The UK has some amazing fitness facilities to suit every taste and goal. From quirky designs to state of the art equipment, our favourite commercial gyms aren’t just places to workout – they’re experiences.
Here’s our top 10 fitness spots across the country plus some top tips on selecting your perfect gym match.
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2. Zeno Training Club – Manchester
10. Total Fitness – Wilmslow (near Manchester)
Top 10 UK Fitness Spots
1. Third Space – London
What’s special: Luxury and variety
The Rolls-Royce of gyms, Third Space in Canary Wharf is the benchmark. This multi floor facility has everything from a climbing wall to a hypoxic chamber simulating high altitude training. With spa like ambience and modern interior design, it’s more than just a gym – it’s a lifestyle.
2. Zeno Training Club – Manchester
What’s special: Sustainable and tech forward
This eco friendly gym combines fitness with sustainability and a carbon neutral ethos. Zeno Training offers small group training, innovative fitness tech and functional training with a dynamic sled track for dedicated workouts. Perfect for those who want to be environmentally conscious whilst working up a sweat.
3. Kingdom Gym, Birmingham
What’s special: Intense training with great kit
Kingdom Gym in Birmingham is for serious fitness enthusiasts who want a gym that will push them hard. This independent facility focuses on strength training, bodybuilding and powerlifting with top of the range equipment like Hammer Strength and Life Fitness machines.
The no nonsense atmosphere is balanced by a strong community vibe where members support each other to achieve their goals. Industrial chic decor and motivational energy in the air means every session feels focused and purposeful. If you want a place that values grit and determination over frills, Kingdom Gym is the place to be.
Customer Review:
"Equipment is spot on, everything you need, good tunes, great cardio machines!!! Very clean and tidy, members even put the weights back lol. Shows they take pride in their gym!! Friendly staff too, what more do you want!"
4. Primal Gym – Leeds
What’s special: Raw energy and immersive training
Located in Leeds, Primal Gym brings a high energy no nonsense approach to fitness. Known for functional training, it has a gritty aesthetic and advanced equipment. The Primal Challenge is a highlight – a carefully designed circuit that feels part game part workout.
5. Space Gym, Glasgow
What's special: New Age Personlised Fitness
Space Gym redefines the workout experience with its boutique vibe, sleek interior, and cutting-edge equipment. Located in the heart of the city, this gym combines luxury with functionality, a modern high-performance environment for all levels of fitness.
The gym specialises in small group training and one-to-one personal training so members get a personalised and results-driven experience. With a focus on functional fitness, strength conditioning and dynamic classes, Space Gym caters for both beginners and experienced gym-goers.
6. Tribe Yoga – Edinburgh
What’s special: Boutique wellness sanctuary
Tribe Yoga in Edinburgh offers a holistic approach to fitness. With a focus on yoga, pilates, spin, and barre, this studio delivers peaceful yet energising workouts. The interior is made of natural wood and soft lighting, a calm oasis in the heart of the city. Perfect for those who prioritise mind-body balance.
7. The Studio Method, Cardiff
What’s special: Boutique fitness with a personal approach
The Studio Method is a fitness destination in Cardiff, known for its boutique charm and personal training philosophy. With small group classes and one-on-one coaching, this fitness space focuses on functional movement, strength and overall wellbeing.
8. Gym Co – Belfast
What’s special: Cutting edge tech and aesthetics
Gym Co in Belfast brings modernity to your fitness routine. With a show-stopping interior that blends industrial chic and playful colours with lush greenery and premium commercial gym flooring, it’s a visual treat. Their tech-forward approach includes performance tracking equipment and digital fitness programs.
9. Blok Gym, London
What’s special: Design meets discipline
BLOK in Shoreditch combines art with fitness. This stylish boutique gym offers a range of dynamic classes from strength training to ballet-inspired workouts. The design – exposed brick and curated art – makes every visit feel like an event.
10. Total Fitness – Wilmslow (near Manchester)
What’s special: Spacious and spa-like
Just outside of Manchester, Total Fitness Wilmslow is a fitness utopia. With spacious interiors, it features swimming pools, hydrotherapy pools, a sprint track and an extensive, fully equipped gym floor. Perfect for those who want to train hard and treat themselves.
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Conclusion
The UK’s fitness scene is more exciting than ever. Whether you want luxury, innovation, or affordability, there’s a gym for you. Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Get into one of these top gyms and redefine your fitness.
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