Marty McFly1546081284 545 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 does anyone have any experience with these? im considering moving gyms... i can see a mass of complaints online for virgin active (formerly esporta, at least in the case of the gym im looking to join anyways) about trying to cancel 12 month contracts, but that seems to be with all gyms... is it any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantAngel 28 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I used to be with Virgin active and I found the gym and service to be brilliant. I was told I could cancel my contract at any time before the 17TH of the month and then I would not be charged for that month and my contract would be canceled. The gym was clean and the machines were wiped down after use. I stopped going to the particular gym as I moved to a different area and then I have failed to join another one since. Need to have a look into which one is my local. Hope this helps, MAXCOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Policey_Man + 765 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm with Virgin Active and no complaints from me. I think the termination/fixed period depends on what type of contract you choose.... I have the 12 month contract because it was cheaper than the more flexible contract which could be cancelled at any time. I've used a couple of their gyms as my membership allows and all have been really good. Staff are very helpful and friendly. My only complaint would be the poorly used "women only" areas in some gyms... especially when the equipment in other parts of the gym are full, and being used by women, whilst the women only area stands empty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have to sound the oxymoron alert with this thread! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly1546081284 545 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm with Virgin Active and no complaints from me. I think the termination/fixed period depends on what type of contract you choose.... I have the 12 month contract because it was cheaper than the more flexible contract which could be cancelled at any time. I've used a couple of their gyms as my membership allows and all have been really good. Staff are very helpful and friendly. My only complaint would be the poorly used "women only" areas in some gyms... especially when the equipment in other parts of the gym are full, and being used by women, whilst the women only area stands empty! they have women only areas? i've heard of women only exercise classes... but women only gym equipment? surely thats discrimination 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKguy 28 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Why not do what I do and pay and just walk in no questions asked..? Or is that only at some gyms? Edited January 23, 2012 by MrKguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly1546081284 545 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have to sound the oxymoron alert with this thread! i haven't seen any figures of speech? Why not do what I do and pay and just walk in no questions asked..? Or is that only at some gyms? virgin active is contract only, no pay at the door, as far as i was aware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKguy 28 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 i haven't seen any figures of speech? virgin active is contract only, no pay at the door, as far as i was aware? No, I mean why spend money and go to one like that when you can go to a cheap £5 one with the same equipment and £2 shakes etc.. No hassle and unlimited time you are aloud to spend there. this is the one I went to with my freind who lives in cheshunt - It is the same as any good gym but cheaper and less people. http://www.monstergym.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken wings 64 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I am considering joining EASY GYM. it £17.99 A MONTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdkeen 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Virgin Active do day passes but they are usually very expensive! It costs a lot but I've found them to be very good, loads of equipment, lots of staff very pleasant changing rooms etc. I presume it happens at all VA gyms but I got a free training consultation when I started and it appears you get another free one every 3 months or so. Which equates to a free personal trainer session where they come up with a program for you to follow for the next 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellym82 227 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I used to be a member of Virgin Active, and loved the gym - it was bright and clean and spacious with great facilities. Unfortunately, it did come with a hefty price tag, and I had to end up cancelling my membership as I just couldn't afford it. Had no issues with customer service or cancelling my membership - they were always polite and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallifrey + 588 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No, I mean why spend money and go to one like that when you can go to a cheap £5 one with the same equipment and £2 shakes etc.. No hassle and unlimited time you are aloud to spend there. this is the one I went to with my freind who lives in cheshunt - It is the same as any good gym but cheaper and less people. http://www.monstergym.co.uk/ Am I missing something that one seems to be £5 a visit as a guest, I'm pretty happy with my gym although I do need to go more shifts etc and other excuses £25 a month and free advice as well as cheap supplements can't be bad http://www.muscleinc.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Vimes 0 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 They certainly have some strange ways of keeping active! My kinda gym! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_101 6 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I have to sound the oxymoron alert with this thread! I got it :D even if no-one else did aha. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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