Andy's moved to a new custom-built gym on Garscube Road and if I could add another star to my…read moreprevious 5-star review then I would. The gym is amazing - there's a wooden deadlift platform at the back and a strip of artificial grass for a Prowler (which is a new bit of gym equipment to me, but one that I really like already) as well as all the usual kit - a couple of rowing machines, kettle bells, dumbbells, bars, racks, benches, all that stuff. He's got several classes a day which are all included in your gym membership - strength training, conditioning, olympic lifting, Ladies Who Lift, strongman training, even two yoga sessions a week. It's a large, open space and it's a really fantastic environment to train in. There are also a couple of new members of staff and everybody is super friendly. The trainers are professional yet a lot of fun and everybody gets along really well - there are no big egos here. They run client days out every few weeks (laser tag, rock climbing, I'm sure they're open to any daft suggestions you have) and it actually feels like you're part of a really friendly gym community. If you're looking for a place to lift some weights, get fit and have a lot of fun at the same time (especially if you're a woman who is thinking of doing more strength training, I can't recommend Ladies Who Lift highly enough), then this is the gym for you.

As promised, here's my review update now that I've finished the 6 week programme with AG Fitness…read more The first few weeks were coached with a strong focus on form and getting movements right, which I really enjoyed. As I'm a little bit out of fitness it was nice to get back into correct squatting position and deadlifts. Then in the second part of the programme we moved into a more full on workout - a 45 minute weightlifting session followed by some high intensive interval cardio sessions on the bike/rowing machine. OUCH. These are seriously a killer after you've already done a workout but they definitely feel like they're working. He'll also give you a programme to do in the house/at the gym for extra training other than seeing him which is great. I really enjoy that Andy takes the time at the start of our sessions to sit down and talk through what we've been eating that week. I'm terrible at keeping a food journal but if you did keep one, he'd look over it for you and suggest small tweeks for improvement. He isn't too focused on weight loss and instead is really encouraging about improvement in terms of form and strength which is really positive - we both leave our sessions feeling pretty damn good (even if we are in a load of pain). For the price (£185 for 6 weeks, 1 session per week for two people), I think it's worth the money. Andy is always on hand for advice (he has suggested that I can text him for food advice if I'm eating out, I haven't taken him up on that yet!) and Graeme & I enjoy getting trained together. The other reason I enjoy it is because (in my mind) it's a non-negotiable date in my diary that I can't get out of, so it's good to keep you going week-on-week. The gym where Andy trains from (Edenfit) is normally pretty quiet - on a Monday night, you're lucky if there's more than 3 other people there. I can't fault the facilities even though they aren't particularly slick or modern - they're functional, and that's what counts. Update as of August 2015: Andy is now temporarily based at a gym in the West End as Edenfit closed down. He's looking at getting his own specialised gym set up soon!

Fitness first is the haven every woman has been looking for. How much do you hate going to the gym…read morein all your gym stuff just trying to stay fit and lose some weight when there are good looking guys everywhere. I used to be really self conscious when I was younger and went to the gym, I really didn't like carrying all that 'festive weights' and trying to get rid of it in front of people would clearly didn't need to. Now I don't care at all but Fitness First for women would have been great for me back then. The gym itself is so accessible being on Sauchiehall st so whether you are shopping, at uni or work, it is easy to get to, and even maybe for a pre-going out gym boost. I went to this gym on a free day trial, which you can get from the website. I liked my experience because no matter what, its nice to have a minute or two when you don't have to bother about your appearance. I didn't get a membership here because I would rather go to the gym with my boyfriend than by myself, and the membership fees are pretty steep for the facilities you get. But most in the city centre are, you are paying to save your time and be away from those terrible boys. :)

Visited this gym for the first time yesterday and was pleasantly surprised! Im usually a regular to…read morethe larger and mixed sex gym in Govanhill, came her between shifts at work. As soon as i entered i was by two smiley lovely girls who were chatty, i then asked were the changing rooms were as i hadn't been before and they were more than happy to give me a quick tour! The gym itself is a nice size not too big or intimidating, there is plenty of the usual equipment treadmills, cross trainers etc. There was also the usual weight machines but these were a bit dated and the resistance felt a bit weird to the more modern ones im used to, but nevertheless they did the job! I liked the fact the had punch bags and mitts etc meant i could take my frustration out!!! One more machine the had was the 'power plate' i had never been on one of these but had heard quite alot about them- like they give you a full body work out in 10 minutes. I saw a few women using it then fort i would have a go myself! There was a chart on the wall showing all the varying positions and techniques to make the most of the machine. I chose the positions and intensity then pressed start.... I have never experienced anything like it in my life i hated it!! the intensity was soo high i could feel my muscles rippling my eyesight was going funny n everything! I was supposed to hold it for 60 seconds but couldnt handle it haha! I take my hat off too anyone who can use it more than 1 minute!! :P

I have been going here on and off for 4 years, in accordance with my fitness regime of 90% fatass,…read more10% kinda exercising. Even though the gym is small, there is plenty of up-to-date equipment available, and I have never had to wait for a machine to be free. The room is well air conditioned, thank god, and water fountains are freely available. My lask of fitness is at its most acutely embarrassing here, however, as almost all of the patrons are young good-looking students, so if you are unconfident, I wouldn't make this your first choice. The main reason I go here is beacuse it's cheap!

Strathclyde university gym is smaller than both Glasgow Caledonian and the University of Glasgow…read moregym but does offer a good variety of gym equipment, the usual really such as x-trainer, bike, rower, etc. The gym is sometimes closed randomly also, making it a bit annoying when you want to pop round one guilty day after a take away the night before or a large helping of apple pie in my case. I know that you can go with a member who may sign you in and you will be required to pay a one off fee. This is wroth it, if you are going to give yourself a workout.

This gym is cheap. This is pretty much its entire selling point, that and its convenient city…read morecentre location. The gym is cramped and very busy, with a large number of machines in a surprisingly small area. There are personal trainers doing training in inappropriate spaces and annoying classes taking place in the middle of the floor with loud, awful music. The pod entrances are frankly weird, and I don't understand the point of them. For barbell training, this place is no use, with only one power rack and one 20kg Olympic barbell.

As a full time student I believe I can fully appreciate the target market of 'The Gym'. Not…read moreexclusively those in full time education, but anyone with a busy lifestyle who wishes to improve their overall levels of fitness without making the serious financial commitments asked by premium gyms, without compromising on basic standards such as cleanliness, staff and equipment. At £15.99 a month 'The Gym' is the cheapest in the Glasgow City Centre area I am aware of, even when taking into account other gym's student discounts. Signing up is done entirely online which I found easy and convenient. This is not a contract, and may be cancelled at any time at no cost (convenient when I travel back home for summer). The location is very convenient, only a couple of minutes away from Glasgow Central Station. It's open 24 hours a day, and whilst I can't say I've yet used it in the small hours when it is unmanned, there are plenty of contact points should a problem arise. All my dealings with the staff have shown them to be friendly, approachable and importantly enthusiastic towards their work. Personal training is offered, and each PT has a small profile detailing their specialist areas and contact details on a display board in the gym area. At a glance everything from muscle building, weight loss and nutritional advice is offered. Scheduled classes are also offered, and whilst I have never participated, there seems to be a wide variety. I have never found that these classes get in the way of my own work out, with them all taking place in a fairly spacious matted area out the way of most equipment. Standards of cleanliness seem very high. The changing rooms and showers are immaculate, and the staff regularly do cleaning rounds of the machines and fixtures. My only gripe would be that the gym rule for patrons to wipe down their machines with a towel after use does not seem to be enforced. Naturally this is the fault of those people themselves, but perhaps more prominent signage would help this. The equipment itself seems to be of a high standard and a good quantity. Even at peak times I have never struggled with finding cardio machines. Fixed and free weights are more crowded, but either side of the peak hour there are few problems. The gym's website features a graph showing the busiest hours, along with your own usage times. Furthermore it features a blog which provides fitness tips, ideas and motivation; It's small things like this which do provide that little bit more value for money. All in all an excellent gym! I would fully recommend it to anyone who wishes to tone up or lose the odd pound without breaking their bank balance or busy lifestyle.

24 hours extremely helpful staff day pass would highly recommend 10/10 reminders me of my home gym…read moreeverything you need to get a great workout in

I have an arch enemy. A sworn nemesis. A Moriarty to my Holmes. A bad to my good. An X Factor to my…read morereal music. A Simon Cowell to my... eh... humanity. This evil being? Ma belly. I hate it. He (i shall call him he) sits there all day just quietly reminding me about the beer and pizza ans chips and whisky and chocolate and crisps and juice I've guzzled down. Perhaps you say, perhaps the ire of my anger should be towards the afore mentioned beer and what not and not the innocent outcome of my gluttonous actions? Perhaps, I say, perhaps you should shut the shut up! Anyway. Rightly or wrongly, i hate this wee dude and have finally decided to terminate his existence. But how? Well, since i'm writing a review about a gym, you may dear reader, assume that i'll be saying bye bye belly with the aid of exercise. You would be right. This i cannot argue against. So with a heavy belly and a heavy heart I joined the Pure Gym due to utter convenience (i work nearby) and the 'oooooh, that's cool and allows me to opt out if/when I cannie be arsed anymore' single month contract system. Nae year contract for this lasy barsteward! So, the beef burning beef? Well, as gyms go it seems to have all the gear you'd need to shed those extra pounds and tone up whatever's left over. I've just recently become a convert to running, so the appeal of these and a wee shower afterwards is pretty much all I'm after just now. Equipment wise, it seems to have all the mod cons. Runny things. Rowy things. Bikey things. Weight lifty things and what have you. It's clean (although the shower did smell a wee bit stinky), fresh, well lit and fairly welcoming even if the entry system does feel a wee bit like you're entering the safe zone in some sort of post apocalyptic zombie flick. Apparently the joint can be pretty busy at times, but today I popped in at around 2ish and it was fairly quiet. It'll do for noo. Classes and what not, other words, amenities, assistance and other relevant words. Yeah.

I really enjoy our sessions, as I have said I have struggled for years with my weight and fitness,…read morehate the gym hate the points and switches. But since training with you I have lost over 6kilos and gone down 3 dress sizes, oh and don't forget I can now breath going up the stairs, it's great to actually enjoy exercise and I love how you push me to try harder it's something I will defiantly keep up I never get bored with our training sessions as I never know what your going to bring the next week keep up the good work Tim.

my two kids love coming here one has been attending for just under 3 years while the other around a…read moreyear now and they have learned so much from the coaches, even get to take part in competitions and interclubs. All staff are very friendly and look after both my kids in a safe and secure environment, would highly recommend bringing your kids along to see for yourself.

I honestly can't recommend this gym highly enough! It's only wee, but it packs a punch. As well as…read moreboxing, kickboxing, MMA and jui-jitsu classes, they also do personal training, Little Gladiators classes for kids and a bit of outdoor fitness as well. The egotistical/macho behaviour that I've seen at more than one martial arts gym before is very much not tolerated here, so it's great for women, or anyone who might feel a bit intimidated by the idea of walking into a 'fight' gym for the first time. The ladies boxing and kickboxing classes are a great place to start and, because you can take things at a pace that suits you, suitable for all fitness levels. The owners and instructors know what they're talking about, and will keep you right. Classes are usually a good laugh as well, and I appreciate the feeling that I'm getting fitter at the same time as learning what might turn out to be pretty useful new skills, rather than just running on a treadmill in a big glass box. Give it a go!