1079 Fitness

Fantastic experience: 5am on a Sunday morning and it is fantastic to be able to access the gym - I was the only person in not surprisingly but everything was there - music, machines turned on, fan - brilliant!

Fantastic experience: All round cracking equipment. Fantastic atmosphere, decent and helpful staff. Top gym this

Fantastic experience: Came from Scarborough to train as heard great things about the gym, didn't disappoint one bit. Friendly staff who are happy to help if asked and a great gym to train in with a variety of kit. Will definitely be returning!

Fantastic experience: I joined this gym 6 years ago and it has and still is one of the best most inclusive gyms I've ever been to. With new ownership comes change, which people are not always keen on but I love the longer opening hours and have never had a problem gaining entry with the new system. The new management team are friendly and approachable and are always keen to listen to ideas and what the customers want.

Negative experience: What was a decent gym, has spiralled down out of control, over the last year or so and more so recently, since the change of ownership. The staff are great, but there’s now no maturity or expertise, which there once was. Signage still states to ask a member of staff for help if you need offloading with heavy weights. I’m not sure a 17 year old girl will be able to take a 50kg+ dumbbell from a shoulder press position. The distinct lack of staff presence also shows with the general cleanliness and maintenance/ upkeep of the gym, as well as supporting the more amateur clients. There’s broken sockets, dirt everywhere, holes in the walls, an absence of blue roll and toilet roll and let’s not ignore the barbell corner hinge, which has had the fastening nut completely removed from the bolt, for well over a week. This is particularly worrying when each piece of equipment should be visually and physically checked at the start of each day. As for the other users of the gym, it’s full of kids flexing, group hogging equipment and holding it for each other. There’s also a complete ignorance regarding gym etiquette! No one seems to be aware of manners, standing in the way, or taking plates from used equipment. I’ve just had someone move right in front of the smith machine, while I shoulder press my heaviest weight, on the last rep. She simply couldn’t hold off 5 seconds until I finished! Then when telling her about the situation, it’s responded to as though I’m completely wrong to do so. The gym changed ownership and we all expected some significant changes, in regards to the layout and equipment. Absolutely nothing has been done to address the complete lack of space and dangerous set up. Manoeuvring at one the gym is like a scene from mission impossible! You then need to make shapes when adding weights to most machines, putting strain on your back. The number of times I’ve banged chins on weight posts, sticking out all over the place and in all directions. There’s now a great vending machine, which offers well over priced items. Brilliant! One good thing to mention - new opening times are great. However, most of this additional time is unmanned and a gym with no open doors/ windows, that’s absent of air con, quickly becomes like a sauna. A great 2 for 1 offer, but in reality, the conditions are unsafe for heavy lifting in such heat/ humidity. So is it really worth opening later? I’m still undecided. I hope this review provides the new owners with some useful constructive criticism, which they can take on board, rather than prompting a call and argument. Had they welcomed themselves to the clients, when they took over ownership and asked the clients what they wanted/ needed, it would have been a far better transition. It’s hard to explain the gym now - it’s without direction, ownership and identity. 2 stars is probably too kind. Oh - and if you’re physically disabled, you may struggle to get in when there’s no staff present, which is increasingly often. Even I struggle to get in through the turn style, with my gym bag!

Negative experience: Very disappointed with what they have done to the place. Used to be a very good gym, good atmosphere, good music. Sadly it’s just gone down hill. Doubt I’ll ever be back

Negative experience: New Prison Style System If the atmosphere wasn’t already terrible enough, they’ve now gone and killed it off completely with the new prison style system. The gym started of as being an OK gym, put your headphones on and crack on, they’ve got a good range of equipment but in the last year, it’s gone completely down hill, the atmosphere is terrible, if you forget your headphones, I’d advise you to turn around and go get them, the music is terrible, goes from early 90s disco music, to country or classic music. The lighting is terrible, feels like the gym is being ran in the 1800s and they’ve had to use candles to light up the gym. Very dull and kills your mood, making you feel tired + with the music, you might want to find a bench and take a nap. And also unless your 16 years old, I wouldn’t rely on this place providing you with drinks suitable to keep you awake or to give you that pump, the whole fridge is catered to the school boy crowd you see in there hogging machines playing games on their phones. Shame really was a really good gym, now it’s gone down hill, suppose that’s what happens when you let a bunch of kids run a gym for you with no experience.

Positive experience: Used to be one of the best gyms in the area to train at with a great atmosphere. It’s become very hot to train in with very little air flow of an evening lately. All the doors are shut with no air coming in during the unmanned hours and they could do with some extra fans around the squat racks, deadlift platforms as well as some machines. A lot of the equipment is packed in tight which doesn’t help, albeit good equipment. The staff there really helped make the gym before and it’s a shame they aren’t there in the evenings as much anymore. The atmosphere isn’t the same as it used to be but there’s still a good amount of equipment in the gym if you do want to go and train. It’s got the potential to be a good gym again with the opening hours

Fantastic experience: Started here a few months back, outstanding gym, great well maintained equipment and staff!

Positive experience: Great gym. Best range of quality equipment I've seen in a gym. Friendly and helpful staff on hand to help with machines/exercises. Personal Trainers available. Great range of supplements. A gym by gym-goers for gym-goers. EDIT: So since I've posted the review, the gym is now under new ownership, which is both a good and a bad thing. I no longer buy supplements through the gym, as they don't do regular orders (I just order online). They have less choice in the supplements they stock now, as well as food/drink on offer. Personal Trainers are now more expensive since they're being charged more for rent. It isn't ventilated as well, and always smells really sweaty. But on the plus side, they've extended their opening hours, and still have a great range of equipment!

Positive experience: If you're into weights, it's great if you like your cardio not so much. The rowing machines, running machines, and bikes need a serious upgrade! No aircon, and it gets really hot in warmer months. There is not enough space upstairs. Too much equipment is squashed together so you don't have enough room to work out properly. Staff are spot on and helpful!

Fantastic experience: Went in for a school project and staff are lovely

Fantastic experience: It is what it says "The best gym in the area". Helpful and friendly staff. Brilliant equipment and a good atmosphere. And no time wasters with people hanging around on equipment on their phones.

Fantastic experience: Never been, but it's owned by the great Eddie Sykes

Fantastic experience: Really good gym. Nice clean equipment, friendly staff. I like that you can easily buy a day pass too as I’m a PT and usually train at my gym but as I live locally I like to go to 1079 fitness now and then. You can feel a good atmosphere, definitely the best in the area

Fantastic experience: Smashin' gym with a very positive vibe and atmosphere: professional staff and PT's - Dan has been training me for 3 days p/w since 07/21 which has made a tremendous difference to my appearance for my age together with my much-improved mental health status: I'm very grateful to these guys...

Fantastic experience: Great gym, plenty of kit to use with a good blend of machines and free weights, and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Haven't once felt intimidated walking in the place. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Welcoming, friendly and brilliant!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, new kit with an old school vibe. If they haven't got it you don't need it! Friendly atmosphere, helpful staff and immaculately kept

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable staff, plenty of equipment and kept clean

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a great range of equipment, has a nice community feel. All the staff are super friendly and Cain is always really helpful! Would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Great gym, good staff, cain was always really helpful, would recommend :)

Fantastic experience: Great gym cain has been really helpful in making my new program. Would recommend

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a great atmosphere. one of the best independent gyms around. If you're looking for a PT I would high recommend Cain, absolute top guy and can seriously motivate anyone. (Cain you sling me that tenner whenever)

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of the gym for 5 years now. Eddie always ensures he has the best equipment available and provides great service. They have very friendly staff and in particular Cain always goes above and beyond for me!

Fantastic experience: Really good gym, very well equipped. Personal trainer Cain is so helpful and informative and motivating but also very kind and patient. He really knows his stuff. 5 stars ⭐️

Fantastic experience: Great gym everyone helpful and friendly, cain North has been an amazing pt making a gym session enjoyable again.

Fantastic experience: I started training here a year ago and my physical and mental health have come on leaps and bounds. The staff are really friendly and good role models to all members. There is a real feeling of community, like it is somewhere to be other than work and home. Cain showed me around the gym when I first started and since then he has motivated me week in week out to be the best version of myself, he’s a fantastic PT and would highly recommend joining if you haven’t done so already!

Fantastic experience: Had a PT session with Cain to show me correct lifting techniques and have a structure to my sessions. Very professional would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: A friendly and really positive environment, with professional expert staff. My Personal Trainer Cain, has helped me dramatically improve cardio health and overall strength.

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming gym, all equipment brilliant, cain was very helpful helped me to reach my goal, my fitness is now the best it has ever been thanks to cain hes a brilliant PT, i would definitely recommend this gym for anybody and especially cain.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, outstanding staff, highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This is by far the best gym I have ever been in! Equipment is top quality and staff so friendly and helpful

Fantastic experience: My partner and I purchased day passes as we were in the area for a few days. I absolutely loved the gym- loads of new and cool machines and everything organised and clean. Cain showed us around and he was super friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back every time I’m in the area.

Fantastic experience: Recently joined after being at another gym for approx 5 years. Massive difference in range and quality of machines. Genuinely something for everyone. Great staff that are very helpful. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding gym that couldn't be more welcoming. I've been going to gyms for 10 years and always felt like I was just another member but Eddie and the guys couldn't be more welcoming here. I've been going for a few weeks, they all take the time to learn people's names, engage with you, support, spot, and chat. Proper community feel with top quality equipment

Fantastic experience: Great choice of equipment and staff are really helpful!

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym - friendly staff, great equipment and good music - what more could you ask for. They also make a huge effort to keep equipment clean and sanitised during these difficult times. Iv'e trained at a few gyms over the years and would highly recommend 1079 fitness without question.

Fantastic experience: Good facilities, helpful and supportive staff. Enjoying my doms

Fantastic experience: Hey, I’m so happy with the place . The staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. The other patrons are also friendly and helpful. I just want to let everyone know they should join

Fantastic experience: An excellent place to workout .

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilties, with almost two of every type of machines. Mixture between hammer strength and cable with plates. Staff are very friendly and always approachable, if you have any questions. Gym just had a revamp 03/23 and have made upstairs bigger which has made space for new machines downstairs. Gym just got better ;)

Fantastic experience: Brilliant and helpful staff well recommendef

Fantastic experience: Small gym but has all the modrrn equipment you need. Friendly and helpful staff always on hand. Parking available with no restrictions.

Fantastic experience: Great place, staff extremely helpful and really approachable and friendly! Would highly recommend!

Positive experience: This was a great local gym, new management recently, doors shut on some evenings and some early nights so really hot, they have now put a fan in the gym, two broken electrical fittings and has been for over a week, the gym seems to of lost its spirit, even one night the music ran out after training only 15 mins but no staff to put it back on on a positive there is some great equipment in this gym

Fantastic experience: Grate place to workout

Fantastic experience: Great centre and such friendly staff. Equipment to suit all.