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    3.8 (12 reviews)

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    Bannatyne's Health Club - Post swim banana, mango and pineapple smoothie and strange cashew nut energy bar!

    Bannatyne's Health Club

    2.5(2 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    £££

    I had the worst experience with this club and rude customer service trying to cancel my membership…read more The locker rooms were unsanitary and slippery, with no plastic bags for your clothes or any place to put wet towels. Half of the equipment in the gym needed to be fixed and updated. The mats were dirty, and there needed to be more weights for everyone. The steam room was out of service daily, and the swimming pool was filthy. I signed up for a yoga class, and they called to cancel the same day without an explanation. I wasted my time, energy, and money. I recommend joining the One Spa Gym, which has excellent state-of-the-art equipment and a fantastic spa experience. I canceled my membership after three visits, and I paid over £100 in the joining fee, pro-rated costs, and another month on top of that. Beware of scams, and stay away from Bannatyne.

    So far seems like a great gym, pool is big, always pretty quiet unless you come at peak time. And…read moreit has two decent size saunas and a steam and relaxation room. Gym is upstairs, really spacious and bright, wide variety of machines and weights etc. Cafe is big too and offers smoothies, protein shakes, and healthy breakfasts and meals if you're in a rush! I'm yet to try a class so will comment on that later. My only gripe is that it's only open until 8pm Saturday's and Sunday's, I work 12 hour shifts at weekends quite often and would love to come for a swim afterwards. I'm sure other Bannatyne's gyms are open later so that's something they could improve!

    One Spa - Let your worries float away in the 19m infinity-edge swimming pool.

    One Spa

    4.4(13 reviews)
    4.0 miWest End
    £££

    This place was a perfect end to our trip through Europe! So good that I ended up booking a second…read moreday of Escape at One the following day. The spa was not busy/overwhelming at all. A substantial amount of thermal/water amenities, all of which feel very sanitary/maintained. I wish I was able to schedule a massage - however, it is completely understandable I couldn't squeeze in an appointment the day of. I felt completely relaxed after my appointment! My only note is that the aroma mist in the salt room did not seem to work (this may have been user error). Additionally one of the showers in the locker room was not in service. Definitely recommend booking here if you are looking for a relaxing day!

    The fact that this spa is roof top just says luxury to me!…read more It puts the spa into Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, and just off Lothian Road. Mind you they can be quite pricey, but this has all got to do with the image their trying to project, as well as the various treatments they offer. As usual I haven't heard of most of them, but was particularly curious about the rainforest shower. Thankfully, I have a friend who has actually been to the Amazon (they come in REALLY handy!) and basically it's a room with showerheads all over the ceiling, so it seems as though it's raining in the room. Ofcourse if you'd rather just have a facial and a massage, they do that as well. They've got two pools, one of which is thermal, and a gym for those who'd rather "feel the burn" than relax, though I'd rather get in the sauna when there's that alternative.

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    One Spa - Our kinesis studio encourages your body to move freely while working on the key elements of flexibility, strength and balance.

    Our kinesis studio encourages your body to move freely while working on the key elements of flexibility, strength and balance.

    One Spa - Unrivalled range of uplifting water and heat experiences designed to help you rebalance and refresh your body and mind.

    Unrivalled range of uplifting water and heat experiences designed to help you rebalance and refresh your body and mind.

    One Spa - Prepare to relax at One Spa.

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    Prepare to relax at One Spa.

    Warrender Swim Centre - courtesy of www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/

    Warrender Swim Centre

    3.9(7 reviews)
    3.7 miMarchmont

    This pool forms part of the Edinburgh Leisure group, who pissed me off before I ever had a chance…read moreto swim at one of their pools. You may know that the Royal Commonwealth pool is closed until 2070 or something like that, and it was there I had planned to get my necessary daily exercise (it's literally right next to the student Pollock Halls of Residence). So that was a fail.. That aside, the Warrender Pool is quite impressive, and it knows so, as you'll find a little boast of the its Victorian design in any literature to do with the pool. It's about £4 for a single swim pass, but what cracks me up is that they charge you an extra £1.20 if you want to have a shower... capitalism at it's best I say. However, I shopped around, and decided to join the Virgin Active Gym on Leith Walk, so I could have a little more variety, but if you're solely interested in swimming, they've got a pretty good membership deal.

    This review is really for the gym, although the pool is lovely too - I love the changing rooms…read moreround the side, and the glass roof. But - to the gym! I've just moved and needed to find somewhere to replace Leith Vic. After a brief foray to the Commonwealth Pool, where I was daunted by all the gigantic body-buildery types, i tried Warrender. And it's perfect. It's a really attractive gym, with everything I need. The cardio room looks out on the street (and lets me keep an eye on my bike locked out the front), then there's a machine and free weights area, and finally my favourite bit - a mats/ kettlebell/ suspension training area. That's in what was the Turkish steam room, so it's a cosy little spot with a lovely, complex arched ceiling to look up at. Get your trainers on and get over there - see you on the treadmills!

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    Warrender Swim Centre - From official website

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    From official website

    ainslie park swimming

    ainslie park swimming

    3.7(3 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Ainslie Park is a sports centre located just off the Ferry Road in northern Edinburgh…read more The swimming pool is one of the better swimming facilities in Edinburgh and I have to say I do like it for its functionality. The pool is 25 metres in length and is wide enough to permanently have 4 lanes cordoned off for lane swimming and beginners. Sometimes these lanes are out of bounds for the many swimming classes available here, or for aqua aerobics. The changing area is unisex and there are 3 large family changing cubicles, which I find very useful when I visit with my daughter. The pool is only deep in the middle which means when you do a length you start in shallow water and end in it. I find this quite nice and it makes it easier to take a rest between lengths if, like me, you are unfit! There is a small diving area in the middle where the water is deep but there are no diving boards. I do find the water can be quite cold in this pool compared to others in Edinburgh but that is a minor gripe. I also find the staff can be a little offhand and not always particularly helpful. The pool can also get very crowded and I have seen some particularly bad behaviour go unchecked by the attendants which is offputting for the majority. These are minor points however I would suggest trying to use this pool at offpeak times if you just want a nice swim in peace.

    This is a nice sports centreoffering a 25 metre swimming pool, a gym and two sports hall. All…read morefacilities are kept clean however the changing rooms are in need of a refresh. The place is always chilly and it is very annoying when exiting the pool. Next to a morrisons which you can go for lunch etc. The staff are all kind and helpful

    Drumsheugh Baths Club - Photo from drumsheughbaths.com

    Drumsheugh Baths Club

    3.3(3 reviews)
    4.2 miWest End

    Drumsheugh Baths was the venue for my weekly school swimming lessons AKA embarrassments, where I…read morewould flop into the pool like a floundering turtle, rather than diving gracefully into the water using the perfect technique, which a lot of my friends managed to do with very little effort. I've never been massively into swimming, because after a few lengths, I lose patience with having to exert myself too much, which is probably more to do with my rubbish technique than anything else. Despite this, I do think messing about in the pool is fun, and I was keen for the fun section of our swimming lessons, when we got to lark around slightly and swing on the rings that hang over the pool. Drumsheugh is interesting, in that it's the oldest private owned swimming club in Edinburgh and has retained a lot of its original, Victorian features. The club was founded in 1882, and still has rings and trapezes over the water, plus modern gym, sauna, and hot tub facilities. Membership numbers for the baths are limited to keep the pool chilled out and not too crowded, although the website does say there's currently no waiting list, which is obviously helpful if you're keen to join.

    I've been coming here with my family since I was able to swim (and before that too) and I've got so…read moremany fond memories of it. It's always been chilled, lovely hot bath, sauna, trapeze and rings. So much fun to come here as a child and even more fun bringing the next generation for a dip in the pool. It's always been a great experience coming here and I WISH there were such nice pools in London.

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    Drumsheugh Baths Club - Photo from drumsheughbaths.com

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    Glenogle Swim Centre

    Glenogle Swim Centre

    3.7(10 reviews)
    4.0 miStockbridge

    I was really pleased to discover that my new house was near a swimming pool. I like to swim fairly…read moreregularly but previously have not lived walking distance from a pool. So I'm really grateful that this is just round the corner as, during the cold winter months, it was too easy to put off the cycle to the pool for another night. Now, since it's not such an effort to get to the pool itself, I'll be going far more often. I have been here for a swim several times now. - I really like it! I'm used to modern build pools or super sporty swimming centres but, with a restored Victorian pool, Glenogle Swim Centre is the first pool of its kind I've visited. I like the nostalgia that comes with it. Service is friendly, the pool is always immaculately clean and the premises are safe, with several staff members on site. The staff at the front desk are always really friendly too which makes all the difference on a miserable winter night. - I'm impressed with my new local pool!

    I've been a member here for about two months and this is a pretty decent gym. Its by far the…read moresmallest one I've ever been a member of, but so far it hasn't been a huge issue (I attribute this to the fact I usually go between 10am and 3pm on weekdays). My only gripe is the fact I have to book my fitness classes so far in advance because there simply is not enough room to fit more than 12 people in the fitness room. The weights room is pretty good if you're the only person there, otherwise it can be quite awkward trying to find a good spot for yourself if there is another person trying to do weights.

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    Glenogle Swim Centre
    Glenogle Swim Centre

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