Kingston Maurward College

Advantages: Very friendly and helpful staff. It has a women only gym
Disadvantages: So many stairs and no swimming pool

...LA Fitness in Kingston Upon Thames might be LA Fitness's smallest gym but I think it makes up for that by being such a friendly place with a real sense of community. I have only joined in the past couple of weeks so can only share what I have experienced up to now. LA Fitness is very accessible. It is easily visible from Kingston Railway Station; as you come out of the station go straight ahead of you and cross the road at the pedestrian crossing. Once you have crossed the road turn to your left and you will see the entrance to the gym a couple of doors past the Somerfield supermarket. As I walked into the Gym for the first time I was impressed with the friendliness of the girls working in reception. Lisa, the manager was really caring and made me feel so welcome. I had been quite apprehensive about joining a gym because I had... Read review

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Advantages: Children friendly including baby pool, creche and other kids pastimes, food in cafe, free towels to use.
Disadvantages: Price, Gym equipment, Changing rooms, cleanliness, pay for parking, membership contract

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Advantages: good facilities and not too busy
Disadvantages: quite expensive compared to other sports clubs

...Many of my friends live in Kingston and are members of the Esporta gym on the Richmond Road. When they told me that I could get a days free membership trial if I entered my details on their website I jumped at the chance. The gym is in a good location, approximately three minutes walk from kingston train station. I made good use of my days trial, had a swim in the pool, used the steam room and sauna and afterwards even did a quick gym workout. The swimming pool was very nice and I was suprised how empty it was considering it was the weekend. They had designated swimming lanes in place for those wanting to do a good workout, aswell as plenty of extra pool space for those just wanting to relax. I was told several times by my friends that there was loads of equipment in the gym and there is, although a number of the machines... Read review

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