Ive been to a fair amount of gyms in the fylde and i think Bulldogs is by far the best. There's a…read moresubstantial amount of quality machines spread out over 1 large floor and the atmosphere is great, which i think is what you need from a good gym. The cost for daily, weekly and monthly membership is reasonable and im happy to pay my £6 p/week as i always leave feeling pumped! Around 85% of the gyms in blackpool/fylde use valuable space up with hot sauna's, luxury swimming pools and fancy steam rooms, (don't get me wrong this is great for relaxation), but most of the time the frustration lies in the fact that the gym is too small, this is NOT the case in bulldogs! Has you ever felt ripped off and frustrated because you couldn't get on a machine? Bigger gyms like Bulldogs that feature lost of machines allow me to achieve all of my fitness goals and do the workouts/exercises I came to the gym to do! At Bulldogs i actually stand a chance of packing on some muscle/loosing fat. The fact that there is no sauna/steam room, swimming pool and showers didn't bother me because as much as i love that, i came to the gym to have an intense workout and acheive my fitness goals, not to take it easy in a sauna, steam room or shower. The machines are great for working out every muscle in your body because there's a good variety, and there's often two of each machine. They are quality machines that have been looked after, you can tell bulldogs has put some good money into their gym, it is all worth it i say because it keeps me coming back. Motivation is important when working out, and i've found the music is in Bulldogs is what you need to find your own limits and keeping pushing yourself. When i leave, i feel like im 1 step closer to achieving a ripped physique and a healthier body. Bulldogs really allows me to add variety to my training as it has the biggest free weight area i've seen so far, there is two sets of each weight (dumbells). There's a lie down sunbed and two stand up one's all of which are affordable and hot! The gym has tanning products you can buy aswell as different supplements. If you want to burn fat by cardio there is a cardio room with tv's you can watch. The staff are freindly and supportive of your goals, and the people in the gym are sound. There's sofa's, magazines and proteing shakes available, and they taste nice as well as being quality muscle building products. Personally i don't talk a lot in the gym, i respect the gym and people and do what i have to do. Bulldogs is the place to get a super charged workout and feel satisfied that you've done your best when you've finished working out. Would i recommend Bulldog's gym over any other gym i've been to in blackpool and the Fylde so far? YES!

I've been to enough gyms around the world and have also gotten my Yelp badge for it, and I must say…read morethis is a pretty good gym at the cheapest in Blackpool at £12.95pm. Open 24 hours, very large and spacious with a huge number of machines make this ideal for those who like peak hours but don't want to wait for machines. I always went peak time (evenings around 5pm-7pm) and never had to wait for a machine as there was always lots free despite there being many people. The gym is maintained very clean including the toilets and showers, and it has a new modern feel to it with a huge variety of weight machines that you don't often come across in most gyms. The equipment is also new. They run a variety of classes, such as abs classes, bums and tums, circuits etc. which can all be easily booked via your online account. The online interface is great; very easy to use, tracks you gym usage by number of times went per week/month and duration spent in the gym into a cool graph. You can manage payment information, book classes, and also buy online items such as protein powders and clothing at a members discounted price. Some practical tips: bring your own lock for your locker, there is 2 hours free parking and also a number of bike racks around the area (I found the one outside Sainsbury near the council to be "safest" as there was always the Sainsbury security guard around there). So far, I have been to Helio, Bannatyne, the Village, Palatine and Reform gyms in Blackpool, and this gym is the cheapest and I'd rank it second best from Bannatyne (which is a posh gym with a pool, sauna, spa etc..) in terms of quality, size, cleanliness and variety of equipment.

Went to the gym to join. Was directed to sign up kiosk by employee. Upon filling out the…read moreinformation found out it required UK banking information for the recurring payment section. The employee gave me the phone number and had to make the call on my pay as you go phone that went on for 15 minutes. The recommended solution was to sign up for another gym with Blackpool as the alternate gym that allowed a second gym for extra pound. When I then did this and got to the payment section it said there was a problem with the details entered for the credit card. To make sure it was not an issue with the card and being in the UK used a second card with the same result. Given I am an athlete in the UK and needed to continue with training, this is an unacceptable situation - their sign up system is completely inadequate and shows a lack of customer service.

Great atmosphere. Lots of equipment and made some friends. Been with the gym for a good few months…read morenow and am very happy.

I have been a member of both The Gym as well as the Village here in Blackpool (as well as millions…read moreof other gyms around the world on my travels), but switched to Helio after moving house as it was on the way from work so the location was convenient (the other two gyms were far and out of the way). This gym is very basic and kind of dingy, all the equipment is old and rickety and most of the members seem to be weight lifting guys as opposed to casual gym goers you see at the other two gyms. The one thing that kind of gets to me is the cross trainers... they shake and jerk a lot as opposed to running smoothly. It serves it's purpose as an exercise machine, but the jerkiness (probably due to being old and worn) is a bit annoying. The gym is very small but always quite empty, even in peak times as I heard that after The Gym opened up in town, many people left for that so it's great if you hate crowds. Pros: Convenient location which helps with motivation on cold winter nights, cheap (17.99 for full peak a month, cheaper for off peak), no joining fee of you get a referral or work for the NHS, no contract, and friendly staff, no crowds or queues, decent selection in terms of weight training. Also, opening hours are decent until 10pm. Cons: Small, dark, old jerky cardio machines, very basic and no frills: not much in the way of classes, personal training, no pool, spa etc. or any other fancy gym add ons. Overall, a no frills basic but contract free, affordable gym in Blackpool that faces up to some stiff competition with other gyms.

Lovely small gym with good facilities including small pool, jacuzzi and cafe serving hot and cold…read morefood, smoothies and other beverages. Lovely friendly atmosphere and great for beginners worried about joining a larger gym. The facilities always seem to be clean and well maintained, changing rooms are light and spacious with plenty of lockers. Classes are run regularly, vertical and lie down sunbeds are available. They sell various items at reception including swimwear and muscle building powders. Very good value for money in comparison to larger chains of gyms. Parking is available at the Gym.

Lovely friendly gym, it's now downstairs with lots of room. It's also called Smooth Gym now.read more

If you haven't heard of Krav Maga then attend a lesson and you'll soon be spreading the word…read more The self defence training at West Coast Krav Maga is second to none (IMHO) and the classes have a great sense of comradery. The instructor has achieved many accolades in a long career in Martial Arts and brings those unique skills and experience to enhance the Krav Maga training. The increase in my fitness and confidence has brought about a type of serene karma in my everyday life. There is a Krav Maga motto that states So as one may walk in peaceand i now do.