Advantages: Facilities are good, trainers knowledgable Disadvantages: The reps tend to be a bit liberal with the truth to make the sale
...I was very happy with my Esporta membership up to a point. My partner and I enjoyed going to the gym together, and the personal training was generally good quality - although I did have a couple of times where mine was late - basically as he hadn't allowed himself enough time to finish off the class before hand.
The quality of the training and support provided by the personal trainers was high - in general they knew their stuff.
The swimming pool at Esporta Stoke is excellent. The facilities were in good order, and the building was generally nice.
We went solidly 3 - 5 times per week for about 6 months, then we tailed off. When we signed up, we were told if we ever stopped coming, then someone would ring us from the club, to find out what the problem was. This never occurred, however they managed to ring us about 10 times...
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Advantages: Low cost, very friendly Disadvantages: Too few classes
...I read the previous review and think it needs an update! I joined Cannons West Byfleet in November 2007 - the refurb is complete as far as I am aware. The lockers are fine, showers no less reliable than other clubs, the air con works OK and the bar/cafe area is much more pleasant than it used to be!
Classes are busy but there are fewer of them than at some clubs (I moved from David Lloyd Brooklands where there was far more choice) but the ones I have tried (pilates, yoga and body balance) are great.
The prices have come down since the previous review - we pay around £106 all up for a family for the month - which breaks down to something like £48 per adult and £5 each per child for peak membership (less than half what David Lloyd were charging us!)
The gym is not the best around - with low ceilings and a fairly restricted...
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