City Athletic Moorgate

Fantastic experience: Beautiful gym equipped with everything that you need for a great workout! The team working here was so friendly and made me feel at home. The facility itself was highly maintained and clean. Also a very nice offer of protein snack & drinks. 10/10 will visit again during my next holiday! Instagram: @vinny_bear

Fantastic experience: I did the day pass. Good value and pleasant, fuss-free service. Top location if you're in the city

Fantastic experience: Great little gym. Helpful engaging staff. Perfect for a midday workout in the city. Wish I hadn’t wasted so many years in John Reed and Fitness First.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym located between Bank and Moorgate tube stations, with excellent facilities. Always a pleasure to work out here as it is not as overbooked and busy as many other gyms, so you can usually workout using the equipment you want.

Fantastic experience: Hidden gem - large workout space, always spotless, relatively quiet most of the time, so you never need to wait for anything, and lovely showers

Fantastic experience: Best gym I’ve ever worked in

Fantastic experience: Great small classes with motivating and friendly instructors.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for the past two years and can confidently say City Athletic is simply the best gym in London. Clean, incredibly well-equipped and never crowded. Staff is great and always helpful

Fantastic experience: Great place to train with great facilities

Fantastic experience: I love this gym - close to work, great equipment and friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Staff is super nice, never crowded and great equipment!

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic gym, very clean, up to date and new equipment, loads of PTs who are always happy to help. Been a member since coming back from maternity leave in 2015 and haven’t looked back, I’ve become fitter and stronger than I’ve ever been and feel so welcome every time I visit.

Fantastic experience: Friendly, spacious and oh so very clean. Staff is professional, I feel very safe. Not over crowded like some other places, so happy I've found them.

Fantastic experience: Great gym in the heart of the city with all the equipment and knowledge you need.

Fantastic experience: I Had a social distanced session with James McCann, in a London park. The session was excellent, he is very knowledgeable and professional. I'm a little unfit but he was very patient and supportive. Would highly recommend a session with James.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, well located, with nice and helpful staff. Highly recommend if you work nearby as the opening times are convenient.

Fantastic experience: Almost reluctant to post a review as I don't want too many people knowing about this gym. I've been a member for 5 or 6 years and love it. It is not a massive gym but I think they cap the membership to make sure it never gets too busy - I train before work and lunchtimes and can always do my program without have to wait for a free squat rack etc. Classes are 30 mins so ideal for lunch breaks and there are normally only 4-5 people per class which means the instructors can make sure everyone is getting the most out of the session, whatever their fitness level. Most importantly for me, it's a great atmosphere to train and that's down to the instructors and PTs who are great people and genuinely happy to give you their time and advice when you need it. If you're ever trying something new there will be someone to help. Strength and fitness-wise I am a different person to the one who joined a few years ago and I owe a huge part of that to CA.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train, good facilities, friendly and helpful staff. Greg, Jamie and Ann all helped me out loads. Lost over 20kg since training here. Have sadly relocated but would deff come back.

Fantastic experience: Great gym in the heart of the City. Friendlier vibe than the big chain gyms in the area, and top quality personal trainers.

Fantastic experience: Wicked gym and right in the heart of the city! Proper, high quality training facility, polished off with everything you'd need. Love it.

Fantastic experience: A great facility! The gym was super clean and the staff were really friendly. I even tried their Tabatha class which was a killer! But really enjoyed it.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with really good facilities. It's got most if not all the equipment you need and the trainers really know what they're talking about and are always happy to help. My favorite thing is that I don't really have to bring anything with meh for a session. The female changing rooms have all the toiletries (decent quality stuff too) that I need.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, with great all round facilities

Fantastic experience: A high level of equipment, professional and knowledgeable staff would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great equipment and top quality staff. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This is one of the best fitness spaces if not the best in London . The personal training sessions are executed with not only great a technique but a strategy in place to achieve ones goals . I also felt the environment and the people in the gym make all the difference , I have been a regular for 7 years . Would recommend to any one in the region .

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym with a nice atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the business. Heaps of quality kit and the staff are top notch. Great atmosphere, definitely worth a visit!

Fantastic experience: Great advice and support from very knowledgeable professionals. If you're looking for results you're in the right location!

Fantastic experience: There are a lot of gyms in London but if you look for a top quality one don't hesitate to visit this one. Top equipment, professional and friendly staff. I highly recommend it!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member of 6 gyms in the last 8 years due to relocating around the country and I've never felt the need to leave a review before, but I wanted to for City Athletic because of how impressed I have been. I've been a member of local leisure centres and also big corporate gyms in London with all the bells and whistles. My experience of City Athletic is that it has the best from these two opposing styles of gym. It has the friendly "local" feeling of somewhere like a leisure centre, but with all the expertise and equipment you might find at the gyms that charge extortionately. In fact, I would go further and say the credentials that are demonstrated by the staff at City Athletic are second to none. Also, it's in an amazing location for me and I can never believe how quiet the gym is. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Sorry to be leaving City Athletic after six years due my change of location. Thanks to Ann, Matt and all the staff for all the support and encouragement over this time. The best gym available in the Cheapside area.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym. All the staff really friendly and welcoming. Never seems crowded - I've almost never had to wait for equipment during the four years I've been a member. Very well equipped with everything you need and very knowledgeable trainers who are happy to share their expertise. I run and ski mainly and the gym has absolutely everything I need to train strength for those activities.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place! Staff are amazing and friendly. Always clean & equipment is limited but has everything you need. Since training with Otis I have seen amazing progression in a short amount of time. Anne is super helpful and will go out of her way to ensure you receive the best service!

Fantastic experience: Shaun has produced an incredible facility at City Athletic, a great culture and a team to be proud of! Hugely recommend.

Fantastic experience: I was a member here for a year and can honestly say it's one of London's hidden gems when it comes to training. It is small but has all the essentials and the staff are really welcoming. The only reason I'm no longer a member is that I can no longer train during working hours so I've joined a gym that's closer to my home.

Fantastic experience: I've been using this gym since it opened and it's a very well run outfit. All of the trainers I've worked with are knowledgeable and engaging. The gym itself is never too busy, even at peak times. Good, well maintained facilities and a decent selection of training equipment. Also sits below a Sweatshop (for training shoes), Perfect Balance clinic - both of which have been very useful at different times. Thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms in London. Personal trainer.

Fantastic experience: Excellent equipment, friendly staff. Really nice gym.

Fantastic experience: Having been a member of many gyms, I can honestly say this is by a long mile the best. If you are serious about reaching your fitness goals in an incredibly friendly environment then this is the place for you. I personally love the vibe of the gym from the front of house team, personal trainers and members. It is the little personal touches that make City Athletic far superior to other gyms. They have actually built a community of members who engage and train with each other. The staff know my routine, educate me and are always a great source of support and inspiration. The locker room and gym is always immaculately clean and the high quality of personal trainers available is excellent. If you want to train in a gym that leaves ego's at the door, helps you get results and has you excited and motivated to return, then join City Athletic!

Fantastic experience: Outstandingly professional and inspiring place to train. All gyms should take note.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym with great PTs

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend City Athletic enough. The personal training is targeted and focussed on your goals. You will achieve results. Atmosphere is great - no pretensions and very welcoming and it has all the facilities you need (including hair straighteners!).

Fantastic experience: Great gym that manages to be both friendly and welcoming, but also the trainers are hugely professional and help you get the results you want. Best gym in the City.

Fantastic experience: A great private gym right in the center of the City. Good equipment and very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend using a PT but equally this is the gym if you know what you want to do but don't like the big corporate gyms.

Fantastic experience: A great gym and facility which I would highly recommend. Have been a member of 3 other gyms over the years in the City and this is by far the best.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great facility. All the staff are really knowledgeable and friendly, and it has a really personal feel. They take care of their clients and are genuinely interested in helping you achieve your goals.

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym — the equipment is precisely what I need to stay in shape and the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and actually in good shape. Everything I need and nothing I don’t need!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for 2 years and it has been great. Great for strength and conditioning and also classes available! It is in a great location, hours are great and since there is a capped membership you don't have to hang around in order to use equipment. Everyone is really friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend!!

Fantastic experience: It's strange to be reviewing a gym when no longer a member, but having trained in a variety of city gyms, including Gymbox, Virgin and Pure gym to name a few. City Athletic beats them all hands down. A change in personal circumstances led to no longer training in the city, but I can highly recommend city for its equipment, in both variety and availability of, the People, staff and members alike were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely train again here in the future in an instant.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for about 2 years and despite the small size I must say I am very happy with the gym and the facilities. The small size tends not to be a problem due to the fact that they have a member cap and even during peak hours finding a free treadmill or a squat rack is not a problem. Staff are excellent and equipment is always well maintained and clean. Very much recommended!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, never too busy and staffed by very knolwedgable PT's. I had a number of sessions with Alejandro who is great. Really knows his stuff, takes time to understand your goals, works you hard and a genuinely nice guy who is always willing to help. Highly recommend him.

Positive experience: Great gym, easy to use, friendly people and not intimidating! Started training with Alejandro about 6 months ago to help me focus my training to achieve results when I was really struggling to see a difference. I can honestly say I haven’t looked back - he is meticulous in his training plans to make sure the exercises are right for your strengths and build on your weaknesses, he is patient, positive and most importantly he listens to ensure he is helping you achieve your own goals not anyone elses! I would recommend him to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Great gym staffed with professional coaches. Look for ALEJANDRO (Alex) who (amongst other things) specialises in late stage rehab and has a great understanding of biomechanics and how to train more efficiently and effectively. I initially approached Alex to assist me through some late stage shoulder rehab and planned to just do a couple of months with him but my experience has been so positive that I've decided to continue training with him on a regular basis for as long as I can. I convinced my partner to do a couple of trial sessions with Alex and she doesn't want to stop now either! Alex is always coming up with new ways to improve our training sessions and I continue to see improvements week after week. Unlike the "average" trainer who might deliver the same "generic" workout program to all their clients, Alex works collaboratively with me to design and administer training programmes that are specifically tailored to help me achieve my goals. Alex is incredibly patient and takes time to explain the reasons behind everything we do. He is also incredibly knowledgeable on a wide range of topics (not just training) such as nutrition and sleep and is always happy to provide additional useful advice which is applicable both inside and outside the gym environment. Long story short, would highly recommend getting in contact with Alex to discuss what your goals are and how he can help you achieve them. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Man, I'm tired!

Positive experience: Dated cardio equipment, tiny gym but cosy

Fantastic experience: Really great gym. Rarely too busy to do what you want, and great selection of equipment.

Fantastic experience: First-class facility with amazing customer service. You're not a number here and from day 1 everyone knows your name, welcomes you and can't do enough for you. Join and you will not be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Really great place to work out and focus on attaining your fitness goals. Staffed by a really friendly crew, there is never any hesitation in providing advice to you if needed. It's capped membership means that it is never over capacity, and it's rare not to be able to use the equipment you planned to. One of the least intimidating gyms I've ever been a member of, there's an emphasis on pushing yourself rather than posing. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym. Friendly team and fantastic personal trainers. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: A small gym that is located underneath the sports shop just a stroll away from Bank station. It's never too crowded, chill atmosphere and friendly staff. The equipment is new and there is most of the stuff needed for any kind of workout.

Fantastic experience: I've been training in bodybuilding and fitness for 17 years and City Athletic is by far the best gym I have ever trained in. The equipment is fantastic and well maintained and clean. The facilities are excellent and the towel service is a welcome bonus for me especially on my leg days. The staff are amazing, really helpful, really friendly and they are always ask how you are. The atmosphere in there is absolutely jumping really positive and I have had the best workouts that I have ever had in there. Finally I highly recommend the protein coffee there too!

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend highly enough, if you want great results in a friendly and professional environment then this is the place to go...

Positive experience: Fully equipped gym, yet intimate. Great facilities and excellent team of PTs.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, awesome location, awesome staff!

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a gym that can help you achieve your goals, look no further! Everyone is really friendly and willing to share their experience with the members and willing to help at any point. The classes are great and really high intensity. You feel like you are part of the team. Great job guys!!!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, such a convenient location for city workers. Sometimes when the gym is not too busy you can enjoy one to one sessions with experienced trainers and learn proper training techniques. Highly recommended. Keep up the good work!

Fantastic experience: Definitely the best gym I have been a member of. High quality equipment, everything you will need, always working, always tidy. All the staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I've trained at probably dozens of different gyms around London/the City over the years and City Athletic is by far the best. No pointless gimmicks, no posers, no queues; just pro-standard equipment, good use of space and knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: After a long Winter in 2013, I decided to try and get back to my former self in 2014. Having trained alone for about 6 weeks, I made steady progress, however hit a mental and physical block. With a couple of sessions and guidance from Elena, I was able to achieve my goals and regain my focus. I managed to drop my body fat by ~5% in 4 weeks using a number of diet techniques and training sessions provided to me.

Fantastic experience: Top quality gym with all the IMPORTANT equipment that you want to see. Special thanks to Ann for looking after me and cant recommend enough for anyone in the City looking to train.

Fantastic experience: Having failed in the past to stick to a gym, always too busy or really uninterested in you I joined City Athletic last year with much hope. That hope was well founded; its a superb gym and really part of my weekly plans now. Even at the busiest times the capped membership means that you can always get your workout done, in the order you want to without waiting around. The trainers are all very approachable, but i've been developing my program with Elena Gad for the last year and the results have been very noticeable, I've definitely noticed that competing in sport i am now much stronger and more agile. The great part is though that having access to a good trainer means you can get your program fresh and you don't feel like you are stuck doing the same things over.

Fantastic experience: I have been training at City Athletic for 3 months now and have been having personal training sessions three times per week with Elena. The club is great; it’s a good set-up, has everything you need and is never too crowded. I’m doing a 12-week transformation programme with Elena and my PT sessions are excellent! They are intensely difficult and each one is different; they are so much more productive than training on my own and I’m achieving much better results. I’m just coming to the end of the programme now and I’ve achieved what I set out to, I’m in much better shape, I’m physically stronger, but also mentally sharper and I have more energy throughout the day. Elena also helped me with my diet planning. The experience has been genuinely transformative. I highly recommend City Athletic as a club and definitely recommend PT over training alone.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym with high end equipment, kept clean and tidy, making it a brilliant environment to train in!!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing location, friendly atmoshpere and high end sports. Fantastic place to get in shape.

Fantastic experience: gym cool

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of CityAthletic for a while but I wanted to change up my routine at the start of the year. I had a personal session with Alejandro Nunez and I have to say I was very impressed. I was not after a simple program and my goals are not the standard bigger/thinner type, but much more aligned with gymnastics and calisthenics. Alejandro went away, did his research, had a one on one to see how I moved and has come up with a set of routines which I have been doing for a few weeks now, and am already seeing great improvements. I couldn't recommend him and this club more. Thanks guys + girls. A gym which is serious, lacking in pretentiousness, supportive and helpful. Very glad I joined.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, with great facilities and staff

Fantastic experience: I was a member for 6 months at this place & here's why I loved it; 1) Capped membership - if you waiting for machines/benches irritates you, it's not a problem here (even at 730am) 2) Great selection of kit - everything you'd expect from squat racks to benches but they've got WATT bikes, fat grips, belts, tyres, sleds, kettlebells, TRX - you can do anything at this place. 3) The trainers - my goal over the last 6 months was fat loss. I worked with Tirrel Grant who leaves no stone unturned from diet, caliper measurements, progress photos, innovative workouts - and most importantly he gets results. 4) General vibe - everyone is fitness mad. The trainers talk to you about their diets, programs and it's just an inspiring place to be. Shout out to Alejandro in particular who's just good guy! So if any of the above is your thing - give City Athletic a try!

Fantastic experience: Hands down London's best gym! Do yourself a favour and get down here and take part of the amazing performance driven fun filled exercise, classes/gym and great friendly team at hand, truly inspiring! I will really miss my work outs here. A massive thanks to PT Joe Brown for his invaluable support, inspiration and guidance, highly recommended. Go get fit now no time to lose!

Fantastic experience: If you are serious about training then City Athletic is for you. Whether beginner or veteren this high end gym does the business. There's a great team of personal trainers #somethingforeveryone I'm hooked...check it out #gymdad

Fantastic experience: Have been a member for just over 6 months now. Have enjoyed every session, thanks to the friendly, knowledgeable, and super supportive staff, top-notch equipment, and atmosphere created by the other members. The classes are excellent - don't let the 30min length fool you! These will push and challenge you, but will have you hooked and coming back for more! Ben and Shaun have put together a great team, each of whom has a unique background and qualifications. You really feel like they're all cheering you on towards achieving your best. The setup with the Sweatshop, Altitude Centre and physio provides all the support you could ever need - a truly unique gym in London!

Fantastic experience: I have trained here for 18 months after moving from a nearby Virgin and love the place. It is a fun and friendly place to train with excellent equipment and really top class PT's. If you are in the City and looking for a gym then City Athletic should be top of your list.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of City Athletic for over a year now. The gym is really well equipped and the trainers as knowledgeable and approachable as any I have ever met. I have been a member of various gyms in the City for more than 20 years and I can honestly say that this is the best of the lot!

Fantastic experience: Been a member here since it opened. Fantastic gym - for me it beats the rest in the vicinity, 2 of which I've been a member of in recent years. The staff and trainers are top notch, the gym and the changing rooms are clean and well maintained, and the other members are (usually) happy and polite which you often don't get in gyms. I'd highly recommend City Athletic. Historically I've changed gyms for a fresh perspective every couple of years but this is the first I can safely say I'm going to stick with. Definitely give it a go if you're considering it.

Fantastic experience: Having been a member for almost a year I would thoroughly recommend City Athletic for a different (improved) gym experience. Smaller and more personal than the big chains - most of the team know you and all are happy to help and offer advice. They have fantastic trainers and excellent facilities which has motivated me to consistently visit 3 or 4 times a week. The fact that its in the same building as other specialist facilities such as the Altitude Centre, Running School and Perfect Balance clinic is great and they work together to create an integrated solution if you're training for a specific event.

Fantastic experience: City Athletic is one of a kind in central London. It fills the gap in the market between an Olympic weightlifting/crossfit gym and a standard commercial gym. The equipment they have is brilliant and gives you the spring board to really get hold of your training and meet your goals. The team is professional, friendly and knowlegable and there is really a sense of family at the gym. A gym like no other.....

Fantastic experience: I visited City Athletic last week for the first time and loved it. Really friendly staff and super clean changing facilities. Don't worry if you've forgotten all your toiletries the City Athletic team have it all covered right down to the Elnett! I would definitely recommend this place and best of all it's located in the same building with a load of other useful services such as physios, a running school, altitude training centre and The Sweat Shop, brilliantly handy!

Fantastic experience: Really brilliant gym. Fundamentally different proposition to the ubiquitous chains. Great team of proper athletes who run it, friendly atmosphere, lovely and small. Realistically priced. Miles ahead of the competition.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for around 3 months now and am really happy with the gym. I'd never paid more than £60/month for a gym membership and though it was possibly a bit expensive, however during the tour I saw there were zero queues for equipment / machines and very enthusiastic staff. I'm now starting to appreciate going to a cheaper gym thats so busy you can't stick to a routine is actually wasting £60 a month rather than saving anything. Normally my enthusiasm tails off after a few weeks but 3 months in I've managed to stick to pretty much 4-5 sessions a week for the first time ever which I'm really happy with. Top notch equipment, friendly staff and lack of queues have made it all possible! Cheers guys!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, really friendly and supportive and well equipped. Membership numbers are capped so it's never crammed full... and they have free moisturiser, deoderant and hair straighteners in the changing rooms! Would recommend it to anyone - even people who hate gyms!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of this gym since its opening and I don't see myself changing any time soon! The venue is brand new and very looked after with the best piece of equipment, a running track, super friendly staff and sample workouts/challenges which to me are very helpful when I run out of training programmes. I also enjoy attending the classes because they are very well run, push me beyond my limits and available twice a day. The staff is very qualified and diversified, with a focus not only on athletic ability but also on nutrition and education. Being a woman I initially felt shy to train in such a high-skills environment with trainers coming from all type of professional sport backgrounds but my fear was quickly put aside thanks to their friendliness and to the fact that being part of a community is embedded in the culture of this gym. The free space on the first floor allows all members to attend classes, stretch out or even visit the expert team of physios and osteopaths available every day. Under one roof you find all you need to keep fit, look good (thanks to the sweatshop!), be looked after by a team of expert in fitness, run, osteopathy/physiotherapy and last but not least, feel part of a great FIT community!

Fantastic experience: Having been a member at one of the larger chains I was bowled over by the atmosphere and service at City Athletic. I really feel the trainers understand my goals and push me to achieve them through motivation and the fantastic classes. Other gyms I have struggled in classes of 20+ particularly as I do have an injury to be aware of but here the classes are kept small that everyone gets the most out of them. It is never crowded and I always feel like an individual, these guys really do value their members and go the extra mile wherever possible.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to City Athletic for several months and absolutely love it. This isn’t your normal gym where you feel like you’re being herded through. There’s a feeling of space and cleanliness which makes me enjoy the workout so much more! The daily classes are outstanding and have pushed me to a whole new level of fitness and taught me so much already. The approach taken by the trainers is well-rounded and focuses not only on athletic ability but also on nutrition and education. Going to City Athletic has prompted me to push myself harder than I thought was possible in a welcoming, positive and enjoyable environment.

Fantastic experience: Brand new, high end gym with amazing trainers to cater for any training need - be it getting in shape for a particular occasion, nutrition, triathlon, rugby, body buidling, injuries or just general fitness. They have a capped membership to ensure that the gym and changing room never get too crowded. Very friendly atmosphere and great value for money. In house there is a sweatshop, osteopaths, sports therapists, running school and an altitude centre.

Fantastic experience: Having been a member of pretty much all of the big chain gyms around London, I felt like it was time to look for something different to the impersonal, large, soulless gyms that I had been using for the last 6 years. When I was told that a new gym was opening near the office I thought it was worth a look and when I walked the floor for the first time I was immediately impressed. A great range of equipment, well lit, high ceilings, air conditioning and what seemed to be a genuinely knowledgeable team. I was offered a free induction session for me and a few friends, so we jumped at it. After being put through our paces, two of us joined immediately. My first few months were so positive that I decided to buy two corporate memberships for my business, so my staff could take advantage of City Athletic as well. The majority of my team is female, so there was some trepidation as to whether this gym would be for them. After their inductions, their worries were quickly cast aside as they found it a welcoming and non-intimidating environment. We now have a full schedule every day of people wanting to use the gym and not using the memberships they've paid for! This gym is for you if you're serious about training, want the best coaching and equipment available, but don't want to be surrounded by pill popping roid heads. The membership rates provide great value for what is a truly premium product.