Fitness First Cottons - (Near Southwark, UK)

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.

PABLO CONTIN I’ve been training at The Weekending for over two years, and this gym has changed me completely. My body and health have transformed, but the biggest change was in my life. As a foreigner living in London, finding a place that feels like home isn’t always easy, but The Weekending became exactly that. I made real friends here. The atmosphere is inclusive, fun, and full of good energy. Everyone encourages you ; from the coaches to the members. This isn’t just a gym. It’s a community. If you want real results, motivation, and a space where you truly belong, The Weekending is the place to be.

Joshua Lyons Gymnation is a phenomenon! It has all of the equipment, expertise and enthusiasm for a powerlifting gym but none of the ego. I’ve been using and working in gyms for over 25 years and this place is a real rarity. It’s so far from the usual, intimidating lad culture so present in facilities like this. You simply don’t get this huge variety of demographic and all the functionality of a lifting gym in one place. Well done all of the team! Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable all the way from the top down. Keep it up Gymnation!

Kay Pitu Honestly a lot better than expected! The life guards did a splendid job all day. The Italian lifeguard was super friendly and saved a girl today.. the whole team was super organised, efficient and professional. The receptionist was nice and welcoming. Facilities where very very clean the pool too. I have absolutely nothing to say.. maulybe just the lack of umbrellas by the sun bathing area on the members area.. it would be nice to have it but I guess could be seen as a hazard with no stafg assigned to that area.. but then again put a warning up to close them if windy or be fined.. I booked for 3 hrs at the sunbathing area for £30 from 10-1 and ended up staying a bit longer but the security guard was very nice and professional and because either was not too busy he didnt keep me out straight away.

Lamia Arab I joined Gymbox a couple of months ago, best decision I have made in a while. The facilities are kept clean and the equipment are of great quality. Very spacious in the general gym section (smaller rig area). But the number one thing that sets them apart from other gyms are their classes. Fantastic trainers, whether its a WOD class, bike class, Hyrox, Reppin class, or something slower like a yoga or cocoon class - to name but a few - you will be spoilt for choice, my only qualm is choosing which class to do because nearly all of them are AMAZING. Shout out to Libby Thomas, Jamie Shaw, Alison Vella, and Gabz Faola; top notch trainers.