BFT Hackney - (Near Tower Hamlets, UK)

Zayath Inap Banath Tazayawan Ah! What can I say! Forrest Hill Pools, is definitely my A1 in the Better Gym branches. A breathe of fresh air! Not only are the staff lovely, but the gym itself is alway spotless! Cleaners regularly cleaning and keeping the place hygienic, customers respecting the facilities by also keeping it clean and putting equipment away. Classes are always great! Darren is a fantastic trainer, always attentive of everyone in the group and always encourages you. Caroline who is on reception always has a wonderful smile on her face when you enter and greets you warmly, just a great start to your day especially if you’re like me who will wake up at 5am get washed and dressed and drive 30-40 mins to get here, you’re drained as it is, then you step in and are welcomed by lovely staff! It’s worth your travels! I haven’t been to this branch in a while, not fault of there own just circumstantial, but I will be returning shortly as they are thus far my favourite!!! Other than going to the gym and classes I haven’t used the pool, so I can’t comment on it, but will soon. They do junior gym which is great too, my son gets to come along with me at times before our home school hours which he enjoys. I also enjoy the virtual spin class. My only wish is that there was parking facilities but unfortunately there isn’t any but one disabled parking bay. Other than this there is nothing I can say against this Better branch. Well done to all the staff in this branch for keeping up good standards that is expect from your customers. Thank you because it makes the experience a good one.

Gareth Hart This is a great day school garage style gym with friendly and helpful staff. Some of the equipment here makes draining every bit of power out of your muscle much easier.

Valda Tranauskyte I recently joined this gym and I’m really happy with the value it offers. The classes are excellent, especially with instructors Vara Nathan, Luke Esin and Tennick Nathan – always a pleasure to attend. I also love the spa area, where the sauna is properly hot and perfect for relaxing. The changing rooms could use an update, but the friendly and helpful reception team more than make up for it. A special thank you to Head Manager Junior for his kindness and professionalism — he truly goes the extra mile. Highly recommended.

Milikilawat I joined the Energie Fitness Borough gym early September 2025 as I wanted to use the sauna. I have been pleasantly surprised by how clean the Girls changing facilities are, as my previous gym was not well maintained and suffered from drain flies, cockroaches, and other consequences of a dirty environment. I usually visit later in the evening and Im often there when Adama, the regular cleaner, comes in to do her job. Adama is so considerate and helpful, she has always made sure I dont feel like Im in her way, going out of her way to enable me to use the changing room, showers, and toilets while shes cleaning the areas. However, I do have one complaint regarding the facilities. I no longer use the large bin in the Girls locker room as my hand got trapped by the weighted swing lid and it was very painful.

Rosamund Hawkins I saw Theodore for three sessions and he was amazing! Im so pleased with the care I received. He was clearly very knowledgeable and very attentive and I feel I have a solid plan moving forward to improve my ankle strength and mobility. Thank you!

Larisa Astafyeva I’ve been training at The Strength Room for nine months, and it has truly become my place of power. The gym has excellent equipment, a motivating atmosphere, and the friendliest members — it really feels like a community. What makes this place stand out is the professionalism behind the programming. Every session is structured, purposeful, and clearly built on a lot of knowledge and experience. On top of that, the coaches and nutritionists are always ready with practical advice, so you don’t just train — you get a full, balanced approach to health and fitness. Personally, I’ve managed to lose around 8–9 kg here — and that’s while also building muscle. For me, that’s a big achievement because I’m not a natural gym fan and I constantly struggle with lack of time due to a very busy schedule. This place proves that even if you’re like me, with the right support and guidance, progress really does happen. I’m very grateful to the team for creating a space that combines expertise, encouragement, and genuine care. Highly recommend to anyone looking not just for a gym, but for a place to grow stronger inside and out.