Real Life Fitness

Fantastic experience: Having never stepped foot in a gym before I am a total novice. With a long journey ahead of me to get where I want and need to be physically, I know I have made one of the best decisions of my life in joining. I was nervous to start but the coaches are amazing and every single one of them have put me at ease as well as making sure I'm doing things safely while I'm getting a sweat on. Exercises are adapted depending on your strengths and they are all planned ahead of you arriving so all you have to do is turn up and do what your told. Each session is different so there is no chance of getting bored. There is lots of help and direction with nutrition and handy apps to keep you on track with the food side of things, which is amazing for me after years of yoyo dieting. There are people from all walks of life there and everyone is so friendly. It is a hidden treasure and my only regret is not joining sooner. Absolutely love it.

Fantastic experience: Real Life Fitness is hands down the best gym I’ve been a member of. Having relocated to the area a few years ago I found it hard to get into a rhythm and find like minded people. However, as soon as I walked through the door of RLF I knew this was different to all the other gyms. Not only have I seen real results from the programmes they run, but even more importantly I’ve found a family. That sounds cheesy but trust me, it’s an amazing place to train and make some great friends. Mike and the team are fantastic and have created something special here.

Fantastic experience: I've had a background when younger in team sport as well as Track and Field, so the world of the gym was not unfamiliar to me. The novelty - and real benefit - for me in Real Life Fitness is the input from the coaches. With maximum groups of 6 people with each coach, it's like having a personal trainer with the added bonus of working out with others. The expertise, enthusiasm and encouragement of the staff is excellent, as each individual is supported to work towards their personal fitness goals. The facilities and equipment are good, and the gym works hard and successfully at seeking to create an enjoyable community to be part of. It is not the cheapest gym available, but for me the cost represents extraordinary value for money. I am so glad my daughter and wife - both current members- encouraged me to get involved. Having just moved back to Cheltenham, it's been one of the best decisions I've made in recent years.

Fantastic experience: Excellent fitness space. Great vibe and very helpful and caring instructors/coaches. Enjoyed the small group training aspect and much better than a ‘conventional gym’. Coaches are great and a really supportive crowd of people all there for the same goal of improving and having a good time.

Fantastic experience: I’d really recommend Real Life Fitness from the trainers to the overall atmosphere. The trainers are welcoming, supportive and knowledgeable!

Fantastic experience: I’m not used to gyms but have been made to feel welcome - even at my low level of fitness! It’s challenging in a good way and the exercise is really tailored to me. Everyone is very friendly. Thank you - a great experience.

Fantastic experience: Working out and doing exercises was never something I enjoyed. I had completely stopped going to gym since 2019. However, ever since I joined RLF, I look forward to every session. The trainers are brilliant! They make you feel comfortable no matter what your experience and fitness level is. They are very knowledgeable and know how much to push you and also provide support if you have injuries. The vibe is amazing, very positive and friendly. Thanks to RLF and all the trainers, I love how I feel physically and mentally every day. I look forward to achieving my fitness goals with their guidance.

Fantastic experience: Brillant gym - all class based which works for me - I’ve completely changed shape and lost 2 stone in 6 months…. Such great coaches who support you in nutrition and ensure you get the most out of all your excercise…

Fantastic experience: Having joined back in August 2023, I can honestly say it been the best decision I’ve made in a while! The coaches have been extremely welcoming and are always on hand to provide advice and support with any questions. I love the SGPT sessions, no two are ever the same and the coaches are great at modifying an exercise if you’ve got any injuries or niggles. Having tried the bigger commercial gyms in the past RLF has a more supportive and friendly atmosphere by far.

Fantastic experience: Nothing else like it in the area. Brilliant gym, brilliant support and brilliant members.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to RLF around 5 months now. Easily the best decision I’ve made in years. I’ve always struggled with motivation at other gyms and my weight has yoyo’d as a result. At RLF the coaches have not only created an amazing place and atmosphere to train in but they have also made a huge difference to my wellbeing. Their positivity and guidance has helped me lose over 20kg since starting. All of the members are super supportive too! Join, you won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: I love real life fitness! If there were an option for platinum on the feedback score I’d give it to them. Everything about RLF is amazing. From the gym goers to the coaches, it’s hands down the best gym Cheltenham has to offer! You can tell how much the coaches care for the members with the continuous enthusiasm and positivity. I have always struggled to find motivation within other gym settings, but at RLF they know how to work their magic and make you actually want to go!

Fantastic experience: Really friendly, welcoming gym. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and will happily take the time to understand what works best for you.

Fantastic experience: Loving Real Life Fitness! Every session is different and always enjoyable! I’ve never stuck at any type of fitness for as long as this before.. and I’m excited to see where my journey goes!

Fantastic experience: I have made such progress in the few months I've been coming to RLF, it is amazing! I don't really need the printed graph to know how far I've come. The attention I get from the trainers is superb, tweaking exercises to suit my needs, giving advice on technique and making sure our posture is correct to get the desired effects. Such a warm, welcoming, friendly community, I'm hooked! Getting fitter by the week. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I had not worked out in a gym environment for many years but I was needing to increase my strength and fitness to compliment my running and prevent injuries! At my induction I really thought to myself “what am I doing back in a gym”!!! Well 6 weeks later I can honestly say I look forward to the sessions which are small groups led by instructors that are enthusiastic, friendly and really work hard at tailor making the sessions to suit everyone. Taster sessions are available so try it out I was definitely not disappointed .

Fantastic experience: My happy place! X

Fantastic experience: After a month’s trial over 2 years ago I am still hitting my personal goals with expert advice, nutrition and training. After a collapsed disk the one to one rehab over a year means I’m back to 100% fitness and core strength. Highly recommend and I would not be physically as fit now going to all the other gyms I have tried in the past.

Fantastic experience: Been brilliant for me as it is the only way I can motivate myself to actually do any kind of fitness and due to being part of RLF has also helped me to keep on track with eating healthier, walking more and cutting down on my bad habits. What works for me is the small groups as it fun, friendly and exercise all at the same time. I must also say that it has also changed my mind set and the way I think about my eating behaviours. I dont seem to crave food or takeaways like I usually do. I lost about 8lbs in 5 weeks and toned up a bit so I feel a lot happier in myself. Just back from a 2 week cruise so need to get back into it once again although I was more conscience this time about what I was eating and if I really wanted to eat it. This is the best thing I could have joined at my age.

Fantastic experience: Definitely not your standard gym, having completely changed my thoughts and approach to gyms...will never consider anything else after experiencing the team at RLF. Small group sessions, tweaked to your own ability and limitations: the coaches take anything in their stride. The atmosphere is professional but fun, with sessions being something I actually look forward to! Nothing short of life changing can describe what the team have instilled in me!

Fantastic experience: I love training with the team, other members are all really friendly and welcoming its not an intimidating place to be. The trainers are knowledgable, they know their stuff and help to progress or adjust exercises as you need to. I have made real strength gains since joining, and wouldn't want to be training anywhere else. Best of all, Mike tells the most hilarious jokes!

Fantastic experience: Having played gym bingo and tried practically every other gym in Cheltenham. I can say without question that Real Life Fitness is the best one by a mile. I have never been to such a friendly gym and from the moment I started I have been made welcome. It is not just the training and the trainers but everything from the support on Facebook and their app with monthly recipe books and weekly q and a sessions. It really does work and I can highly recommend Mike, Ciaran, Ema and the team

Fantastic experience: Absolutely hooked! Originally chose RLF because of proximity as I couldn't get to my usual gym. So glad I did - the experience from equipment, to training, to nutrition, and especially the trainers is superb. As are my fellow RLF members. The attention to detail and ongoing encouragement to set & attain goals is tremendous as is the use of the website, booking system, and fitness monitor. I won't be going back to my old gym!

Fantastic experience: Not Gold. Platinum! Thanks for creating such a lovely space where a gym novice like me feels comfortable to ask questions, get things wrong, and not feel silly when I’m given a tip on how to get my position right! Love coming. And I’ve never even mildly tolerated a gym before, let alone enjoy it and look forward to it! Highly recommend. Really special place.

Fantastic experience: Amazing, a great atmosphere, lovely coaches Very friendly place Certainly changed my views on exercising in public Really enjoy the sessions A*

Fantastic experience: Love everything about it, the set up, the people, the coaches. Wish I joined sooner!

Fantastic experience: Really don’t have anything bad to say about RLF. From the moment I walked through the door over 2yrs ago, I’ve loved it ever since. I’ve never belonged to any fitness establishment this long, and actually know where it is! Professional, encouraging and fun coaching from all the coaches. The jokes could be better but they’ll do for now. Meticulously clean, and adapting to post-covid ways has been seamless. During lockdown the constant interaction online was a life line.

Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend this gym if you want to improve your fitness and enjoy the process! I joined on a month’s trial and have now been a member for almost three years. What is great about RLF? Firstly, the small group personal training means that you are coached through all sessions and supported to develop skills and techniques. The coaches devise the programmes so there is always a variety and you never get bored. What I really think makes this place unique is the positive atmosphere and the sense of community – there is a real buzz when you walk through the door. When I arrive at a session, I know I will not only train hard but also have a laugh!

Fantastic experience: A brilliant gym which creates a 'family-like' environment with both coaches and other clients. The coaches are all very professional and engaging, they are always at hand to help and do care about the clients, keeping in touch outside gym hours as well with areas like nutrition and sleep. I'd definitely recommend this gym to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing place to train. Always clean and tidy, fantastic equipment in great condition. All the coaches are ace and make every session enjoyable leading to result way beyond my expectation. Great value for money!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, amazing place. Welcoming, fun and friendly. Great equipment, huge variety of classes and sessions and fantastic coaches. A place to train, laugh and get real results.

Fantastic experience: If you need a gym that makes you feel like family, pushes you when you need it and supports you with your goal then you're looking in the right place. They're not about a quick fix, they want to help you put in place the tools to make sensible, small life style changes that won't stop you living and enjoying a good time. I've been a member for over 2 years and couldn't my life without RLF.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a gym with an amazing family atmosphere, where you will get the results you want then RLF is it! It has fantastic facilities, easy parking (always a bonus!!) and you can train as much or as little as you want. The coaches adjust programs to suit you whatever level you’re at, so it suits everyone. The only downside are Mike’s shocking jokes ;) !!

Fantastic experience: By far the best gym in Cheltenham & I think I have tried most of the others. Great staff and motivation. This isn’t the cheapest gym but you get what you pay for would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: I am 50+ years of age and am relatively new to the gym scene, having joined a few different gyms in the last 18 months I found that they didn’t really work for me, I was feeling somewhat frustrated until a relative recommended RLF as they had recently joined and where full of praise. Even though there is a months trial it isn’t really necessary as within the 1st week I realised that this was the gym for me. Everyone, and I mean everyone is so warm, supportive and friendly, there is no worrying about what other people may think as there is always a real mixed bag of people and abilities in the small classes. I am without doubt stronger and fitter than I was before I joined. Aside from all the serious stuff they also know how to enjoy themselves, which is so refreshing. The recent Christmas outing was a fantastic night and everyone who went had a fab time. It sounds corny but the more you immerse yourself the more you will get out of it and the more fun you will have. Needless to say I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Mike and his team at RLF. Indeed it is Mike, Matt, Rosie and Emma who make it all so special.

Fantastic experience: Joining RLF is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The coaches are brilliant at what they do and have created a first class personal training gym experience with supportive members, top of the range, clean facilities, results based programmes that work! and great nights out. There is genuinely not one thing I would change. Technique and persona; improvement are top of their radar. They coach and work with you to get the best from each and every member, whatever your fitness level and goal. I would HIGHLY recommend RLF to anyone looking for a supportive, welcoming gym environment who want results. You won't look back.

Fantastic experience: Mike and the team over at RFL are all incredibly professional, knowledgeable and above all, friendly. If you're looking for a personal trainer in Cheltenham, I would strongly recommend you to check out the team at Real Life Fitness - you'll get the support and more, that's required to build a healthily and sustainable lifestyle.

Fantastic experience: Mike and his team really get to know what your aims are and help you achieve them. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: These guys are amazing! They are super friendly and have created a really lovely community in which everyone supports each other. I currently have an injury and they have tailored the sessions around this to ensure I get a 5* workout without damaging myself further. Brilliant team with highly qualified and motivated PTs, the best around :)