5 /5 Andrea Mills: The Clubhouse Gym has literally transformed my life! Yes this may sound like an overstatement, but I cannot recommend The Clubhouse enough.
As I reflect on the closing of 2025 I could not have imagined at the start of the year that I would be in such a positive place now and that is largely in part to The Clubhouse. I was stuck in a complete rut as I nervously entered the gym back in May 2025, overweight and in a vicious cycle of wanting to lose weight, but really unmotivated to and not really achieving anything. I felt stressed, sleeping poorly, snappy, achy body, no energy or motivation to do anything etc which may all sound very common. I dreaded stepping onto the inbody scales in my induction to take my measurements at the start of my journey, but Lee was also super kind and said I didnt need to. I am so pleased I did (well pleased in the end, I hated those first measurements) as it helped to set my goals and gave me a benchmark so that when I achieved the milestones I had the rush of endorphins I never ever could dream of. At one point I was so overwhelmed with the success I had achieved I almost cried! I set a target to lose 2 stone, which I honestly felt was totally unrealistic and not achievable and as I write this I have smashed my target and totally reduced my stress levels and I am sleeping so much better. I am more motivated and focussed at work and my body no longer has that heavy achy feeling when I sit at my desk. Obviously there has been a lot of hard work that has gone into this achievement and I have been keeping my diet in check along with training, but it really is wholly down to the encouragement I have received from The Clubhouse that has got me here.
From the moment I stepped into the gym everyone has been super friendly and welcoming. From my first meeting with AK showing me around the gym, who made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. Personally greeting me in the first session to make me feel at ease to the expert trainers who run the sessions of Lee, Kitty, Joe and Adam. They are literally all so knowledgeable, welcoming and supportive. Their watchful eye makes sure your technique is spot on and they are always encouraging you to take that next step which really helps to instil confidence. They also get to know you and your injuries really well and know when to push you/hold you back. You also get so much support and encouragement from the community in sessions, with everyone celebrating your milestones and achievements. This is one of the things that I love about The Clubhouse, you walk into your session and people know you by name. I used to walk into classes at a gym chain and I was just a nobody in the back of the class feeling intimidated by the regulars because maybe I took their spot. The community that has been built at The Clubhouse is second to none. Regular or beginner everyone is made to feel so welcome. This is also helped by the numerous socials that the team put a lot of time and effort into as well.
I tend to go to before work sessions and I cannot believe that as my alarm goes off super early I actually spring out of bed and happily walk to the gym in the pitch black, this feels a million miles away from the person I was at the start of 2025.
I cannot wait to see some more success in 2026 at The Clubhouse, but for now I am happily dancing my way out of 2025 as the year that I took action and transformed my life.
Thank you so much team The Clubhouse, I cannot thank you enough x