Chigwell Hall Gym - (Near Redbridge, UK)

B P The Toning Ground isn’t just a gym, it’s a community. It’s a women’s-only space that offers a variety of strength-based classes that are not only fun, but truly push and challenge you. Because classes are kept small, it feels like a personal training session with friends. As you keep coming, you start to really get to know the other women, so you build friendships, find support, and transform both your body and your mindset. TTG is also expanding with open gym sessions, so you can train independently as well as in classes. They’re always introducing new events, challenges, and programs to keep things fresh and help the community grow stronger together. If you’re looking to change your lifestyle and be part of something genuinely empowering, I couldn’t recommend The Toning Ground enough.

Ismail Patel Proper bodybuilding gym — no nonsense. The kit is solid, the dumbbells go big, and the atmosphere pushes you to train harder. Just serious lifters and a real community vibe. If you want real results this is the place to come.

Charlotte Newport Absolutely amazing reformer Pilates classes. Lucy is an amazing instructor, who plans and challenges everyone’s abilities.

Ola Kat Don’t be fooled by first impressions—Featherbeats Gym may not be massive, but it’s absolutely more than enough to leave you deliciously sore for days! Dan and Sherry are truly wonderful people who make everyone, even total beginners like me, feel welcome, supported, and cared for. Dan motivates you throughout every workout, carefully checks everyone’s capabilities, and adjusts the weights individually so you’re always challenged in the best way. I usually attend the group classes, which have around 8–10 people, and the atmosphere is fantastic—friendly, encouraging, and never intimidating. When it comes to nutrition, Sherry does an incredible job. I honestly didn’t expect to get so much support and guidance. She regularly checks in on how we’re doing, tracks our progress, sends motivating messages, and even calls to cheer you on. You can tell both Dan and Sherry pour their whole hearts into this place and into taking the best care of everyone who walks through the door. This gym feels like family, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel welcomed, inspired, and genuinely looked after, Featherbeats is it. (Update after a few months: Love this place and people even more! )