Anyone use that 24/7 pure gym?

suited-aces

In st Annes square? Would appreciate if a regular could answer a few questions I have about it

bingo_bango

I use it from time to time, but not sure I would say I was a regular.....:o

suited-aces

Lol, more regular than me anyway! Was just wondering what its like at peak periods, how subscribed the classes are, and what they charge for personal trainers?

bingo_bango

Only got a partial answer I'm afraid.

At peak times it is quite busy. That said, there tends to always be enough treadmills, bikes and steppers available (they have a large number of each). The stength equipment is less popular and as people tend to work on different machines in a personal circuit, you normally wouldn't have long to wait for one to become free.

Classes are popular, and generally you will have to book well in advance. You do that online (you get a login for their website, which details all the classes for a few weeks in advance) and it's a first come, first served basis. Most classes have several at different times of the day (7am - 8pm generally) so you should normally be able to get into one that will suit.

Classes offered are:

Spin
Tread (running)
Circuits
Body core vibration
Legs, bums & tums
Stretch & tone
Kettle bells
Weights
Zumba (infrequent classes)
Extreme combat
Rowing

Personal trainers appear to be £25-40 per hour, depending on whether or not it is a group booking. I haven't used them, so can't really say whether there is any value in it.

Generally the facilities are very good with clean shower areas and plenty of staff about if you need help. You will need a padlock on the first visit, and would be advised to buy a good combination lock (so you don't have to carry a key into the shower!).

Not very happy with this question from you, as I now feel guilty about not going enough

suited-aces

Much appreciated! Are the showers individual or communal?

bingo_bango

Communal shower / locker room (obviously!), but the showers themselves are separate cubicles with doors, so you won't have anyone dropping the soap at your feet

suited-aces

I was getting my soap on a rope ready too! I read on a different forum that there is a machine that you can attach a golf club to, I assume to improve/strenghten your swing, have you ever seen that one in use? Would probably be the clincher for me!

bingo_bango

Afraid not, but I haven't been around the whole set of equipment yet, so it wouldn't surprise me. May give it a go next time I'm in (although the lockers aren't big enough to take a golf club.... may look a bit strange taking it into the shower with you :cool:)

suited-aces

Just wondering, where's the closest place you can park for free? It'll more than double the cost if I'm paying 2 quid a go for parking?

bingo_bango

Depends what time you are going.

If in the evenings, then the car park across the street at Corporation Street social security office is free after 6pm, as is the car park beside Mynt (it is still called that??). Some on street parking available around the side of St Annes too if you can get one free.

suited-aces

Brilliant, was thinking I'd have to dander from Yorkgate, but thats even better.