This is a good gym with a good atmosphere. Plenty of equipment, great classes and a nice pool…read more The downside is trying to book onto classes. They are invariably booked up. Very frustrating. Parking can also be tricky and time consuming.

Everyone is aware of the excellent quality of gym service by Virgin Active and it needs to further…read moreintroduction! This Parrs Wood branch woes you away like any other and makes you believe that the membership fees were worth every penny. They're obviously stocked with the latest equipment and there might not be a single machine that you might want and they don't have. They also have a wonderful swimming pool and steam suana room to help you relax after that intensive workout! I love the sunbeds here too! It comes well packed with a cafe with internet access and makes your day a well spent one.

Many people are unsure of the gym or even swimming. Some people find it uncomfortable. Copley is…read morenot one of these centres. Over the years it has expanded to not only fit in with the times, but to adapt to every need possible. The leisure centre has much to offer such as two swimming pools; one large one for adults and a smaller one for children and teaching swimming lessons. Also within the centre is a large sports hall for football fanatics for 5 a side football as well as badminton, basketball and many other activities. The fitness suite is brilliant. Its all brand new and up to date and has over 100 stations and its nice and cool to so you don't get too warm when your working them muscles! Outside they have a fantastic synthetic turf ground for 6 a side football which is popular with many people. Not only that but they have dance studios, squash courts, spas, saunas and a relaxation area!! It is amazing. If you are looking to get fit or just want to participate in salsa classes or boxercise, Copley Recreation Centre is an ideal place to start whilst not breaking the bank.

This is a fantastic gym the gym instructors are superb and the manager Jackie is fantastic and…read morealways willing to help where she can The facilities are very good,modern and well looked after,the swimming pool is great as are all the classes they offer I would recommend copley to anyone

It is ok if you want a swim. But I do think that the water can be a bit chilly. In fact freezing…read more Its not a good idea to go during the day as school children go and it is kind of manic. But apart from that it is healthy right? It was in dire need of a update and has been brilliantly. It looks more modern, clean and safe.

Ive been a member since it opened and fair to say I've fallen in love with the place. The staff are…read morevery friendly and there is a community friendly feel to the gym. I've been going regularly for a month or so and the facilities are fantastic. Even at peak hour there's more than enough equipment not to disrupt your workout and members are extremely polite, respectful and focused. I have swimming and gym membership but have yet to try the swimming pools. There is one large one and a second smaller one for private and women only sessions. The studio space where various classes take place is sizeable, which is just as well because workshops are always full. The gym changing area is always in clean condition and is also very spacious. The library downstairs is also a genius idea and a perfect meeting/waiting place if you're hooking up with some friends after the gym. Whilst I walk here there is ample parking space behind the centre as well as numerous residential roads. My favourite part about Arcadia is that due to its locale, I can see myself making friends with some of the regulars in the coming weeks and finding a training partner. Whilst this isn't something I seek overtly because I'm fairly well motivated and don't see the need. My mind has changed gradually haven't witnessed first hand, benefits of having a gym partner. I can see that not only does it focus your efforts and push you a little further but it also makes the work out more fun (Obviously depending on your partner) As I'm missing out on the cricket season this summer due to a shoulder operation and consequent rehabilitation. I expect to become part of the furniture this summer.

It's not the cleanest pool around (perhaps because the cleaning appears to be done by lifeguards…read morerather than professionals) but I enjoyed ladies' hour here on a Tuesday night when there was plenty of space to swim - I had a whole lane to myself which was awesome. The sauna wasn't working but the steam room was good. £4.30 for a single adult swim is quite pricey I thought. I think it's around £18 a month. I am used to ladies swimming in East London where it particularly benefits Muslim women and was surprised to see few women of colour here...perhaps because in fact there were still men around as staff or on the other side of the pool. 50m swimming is largely restricted to pre 9am which sucks if you are like me and frequently on a train by 7am. Overall am still disappointed there don't seem to be any really good pools in Manchester.

Extremely poor standard of facilities. The changing rooms are dirty and smelly and there is very…read morelittle maintenance so lockers don't always work, and there are always numerous broken door cubicle door locks, missing clothes hooks, wrist straps missing from keys, missing clothes hooks etc.. There is no control exercised within the pool and the club seem happy to allow the "deep end" to sit empty whilst people struggle to give each other space to swim in the public area. When we took out our membership, we were told that the health suite was being refurbished and would be back in action in Spring 2017. It's now July 2017 and work has only just started. There is no point complaining about it - when I did I was told that I was incorrect and that my suggestions were illogical. My advice - go somewhere else, and certainly don't get pulled into buying a membership.