
Information about Unit 8 Gym
Opening hours
- sunday: 10h-16h
- monday: 6h-22h
- tuesday: 6h-22h
- wednesday: 6h-22h
- thursday: 6h-22h
- friday: 6h-22h
- saturday: 8h-18h
Our comment from FitFit UK about Unit 8 Gym:
Unit 8 Gym, conveniently located in Ivybridge, offers a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that stands out among local fitness centers. Users rave about the friendliness of the staff, describing them as approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring about each member's journey. The gym is well-equipped with high-quality machinery and is always kept impeccably clean.
Members have shared transformative experiences, highlighting benefits such as increased confidence, flexibility, and improvements in mental health. The community feel is emphasized, with many users mentioning the supportive environment making it a 'happy place' for workouts.
Among the top features, users appreciate:
- Exceptional support from personal trainers
- A variety of equipment catering to all fitness levels
- A clean, modern facility
- Inclusive atmosphere fostering a sense of community
While there are no significant complaints, new users may feel overwhelmed initially, but the warm welcome and ongoing support soon alleviate those concerns.
Overall, Unit 8 Gym is highly recommended for anyone seeking a friendly, inclusive gym experience in the South Hams/Plymouth area.
Services, Machines and Guided Classes
Unit 8 Gym: Opinions
Fantastic experience: Feelgood: flourish with friends on the first floor and find how flexible you can become
Thank you so much Jill and very clever use of the “f” words
Fantastic experience: I can honestly say this is the best gym I’ve ever been to. The staff are so friendly and take time to talk to you. The facilities are beautifully clean. It’s a real pleasure to go to Unit 8.
Thank you so much for your kind words Clare! We love having you here at Unit 8
Fantastic experience: Great gym, good vibe and excellent equipment.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: Before joining Unit 8 Gym I was NOT a gym person. Now the gym, this gym in particular, is my happy place. Unit 8 has the most incredible team and such a supportive and community focused atmosphere. I love it.
Thanks so much Gemma that is very kind of you. We love having as part of Unit 8 and thank you as always for your support ❤️
Fantastic experience: After going for the 12 week transformation package, I have managed to lose 7kg. But its not just about that, as I have also gained... gained confidence, flexibility, muscle, friends and just so much more!! My mental health has improved so much, and it just took that first step to get back into the gym and start. So thank you so much to the PTs that had the pleasure of training me :@) Kelsie, Simon, James, Hannah and even a cheeky sesh with Tracey! You all gave me your individual experience and expertise and energies in my work outs and even helped me win a few in house comps!! Thank you so much for letting me join this fab family (gym) as that's what it feels like! If anyone Is thinking about going for PT sessions, or joining Unit 8, I'd just say, if you can, just go for it! You won't regret it!! ❤️
Aaw thank you very much Janine that’s too kind! We love having you as part of the Unit 8 family and keep doing what you are doing you are an inspiration! ❤️
Fantastic experience: Since its relaunch Unit 8 gym goes from strength to strength, i can’t praise it highly enough. The equipment and staff are second to none and the music doesn't make your ears bleed! If you’re looking for a gym in South Hams/Plymouth try this one, you won’t regret it.
Thank you Pete really appreciate it ❤️
Fantastic experience: Quality
Thank you very much
Fantastic experience: I love this gym! Me and my boyfriend and I started at the beginning of the year. We had a great introduction with Simon, constant support from James and the others who've been down to earth and professional. Equipment and the room are always immaculately clean. I've never been a gym guy as I find the ones I used to go to cringey. This is a welcome to visit. Highly recommended
Thank you very much Andrew that’s very kind of you. We have loved having you at Unit 8 and thank you for your support
Fantastic experience: Just rejoined under new management and cannot fault anything gym equipment top staff very friendly and a cosy feel
Thanks very much for the review and really glad you are enjoying it. Great to see you back too
Fantastic experience: Have been going to unit 8 since the start of the year. All the staff are all incredibly friendly, helpful & supportive which is so infectious. There’s a real community spirit inside the gym. The gyms always immaculate and clean. The kit is also of a very high quality & standard. Would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of joining a gym in Ivybridge or the surrounding area.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback Richard. We’re so glad you’re loving your experience at Unit 8!
Fantastic experience: We have been members for over 18 mths and love going twice a week, either in the gym or upstairs onthe tables. All staff make us feel very welcome and always on hand to advise or have a friendly chat. Love it. Mike and Pauline Lewis
Thank you for your kind review Mike & Pauline. We love having you both at Unit 8 and are glad to hear how much you enjoy your time spent with us.
Fantastic experience: I decided to join unit8 gym 6 weeks ago. After having my second baby I wanted to get back into shape and do something for myself however having never stepped foot in a gym before I was hesitant and felt vulnerable. I went to the open day and all those feelings instantly went away. It was warm and welcoming, all the equipment is new and the place is kept very clean! 6 weeks later and I am loving it! All staff are amazing and the other gym member are too. If I ever need help with equipment they all help and I never feel uneasy or unwelcome. I highly recommend this gym, there’s not 1 thing I can find fault with.
Thanks so much for the review Sheryl we really appreciate it. Glad you are enjoying it and keep up the hard work
Fantastic experience: Great local gym, friendly atmosphere, good equipment, and knowledgeable staff.
Thanks so much Martin
Fantastic experience: I started with Unit 8 in June 2023. Did the transformation course and have lost a total of 2.1/2 stone with their guidance and nutritional plan. Thank you so much.
Awesome work Sharon you have smashed it! Thanks so much for the kind words
Fantastic experience: Amazing facility - best in the business! Wouldn’t want to train anywhere else. It’s a gym for ANYONE. As a large middleweight overweight guy with zero confidence - I was made to feel welcome and part of the community there, lost a lot of weight, and it’s staying off with their help. Small changes, and being consistent. Thank you!
Thanks very much for the review we massively appreciate it. Awesome work on your journey - keep up the hard work
Fantastic experience: Friendly, well-equipped gym! No question is ever too much for the team! I enjoy coming and will be coming regularly!
Awesome Joe thanks so much
Fantastic experience: Unit 8 gym has everything for any ability. Its a great place to keep you fit.
Thanks very much Michael!
Fantastic experience: Simply the best! The most supportive and encouraging gym I’ve been to. I spent the past year training for an event, the team helped me with workout plans and checked in to see how I was getting on with my training. I’m back now after my adventure and the 6am team are motivational as always. Gordon and the team are friendly and approachable unlike other places I’ve trained. It’s one big family! If you’re unsure- just call in and have a chat, I’m 100% sure you won’t regret it.
Thanks so much Arabella! Our pleasure to support you and massive well done on your event you absolutely smashed it!
Fantastic experience: Unit 8 is perfectly located with excellent parking for a quick in and out workout which is often what I have time for. The team are super friendly and available to assist. The vibe is great, a complete mix of people with different goals. I would highly recommend Unit 8 to anyone.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to unit 8 gym since there re launch weekend, all the staff are extremely helpful and the gym is pristine and well kept at all times. Great atmosphere and a nice place to spend time.
Thanks so much Jack and all the best for the rally! Well done on your awesome journey
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff in a well equipped clean gym
Thank you very much!
Fantastic experience: Best gym I’ve used, very welcoming and friendly staff. Excellent equipment selection!
Awesome thanks Mike!
Fantastic experience: I love using the feel good part of Unit 8 Gym. The whole team are friendly and supportive. The atmosphere is amazing. It is just a fantastic atmosphere.I really enjoy my time here and look forward to going there.
Fantastic experience: Is Carlsberg did gyms, Unit 8 would be its HQ. Ive really struggled with my fitness journey over the last 12 months but the staff at unit 8 have provided plenty of encouragement and support throughout my journey. The gym itself is modern, clean and maintains a great atmosphere all year long. I look forward to continuing my training here!
What a review! Thank you so much
Fantastic experience: A really friendly gym with great equipment and staff, that all genuinely care about your experience and feedback. It's a joy to be a part of unit 8 :)
Thanks so much Amy
Fantastic experience: A friendly, welcoming gym with a great atmosphere and place to train. A decent size, that’s not too overwhelming like some gyms. Would recommend to anyone that’s just starting out and to those gym lovers that are experienced.. give it a go, you’ve got nothing to loose
Thanks very much Sally
Fantastic experience: The staff at Unit 8 are very welcoming and knowledgeable. It’s a nice sociable place for all abilities where I feel comfortable working out and well supported in my learning about the gym
Thanks so much Emma
Fantastic experience: I've been using the Feelgood toning tables for the past few weeks after a break of over a year. I am already feeling the benefit. Also, highly recommend for anyone with mobility issues
Fantastic experience: Excellent gym! Highly recommend! The gym also stocks a bunch of Time 4 Nutrition products that are the highest quality supplements you will ever find!
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff relaxed atmosphere plenty of varied equipment.
Fantastic experience: Nice modern gym with a very wide range of free weights and machines that caters for everyone. Friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff cant recommend this place enough.
Fantastic experience: Great gym. Good equipment. Great group running the place. Music always good and never too busy to workout. Overall great spot.
Fantastic experience: Just finished the 16 week transformation package and exteamly happy with the results. Staff, are friendly and supportive and I laughed my way through the PT sessions. Highly recommended this to anyone who wants to make a lifestyle change and wants support to achieve it.
Fantastic experience: I have been using this gym regularly for the past 18 months. It is the first time in my life that i have felt comfortable in a gym. The facilites are great and the staff are brilliant, always helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Other clients are friendly too so a happy environment to work out. I can't recommend it enough.
Fantastic experience: Can not express just how welcoming this gym is. The first gym I have ever been to where people laugh and enjoy working out and share views on how to meet your body goals and that's not even the staff, who are equally amazing. If you are thinking of joining a gym in the area pop in and see the team I did and it was the best decision I ever made to join this gym from all of the local options. Well done unit8 gym, you smashed it!
Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, staff are really friendly and always willing to help. The equipment there is miles better than any of the other gyms in this area and well maintained with great facilities too.
Thank you Matt this is much appreciated. It’s fantastic having you at Unit8Gym
Fantastic experience: Really well equipped gym. Useful App lets you see how many people are in the gym before leaving home. Not too big and not too small. Only here for the week on holiday but great value for a weeks pass
Thank you so much neil
Fantastic experience: 1st time to Unit 8 and super impressed. Great friendly vibe amd really helpful staff. Definitely more than happy to recommend
Thank you so much Leo
Fantastic experience: Unit 8 is such a welcoming and friendly environment. The equipment is amazing and kept to a really high standard. Everything is always clean and put away in the correct places. Whenever you go you instantly feel at ease when working out because everyone is so friendly, if you ever need to ask a question or advice there is always someone on hand willing to help. Cannot recommend more!
Thank you so much
Fantastic experience: I'll admit from the photos online it looked a bit "gym bro esque", but I was looking for a gym near where I live, and I managed to get a free weekly pass, so figured why not! I'm glad I went, the place is small compared to other commercial gyms, but the staff are absolutely delightful and friendly - Woodie, the owner came to say hi, which was very nice of him and he seems like a genuine guy who just want people to enjoy the space. The gym equipment is top notch and really well taken care off, it's clean and doesn't smell bad either. As a woman, I didn't feel uncomfortable where in my old gym, I did. There's no tripods, men leering or big groups of 17 year olds messing about. It's a lovely quality gym for people who just enjoy working out.
Bless you Rilke. Thank you so much for your kind words. It means so much to us all. It’s absolutely wonderful having you with us and seeing your progress.
Fantastic experience: Incredible gym! Woodie and the team have made this place such a friendly, fun and welcoming environment to work out in, I've been coming for 4 months now and I've enjoyed every minute. You see a range of different ages and sizes down here it's very refreshing, everyone is supportive and encouraging! The equipment is top notch and the atmosphere is always a nice one very grateful for this space.
Thank you charlee
Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! The staff are super friendly and happy to help with anything you need. Good mix of clients - men and women, young and old, all abilities. Good vibes every time I'm in there and not usually so busy you can't use the kit you want to. Very high quality equipment and they have pretty much everything you need for any type of workout. Love it
Thank you will
Fantastic experience: Best gym I’ve ever trained in... unit 8 towers above commercial gyms. The staff are so friendly and go out of their way to help you.. there’s something for everyone at this gym.. love it
Thank you Olivia
Fantastic experience: Amazing gym. Woodie is great and always on hand if you need advice. Would highly recommend this gym.
Fantastic experience: This independent gym is second to none the equipment is amazing high end but not surpassed by its great team of staff that clearly have passion in their blood making you feel at home from day 1. Fantastic would highly recommend
Thank you Rachael. This means the world to us all
Fantastic experience: Best Gym in the southwest hands down. Never felt so welcome by Woodie and the team. Highly recommend for all abilities
Thank you Ben your review is greatly appreciated.
Fantastic experience: I started using Unit8Gym when I signed up for the 16 week transformation having watched another members very successful journey. I signed up feeling apprehensive at first having not exercised for a long time but was very soon put at ease with the super friendly, encouraging and experienced team. I've lost 10kg but the changes to my mental wellbeing, health and strength have been life changing and I feel amazing. I'm now a member and wouldn’t be without this place. Unit8Gym is an excellent all round community gym - thoroughly recommended.
Thank you Gemma. You have done so well
Fantastic experience: Just brilliant
Cheers Ross
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend unit 8 gym. Owners and PTS are all very approachable and knowledgeable. Gym is extremely clean. Members are very friendly and willing to help each other out. Best gym around!
You jo have one an incredible job! Looking fantastic! It’s been a pleasure working with you
Fantastic experience: amazing gym, come here so much, woody is extremely nice along with the other staff such as simon who was excellent with the signing up process. have recommended to many people and will carry on to recommend to more.
Thank you so much for your review. It’s an honour and pleasure to have you as a valid member. Woodie
Fantastic experience: Visited while visiting family. Really nice gym. Great choice of equipment and excellent facilities. Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Thank you Terrence
Fantastic experience: 6 months ago I had never stepped into a gym, and was quite dismissive. At 64 and unfit I decided I wanted to try and keep active. I nervously entered Unit 8 and was soon put at my ease but Woodie and the team. I had a couple of PT sessions and now go normally every other day. Unit 8 is a very friendly well equipped gym that welcome people of all fitness levels. If you're reading this go down and have a chat. It has improved my life and it could improve yours. Time for an update review for Unit 8 gym. I am approaching the right old age of 66 and still try and get to the gym every other day. I go to the gym primarily to feel better, and it works every time. I have lost 3 inches off my waist, lost half a stone, increased my fitness level hugely (without any dieting), and made many new friends. Since Unit 8 became under new management at the beginning of the year, the friendly all inclusive atmosphere has been enhanced. Unit 8 is still a big 5 stars from me.
Clive! You are like part of the furniture at the gym now. A super nice guy that we love having as a valuable member. Thank you for your support and kind words Woodie and the team
Fantastic experience: I joined the gym on the 16 week P/T transformation course, having decided that I needed to get fit and loose some weight. Never having been in a gym before, at 66 it was a little daunting. However, everyone at the gym could not have been more helpful and supportive through the 16 weeks, especially Woody, Simon and Cam. The gym is very well equipped and all the clients friendly. I did struggle with the diet, as it was 16 weeks of the same food every day, but got used to it in the end. After the 16 weeks, I was 9kg lighter, (10kg after 17 weeks.), and my body trimmer. I also improved my eating habits, no more large portions!. A massive thank you to everyone at Unit8, could not have done it without you. Am now a gym member.
Thank you Lorie. You have been amazing
Fantastic experience: My second home. Great place to workout judgement free. Very clean gym and equipment. All the staff are very helpful and supportive for all shapes and sizes.
Thank you Sonny. Not only are you a fantastic member but have become a good friend too Looking forward to working with you in the future
Fantastic experience: Cracking gym. Great atmosphere and great staff. Through their guidance and professional knowledge, I've managed to drop 2st since January. Couldn't recommend enough!
It’s been an absolute pleasure to see you thrive and reach personal goals. Keep up the hard work
Fantastic experience: What a gym ,have visited many over the years and ones in Spain in the last 3 years.But this One is by far the Best , Equipment, machines ,and the layout ect fantastic and All the staff very helpful indeed.
Cheers Colin
Fantastic experience: Great gym. Brilliant equipment, great atmosphere. Excellent range of classes for all ability levels. Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely recommend
Cheers Nick
Fantastic experience: One of the best gym's around if not the best
Thank you John
Fantastic experience: Fantastic Gym. Friendly and really well equipped.
Fantastic experience: Epic gym and awsome people
Fantastic experience: Love the family friendly environment that woodie has created
Fantastic experience: Best gym around and the own is so knowledgeable and willing 2 help everyone even a fool like me and all members help everyone
Fantastic experience: Fantastic Gym best i have ever been too. PT with Woody gets results. Classes are really good lovely atmosphere, friendly, array of equipment. Cannot recommend enough
Fantastic experience: 5 star gym run by a 5 star instructor/person need I say more!
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