This academy of sport is part owned by Neath Port Talbot College, and it is used by their students…read more However, the gym, which is not used by the students (unless they pay membership), is for private membership only. It's a great gym, very quiet during the daytime and much more reasonably priced than the Esporta Health Club across the road. If you're only after the gym facilities, and don't want the use of a swimming pool, tennis etc, then I would highly recommend this one. The staff are very helpful and are always available with good advice. They will also write personal programmes for you at no extra charge. Well worth a visit, if you're looking for a gym!

The Vale of Neath Leisure centre is a great place to get some exercise and relax…read more The free form pool is large and you can walk in it, making it very accessible for people with disabilities. There is a Spa pool just to the side of the main pool and also a Hydro-slide (I've never been brave enough to go on it). There's a lot of classes to choose from such as Aqua Aerobics and Swimming lessons and also early bird swimming. There is also a well equiped gym, but I only used it the once as it is always full of poser type men who make me feel very self concious and as there's no women only session I just leave them to it. The Leisure Centre is having a big overhaul at the moment with lots of building work going on to improve the facilities and offer a more varied programme of activities, work should be ending soon.

This is a lovely modern health club, located just off the M4 / A465 at Llandarcy Neath…read more I haven't been a member for the last couple of years, as the price of membership was just too expensive, but I did use it a lot when I was a member. It has all the facilities you would expect from a modern health club - gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis courts and much more. There's also a very nice restaurant, although it was a bit on the pricey side. There's something for all the family at this place. It's well worth a look around on one of their open days or just ring up and ask to be shown around.

Morriston Leisure Centre is another of the Swansea council run leisure centres and a slightly…read moresmaller venue than Penlan Leisure Centre with a smaller swimming pool and gym. The hall for badminton court hire etc is a wooden floor which can get slippery unfortunately and a friend of mine had a nasty fall once whilst we were playing there, there have been leak issues and they seem to be constantly patching bits of roof to little avail! Staff are generally helpful and friendly. On the plus side the changing rooms, toilets and showers are kept clean and in good order.

Penlan Leisure Centre has good facilities, including a well equipped gym, sport hall-nicely new…read morerubberised surface for classes and badminton court hire etc.,plus a 25 metre length pool and children's pool and a jacuzzi. It's a busy centre with lots of classes both in the pool and dry activities running all year round. The pool can get very busy, particularly when there are classes running, so it's always worth checking timetables on the Swansea.gov.uk site to avoid(or join in a class). On the negative side car parking can be tricky at busy times and the changing rooms can suffer from needing some extra attention as well.

A great range of slides, surf machine and swimming. The staff are very friendly, although they can…read moreget a bit annoyed when your fooling around on the slides (like waiting for your friends to come down!). It's changing room is unisex, but it has plenty of cubicles to ensure there is no peeping toms. A great day out for the children.

Maesteg sports centre offer a wide variety of activities for you to particpate in. There is…read moreeverything from a gym with a lot of equiptment, to a big sports hall where you can join in a few sports/activities such as badminton and judo. They also have their own squash courts. The prices are typical sports centre prices for the area, although you can use your Bridge Card here. There are a few vending machines around, with the prices being quite expensive. The staff are friendly and all instructors are well qualified.

Cefn Hengoed is the Eastside Swansea council leisure centre and though it has a slightly tatty…read moreappearance and is not in the most popular neighbourhood, it is kept clean and has reasonable facilities. The hall for badminton courts etc has reasonable lighting and is more available than more popular venues like Penlan and Morriston. The swimming pool is kept at a good temperature and there are a few exercise classes run in a fun way, rookie life guarding and belly dancing included. Changing rooms could do with some updating but generally are warm and clean. Staff are always helpful and friendly.