The Gym GroupReviews 

31,060
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 1,053 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of the gym facilities, often describing them as immaculate and well-kept. The equipment is generally considered good and suitable for various gym-goers, contributing to a positive atmosphere. Reviewers frequently praise the staff for being friendly, approachable, helpful, and knowledgeable, with many highlighting specific trainers for their excellent guidance and motivational support. However, some people were dissatisfied with the customer service, reporting it as unhelpful and unresponsive, especially when dealing with serious issues or ignored complaints. There are also consistent complaints about the poor condition of shower facilities, including unreliable water pressure and lack of maintenance, and concerns about the security of lockers. A few customers also noted issues with the behavior of some gym users, particularly regarding equipment etiquette and safety, which staff sometimes failed to address.

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Staff

Consumers find staff to be ambiguous, with many reviewers praising the friendliness, helpfulness, and... See more

Facilities

Users describe ambiguous interactions with facilities, with some reviewers praising the gym as clean,... See more

Subscription

Customers express significant dissatisfaction with the subscription process, particularly regarding... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note negative experiences with customer service, often describing it as abysmal,... See more

User experience

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about user experience, with some customers finding the gym welcoming,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

not really a gym for serious resistance training. A lack of plate loaded chest machines ( for those prefering these to free bars), means that the one and only Smiths machine is over booked with all t... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

There is only ONE stomach press machine, groups of people could linger around it while you are waiting to use it and the staff never challenge them. Maintenance is poor, a clothes hook on the back of... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The gym equipment is excellent, with a wide range of machines and plenty of availability. The car parking is convenient, and the location is great. Unfortunately, the shower facilities let th... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The lockers in the men’s changing rooms can be opened despite using a padlock: if you push hard and twist, you can open them easily. This needs fixing urgently as I’m very concerned now about leaving... See more


Company details

  1. Gym
  2. Fitness Center
  3. Fitness class

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We're not like other gyms... We won’t tie you into a contract or charge you a fortune every month. That’s because we believe that fitness should be accessible to everybody, regardless of shape, size, fitness level, background or attitude. We’re for everyone who’s had enough of the unbelievably-expensive-monthly-contract gym, or the make-me-feel-judged-the-moment-I-walk-through-the-door gym. Affordable, high-spec, nationwide gyms, that make absolutely everybody feel welcome. Whatever your starting point, and wherever you want to go, we can help.


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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rules dont seem to apply to staff who…

Rules dont seem to apply to staff who treat the gym like their own tv studio for their social media, tripods everywhere and machines reserved out. A few of the trainers also seems to also think workingout topless is acceptable. Overall the place is a mess, groups kids using it as a hangout. There are better friendly gyms nearby

June 27, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car park gives illegal PCNs.

Cannot help when one of their facilities uses a car park for that gives illegal PCNs.
Being able to contact support is basically non existent - in itself dodgy.
The gym group ‘cannot help with it’ and talking with any help from the Gym Group will fob you off.

Anyway save yourselves and go to their competitor

June 24, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Fantastic gym let down by poor quality showers

The gym equipment is excellent, with a wide range of machines and plenty of availability. The car parking is convenient, and the location is great.

Unfortunately, the shower facilities let the gym down. I regularly use the gym before work and rely on the showers afterwards, but the water temperature is very inconsistent, frequently alternating between lukewarm and cold. The water pressure is also unreliable and varies throughout the shower, making it difficult to have a proper wash before starting the working day.

This is particularly frustrating because not everyone has the option of going home to shower after a workout. For those of us who use the gym before work, reliable shower facilities are essential.

I have raised this issue previously, but nothing appears to have changed. The response has largely been a shrug of the shoulders rather than any meaningful action.

It’s a real shame, as the rest of the gym is very good. The equipment, parking and location are all positives, but the poor shower facilities detract from what would otherwise be an excellent gym.

June 24, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trash GYM

Trash GYM - The water machine was down for over a week, there's not enough machines in the gym and most of the machines are just run down - not to mention if a machine is out of order, it takes a few weeks for them to be up and running again.

Don't go - go somewhere else.

June 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dodgy business practices

Dodgy business practices. Extremely hard to cancel. Customer support is nonexistent. Gyms are rarely staffed and when they are, staff is unfriendly and unhelpful.

Introductory offers are good but the positives quickly fade away.

June 23, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude staff

Rude staff. I was using a punch bag, and it was demanded I wear gloves. When I questioned this the staff member was rude and refused to get the manager for me I sat waiting in a seating area, said staff member watched me leave my vape on the table whilst waiting for the manager. I came back within a few mins of realizing and the staff member had deliberately thrown it in the bin.

Immature.

June 23, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love gym group it’s so welcoming

I love gym group it’s so welcoming, friendly and a nice environment. The gym group Camberwell staff is so friendly and the pt’s even if they have jobs they are also open to help others. The subscriptions is good however for students there’s only discounts on the year one which is very expensive whereas not for monthly

June 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

moassab gakhar gym manager exploitation and grooming

moassab gakhar has been a whole manager, he exploited his access levels, exploited woman, abuse his position and banned anyone he'd link for no reason.

constant backbiting about the lovley gym group staff team which is sad to see him to talk bad about everyone when in reality everyone else is nice

April 1, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Well equipped and good value with a few…

Well equipped and good value with a few issues. Loses points for no cleaning stations by equipment, damaged lockers, used water bottles left strewn around the gym and members sitting on machines playing with their phones for long periods which is incredibly frustrating when you're there to train. Lots of members slamming down weights too which is totally unnecessary and disruptive.

June 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I joined this gym because I wanted to…

I joined this gym because I wanted to try it out, but I was disappointed with the experience. The facility did not feel particularly clean, and I was surprised that disinfectant spray and cleaning cloths were not readily available for members to clean equipment after use.

When I requested a refund, customer service told me they would forward the request to the accounts team, but nobody explained that the process would take 2–3 days. When I followed up through the customer service chat, the representative came across as patronizing rather than helpful.

Overall, I found the experience unprofessional and frustrating. Better communication, cleaner facilities, and more respectful customer service would go a long way.

June 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is by far one of the worst gyms I…

This is by far one of the worst gyms I have ever joined. The equipment is outdated, the management is poor, and the overall cleanliness is unacceptable. What is most frustrating is that there are not even paper towels available to clean the machines before or after use.

Considering that the monthly membership fee is far from cheap, members should at least expect basic hygiene standards and decent facilities. Unfortunately, this gym fails to provide even the most basic services. I would not recommend it to anyone.

April 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ban recording in the gym

There needs to be a ban on people recording in gym. Why is it I'm working out and my image being posted. I have seen so many videos of people recording their workouts and chastising people in the background for simply doing their workout. Misconstruing where there eyes are landing. firstly, many people like myself are trying to go to the gym for a mental release and possibly self conscious of how they look. So to go to a class and there is phone angled up taking up space. The self entitled person who feels the need to huff and puff because people are working out near or walk through frame. This needs to stop. Create a space for content creators by all means but remember 90% of cliental are everyday people who are not self absorbed

June 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Decent experience but too busy and needs another pec fly machine.

Gym is a really good experience on weekends as it a bit quieter. However only having 1 pec fly is extremely annoying as it is always in use. All of the squat racks and bench presses are good. The male changing rooms are also way too small. Overall way to busy on weekdays but decent equipment but people need to learn how to put weights back and stay off their phones.

June 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Lisa

We would like to say how brilliant Lisa was today she only had a small group but her professionalism shone through she had the same patience as she would for a large she praised the gym class and encourage them through out the lesson .My husband has Lisa for his Personal trainer she has been very patient and kind well done Lisa keep up the brilliant work The Lord family

June 16, 2026
Unprompted review

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