After hearing a lot about this gym I decided to try it myself and it was better than I imagined…read more They have TVs and radios in all their cardio machines! I take full advantage of this and watch and listen to a variety of shows. The gym is quiet small but is excellent for what it is. The only thing I found a bit worrying was the fact that I didn't have an induction so it was lucky I've used all the machines before, elsewhere. Unfortunately they only have one of every toning and muscle building machine so you may wait a while if someone is on a one you want to use. On the other hand they have state of the art equipment. So you might be thinking this must cost a lot? The member ships start at forty five pounds a month and fifteen pound for each visit without a membership. The price includes swimming and the sauna and steam room. It also includes all their classes such as spin and yoga. So this offer was too good to refuse for me!

The Gym at the village isn't quite what you expect, for a hotel gym it is incredibly well equipped…read moreand a good size. I would almost put it on par with much large chain gyms, in addition the swimming pool is a good size and the jacuzzi is very large. Throw in a steam room and a sauna plus a full spin studio and 2 aerobics rooms and you have everything you need. Memberships is relative but cheaper than many local gyms and for £10 a month you can upgrade to the black card giving you a towel every time you go and also access to all other Village Gyms. I am impressed but I will say it is due a refit soon so hopefully it will get even better.

In desperate need of a little pampering, I visited the Ocean Rooms Spa (Livingwell) yesterday. I…read morewas booked in for a back massage and facial from 2.30pm so I arrived shortly before 1pm to take advantage of the facilities which were available for two hours before my appointment time. The spa is a lovely place mainly due to the glass domed roof (it feels like summer even on a freezing March afternoon!). It was not too busy and I easily found a sunlounger to relax on. After a little swim, I was pleased to find that the steam room and sauna were extra hot too. The staff at the spa were lovely, including the therapist who completed my treatments. She asked lots of questions to make sure she understood exactly how I liked my massage, and proceeded to deliver it perfectly. Similarly, my facial was luxurious. My only complaint would be that they were a little short (only 50 minutes for both treatments). Overall, a very pleasant experience. Although I was a little miffed at the £6 parking charge.

I have been using this gym for a couple of months now, and the staff are really friendly and…read moreaccommodating. I tried a number of places around the region before settling for this one. I coach athletes and introduced some of them to this gym. Both male and female of varying ages and abilities and none of them are intimidated by the body builders that go. The clients are mixed, those who want to get BIG and those who want to be slimmer. check it out. Coach

The club offers something for everyone; from a lively class in the dance studio, a workout in the…read moreair-conditioned gym, relaxing dip in the pool or you can simply relax in the sauna, steam-room or solarium. A friendly hotel club with a wide age range of customers. Nice club if you want to be a member at a smaller more intimate place.

I have been a member at Empire Fitness for just under two years. It is a great gym, serious about…read morefitness, with a great staff and spotlessly clean facility. The weight training machines are from Nautilus, a highly respected brand in the States. There is a well-equipped cardio room, a studio with Reebok equipment, male and female saunas and tanning booths. Classes include Pilates, Fit-boxing and a great 15 minute Abs class. Unpretentious, free coffee, facebook site and free parking. Try it out.

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You cannot judge a book by its cover. A lovely place from the outside, but unfortunately it is run…read moreby a bunch of imbecile muppets. We had booked the NCP9 lifeguarding course for my daughter in February 2023, which was due to start during May 29th half term. She turned up for the course only to be told that the course had been cancelled. No apologies from the course management for the cancellation nor as to why we weren't informed of it at first. If we had known this earlier, we would have organised an alternative. Now, her plans and half term have been ruined thanks to a parade of incompetent dimwits. As for the refund, the staff have to speak to their head office about reimbursing the money (which they were more than happy to take). Hadn't they thought of speaking to us about the cancellation first?!?

I've been using this pool for a number of years, all the way back to when I first moved to Harborne…read morein the late 1990s. Back then, Harborne pool was a fairly run down (but nevertheless charming) Victorian pool - with a high glass ceiling and changing rooms that lined the pool. I really used to enjoy swimming there - it was very peaceful. This recently opened new centre on the site of the old pool is also very good. It is BRAND NEW, and you can tell. The facilities are excellent and the pool is first class. They have also added a gym on the 2nd floor which makes the whole building look very impressive when you drive past. I've not used the gym, but judging by how busy the exercise bikes and running machines are in the wide window that overlooks the road, the gym is very popular also.

A no-nonsense gym orientated around MMA training. They offer an array of classes from specific…read moremartial arts to strength and conditioning. They also offer classes for kids and women only classes. It's a gym where you can really get your head down or get your head kicked in depending on what you prefer. There's a 50ft matted area so you can hone your technique without cramping the 250lb behemoth's style who is displaying his aptitude for punching stuff really hard. If you're a genuine MMA-er then there's a 24ft cage to get as close as you can to the real thing. A solid, reliable gym for the committed martial artist, uncompromising lifter and dedicated fitness fanatic.