As an aspiring lightweight boxer from England, I had been training in Mendez Boxing Gym in New York…read more(moved there last year) for the last 10 months or so. My fitness has vastly improved and I have been better off because of it, however, in terms of learning the boxing fundamentals and actual technique, none of the trainers so much as gave me the time of day beyond the generic "hit the bag for 3 rounds, do padwork with x for a half an hour, now shadow box for 3 rounds" stuff you'd find in your run-of-the-mill fitness gym that facades itself as a boxing facility. Nonetheless, despite all the time and dedication I had spent in this gym, I never felt at home, and felt that my efforts and aspirations to AT THE VERY LEAST fight in an amateur setting were neglected, and it felt as if all my efforts and sacrifices were in vain no matter how hard I tried. I train 6-7 days a week and throughout the majority of those days I try and train twice (once in the morning and a second time at night) I had recently returned to England for a 2 week holiday and I had spent time with one of the trainers named Tony, who happened to be a friend of another family friend named Harry Cowap, who had a history of professional boxing in Ireland. Within a matter of a few hours I felt more at home and covered more of the rudimental boxing mechanics at Peacock than I ever did for the last 10 months at the place I was "training" at back over in New York. Nonetheless, even my family who was there to watch me train noticed that everything from my form and performance had greatly improved while training with Tony. I am currently back in New York, I'm not sure when my next trip back home to England will be, and I am currently holed up in New York finishing off uni and training at my old gym (Mendez) for the sake of keeping my fitness, however I will not forget the workout, tutoring and overall kindness that Tony and the gym provided me that day. Since then, my view on Boxing has fundamentally changed for the better and I have a new sense of instilled self-confidence in the sport! Until I return, I say Peacock keep up the damn good work and keep aiming to push and train the next generation of boxers England (or anywhere else) has to offer! Would definitely recommend Tony and Peacock Gym to any and everyone in the London area with a die-hard dream to fight professionally! Proud As A Peacock!

I have used quite a few health clubs and the Kidbrooke David Lloyd is my favourite. I like it…read morebecause it has a great relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. They have a great members' lounge and bar. There is also an Adults' only lounge where you can have a bit more peace and quiet away from children. There is free Wi-fi, computer access and newspapers at the Lounge. The gym facilities are excellent. The swimming pool is lovely and I really enjoy relaxing in the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. They always make sure that there are at least one or two lanes free for adult swimming during the day. Membership includes access to the tennis courts and fitness classes. David Lloyd membership is pricey, but if you can afford it, then it's worth it if you are willing to use the facilities for at least 2 or 3 times a week.

This gym is a complete rip-off. - The showers are filthy…read moreand smell unpleasant. - The videos on the cross trainers don't work properly. - If you work 9 to 5 like I do, then I wouldn't bother going here as outside of these hours it's far too busy. - The swimming pool is a decent size, however there is far too often only one swimming lane, with another for children's swimming classes and the rest of the pool a playground for the hundreds of kids. - Yes there's a nice lounge area, but I'm not here to socialise, I'm here to work out. If you are serious about working out, then don't bother paying the extortionate prices; this is more of a creche than a gym.

Gym for students and other people. Decent gym equipment…read more Easy to book a badminton court or whatever else you want to book. In doubt, call them, they are usually v nice. There is also a dance studio which is in a good condition and a weight room. Classes are friendly and you can find the timetable online. Don't forget to get your ticket before your class (so the instructor can be paid) There are changing rooms too, but they look very much like school changing room (showers, toilets, benches) not like the comfort you expect from more expensive gyms. Overall, if you like sports, or like watching sports, you will like this place

Quite a good gym, one of the very few around that has Olympic platforms combined with half racks…read moreand decent weightlifting bars, plus pulling boxes, plyo boxes, etc. Has gone downhill however since opening: used to have 5 lifting platforms and racks in the strength and conditioning room, now its down to three as they've replaced them with machines. Very disappointed to see such a great facility turn into another generic commercial gym due to the anti-athletic attitude of management. As such its very crowded on weekday evenings and one has to wait a long time to get on a rack/platform. Nonetheless a good gym and truly excellent and helpful staff.

I started doing 3 classes a week at the end of November and am now hooked. I have certainly lost…read morefat, toned upper and lower body and am getting into clothes a dress size smaller (that I had in my wardrobe but havent been in for years)!!! Susi and Mira are a great support and with only 3 other members in any class you feel like you're getting personal training. They certainly make you work hard but you also have time for lots of laughs. I have just signed up for another 6 months and now cant imagine a week without my visits to The Power Studio. As other members have said you get addicted to feeling good and seeing results.

I've been going to the Power Studio for over six months now, and still love it. The flexibility of…read morethe sessions make it really easy to fit in exercise around my day-to-day commitments, and the training is great. With class sizes of four people, you get personal attention every time you visit. Susi & Mira even seem to remember the exercises you did in your last session so you're always trying something new, and it doesn't get boring! The ambience is great, and the classes are always fun, even when you're working really hard! Thoroughly recommended.

Pool or pulpit...that is the question!…read more Here at the Virgin Active in Repton Park, they placed a swimming pool right inside a church...how cool is that? When I first entered the pool I was really taken aback and quite mesmerized - it felt a little sacrilegious, but at the same time I very much enjoyed swimming in this beautiful environment. The gym area itself is also quite neat, as you sweat underneath a prettily-decorated vaulted ceiling. There's plenty of exercise equipment, although the weight-lifting area is a little small. This Virgin Active gym is in Repton Park, which was the site of the fomrer Claybury Hospital - a psychiatric hospital. Apparently there's still the ghosts of the past haunting these premises....

I joined this Virgin as it is my local club about a month ago. This Virgin club is nestled within…read morethe closed community (Repton Park), the best way to get here would be by car, although there is a bus stop just outside Repton Park it is still quite a walk when you are inside. This gym has a Costa Coffee inside next to the reception that also includes food (this can get slightly irritating when working out and smelling food) o_O The gym has quite a few treadmills, bikes, rowing machines, free weights, TRX etc, each machine has a tv screen with the ability to plug in your IPhone/IPod which allows you to listen to your music but also you can store your workout data to your phone too. The most amazing area in this gym is the swimming pool, it is absolutely stunning, the whole gym used to be a chapel for the mental institution, so the decor inside is beautiful. Within the pool area, you also have the sauna and steam room, along with some sun loungers and some juice to drink. The only gripe I have is that there is no air-conditioning (but I don't think there is anything they can do about that due to the building structure).

This is more than just a Gym. It offers tennis facilities and squash courts. They have a indoor…read morepool and a smaller outdoor pool and a large fitness studio. It does tend to be a bit snobby and is frequented by women who lunch! The bar and food service is poor. They offer a wide range of fitness activites,howver the membership fees are a little high. The staff are polite but could be friendlier and the steam room could be steamier. they do have a wide range of social activities too but these have to be paid for

David Lloyd in Sidcup is a lovely gym. It has a large car park and good facilities. There are many…read moretennis courts and in the winter they put a large bubble up over three courts so you can play all year round. The heated outdoor pool is excellent and becomes a child free zone at certain times of day which is fantastic if you're looking for a peaceful evening swim. Even in the Winter the outdoor pool is pleasantly warm enough to swim in. The indoor pool is large and clean. The jacuzzi is great, very powerful, and the steam room and sauna are fantastic. There is a wide range of cardiovascular equipment and I have never had to wait to get on anything even at peak times. The restaurant and bar are neat and modern and serve some healthy option meals. The staff on the front desk are pleasant though sometimes they seem a bit rushed off their feet and there is often a queue. A bit pricey but worth the extra money if you can afford it.

Reece Mander Fitness is top-notch! Expert trainers, varied workouts, and supportive community. Saw…read morereal results and loved every session! Pros: Expert trainers, varied workouts, supportive community

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