ARETE GYMS - (Near Tower Hamlets, UK)

5 /5 Gemma Grant: This is a genuinely fantastic independent gym in east London. The staff are friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, and the recovery suite is top-tier, a huge bonus that sets this place apart. I really enjoy the Tuesday evening run club and with different paced groups, it’s welcoming for both new runners and experienced ones, creating a great sense of community. The weights and cardio selection is ideal, and I’m excited to see they’re planning to install sled tracks soon! I also really value the independent nature of the gym. It’s refreshing to see real investment and passion going into a space rather than yet another franchise. The care, attention to detail, and overall experience here far exceeds anything I’ve had at the many franchise gyms I’ve been a member of over the years. A brilliant east London gem — highly recommend!

5 /5 Anvay B: Ben, Bruno and the rest of the Arete Team are nothing but welcoming and approachable. Facilities are high-quality and regularly maintained and I personally am looking forward to using the new equipment coming in very soon. Its clear the owner has put a lot of thought into the gym, though I particularly appreciate his focus on building a sense of community. Definitely worth the membership cost, and my favourite gym so far.

5 /5 Mohammed Malik: This sauna and ice bath facilities are brand-new. It’s small but maximum numbers of people allowed at a time is six at a time. Most of the time you will be alone, which is very convenient for me. £99.99 It’s bit expensive but worth it.

5 /5 Dan Harry: I’ve tried so many gyms around east London and this has everything I could need and more. The trainers are all absolutely brilliant, smart, patient, and friendly. The equipment is great, the sauna is brand new and perfect for after a workout. My trainer Ben has taken my fitness to another level and has inspired a new outlook on the gym for me. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.

5 /5 giulia azimo: I’ve been a member for four years, and I’ve always liked this gym, but in the past it felt a bit anonymous. Ben has completely transformed it, adding that special touch that makes it stand out from a simple, ordinary gym. He created small group classes, added a sauna and ice bath area, and built a real community with different challenges to keep everyone motivated. The space is beautiful, but what truly makes it exceptional are the small group classes. They’re nothing like regular classes where you feel like just a number, here the personal trainers know you by name, understand your goals, and genuinely help you achieve them. Over the past few months, I’ve trained with Ben, Arthur and Marika, who have motivated me every step of the way and supported me in reaching my goals. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a personal, motivating, and truly unique training experience!