates 3 times a week, my actual membership cost is going to be through the roof! I would recommend joining FitnessFirst where everything is included, and you get free parking!!! The staff here all obviously hate their jobs. And why does nothing ever work properly?! Go somewhere else.

You couldn't find a more caring, professional Pilates teacher than Ann at Acorn Pilates. The…read moreclasses are very small (4-6 max) so you receive great attention. The studio is light, clean and airy and well equipped with mats, balls and all the equipment you need. So just bring yourself and some comfortable, stretchy clothing. There are classes for all levels & abilities from Mon-Thurs between about 9am and 9pm. Ann is a Pilates Foundation Teacher - the highest standard. Great follow-on after Physio, Chiro etc. Private individua sessionsl & Group Classes are available. Chilcompton is situated in Somerset between Bath and Wells and is easily reached from Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Emborough, Peasedown, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Oakhill, Farrington and Frome. Please visit http://www.acornpilates.co.uk for more information and special offers.

I love coming to Barefoot for yoga and pilates. There is a comprehensive timetable with classes at…read moredifferent times of day which makes it easy to fit yoga into my life. Classes have a range of different difficulty levels but the instructors will always show you the easy option and let you have a go at trying something more difficult only if you want to, there is never any pressure. One of the things I love about yoga at Barefoot is that it is a non-competitive atmosphere and there is never any pressure. All the instructors knowledgeable and make the classes enjoyable and fun; the studio is always clean and is light and airy with a full air con system; the changing rooms are clean and fairly roomy and include showers and a hairdryer. Love yoga, love Barefoot.

I've been attending classes here for a good month now and would definitely recommend it…read more Perched on the edge of a busy crossing in what is a fairly anonymous building Barefoot doesn't really look like much from the outside. Once you get past the front door its a miniature haven. I've been to a mixture of classes with several teachers and have enjoyed every one. They offer classes in the ever popular hot yoga, however these are usually quite late in the evening so not always ideal. Warm yoga (less hot than hot yoga), of which I am a particular fan, as well as other classes for all levels and pilates (I haven't tried these though). I've been practising yoga for a few months now and I felt pretty comfortable in the 'level 1' and 'level 2' classes they offer. The level 2/3 was certainly a challenge as my arm balances need some serious work, however practice makes perfect and I never felt uncomfortable when there was something I couldn't do. In general an alternative pose is also offered, this is great not only for when you're not so confident, but also for when you want to have fun and push it further. I've learnt about 6 new poses in only a three weeks of classes and they all make for excellent party tricks as well as nurturing my LOVE of yoga. Facility wise there are changing rooms on the ground floor, the ladies is pretty compact and not really big enough for the number of people in a full class. But its clean, there are showers and the vast majority of people come dressed and leave to shower and change at home so it isn't a real issue. There is also a nice waiting area where you can chill out and get a cup of tea before a class. The studio itself is on the first floor, its a fairly nondescript space but the front is mirrored ballet studio-style which I really like. Mats are provided and laid out already, this is a nice touch as they are strategically placed to avoid bashing arms and legs in the usual poses. Although after my first hot class I started taking my own mat, I have never sweated so much in my life, wipes are provided to clean the mats after use but I'm still not so sure about sharing! All the staff have been great. Teachers (as far as I can comment) seem really good, I have definitely progressed, helped along by hands on correction and genuine enthusiasm. I joined with an introductory offer for 30 days of unlimited yoga for £30. Definitely worth being brave, giving a few classes a go and jumping in. My offer just expired and I will definitely be signing up for more classes. They offer a few 'unlimited' packages where you pay monthly, yearly, etc., or pay per class options and whilst initially it seems a little expensive as far as I can gather the prices are in line with other studios in the city centre and in my opinion, worth it.

I have attended Zumba class; Kettle class, Pilates and Yoga classes with Vanessa, I am 60+ and have…read moreone or two medical problems, she has helped me exercise within a class setting by customising routines so I can join classes. This instructor goes far beyond her job role, she is an extremely caring person. Classes.are structured to everyone's needs. The people who attend the sessions are all ages, sizes and levels of fitness and they make everyone welcome. So I would recommend Vanessas Fitness classes go along and try.