Well, thank God for Lana…read more I don't often think this thought DURING personal training sessions (then it's usually "DEAR GOD HELP ME!") but, when I look in my mirror smudged with baby fingerprints and my reflection makes me feel like ME, and my jeans fit better...it's "thank God for Lana." Seriously. Now, don't get me wrong -- this has not been an easy road and Lana is not one to let you off the hook. EVER. This is just what I needed. Funnily enough -- I found Lana via her car. She lives near me and her car is like a billboard for her personal training sessions. After a pretty crap experience with a VERY expensive personal trainer, I was looking to continue getting back into my own skin, but NOT with him. I ran into the car while walking my dog and finally made the call for a free consultation. At this consultation she was very frank with me: "This is going to be very difficult for you. You are not in good shape." 6 weeks after having a baby via c-section and a harrowing pregnancy that left me lacking muscle mass and heavier than I'd ever been in my life, I knew she was right and was ready to go. I told you, she gets right to the point! And many times after that -- anytime I'd fall off track a bit, she'd size me up and get right to it. Amen, this is exactly what I need. I'm great at rationalizing, wearing bigger clothes and otherwise just ignoring the fact that I stopped trying so hard. She calls me out on it and we get back to business. Progress, not perfection. It took me 32 years to figure this out and I'm happier with my body now than I was BEFORE I was pregnant. I'm stronger, fitter and happier. Lana was a big part of that. She never let me quit. And here I am today! A regular non-pregnant person with a normal body back in working order! I mainly did all of my training outdoors in Shoreditch Park -- she also trains outdoors (spring/summer/fall) at Clissold and indoors at both Clissold Leisure Centre and Britannia Leisure Centre. She only trains Monday-Friday, as she has kids and spends the weekends with them. I started with 10 sessions so got a bit of a price break (I think around £45/session) and then went all in the last go 'round and bought 20 sessions which brings the price down to about £40/session. It's worth every p. I wouldn't say I LOVE going always, but I ALWAYS get there and always feel great afterwards. She pushes without being crazy, and she genuinely cares about her clients. She takes a holistic approach, going over your diet, taking your measurements, and otherwise keeping tabs on all the factors going into your shape and fitness. If you are looking to get your ass kicked a bit and to be kept accountable, Lana is your woman. I can't sing her praises loudly enough. I credit her with keeping me focused and I'm planning on continuing for a very long time to make sure I have someone honest that will keep me in check and burn a load of calories off me 2x/week.

"I've nothing but praise for my personal trainer Nicola Manashe, especially as I know exactly what…read moreshe has to put up with... me at 7am on a Monday morning is not a pretty sight! Amazingly though, after my early morning training every Monday with Nicola I feel totally fresh and ready for the week ahead, it's a weekly fix I can't go without! Nicola is great at making every session varied and different, we train either at my home or outdoors with sessions on Stanmore Common and in Mill Hill park, it's great to start the week outdoors and in the fresh air, I'll never be stepping foot in a gym again! If you're looking for a personal trainer in the Barnet / Stanmore area look no further! " Louise Skinner, Stanmore, HA7, North West London

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My fav class is Boxercise on Mondays with Coach Kamal. It is not only a rigorous workout but it's…read morehelped me with coordination, confidence and dealing with stress. I've seen so many women empowered by Kamal's training and the men too. If you're anywhere central, this is the perfect way to beat (up) the Monday blues! This is the gym that I keep returning to. It's clean, equipped with the latest technology and workout machines and let's not forget the fantastic staff. There is a pool, steam room and sauna. Check it out!

Very disappointed,…read more I was new to the gym, and I have been with them for 15 days. I have never been in the gym, and I decided to let it go because it was not what I wanted and I was also feeling very sick. That's one of the reasons I have never been in one. I found out that I need to pay a fee to leave the gym, but I did not expect to be told that I need to pay 59 pounds. What for? In the time when I was checking the app, I found that they wanted to overcharge me (even if I didn't find it correctly to even charge me the actual amount of membership, which is 39 pounds). I have paid it, but they have not told me what they are doing or what my options are in case I leave before six months. After I paid the membership fee to leave, it was straight away removed, not even letting me use the gym until the end of the membership! What a shame, and shame on them, as they want to still, and I am sure I am not the only person out there who has been tricked, so just be aware that they charge anything without even telling you from the beginning what the situation is. very frustrating the way they manipulate the situation in their favour and how I paid for something that I have never used. Theft ! very disappointed! "Poor and miserably ! And the guy that did the membership--shame on you that you haven't told me that I can't cancel it without paying the fee! Shame, shame, shame!

So i'm a bit of a gym rat / fitness freak and i've been going to this gym since I moved to the area…read moreabout a year ago. It's in a great area and the best thing is that it's open 24 hours a day, which is perfect for me. Over the last few years, due to the recession, we have seen a lot of these cheap gym chains sprouting up and I usually go with the saying 'you get what you pay for'. Now where that's usually proved me right for the most part, it's completely untrue with this gym chain. Monthly rates are dirt cheap, usually around £20 and the gym has everything you could want and need in a gym - state of the art equipment, full range of free weights, stretching areas, changing rooms, classes and PT sessions. Notice I said gym and not HEALTH CLUB. When I go to the gym I like to TRAIN not swim, jacuzzi, play tennis, steam room, spa or play tennis. If that's what you want then this place is not for you, as it hasn't got any of them and you want somewhere like VIRGIN ACTIVE or DAVID LLOYD and the price that comes with it (upwards of £65 per month plus joining fee). When I joined this gym I was shocked at how cheap it was a month as I would have gladly paid double every month as that's what I was expecting to pay at least. It's clean, nicely decorated and has everything you would need and more in a gym. A few recommendations - - Take full advantage of the 24 hour services. I would say to not train after work 6-10pm on weekdays as you will not be able to do what you need to do in less than 2 hours so you may as well not have gone. I go before work during the week and sometimes at weekends and have no problem using the equipment I need. - They don't have a wide range of classes so take a look at what they have on the website and see if they do things you like if thats a factor for you. - Don't get PT sessions here. I've trained athletes and know bad trainers when I see them. Apart from a few, most of the trainers here recycle their sessions and don't make sure their clients are doing the exercises correctly. I think they care more about their money than helping them. Or if you do want sessions here send me a message and i'll recommend the good ones and I promise I don't know any of them personally to just be giving them your business! Apart from those minor points if you live local and are looking for a gym I thoroughly recommend this place!

Good gym for 20 quid a month. It's got all the cardio that you'll need, and if you're an off-hours…read moregym rat, the ideal place for you. Always has been clean for me, and the other patrons are a nice cross-section (read: not full of gym rats). PT professionals I have not seen to be amazing for the price - they seem more just like the contractors who didn't have a job elsewhere - and they cost 50 to 80 an hour typically. Better to head to Pure Fitness or to another big London PT house for that price (and maybe get medical insurance to cover it). The nautilus machines and free weights are plentiful during non-peak hours, though can get a bit crowded with the afterwork crowd. Either way, the gym is great value for money if you're within walking distance.