Information about The Training Gyms

New Barnes Mill, Cottonmill Ln
AL1 2HA, St Albans
+443308084593

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 6h-21h
  • tuesday: 6h-21h
  • wednesday: 6h-21h
  • thursday: 6h-21h
  • friday: 6h-19h
  • saturday: 7h-13h
The UK's leading Fitness After 40 specialists! If you are looking for gyms that understand you and your needs in Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Hitchin and St Albans. The Training Gyms is the place for you.

Our comment from FitFit UK about The Training Gyms:

Welcome to The Training Gyms, a premier fitness center located in St Albans, United Kingdom. Our gym is dedicated to providing a supportive and motivating environment for individuals of all fitness levels, especially tailored for those over 40. With personalized attention from our highly skilled trainers, you will find the perfect balance of challenge and encouragement to help achieve your fitness goals.

Many users have shared their positive experiences, highlighting:

  • Personalized and one-on-one support that fosters a welcoming atmosphere.
  • A friendly community of trainers and members making workouts enjoyable.
  • Motivational trainers who push you to achieve your best without judgment.
  • A variety of classes and training options that cater to all fitness levels and abilities.
  • A clean and energetic environment that promotes overall well-being.

While some users have noted that parking can be a challenge and that the gym's name might not roll off the tongue easily, these minor concerns are overwhelmingly outweighed by the exceptional experiences reported. The effective booking app makes scheduling your workouts a breeze.

Joining The Training Gyms is not just about fitness; it's about becoming part of a community that inspires and uplifts each other through every step of the fitness journey. Whether you’re getting back into fitness or looking to push your training to the next level, come and be part of something wonderful!

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The Training Gyms: Opinions

4.9/5 (56 Opinions)
DC 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: been going for over a year now - they push me and it has become a good habit that is hard to break. Highly recommend it

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you for your positive feedback David! Habit is everything when achieving your goals, and you're doing amazing!

Jan Burt 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am delighted with the one to one support I am getting to strengthen my body and get me fitter

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you so much for sharing your experience Jan. You're doing great!

Katie Sheppard 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Kerrie and Anna are great trainers! Push you hard and keep the motivation going! Highly recommended

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you for your positive feedback Katie!

ZenMode 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great people - Great place It's often hard to find a good fit for a gym, as we're all so different and many are smelly meathead grunt shops. Not at DVCC though. The trainers are top-drawer, know thier subject inside out and push one just far enough that you keep winning. This is important when there's such a diverse client base and the individual attention is much appreciated especially as one gets older/weaker/more busted up! In the interest of balance the parking is not always easy and the name doesn't exactly trip off the tongue. However, the above more than makes up for those minor issues and their booking app is a delight to use once mastered. I highly recommend this outoftheway 'retreat gym' especially to those who prefer people to machines. Well done team JAB 7Ks fat-loss coach (now rehabilitated - tnx guys)

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you've had such a positive experience with us and our Trainers.

Lynda 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This is the 4th week of my trial there and I absolutely love it there. All the staff and the other members I’ve met are just so friendly. It’s great for someone like me who had not been into a gym for about 30 years and had no confidence in going on my own. Equally if you’re an experienced gym goer the constant training and support pushes you to do more than you probably would on your own. Love it there A*

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you so much Lynda, you've been doing great since joining the DVCC. We can't wait to see the amazing progress that is still to come - keep up the hard work!

Rebecca Prebble 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I was always last to be picked in PE at school and I did anything to get out of it. Towards the end of the pandemic I decided I had to get fitter to keep up with my children, and lower the risks of certain diseases and injuries as I get older, which is incredibly important to me as a single parent. I also wanted to lose a little weight. I joined the DVCC taking the small group classes, which meant I had a considerable amount of guidance from the trainer. Unlike at larger gyms, the DVCC trainers quickly get to know your abilities and any injuries and will accommodate you in every class, offering alternatives where needed. This was really important to me as I had no confidence and no experience, and it meant I learned to do exercises correctly without injuring myself. I lost the weight and was amazed by the other benefits, I was so much stronger and fitter and my muscles had actually become more defined!  I have now been a member for almost three years and take the teams and boxing sessions, which are sociable and supportive, with a real mix of ages and abilities. I am getting stronger and more toned all the time. If you had told me when I was a child or even a few years ago that I would develop a love for exercise I wouldn't have believed you!

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you so much Rebecca! It's a fantastic journey you've been on with the DVCC. Keep up the good work!

Sara Autton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: If you are on the fence about trying to get fit in later years, all I can say is talk to DVCC: they are the experts! Staffed with trainers who really understand the ageing body and its quirks, creaks, pains and groans; they are superbly supportive as they help you to achieve your own fitness goals. No judgement, no hidden agenda; just inspiration, encouragement and pride in watching you progress at your own pace. I never thought that I'd look forward to working out, but I truly do! The hardest step is the first one through the door, but the friendly and supportive atmosphere will keep you coming back; and working out in a group is great fun too. Ask about a taster course and give it a go - you have nothing to lose and you might surprise yourself!

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you Sara for your amazing insight into the DVCC!

Paul Melvin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great way to train if you’re the north side of 40 and fitness hasn’t always been the top of your list. The trainers are motivating but empathetic, you’ll never be “shamed” into do more than you’re capable! A gentle word of encouragement will make you do that extra ten seconds or try the next heaviest weight!

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thanks Paul that’s great to hear!

Preety Kaur Ahluwalia 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed all the classes over the last three weeks of my trial period very professional inspiring friendly knowledhable trainers. Very clean and energetic environment that has everything to engage body mind and spirit

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thanks Preety, you are doing amazingly well!!

Jackie Sheppard 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fabulous trainers , friendly gym buddies and great work outs even at 6am at the St Albans DDCC gym

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you Jackie! There's nothing like a friendly face to get you through a 6am workout!

James Whelan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Really good atmosphere. Great support and coaching from the trainer's. No need to feel like you have to be super fit or have a gym body. I highly recommend giving it a go.

The Training Gyms
The Training Gyms

Thank you for your positive feedback James. It's been a pleasure to have you as part of the team, we look forward to continuing to help you with your health, fitness and nutrition long into the future!

James Boyce 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gr8 trainers

Haridas Thakur Das Acbsp 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's the work out place for the over 40's. Different groups and time slots throughout the day. The exercises are varied and there's a one on one trainer, and that's essential. The trainers are very good, in fact, wonderful. There are deals to be had for your particular pocket. Look them up on social media or give them a call. UPDATE: We've now been going for 4 weeks and our fitness has improved greatly. It can be a little tough but it's certainly a lot of fun!

Caroline Ranson 3 years ago

Positive experience: Lovely and friendly gym.

Carol Harper 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Encouragement, happy people, good instructors

Judith Duncan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent

Neela N 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Worth the investment

Layla Li 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful people, great workout. Most fun I have ever had in a gym and it works

jenny spurgeon 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I can’t believe the progress I’ve made in 3 weeks! Really well organised and really focused!

lida siddons 4 years ago

Positive experience: Its early days for me. However, this team has got excellent communication skills. Kind hearts and try their level best to accommodate each and every member .

Pauline Hitchenor 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’m really enjoying being pushed to give of my best. I’m an oldie learning new workouts with loads of support. It really does get those endorphins flowing.

Andreas Evangelides 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I Can’t Recommend DVCC St Albans Enough It’s Fantastic. The Trainers Are Genuine Down To Earth Individuals Who Will Help You In Every Way Possible Can’t Wait To Progress With Them In The Future

Andy Camroux 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Coming to the end of my 30-day trial. The trainers have all been very supportive and the atmosphere very positive. Small groups and team training have been hard work but I seem to be making progress.

Irena S 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a wonderful place it is! Run by very friendly professionals, who will put you at ease from the first session. This place gave me a new taste for works out and I have met very nice people up there. So if you feel that you're out of your best shape, please do yourself a favour and go there

auzcox 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to get fit, with positive, friendly trainers and fellow members. Certainly a safe and fun environment for all fitness levels and abilities. Great motivation and atmosphere from everyone involved.

Karen Whitehouse 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had been looking at the Dvcc adverts for about 6 months before I finally took the plunge. I'm so glad I did. Although I have not been going long, I have really enjoyed the sessions I had. Unfortunately then the lockdown started . DVCC VERY QUICKLY PUT INTO PLACE LIVE FITNESS SESSIONS . SO IF YOUR WAVERING, DON'T JUST DO IT . BRILLIANT , SO GLAD I DID.

Meryem Toubi 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Join DVCC was the best decision I'd ever take specially after lockdown!! I've been only 2 weeks and I can feel much better fisicly and mentally!! The staff are so professional and amazing as human being!! Thanks DVCC team

Heather Bowman 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: An amazing gym full of happy, friendly and hardworking staff and members! I have loved every session! No regrets. I can't recommend DVCC gym more highly!

Nicky Emberton 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love it

melhores músicas sandra 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Trabalho

Vic Wing 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The most fun, motivating workout you will find. So friendly, and great trainers

Debra Posner 5 years ago

Positive experience: Really enjoy the friendliness of the trainers and the groups The trainers always help and motivate you to do well

Jonny Doyle 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The amount of positivity from here is unbelievable, from staff and clients. It's infectious! (in a good way)

Christina Pooley 5 years ago

Positive experience: Personal attention, great motivation only been a few weeks but starting to feel really good.

Sarah LM 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very supportive and fantastic scientifically driven methodology to fitness.

Joanna Carter 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's a great place with awesome trainers and lovely people. From day 1 I have be made to feel so comfortable. Thank you!

Wendy Delderfield 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent place to go and get fit. I am so unfit but they tailor the workout to suit your capability. Love going there

R H BALL 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic workout! I've been motivated and encouraged by the staff and fellow members to push myself, and results have already started showing. Highly recommend!

Irene Gasper 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have only been here a short while, already I'm seeing a boost in confidence, self esteem and mindset with my eating patterns. Due to the dedication of this fabulous team I am learning how to build up strength and stamina..They really have made all the difference to my life.. Thanks DVCC.

Joy Wood 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: DVCC are very professional and listen to what your needs are. Staff are friendly, helpful and are genuinely want to support and help you. There's no judgement, just dedicated staff to get you to where you want to be.

Neil Millington 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The great thing is being able to fit the program around my schedule, which means that I can stick with it. The support is excellent and being able to train with as group of like minded but different people at different stages is a terrific motivator and means I am comfortable going at my own pace.

Jennifer Stirrup 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Life changing in a positive way! I've been with the DVCC Personal Training Centre for over a month now and it has made a huge difference to my physical shape and well-being already, which, in turn, has had a positive impact on my confidence. The team are all supportive beyond measure and they give me lots of extra little tips that just make my workout so much better. Thank you Jack, Sam, Henry, Brett and Rachel. You brighten my workouts so much and I look forward to working out with you all. Thank you for making it fun, and making it a personal experience. I recommend anyone reading this review should try it! You can be the person who goes to the gym and gets into a good shape. There are people of all shapes and sizes and fitness levels who attend and it really is something for every body.

Kat Rabie 6 years ago

Positive experience: Great instructors, great challenging workouts pushing me to my limits.Price can put people off though.

Mary Martala 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Having completed a trial 30 days with the DVCC I couldn’t possibly not continue! What great training! The workouts are tough but individualised and the team look after you and motivate you. I feel utterly energised for hours after each training. And I’m seeing results even after only 8 hours!! Great team.

Drew Morton 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A fantastic and energetic team with an exceptional personal touch who offer a very flexible way of training to fit in with your lifestyle. The PTs are great offering well thought out training programs while properly pushing you to achieve, like they should! For those wanting to invest there time and money for focused traning I would highly recommend these motivational guys.

Alison Mellor 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: What an amazing team! Had a fantastic experience with the DVCC. Workouts were great and really pushed me to my limits. I love how friendly and welcoming everyone was, remembering names and individual details and making you feel at ease the minute you walk through the door. Would definitely recommend :)

Muthu Meyyappan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and the trainers' are brilliant and motivate you to do your best!

Karen Kidd 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have been at DVCC StAlbans for over a year now. Love training there.

Rosa Lynch 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this place. The trainers are friendly and motivating and give you a really personal experience so that you are constantly challenged and improving. I would 100% recommend!

Christo Tofalli 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: So far so so good. Fitness and strength training with guidance along with easy booking and great trainers is ticking all the boxes.

Judit Kelemen 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's my first and last gym I join. I will never change. It gives me 100% what I need. Personal attention , motivation , challenge , variety. I never imagined I will enjoy so much ! I can only recommend !

Natalie Kane 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly and very professional, felt like they actually wanted to help you achieve your goals and get to know you as a person to achieve this. Looking forward to starting my training!

Alastair Woodgate 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've never felt so motivated to train and the sessions leave me energised and feeling great. We work hard but it's fun and there's a real team spirit. I've made some good friends too. This is how training should be!

Amrita Pearce 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: After a reconstruction of the medias maximus, I was unable to undertake strenuous exercise. Once my physio gave me the all clear to do moderated and restricted exercise, I contacted the DVCC to say I was ready to come back to the gym. I also told them I would need a trainer who would understand my limitations, but also assist in my rehabilitation and return to exercise. I knew that if I trained on my own I would risk further injury so I needed to have appropriate training planned and a person to monitor me. It is hard work, but you will have fun whilst training and make good friends.

Anne Goldsmith 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Coming to DVCC is part of my everyday routine. The days when I don’t train, I miss the friendly, welcoming atmosphere when I walk through the door. The trainers are friendly and take the time to get to know you. They know how to inspire and motivate you - it’s great! The clients are all so friendly and supportive of each other. Everyone is there for the same reason - to train and get results, so we help motivate each other and of course have fun and socialise along the way! Anne Goldsmith

Toni Gilmore 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: If you make the commitment, these guys will get you to your goals. The great thing about this gym is the personal aspect. There is always a trainer with you, (either 1-2-1 or in small groups) to motivate and make sure you exercise to the best of your ability and they will guide you so you don't do yourself an injury. Friendly and encouraging.

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