I've just started using this gym. I do like it the time table, lots of spinning…read more I like the changing rooms, dark wood lockers and lots of room. There are a number of stations where you can sort out your hair and make up. There is also a steam room and cold shower which is good for relaxing in after a really hard workout. The staff are help and seems to be in to fitness.

This is the first time I have wished that I could give more than 5 stars…read more They seemed to be more into service and not the horrible pushy hard sell that other gyms are into. The people working there showed me the facilities and also let me have my own space to look around. They were so helpful and when I only had jeans, one of the people even lent me his personal spare clean shorts. He also would not accept anything for the laundry when I gave them back to him and was just all round amazing. I was staying at The Premier Inn hotel and so using it for the day waa £5 instead of £10. This is a great sincere gym for people who are serious about training, really friendly and does not have the annoying slimy sales person stuff that other chains have.

After being a member here for a good while now I can certainly recommend it…read more Situated within The Printworks, this gym and fitness centre is a stones throw from both where I work AND where I live. Excellent. It is a very large gym with all the usual equipment you'd find and a great exercise space for free weights and routine gym work. When you join you get a complimentary health MOT - a 12 point health inspection that covers every aspect of your fitness you can think of. It definitely gives you the motivation to keep going, especially if the results deem you quite unfit, as they did for me :/ The pool and sauna / steam room / spa are excellent and usually quiet and the changing rooms and shower facilities are state of the art and very well maintained. There are personal trainers wandering around the gym most of the time, so it's really easy to grab them for advice or even book them for a PT session. Classes also run daily and are included in the membership. I can't fault this gym.

So this was Holmes Place health club. Then Virgin Active. And now it's Nuffield out with the red…read moreand in with the green. So some staff have hung on in there from both clubs before but nice to see some fresh faces. There has been quite a lot of cosmetic change. Much needed shower refurb. Some new equipment. And better use of the space. They have also developed a new health and fitness centre where you can get MOT done and check you're still alive lol. I also think they have listened to us old timers or loyal members as we like to be known. And they have introduced the coffee shop with juices and healthy snacks and for the city centre it's very reasonably priced. I like the vibe. And the atmosphere. No offence To Virgin but it's less electronic tag and more cooperate membership now!

Since I continue to go here, I think it is unfair to give it a one star, so I am going to update…read morethe review again. Basically, the gym itself is good: it has been recently renovated, staff are friendly and helpful, showers, lockers, and fantastic class teachers. You can use all three gyms, which is also good news. BUT: It is full, and the gym continues to do promotions to get even more new members. So if you dream about joining class, I strongly advise you to do that as early as possible, usually three days before, otherwise you have to go on a waiting list and check your email every two minutes, since there are usually 10 people on the waitlist, and you have to compete with them to get the spot.

I've been a member for almost 10 years but will be cancelling my membership. The class timetable…read morehas changed and they no longer do as many of the Aerobic classes (having replaced them with their own version, which just isn't for me). The changing rooms at all 3 city centre clubs are in dire need of refurbishment (especially Whitworth st). I've joined lifestyle - it's much cheaper, staff are more professional and classes are great and easy to book onto.

Great selection of equipment and very helpful staff. Clean and has 99% of everything I want in a…read moregym.

If you're not looking for luxury and don't want to be tied into a contract, but still want to work…read moreout in a gym, this is the place for you. It's £15.99 a month with a £20 joining fee (and it seems as though they occasionally waive the joining fee) on a rolling contract. This is one of the cheapest gyms in town to the best of my knowledge (Ben Dunne on Whitworth Street I think is cheaper). Here are the things I love about it: - You get a code that gets you through the main door and the freaky little entrance pods. This means you have one less card to lose/you don't have to stand around raking through your bag for it. - On the member's area of the website it tells you how often you've been to the gym and for how long each time. Good for motivation, and just handy if you like to keep track. - There are loads of machines. Even at busy times I haven't had to wait for a machine yet. The equipment all seems pretty modern too - they have spin bikes with inbuilt personal trainers. - All the classes are free (I haven't been to any yet so can't vouch for quality). Notable exceptions are that there's no pool, no sauna, and no free towels. But none of those things bother me: I don't like swimming, saunas are weird, and I can bring my own towel. Everything is clean and well-maintained. Staff seem nice though I've never had to have much to do with them. You can buy a padlock for £3 if you don't have your own. The biggest downside for me would be that the music is too loud - even with headphones on and my own music playing I can still hear it! In the fairly short time I've been a member here I've been really pleased with it - and I like that I can quit whenever I like if this stops being the case.

From the outside the Y Club looks an idyllic gym. Situated literally on the picturesque canal at…read morethe start of Castlefield, a 5 minute stroll from Deansgate, it looks like a posh gym for young professionals. The lovely little swimming pool is visible from the canal itself. So you can imagine my delight when I discovered it was relatively cheap, especially compared to gym groups such as Virgin Active or Fitness First. You can also avoid a contract and sign up for as little as 2 weeks, and it works out at around a pound per day. So alls well so far. Then i went inside. I think the point about the gym not really being for girls is valid, though I think lots of men should be added to that list too, as its only really suitable for bodybuilders who love dingy spaces as seen in American boxing films. Its small and dark, and pretty damp. Basically its no good. Its got all the equipment you need so if you want somewhere to go for just a couple of weeks then it serves a purpose, but its nowhere near as nice as it looks outside, and there are some better value gyms out there, so if it's a longer term membership you're after, give this place a miss.

Please can u extend Sunday/weekend hours.I arrived Sunday at 4.50pm to b told that the sauna shuts…read moreat 5.30 as do the machines.So if Sunday was extended to 7pm then at least theres more time i.e.till 6.30pm.Otherwise,a great place wth lovely staff,great vibes

It's overpriced, and the swimming pool area is always dirty! Women have to get change without a…read moredressing room, in a tiny area together. The staff could have been more helpful. I signed up for 1,5 months and regretting as I paid around £70 in total. Whenever I came there, the water in the jacuzzi was freezing cold! The same in the sauna, as there was no hot at all. The only OK was the steam room, but you had to pay for all the facilities, which weren't worth the price at all! I'm not recommending.

I have been going at this gym for at around 6 years. Overall, I quite enjoy it - for 29 pounds you…read moreget access to all three gyms. I found the staff to be very helpful, and they also sell additional bits, such as padlocks, flip-flops, towels, etc in case you forgot or don't have something. When I lost a key to my padlock somebody came to break it within 5-10 minutes, which I was very grateful for. The downsides are that they don't hire out towels (as do the other two gyms), is always cold in a female changing room which also has only two hair dryers, which is not enough when it's busy.

This gym is hidden away just off King Street, obviously aimed at attracting the "King Street crowd"…read moreof image conscious business types and therefore markets itself as a high-end gym that will sort you out with a body like Cheryl Cole no problems. In reality, however, it is very different. Located in the basement, yes basement of the building and lacking in any kind of air conditioning system it is a stuff, sweaty and overall an unpleasant experience. The equipment and decor, much like the members are worn and tired and have a musty damp smell which reminds you of your teenage brother's gym kit. The gym also boasts a swimming pool which is also located in the basement and is bathed in an odd red light, reminiscent of late night Amsterdam. Despite all of this, membership and personal training sessions are expensive which just doesn't add up. LA fitness relies solely on it's city centre location as the key attraction which puts it into completion with places such as Virgin Active, which at a similar price offers a far superior gym experience and much improved value for money. 2 stars. Boo. Hiss. Boo.

Although still displayng the LA Fitness sign outside, this gym has just changed its name to Sports…read moreDirect, part of the big high street sports shop chain. I've been a member since February 2014 and have made good use of the equipment, which is scheduled for an update soon, apparently. However, one of the reasons I signed up was so that I could use the pool, but during this time, I've only been in once! I actually forget it's there! I like going to the gym in the morning as there aren't as many people around. I once went at 5pm and swore to myself I'd never go at that time again. The gym was packed and the changing rooms even more so. I had to shut my eyes on the way to the showers as two rough-as-a-badger's-arse girls were parading around with nothing on whilst talking at volume about last night's conquests in the equally as rough club they were at the night before *pukes*. Luckily, I haven't seen anyone like that in the gym since then. Perhaps they decided PureGym was better suited to them as it's cheaper. Before I signed my £25 per month contract, I visited PureGym in Spinningfields and really didn't like the vibes I got from that place. Staff were unfriendly, I didn't like the way the gym was laid out and I didn't like the fact that it's open til the early hours with no staff to keep an eye on things. Doesn't sound safe to me! At LA Fitness/ Sports Direct though, staff are present at all times. They're also friendly and always say hello / goodbye when you come in / leave. One of them even knows my name now, which is nice.

The beauty of The Yoga Lounge is that they are offering something slightly different from bikram…read moreyoga - as the classes don't follow the traditional 26 poses. I feel as though classes are lot more organic, allowing the teachers to really work with the class - I swear I'm making progress already in my first two weeks! The teachers are really great, I love the variety, as each practitioner has their own flows and style of teaching. Everyone is super friendly and happy to give tips and advice after classes too. Specialising in hot yoga, the classes last between 60-75 minutes and at the moment they have three classes per day with two a day at the weekends. They also offer hot pilates, which is a great workout for your core. And plan to open a full pilates studio in the next month or so with Stott pilates, reformer and GYROTONIC® classes. It's a great set up, really well designed space and the hot room itself is a nifty piece of kit - using heat panels on the roof that allows for continual fresh air and a germ free environment to practice in (or I've been told it's something along these lines). There's an online booking system to ensure you get onto the class you want. The evening practices book up pretty quickly, but the lunchtime hour always has a few free spaces. Each class has a waiting list and for every wait list I have been on so far, I've been offered a space in the class. This is a more modern yoga alternative that fits really easily into a busy lifestyle, uniquely balanced to help improve both your fitness and inner calm.

I've never done any kind of yoga before coming to The Yoga Lounge. When you first walk in you…read moreimmediately know you're in a great space for learning how to connect mind, body and spirit. You can tell they've spared no cost, everything is top quality- the radiant heat panels, the studios, the changing rooms... A wonderful atmosphere and the teachers are warm and friendly, so even the newest yogi won't feel intimidated. I was looking for something to fit in with my life in recovery. As an ex-addict following a 12 step programme, spirituality and meditation are fundamental to my life, as well as keeping some kind of balance which is hard in 'normal life'. I struggle to concentrate in normal meditation, and find the self discipline. My first four weeks attending The Yoga Lounge have had a massively positive impact on my life and my mental well being. I've found my place and my thing in life here. The teachers are great, all with their own style and pace, and every week I've felt an improvement in my yoga though their amazing guidance in classes. Everybody needs to try this. I hope to progress and commit to yoga now, and couldn't think of anywhere better.

The Spa at the Lowry Hotel is expensive, as you would expect but definitely worth it. It has an…read morealmost transcendental feel to it so you could be somewhere far more tranquil than the city centre - it is a neutral space but in no way generic. Try to opt for a day package where you can also enjoy lunch. Each treatment progresses from one to another so there's no waiting around. Your lunch is served at the side of the main treatment area and you can eat in your dressing gown which always feels quite luxurious! I had a facial then moved on to lunch before enjoying a soothing massage. They offer various special deals throughout the year so it's worth checking the website or calling them for offers. It's a fantastic way to celebrate a birthday or simply relax after a hectic dissertation hand in..?

I had a very good experience with Lowry Hotel's Spa few times. I will recommend the Couples…read morepackage. I booked it few times as a treat for my partner's birthday and mine. During the year they have nice offers. The members of the staff make you feel at ease. And it is a very nice experience to do your back massage at Lowry's Hotel Spa. Every time I visited in there and I had a different therapist I was very pleased. And the members of the staff are polite and they give you even samples after your facial. Also in the couples package you will get a lunch and you can wait in the chill out room which it has been made an effort to make you feel that you travel away in a nice serene environment. It has a beautiful setting with calming music with comforatble sun type loungers chairs and unlimited cup of herbal teas that you can help yourself. I have also tried Elemis facials which I liked them a lot. And the Spa bathrooms are pure luxury. Also if you want to visit Lowry's restaurant they have nice menu offers and a very welcoming manager. I pay attention the members of the staff to be polite and this is the place that you will not feel disappointing.