Is Nuffield Gym worth it?
Posted by No_Cress1652@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 17 comments
I'm a second year student looking to join a gym and one that I've visited is Nuffield Health. I like the facilities and it is kind of tucked away so it doesn't seem like it'll get too busy but it's so expensive compared to others like Gym Group or Pure Gym. Anyone go to this gym (from anywhere in the UK but ideally London?? Is it worth it?
finemayday@reddit
I've been a member for almost 2 months now, I joined saying I'll go swimming most days, but when I had my kit ready, the pool had a class and was so busy I couldn't see the point of getting changed to be stuck in a small corner. The rest of the time it's been on me prefering a dry work out. I am luckily on monthly, will cancel next month because I am going away for a bit, but not sure if its worth renewing when coming back as the music is too loud to listen to a podcast while running.
JackfruitPrimary1866@reddit
No horrible experience easy to sign up and hard to leave.
bumblestum1960@reddit
Dirtiest pool and changing rooms that I ever used were at Nuffield in Milton Keynes.
AnxiousTop3925@reddit
I have been considering this as I live in MK and it is right in the middle from my house to work hence convenience. Pure gym is a bit of a way and i dont have a car
No_Cress1652@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the feedback. I'll just go local
Desperate_Virus3552@reddit
Not every Nuffield Gym is the same
The one I have recently joined has had a few problems with the heating in the downstairs area Swimming, Sauna and Steam Room over the last few weeks
We keep getting told that the issues are now fixed, but 2 days ago there was another breakdown late on Wednesday, and as of Friday evening the updates area is working, but no Swimming or Sauna
We have been informed that we can use a Higher Tier, site nearby for the price of the Lower Tier site, but that probably involves extra travel, and it may not be suitable for everyone
oblongunreal@reddit
I'm trying to choose a gym at the moment. Every one has some bad reviews.
If you just want workout machines, go for a cheaper gym. The pricier ones include classes and maybe a pool.
What's worth if for you will depend on what you want and how often you'll visit.
Substantial-Bug-4998@reddit
I go to the city gym. Its nice enough. Work subsidise it heavily. I wouldn't pay the full whack if it was from my own pocket as I dont use the pool, squash courts, spa or classes.
General-Iron-4616@reddit
If you like the facilities and will actually use them, then go for it. Mine, as an actual gym, is fairly poor. Awful layout, busy, little thought put into what is actually popular, and you replace one type of idiot with another when comparing to budget gyms.
A word of warning, mine closed off the Jacuzzi and steam room to 'save money' over winter a few years back, and offered no compensation or even a 'sorry'. People used a little lawyer speak to leave en-masse, breaking 12 month contracts.
Budget 24 hour gyms all the way for me now, I just go at 5am when it's dead.
kayzgguod@reddit
they have bad reviews on maintenance and pool always being not available
Interesting-Ease8882@reddit
Depends on your budget.
If you van afford it comfortable then go as the cheaper ones are usually really bad in comparison.
If you can afford a better one then go to the better one.
NewCrashingRobot@reddit
I don't think it is worth it if yours is the same as mine.
I live on the Surrey/Hants border and I am locked into my Nuffield contract for another 6 months, and honestly I regret it.
The pool is fine but the hours constantly seem to change.
The whole building is a bit dated, the changing rooms feel like going back to 2006, everywhere needs a lick of paint and the lighting is a bit dingy. You literally swipe a card to get into the gym - even budget gyms are more high tech, and the staff, while friendly, are almost all pensioners. The only exception is the 2 or 3 teenagers they have as "Personal Trainers".
It doesn't feel like a modern, health-focused environment.
The gym itself is very cardio focused. Lots of spin bikes and treadmills. There is one squat rack in the entire gym. There is always a machine that is out of order (this fortnight it is the leg extension).
You also cant book onto any of the classes at a reasonable time to save your life. Every single class is booked with a waiting list 2 weeks in advance.
The only upside is that it is that outside of the classes, the gym itself is never very busy. We've just had January, the busiest time of year for gyms, and there was max about 20 people in the gym on the busiest day I was there.
I just think it falls down a lot when it comes to value for money.
The Gym, PureGym etc are much better value if you are just there for gym equipment. But they are often super super busy, especially at peak hours.
danielroseman@reddit
I go to the one near my house, because, well, it's a five-minute walk from my house. Plus I get a reduction through work.
But honestly, I don't love it. I only use the gym and the equipment is fairly limited - and maintenance is terrible, often machines will be broken for weeks.
I will say that the pool is nice, but I don't use it.
dinkidoo7693@reddit
I have 2 friends with current nuffield memberships and both of them have said they won’t be renewing. Unless you are planning on swimming every day, It is actually cheaper to go to the nearest public swimming baths.
missuseme@reddit
If you plan on using all the extras (pool. Steam room, classes etc) it might be worth it if your local Nuffield is decent.
My local Nuffield was just getting worse and worse, while putting the price up as often as they could.
As I only really used the gym equipment it really wasn't worth the higher price anymore, I switched to a cheaper gym and honestly the gym is cleaner, things are broken less and I'm paying a third of what I was before at Nuffield. Plus my new Gym is 24/7 which my local Nuffield wasn't.
Party_Shelter714@reddit
Worth it if you want a pool; otherwise Gym Group and Pure Gym are the dead cheapest you can go for a "basic" gym that does what you need.
Although I am aware that Nuffield in London is considered "cheap" - there are far more luxurious gym clubs in the City or Canary Wharf that members get for free via work. Typically £100+ per month
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