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).

Albany Leisure Centre is the smallest centre in Enfield with a gym the size of most people's living…read moreroom which luckily is air conditioned. The weights and toning equipment fight for space among the cardio equipment but there is a nice community atmosphere as you are so close to the people working out with you. The pool is clean and spacious with a mirrored ceiling for less backstroke crashes. There are 2 lanes during public sessions for 'slow' and 'fast' swimmers and also a sauna and a steam room on poolside for a real spa experience. Showers are cubicles in the ladies but there are only 3 so space is limited at busy times. Other showers are on poolside but can be seen by all swimmers so costumes and trunks should stay on for the benefit of the lifeguards and pool users. Changing rooms are spacious, the cubicles are around the edge with 3 large rooms for group changing. There are hairdriers and a large mirror for grooming in the ladies changing. The lobby has a variety of vending machines to choose from but none that cater to the healthy, mainly chocolate crisps and fizzy drinks with some extortionately priced tiny bottles of water. Behind the reception desk staff are friendly and helpful, and easily identifiable from lifeguards. There are also a range os swimming related items sold here suich as floats, goggles and armbands etc.

Highly recommend this gym. It is very reasonably priced compared to other gyms in the area. State…read moreof art equipment including an infra red sauna. You also get discounts on local restaurants included in the price and access to personal trainers. Staff are very friendly. Lots of classes included in price. Unfortunately, there is no swimming pool, although they are planning to open a gym with a pool in Enfield shortly, which members will have access to. Main complaints are that the changing area and main gym are a bit smelly and the room in which classes take place can get too hot when full. Bring your own towels as they do charge extra for this service.

paramount gym has a fresh and friendly atmosphere, the staff are very helpful, equipment are top of…read morethe art, (nautalius) american brand. i recently started training with one of the trainers and has help me dramatically, thanks juls! also must mention classes are extremly good, they offer a wide range of classes and is all included in the reasonable gym membership. the only critism is there is no swimming pool.

Great gym. Knowledgeable staff and very friendly. Very clean. Great equipment! Personal trainer,…read moreHasan very helpful and passionate about helping people with their fitness and health. Great trainer.

From the owner: Located on Chingford Mount Road in a brand new development on the old Royston Pub site, we without…read moredoubt offer you the best value gym in the area, with state of the art fitness equipment and innovative training zones, offering you 40+ classes a week (including our exclusive boutique training concept the Yard) and a unique personal service we deliver "The Energie Promise" every day.

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