Information about Plymouth Heartbeat

Unit 1, Scott BusinessPark, Beacon Park Rd
PL2 2PB, Plymouth
+441752568083

Opening hours

  • Monday: 07:30–21:00
  • Tuesday: 07:30–21:00
  • Wednesday: 07:30–21:00
  • Thursday: 07:30–21:00
  • Friday: 07:30–20:00
  • Saturday: 06:30–13:00
  • Sunday: Closed

Plymouth Heartbeat is a welcoming registered charity and health and fitness suite dedicated to supporting cardiac and stroke rehabilitation while promoting a healthy lifestyle for the general public. Founded in 1993 by patients and nurses, the center is proudly affiliated with the British Heart Foundation and has been providing vital support for decades. The facility is open to everyone, offering structured exercise programs tailored to individual needs, including members with conditions such as diabetes, obesity, Parkinson’s, arthritis, and mental health challenges.

Our team of friendly, in-house trained volunteers ensures a safe and motivating environment. Many staff members hold Level 2 or 3 fitness qualifications or BACPR certifications, and all are trained in first aid and defibrillator use. Upon joining, members receive a comprehensive induction where their blood pressure is checked and personalized goals are set. We continuously monitor health metrics to ensure safety, advising members to consult their GP if necessary, and provide access to blood pressure monitoring equipment throughout the gym.

Located at Scott Business Park, Plymouth Heartbeat boasts a well-equipped facility featuring a wide range of cardiovascular machines, weight resistance equipment, and a Power Plate Exerciser. For strength and flexibility training, we offer a dedicated room with kettlebells, light weights, mats, and other accessories. The center also provides lockers, affordable beverages like water and tea/coffee, and a card payment system for convenience.

We prioritize the well-being of cardiac patients, who have priority access on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The center is open from Monday to Friday, with extended hours until 9pm on weekdays. Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to improve your fitness, Plymouth Heartbeat offers a supportive community and professional guidance to help you achieve your personal health goals.

What customers highlight most

  • Friendly volunteers support newcomers warmly
  • Affordable access for everyone to fitness
  • Non-judgmental community focuses on personal growth

Our comment from FitFit UK about Plymouth Heartbeat:

Plymouth Heartbeat is a fantastic community gym located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, known for its friendly atmosphere and supportive staff. Visitors have highlighted the welcoming environment, making it an ideal place for individuals of all fitness levels, including those who may feel intimidated in larger gyms. Here are some key features:

  • Affordability: With a small joining fee of £10 and only £1.50 per visit, it offers great value for money compared to larger chains.
  • Supportive Environment: The gym is staffed by volunteers who are knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to assist newcomers.
  • Inclusive Atmosphere: Many users appreciate the lack of judgment, with no mirrors and a focus on personal improvement. It is a ladies-only area at certain times, fostering a comfortable space for all members.
  • Good Equipment Selection: While the equipment may not be the newest, it is well-maintained and adequately meets the needs of gym-goers.
  • Community Vibe: Regular visitors enjoy the strong sense of community, with many making lasting friendships.
  • Excellent for Rehabilitation: Ideal for individuals recovering from surgeries or looking for a gentle introduction to fitness.

Although the gym does not have changing facilities, the overwhelmingly positive feedback reinforces its commitment to helping members achieve their fitness goals in a positive, non-competitive environment.

Plymouth Heartbeat: Reviews

4.8/5 (53 Reviews)

Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.

Lena McGuire Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great place to keep fit, staff are happy and helpful

Gary Bailey Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great cheap gym. Always a friendly face atmosphere is friendly no pressure. Love it there I recommend.

Lemon Tic Banana Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing little gym! We have been going for about 2 1/2 months and never felt so safe and welcomed to a gym before :) 100% recommend going

Charlie princess Phillips Published on Google

Positive experience: Nice and clean. It was good

Charlie Peace Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Although the equipment isn't new, it all worked, which is all you need. The staff are friendly and willing to give assistance if required. The bonus is you pay a small joining fee (£10) and then £1.50 per visit, making it a lot cheaper than all others.

Carol Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Curves at Plymstock for over a month now and have seen great results with my general fitness and toning. Cheryl & the team are very friendly and knowledgeable and are always on hand with help & encouragement. It's a ladies only gym which I like and the other ladies and all friendly and of all ages. There is parking if you need it but I'm lucky that it's within walking distance to me. It's not boring as it's a 30 min circuit but you are competing against yourself so you put in what you want to get out. It's definitely a gym I would recommend and will continue to use.

F4R RAYDEN Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym Great people

Syd Jennings Published on Google

Positive experience: I have been going to this gym for the last twenty years and always found it satisfactory.

Claire Jones Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym, friendly and welcoming

Sarah Satterthwaite-Bishop Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Friendly, relaxed, easy access. Good range of equipment.

hmuggins Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Returned to this gym after recovering from a surgical procedure and it's great if you just want to take things easy. No one judges you, no mirrors and no meatheads hogging the equipment. Price isn't that cheap if you want to go 3 or more times a week compared to a gym like puregym, but it's a charity ran gym with volunteers running it. So it's not as if your lining the pockets of a major brand company that don't need the money.

Gail Stephenson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym with friendly helpful staff

Jude Price Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Cannot rate this place high enough.A real find. It is a small but perfect gym run by a group of volunteers who are all friendly and helpful. Great value for money and charity run. Steve, Nikki, Rita and Paul are just some of the wonderful people who give their time to keep this place going Well done to the whole team.

Bernard Stockman Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Just joined local to me and good facilities

Matthew Marsh Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great friendly gym.

Connor Malone Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Good gym and fits price.well

Tina Spencer Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Not full of egos, all the equipment you need. Cheap membership and fees. Can't fault it.

Mandi Leaves Published on Google

Positive experience: Enjoy the gym and friendly people

Jon Price Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym, friendly and v.clean, and all for a good cause.

Simon Woodall Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great staff and a great place for general exercise or cardiac rehabilitation

Adrian Macelaru Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Super

Leanne Mcpherson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Been to the gym. Very friendly people and the gym isn't as bit as most so it's not so daunting. Perfect for the non confident gym user. Good range of equipment.

Claire Boyd Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great staff, great equipment fantastic price.

Mike Eggins Published on Google

Fantastic experience: A fantastic community gym. The volunteer staff are amazing.

Lyn Turner Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Jason who showed me how to use the equipment and stayed with me to make sure I was safe. I will be back

david bradbury Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very professional know what they are doing kind and caring atmosphere large amount of equipment to use at a very low price

Andy Warn Published on Google

Positive experience: An excellent facility run by nice qualified people

KEVIN MURPHY Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very friendly folk at the gym, cheap subscription. What more do you need.

martin atchinson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym for every walk of life! Highly recommended!!

Shaun Arsenal Iles Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Friendly place good advise

Christopher Vosper Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great community gym.

Michael Kyle Published on Google

Fantastic experience: It's all I need in a gym. Nice people

Larraine Ewart Published on Google

Positive experience: Good gym, plenty of equipment. Not used it myself took a service user there

Anthony Clarke Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Gym

Jane Burmby Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I love this there's equipment for everyone. I have ms and go with my husband we can enjoy exercise together

Tina jane Oxnam Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Never been in there but it is next door to pluss Dragon products where I work.

Sharon Kennelly Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Good place to go everything u need there and friendly

Jessica kayes Published on Google

Positive experience: Great community vibe, knowledgeable and friendly staff

joseph brooks Published on Google

Positive experience: Good gym friendly staff

FlexTapeYEET Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great

Ian Price Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very good, all people welcome and friendly.

Craig Stuart Published on Google

Positive experience: Good place to work out, not full of bodybuilders and stick insects. Music can be a bit loud or weird some nights. Safes available on request and only £1.50 a session.

Dazcali Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Nice little gym not for fanatics but just for normal people of any age , prices are good value as well , run with a friendly atmosphere

Christine Published on Google

Fantastic experience: A lovely, family friendly gym for people who just want to do their own thing. Very cheap membership and only £1:40 to use their equipment. Friendly staff too, who are all volunteers.

Tina Jane Oxnam. Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Its next door to pluss. Where i do vuntary work .

Damian Beahan Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym

Nikki Thompson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: A community gym which runs as a charity. Basic but covers everyone's needs. Staffed by a core of volunteers and a group of trustees. A great place to feel welcome and get fit.

Jenn “Joppaaaahhh!!” Thornton Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great little gym

Shane Pudner Published on Google

Positive experience: Good selection of machines for cardio or muscle building. Very cheap membership and entry fees. No changing facilities but friendly staff and it's charity based.

Chris Mudge Published on Google

Positive experience: Inexpensive local gym aimed at people who want to get a bit fitter and improve their health. Not full of bodybuilders and posers. I never feel intimidated and staff are on hand if you need advice

Jean Jones Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym

steven thompson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: What can I say about this place, I love it, the staff are very friendly and very helpful, it's not the biggest gym but it's got everything that I need for a good workout

James Barclay Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, friendly staff and members. Great place to get fitter, lose or gain weight and make new friends with similar interests.

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