VH&F

Fantastic experience: Great place with the largest range of gym equipment around. Friendly staff and coaches, welcome people of all abilities. Thanks to Dave, Gus and the rest of the team!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, plenty of workout equipment plus a good sauna after exercise.

Positive experience: Great gym if you’re a power lifter, not so great for a bodybuilder. At the price you’d think the equipment would not be falling apart. Wanted a sick pump but left worrying if I’d had my tetanus jabs.

Fantastic experience: Best gym I've been to in Oxfordshire! Greated with a smile every morning, great equipment, loads of space and super friendly staff and users. They froze my membership when I had to temporarily move house and then welcomed me back with open arms! Everyone is very respectful of the equipment and each other.

Fantastic experience: It’s a welcoming gym with a wide range of cardio and weights equipment

Fantastic experience: A Total Gym Convert I only joined the gym because my husband wanted to get fitter and he wanted us to go together. We have dogs and I love walking and I believed that was the fitness area of life covered. I was soon proved wrong as even at the first consultation, when asked a few prudent questions I realised there were a few niggles. Dave set me a program that we have been working on for just over a year now and I have not looked back. Not only am I more toned and a lot fitter than I was, I just know I am always going to feel much better and more ready for what ever the day brings after a training session. Thank you VH&F

Fantastic experience: Great gym

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, huge amounts of equipment from squat racks, to resistance machines to cardio so always options for a workout! Staff are really welcoming and happy to give you a hand or any advice, especially the owner Dave who makes a real effort to get to know you and make you feel welcome. Better than any gym Ive ever been too and would recommend to all from beginners to seasoned lifters.

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms I’ve been to. Great equipment and never had a problem getting on a squat rack as there are so many. The members and staff are also so lovely and encouraging. If I could have taken the gym with me when I moved I would have!

Fantastic experience: great gym, was in town for a short while and really impressed with the range of equipment and space for members. They have multiple squat racks and benches so you're not waiting long. Separate rooms dedicated to cardio and resistance machines. Wish this was my local gym.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this gym it’s definitely one of the best gyms I’ve been to! It’s never too busy and it offers a wide range of equipment. The staff are really friendly and welcoming especially Dave as he’s helping me achieve my goals

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, great hoodies, and I LOVE DAVE

Fantastic experience: I started at Vida around 5 years ago, it’s a huge gym with masses of equipment and I was completely terrified of it for a long time. I had a free PT hour with Randall and initially could only force myself to go as long as I’d booked a session in. Very gradually I could go along on my own and hide in the cardio room for 45 minutes. Then one day I figured I could head in and use the machines in one of the quieter side rooms. It took about 2 years for me to work out alone in the main gym, albeit quietly, in a corner! Five years on I can happily stroll in and spend my whole session in a rack or on the benches. The community here is great, super friendly and respectful. I’ve never had any problems with staff, equipment or other gym users. Dave and Randall have been supportive throughout my little gym journey and I’ve spent too many hours laughing at reception when I should’ve been working out. I’ve been coming throughout covid and my first pregnancy and felt totally safe. Distance and cleanliness were, and still are, taken really seriously. Hope to be around for many years yet - thanks guys!

Fantastic experience: Friendliest gym ever, with huge amounts of space and equipment. Dave and everyone who works there are really lovely and happy to help with anything you need.

Fantastic experience: If you are not training at Vida you are missing out! This is one of the best gyms I have had the pleasure of training in. The staff are friendly, there's loads of equipment, and it is always spotless. It's reasonably priced, and has loads of parking.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym, old school machines, a lot of space and no crowds.

Fantastic experience: Genuinely the best gym I've ever been to, cannot recommend it enough. Dave and all the staff are so welcoming and brilliant throughout, always there to help with anything workout-related, just chat or say hi/bye with a smile. The gym's so well stocked (e.g. free weights, machines, rig, lifting platforms, assault bikes etc.), never queuing around for anything and there's so much space and machines to really be able to do whatever you want in terms of workouts. Everyone who goes is really considerate and never had a bad experience there. The only reason I stopped going is when I moved out the area and even then genuinely wish I could take the gym with me. On top of all that it's really well priced too.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, awesome range of equipment, friendly staff. Really blends the old school weight lifting with the new

Fantastic experience: Great service will be booking regular

Fantastic experience: Very helpful friendly team

Fantastic experience: Great place to help reach any fitness goal

Fantastic experience: Excellent tanning session today. Brand new state of the art tanning beds with the best tubes I've ever used! Salon is immaculately clean with excellent choice of sprays, facial products & hygiene extras. Staff are highly skilled and offered the best safe tanning advice for my skin & desired outcomes. Would recommend to all.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Friendly owner. Good covid safety measures including a booking in system. Plenty of squat racks and plates.

Fantastic experience: Extremely friendly and polite staff with great price rates. Also very convenient location right next to work

Fantastic experience: Absolutely awesome! Was really nervous going to a public gym but Dave and the team really made me feel welcome. Love all the different equipment and the support to reach my goals!

Fantastic experience: Great service and friendly staff, great mix of equipment and machines! Lovely facility would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Well equipped and well organized

Fantastic experience: I am truly blessed to have got Dave as my personal trainer. I’ve just finished a session with him and I feel great . Highly recommended. And I don’t normally give reviews.

Fantastic experience: All the machines you could need at a good price with great personal service from the PTs when you need it.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, really friendly staff and a nice atmosphere, highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I joined Vida back at the beginning of July 2019, it was a difficult thing for me to do as had not trained (or done any exercise in 20 odd years) and was very, very overweight. From the moment I walked in and spoke to Dave I knew this was a gym that would suit me, I was put right at ease (and I was very nervous to say the least). Since joining I can honestly say my life has changed for the better, with their help I have lost 9.5 stone, and dropped from a 48” waist to a 36” waist. And I feel so much better in my day to day life with more energy. With just half a stone to lose for my goal I know I can continue the good work I have done and maintain a healthier life thanks to Dave and Vida. This is a gym I am more than happy to recommend to anyone and wholeheartedly say they have changed my life.

Fantastic experience: A gym where you have actually have the space to train and different equipment rooms to suit everyone! no queuing for stations or benches, the blessings of an independent gym !

Fantastic experience: GREAT gym!!! Fantastic and helpful staff. Would recommend to any novice starting out in the gym or anyone looking to improve what they already have!!!! ( facilities top notch to, DON’T forget the cafe as-well!!!)

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a wide range of facilities to suit all fitness levels and interests. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great equipment, great team, genuine passion for self improvement. The perfect gym for every person, I travel over 10 miles and it is absolutely worth it! Much better value than any other gym in Oxford, with an approachable, passionate team behind it.

Fantastic experience: The best gym I’ve ever been to. Definitely the best in Oxfordshire, I trialed many other gyms which weren’t as good and much more expensive. Dave (the owner) and Jamie (a personal trainer) have always made me feel very welcome and are constantly giving me advice and motivation. They go out of their way to make sure I’m getting the most out of my training. Dave gives me some sort of advice every day and Jamie has spent a long time with me showing me some new exercises. (Even though I’m not paying for personal training sessions). It really shows that they do care about my results and they aren’t there just for their pay check which is often not true in commercial gyms. Great atmosphere. All the equipment you would need. Not too busy. Lots of parking.

Fantastic experience: I joined this gym intending to lose some weight before moving overseas. This is the kind of gym which I prefer by miles, filled with all the right equipment and staffed by people who are genuinely happy to help you along your way. My circumstances meant I only had a short amount of time to train at this gym and so I opted to take the additional step of gaining a personal trainer. I will be honest and say I didn't expect any miracles but my expectations were exceeded by more than I could have ever imagined. Within the 5 months I have been training I am now 18KG lighter and feeling all the better for it (and still have another 2 months to look forward to). I am now not only fitter than I have been in a very long time but I have also been provided with the knowledge and skills that will allow me to continue training and advance my fitness once I leave. If you are like me and feel a bit lost in a gym and could use the extra push to keep you motivated then I would highly recommend the personal trainer approach. Each staff member has their special areas of focus but all are equally capable of helping you achieve the results you are looking for. I would also very much recommend the classes that are available with your membership as they have provided me with some new approaches to fitness that I would never have thought of by myself. In all, I cannot recommend this gym highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Gym with a huge range of modern equipment (including a lot that you don't see at most gyms), good clean changing rooms & showers, helpful friendly staff and never overcrowded, couldn't ask for more.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Fantastic choice of equipment housed within multiple training rooms. Kitted out very well with thought put into the whole setup. Owned by a legend of a man who always makes the effort to get to know and talk to people. There is always a good atmosphere, it's a excellent place to train. Reasonabley priced.

Fantastic experience: Huge gym with loads of space and weight and cardio gear.. awesome gym and well priced. We came in as visitors from Australia.. and had a great workout. Thanks!

Fantastic experience: Vida Gym is a relaxed and friendly place to work out. It doesn’t matter what age or level of fitness you are, you always receive a great welcome.

Fantastic experience: I have been training here for a number of years on and off when home from university and it is by far the best gym in Oxford. The range of equipment (i.e., squat racks/platforms), an entire room dedicated to plate-loaded machines, the fact that it is never overly busy so weighting for equipment is rare makes it my favourite place to train. Finally, the exceptionally friendly and encouraging staff make it an incredible training environment. Hats off to Dave and the team at Vida, keep up the good work.

Fantastic experience: Without a doubt the best gym in Kidlington. Due to work commitments I cannot train here very often, but when I do it’s like training with a big family. This gym is not a health club, and that’s the best thing about it. It’s 3 huge rooms just full of a vast array of weights and machines. It caters from pure beginners or experienced lifters. I wish I could take this gym everywhere with me!

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym with a great range of equipment and lots of space. Unbeatable! The staff are super friendly.

Fantastic experience: Vida is a great gym. Offering a good range of cardio and weight training equipment, it really does cater for everyone’s needs. Whether you are looking to improve general health and fitness or are looking for bodybuilding and heavy weight lifting facilities, this gym will suit your needs. Friendly staff are always available to help and if you are looking for a more individualised approach, personal trainers can support you to achieve your fitness goals, A wide range of classes are available throughout the week and all included in the membership package. Easy parking, never too busy, good music and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: A great, old-school gym with a full roster of equipment and lots of space to move around. There’s everything you need here for all manner of goals: strength, bodybuilding, conditioning, etc. The regular members are all friendly and will happily trade tips to help you hone your workouts. The owner, Dave, really cares for his customers and he’ll go the extra mile to help you achieve your fitness goals. My partner and I have trained at Vida for a year now, having previously used a few other gyms in the city, and we both think it’s the best gym around. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Great place! Wide range of fitness options, whether you do CrossFit, cardio, heavy weight lifting, or general fitness. Good overall sense of community. Really recommend!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym, staff always very friendly and they keep you motivated!

Fantastic experience: All the kit in the world. Dedicated friendly team: they will help you achieve your objectives. I've been been going regularly ever since they opened. Nothing better!

Fantastic experience: Quality gym, great atmosphere has everything you need! Best gym I have been a member of without a doubt!!

Fantastic experience: great value,amazing kit and supportive staff.

Fantastic experience: Great value,amazing variety of equipment and the staff are really friendly

Fantastic experience: Vida is a fabulous gym, it has a great variety of equipment with adequate space to workout. The staff are friendly and are always on hand to keep you motivated. There is plenty of parking and outside space. There is also the opportunity to speak with a trained osteopath and book in with their massage therapist to help keep you on track. There are many class options available throughout the week, which is free to members or you can bring a friend along for a small fee.

Fantastic experience: huge space loads of great equipment and exellent coaches makes Vuda the perfect fit for my health and fitness needs.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of several gyms over the years and Vida Gym is the best! There’s lots of space and loads of equipment so you never have to wait. All the staff are really friendly and helpful, especially the owner Dave who will go out of his way to see how you are and give you exercise tips or show you how to use a weights machine to maximum benefit. I also love that, unlike some gyms, you don’t have to worry about what you’re wearing and there’s a great range of ages and different shapes! Whether you’re a seasoned gym bunny new to the area or someone who’s never gone to a gym before, Vida is definitely worth a visit!

Fantastic experience: Been a member for 5 years, great range of equipment! Best value gym in Oxford

Fantastic experience: A massive range of equipment to suit every need from novice to professional super friendly staff and a break from the generic comercial norm.Hats off to Dave and his team!

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym with great facilities and old school vibe! Best value membership in Oxford, and super friendly staff- 100% recommend!

Fantastic experience: Friendly and helpful staff, plenty of kit and very well priced.

Fantastic experience: I've been coming to Vida for about 5 years now and it feels like my second home. Friendly, positive atmosphere. Loads of space and all the equipment I've ever needed. Vida isn't my local gym but it's such good place that I don't mind driving out of my way a bit. Best gym I've found by a long way.

Fantastic experience: After being a member of a gym in oxford for more than 10 years which i trained regularly i began to lose my enthusiasm for going. I felt i wasnt getting any where anymore and needed a change. A friend of mine introduced me to Vida gym and I did a 7 day trial. On the very first visit it was clear that the main focus of this gym is you go to train and you get results. On the walls are really good reviews and motivational quotes which i took time to read. The members here really are happy! Ok its not a coffee and leisure gym as i was used to but is that what makes a gym, for some maybe? I'm here to better myself and improve my strength and fitness. The gym space itself is big and has so much equipment. I was keen to make use of my 7 days fully. After my first visit I couldn't wait to get back the next day. My gym mojo returned and I knew that I would join up. The staff are amazing.. so friendly and helpful. I literally felt at home and back in my happy place. It really is a great place and I'm loving it!

Fantastic experience: Vida is the best gym I’ve ever been to. The staff are really friendly and it’s very reasonably priced. It’s got everything you need and is never crowded. Good music, good atmosphere, all round just awesome!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been at Vida for over 4 years and you won’t find a wider range of equipment for a better price anywhere in Oxfordshire. Staff are friendly and down to earth. It is a one stop shop for health and fitness!

Fantastic experience: If your idea of a good gym is somewhere where you can do 10 minutes on an exercise bike then have a cappuccino and skinny muffin this might not be the place for you! If however you want to train in a well equipped gym with stacks of free weights and modern resistance machines as well as cardio equipment with great staff and friendly gym users then this is the place you need. As someone says this is the best gym in Oxfordshire.

Fantastic experience: Very safe and well organised during COVID so definitely 5 star. Great value for money

Fantastic experience: Very reasonably priced, staff are always there and checking all good. Good number of squat racks and weights.

Fantastic experience: Really good gym. More than enough equipment, loads of space and staff there are kind especially the manager.

Fantastic experience: It's more than 10 years that i am membership and of course i like it

Fantastic experience: Vida is not my closest Gym (not by a long way) and having to navigate the A420/A34 either early in the morning or late in the afternoon is a bit of a pain but it is more than worth it. I've been a member of different gyms in the past and Vida is by far the best I've experienced. The staff are all friendly, especially the personal trainers with whom I am currently undergoing a program with, there is a big variety of different equipment, all the machines are in good condition and there are enough of them to go around; even when it's busy. The atmosphere is positive and friendly and from what I've seen the membership base is very diverse - tall, short, big, small, old, young, male, female. I was apprehensive at first whether or not it would be worth joining, given that engaging in a PT program is a bit of a stretch for me financially and also considering the travel time to get to and from Vida but I am very glad I did and will remain a member there for the foreseeable future. I'm enjoying it immensely and seeing positive results.

Positive experience: Really friendly staff and good facilities. Only downfall is a tiny car park!

Positive experience: Expensive but good equipment. Squash court is in good condition and normally available.

Fantastic experience: The best gym in oxfordshire

Fantastic experience: Really great value for money, all the machines you need and some good classes.