After hearing a lot about this gym I decided to try it myself and it was better than I imagined…read more They have TVs and radios in all their cardio machines! I take full advantage of this and watch and listen to a variety of shows. The gym is quiet small but is excellent for what it is. The only thing I found a bit worrying was the fact that I didn't have an induction so it was lucky I've used all the machines before, elsewhere. Unfortunately they only have one of every toning and muscle building machine so you may wait a while if someone is on a one you want to use. On the other hand they have state of the art equipment. So you might be thinking this must cost a lot? The member ships start at forty five pounds a month and fifteen pound for each visit without a membership. The price includes swimming and the sauna and steam room. It also includes all their classes such as spin and yoga. So this offer was too good to refuse for me!

The Gym at the village isn't quite what you expect, for a hotel gym it is incredibly well equipped…read moreand a good size. I would almost put it on par with much large chain gyms, in addition the swimming pool is a good size and the jacuzzi is very large. Throw in a steam room and a sauna plus a full spin studio and 2 aerobics rooms and you have everything you need. Memberships is relative but cheaper than many local gyms and for £10 a month you can upgrade to the black card giving you a towel every time you go and also access to all other Village Gyms. I am impressed but I will say it is due a refit soon so hopefully it will get even better.

I have actually been SO surprised by this place! Dont judge a book by its cover has never been more…read moreapparent....im sorry if you're reading this Sports Direct but it looks terrible from the outside.....but inside the facilities are actually pretty good. There are some nice changing rooms....with hairdryers for boys.....this makes me very happy.....a mixed gym + a female only space and also studios for classes and spin. Although I havent used the gym here yet I have been doing bootcamp, spin and bodypump. For the price the classes are well put together and the instructors are great. This is a pretty budget gym financially so I was surprised to see that they have so much to offer. its like £20 a month for classes, swimming and use of the gyms. Just a heads up there is a three month cancellation so bare that in mind when signing up but for me this is the best in the area for the $$

The club offers something for everyone; from a lively class in the dance studio, a workout in the…read moreair-conditioned gym, relaxing dip in the pool or you can simply relax in the sauna, steam-room or solarium. A friendly hotel club with a wide age range of customers. Nice club if you want to be a member at a smaller more intimate place.

Whilst I realise this is a review for a big chain, I really think this one needs to be shouted…read moreabout! Context: I am a fat girl. I don't want to be a fat girl any more. I have been a member of a number of gyms in the past, and for many many reasons hated it and quit. I was determined this time to find one that would work for me. Enter Bannatyne's Brindley Place: The bizarre decor immediately appealed. The pool is dimly lit, so I don't feel super self conscious about my bits being on show, and the gym itself is never rammed full of people so I never feel I'm being looked at. The muscly oiled men keep to themselves in a separate area with free weights which also helps me feel less anxious about visiting. But the real reason this place is awesome is because of two very specific people: 1) Steve Northam - he inducted me into the gym, he puts up with my whinging and my craziness over any kind of exertion, and at times he can be a little bit strange too (he does competitive fencing! Amazing, right?!) but above all he encourages me to keep at it. And it seems to be working. 2) Lee - a personal trainer who runs the spinning class on Thursday mornings and Sunday evenings. He warms us up to COUNTING CROWS (yes, I know, it shouldn't make sense but IT DOES!) and continues the sessions mixing Lady Gaga and Alanis Morrissette and Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon and on the rare occasion we manage to twist his arm to turn on the disco lights, it's like doing a bike ride at Snobs. And I've discovered I LOVE it. So. Indie / metal spinning, and crazy helpful instructors? On that note I'm IN. (ahhh cheesy ending, I know, but I couldn't resist :)

I booked this spa day through the wanada site which included use of all the health club facilities…read morea facial and a free take home product! A great way to spend a Saturday with a friend :-) Arriving at 10:30 I was determined to make use of all the facilities, and that's exactly what we did. My friend and I were shown around the health club - free water machine,changing rooms, swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and sauna. We spent spent our time relaxing on the loungers reading magazines and generally just chillaxing using the jacuzzi and steam and sauna rooms. The changing room facilities are great complete with the usual showers, toliets, lockers (don't forget a £1 coin!) drier for swimming costumes and hairdryers. You can also bring in your own hair straighteners to plug in. We each had a facial in the spa whereby they used a range of Elemis products on our skin which resulted in super soft skin. The spa staff were friendly and professional and I must say I felt very relaxed after my treatment as it included a head massage too. I will defintely returning for another spa day.

I have eagerly been waiting for the yogahaven guys to complete the last lick of paint on the place…read moreso I could get in and get all zen like again. This is the latest branch of yogahaven to open (they have a couple in London, Birmingham) and now Solihull. The hot yoga studio is based on a industrial park, and on the first night of going I managed to drive past the place as I was looking out for a lit sign in the dark. The reception staff are friendly and the reception area is welcoming. There are a few items to buy - rehydrating coconut milk, juice and mats. The changing rooms are lovely and clean and there are showers to boot too. The hot studio itself has mirrored walls at the front and yoga mats for use or you can bring your own. The instructors are top notch. There is a reduced class schedule while they assess demand, but I'm sure they will be open 7 days a week real soon. If you haven't sweated it out in a yoga room before I recommend going.

In desperate need of a little pampering, I visited the Ocean Rooms Spa (Livingwell) yesterday. I…read morewas booked in for a back massage and facial from 2.30pm so I arrived shortly before 1pm to take advantage of the facilities which were available for two hours before my appointment time. The spa is a lovely place mainly due to the glass domed roof (it feels like summer even on a freezing March afternoon!). It was not too busy and I easily found a sunlounger to relax on. After a little swim, I was pleased to find that the steam room and sauna were extra hot too. The staff at the spa were lovely, including the therapist who completed my treatments. She asked lots of questions to make sure she understood exactly how I liked my massage, and proceeded to deliver it perfectly. Similarly, my facial was luxurious. My only complaint would be that they were a little short (only 50 minutes for both treatments). Overall, a very pleasant experience. Although I was a little miffed at the £6 parking charge.