Palmer Andy finch

Advantages: Good classes, excellent customer service
Disadvantages: No pool

...I joined Peak Fitness after my not-so-brilliant experiences with the Gloucester Esporta (see other op). Peak Fitness is about 5 minutes from our new house, and had been reccomended to me by several people at work. So, shortly after Christmas I decided i'd better wear off all that turkey and mince pies and join the gym. **Who are they** Peak Fitness is a chain club, but a lot smaller than the likes of Esporta and Fitness First. They have gyms in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Docklands, Palmers Green, Woking, Worcester, Whitley Bay, Tonbridge & 2 in Newcastle. They are also known as Arena in Northern Ireland. You can use any of these gyms as a member for no extra cost. **Facilities** The Gloucester club is situated on the outskirts of the city, in a large open shopping area. There is plenty of parking, even when it's sale time... Read review

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Advantages: Established club
Disadvantages: most of the staff - have no motivation or interest

...I have Been trainining here over couple of years, and in clubs my entire adult life . This was a good no nonsence place to train, with adequate facilities, now its starting to look run down and tired...but still ok ...Sadly a new manager (Andy) and a studio manager joined a while back and since then - have succeeded in antagnising large percentage of the clients and most of the staff. Resulting in an every increasing quick turnover of clients and staff! Simply making it a place to either get in and get out as quick as possible or simply rather not be. It is a shame, when a Gym's think customer care does not effect the business and they just want your money.... Read review

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Advantages: Great for recovering injurys and anyone can use it.
Disadvantages: Underused

...Now before all of you kids start marvelling at the thought of a trampoline at home, relax. It is a MINI trampoline used for FITNESS. It is NOT a toy...It is NOT a toy...It is NOT... Oh come on Andy, who are you trying to kid? This is one of those fitness devices that belongs in the shed alongside your Abdomoniser, Chest Press,Rowing machine and roller-abs. You know you will spend the £30 on the mini trampet and use it twice if you are lucky. But hey, wait, there is so much you can do on it that I am gonna tell you about! Firstly, let me tell you about its construction. Made from Tubular Mini Steel legs with Plastic caps on the end, its not going to start marking or damaging your carpet. It may flatten it a bit with your weight on it but it moves around so much, it will not stay in one place too long. The Steel ring... Read review

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