Harpers - Harpers

Advantages: well-priced, very friendly, good for the social side
Disadvantages: chatty atmosphere can be distracting, not much variety of resistance machines

I've been a member of Harpers now for about 4 years and after having read the other opinions, I thought I'd offer my opinion from a young lads perspective. The first thing that strikes you about Harpers is how socially active they are and how nice the atmosphere is. I've been to a few in the region and they're all the same. It's definately a gym to go to if you enjoy the social side of it and Harpers regularly have nights out or social events encouraging ...
...young) and good schemes like Harpers Dollars, where you accumulate credits to get discounts at stores and sports clubs etc. You can also get vouchers through various means which enable you to get money off your membership fees. Harpers also have aerobics and other high intensity workouts and employ Body Pump for people who want that little bit extra (it's tough, very tough). However, in my experience, Harpers has some drawbacks. I've often found ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to join, staff helpful, good classes, wide range of machines
Disadvantages: As it is at a Leisure centre, there are hundreds of kids in holiday times

I have been a member of my local Harper's Fitness club for about a year now, and i really have nothing bad to say about either the staff or the facilities. Since I joined, I have changed my programme a few times, and the staff are always ready and willing to help. The induction is the worst bit, but that is everywhere, it's a bit less daunting than anywhere else I have tried. The only fault as I mentioned was the kids in the school holidays, but ...
...mothers as they have a well run creche too. The fact that it is run at a leisure centre gives the added advantage of swimming, squash, tennis, football, sauna and steam, sunbeds and a good sized bar along with many other facilities all included in the package. There is a really good atmosphere in the gym, with satellite television music channels members can make requests to get you in the mood for pumping iron, or to give you a good rhythm for the ... Read review

Advantages: its a good over all place to work out , friendly
Disadvantages: you have to be over 16

hi harpers fitness club is new in helston leisure center it has many differant exersise machines including tread mills, rowing machines and many more me and my friends are joining the fitness club you must be over 16 to join. this is a good club to join because you get a personal trainer and you get free acsess to the swimming pool at any time. this is good for any one who wants to lose weight or just keep fit. it has various activities to do ... Read review