Advice on gyms in the area

[sidmeister]

I've just quit my membership at the Fusion Club after one year of growing increasingly frustrated with the general unpleasantness of the free weights area (people not wiping down, hogging the equipment, etc), the smelly changing rooms (guys, urinals exist for a reason. Don't take a wee in the shower!!), and the overcrowding (it appears as though they really don't consider the number of people that can fit in the gym).

I am currently considering joining ESPH. I was wondering if anybody who is/has been a member had any thoughts on the gym. Is it worth the extra ?20 that it costs compared to other gyms? Did the physical trainers help you achieve your goals?

Ta in advance!

[fireangel]

Jags has amazing pool lots of free classes and now has a 9 metre climbing wall which is challenging and fun !!!!

[Supernanny*]

Anyone else have a gym to add, I'm looking to sign up ASAP.

[Ms Blueberry]

Esph have a 3 month taster deal at the moment. It's the most civilised gym with no pop music or TVs playing. They?re serious about their fitness.

[jacks09]

Looked at JAGS last night. V nice and would have joined except the free weights area is awful....no squat rack or even a bench......

[guiaadulta]

I just came to Easdulwich and a friend brought me to JAGS and jack09 is right about what he said about the place.

[MediaBoy]

Bringing back an old thread here.. but I agree with the complaints re: Fusion. I went in last night and turned around a left. Aside from the bad changing facilities it's always so busy. Not a single cardio machine free. And the weights area is poorly managed. Have only been a member for a month but going to cancel membership and join ESPH.

[jacks09]

MediaBoy what type of training are you looking for? I looked at ESPh but not even a squat rack or bench??

[NewWave]

Can anyone recommend a local gym (i.e.: SE21/22/23) that has cardio machines and classes as well as a nice clean pool.

I'd join Esph but theres no pool sadly.

[jacks09]

JAGS is good for that stuff.......

[david_carnell]

jacks09 Wrote:

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> MediaBoy what type of training are you looking

> for? I looked at ESPh but not even a squat rack

> or bench??

If you want lots of heavy free weights, resistance machines, smith machines, squat racks etc then Flaxmans behind Camberwell bus station is the place to go. Old school but v friendly. A few cardio units too for warming up/down.

And cheap. Gym only is just ?20pcm.

[L16579]

Does anyone use the facilities at Dulwich College, if so are they busy?

[balanceforlife]

Dulwich College has never been busy when I've used it in the mornings. Not sure what evenings and weekends are like, but one thing is that you can only use it in the morning on a Tue and Fri 0615-0800.

AJ

[James]

Fusion is such a waste... lovely space and gym ruined by terrible management. I remember going last summer during the heatwave and the place was steaming hot with no tissues available and worst of all, both water fountains constantly broken/empty. Hopeless.

[FitnessModel]

What does ESPH stand for please?

[LauraLou]

Has anyone used the FH fusion, i've been thinking of joining as it has a pool.

[Maria Mac]

I can vouch for Esph. You get a physio assessment when you join so you can understand your body and any problems. The classes are not over full and a good variety. There is equipment Pilates or cardio to pick from. And a good gym.

Check out www.esph.co.uk if you join before Xmas you get a month free and a ?25 fitness voucher.

[Bony Fido]

Elizabeth Sharp Physical Health - used to be in a house in Grove Lane www.yell.com/biz/e-s-physical-health-london-2528901/

[madasahat]

May be a bit further to go but best and most equipped especially for free weights is first leisure on copes cope road

[Jack.asiliman]

I really like East Dulwich Fusion, lovely building and they are open till 10pm and have some really good classes in there too.

[QueenMab]

Dulwich Fusion has improved since the summer but it's still badly ventilated and changing rooms are getting tatty despite being newly fitted not long ago. Also their pilates classes are oversubscribed, making them not worthwhile. I'm thinking of letting my membership lapse and going elsewhere.

[Grainne17]

Does anyone know if anywhere in ED/Peckham Rye area has body attack classes?