Real World Fitness

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training with Derran now for around 8 months and use the gym myself between PT sessions. I love it. Everyone is friendly (Derran + team and members), it’s never too busy and I’ve seen some great results. Very happy I signed up and definitely see me being a member for the long term :)

Fantastic experience: A very friendly and welcoming gym. As a complete novice to the gym, RWF was the perfect environment for me to start my fitness journey as a complete beginner. Staff are super helpful and friendly (in particular Chris my personal trainer.) I intend to continue at Real World Fitness and couldn't imagine going to any other gym.

Fantastic experience: As a 61 year-old woman who has always loved being active—open water swimming, hiking, cycling, and yoga—it was incredibly frustrating to feel held back by persistent back and shoulder injuries. For years, any attempt at exercise would cause flare-ups, leaving me discouraged and unsure if I could return to the activities I loved. Working with Derren has been truly transformative. Unlike previous personal trainers I’ve worked with, he took the time to understand my body, tailor a programme to my specific needs, and gradually rebuild my strength and confidence. I can now swim long distances, enjoy long walks, and stay active for much longer than before—all without pain. My cardio fitness has noticeably improved too.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, even better group of people, so welcoming and helpful. Derran and the team have been fantastic in supporting my fitness goals, and dealing with injuries and recovery too.

Fantastic experience: As a complete novice , I wanted to find a personal trainer that I could trust and would work with me towards my goal of becoming stronger. My experience at RWF has been superb. I have a tailored plan, working with great people in a friendly environment.

Fantastic experience: Really friendly atmosphere and good equipment, would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Very good gym. Never too busy like a lot of the big, commercial gyms. I come here 3 times a week and the atmosphere is always upbeat. Decent music playing and always a pot of free coffee on the go. I would highly recommend popping in to see the staff and organising a free guest pass

Fantastic experience: Very good gym. Never too busy like a lot of the big, commercial gyms. I come here 3 times a week and the atmosphere is always upbeat. Decent music playing and always a pot of free coffee on the go. I would highly recommend popping in to see the staff and organising a free guest pass

Fantastic experience: Laura is the best person to go to for weight lifting technique

Fantastic experience: A hidden gem of a gym! My favourite place to train by far

Fantastic experience: Best gym in notts city centre

Fantastic experience: Friendly and inclusive gym. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant facilities, service and staff.

Fantastic experience: Great PT sessions and a really friendly gym. Loads of car parking space and easily accessible by bus too.

Fantastic experience: Most comfortable atmosphere in a gym iv ever experienced, staff are fantastic. It’s more than a gym it’s a friendly down to earth community

Fantastic experience: Incredibly professional and friendly Gym. Nice new equipment, knowledgeable staff if you need any help and great bunch of members.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym, great atmosphere and recently opened at new premises which are very nice. Best gym I’ve ever been to and makes coming regularly easy

Fantastic experience: Hidden gem. If you're tired of queueing for gym equipment and waiting for those 5 kids to finish on the bench press then come here, (they have 3x bench presses). Can't recommend enough

Fantastic experience: Quiet gym, Friendly PT’s always about to help, good equipment. Much better than any cheaper commercialised gym.

Fantastic experience: A truly great gym. Great community atmosphere and really knowledgeable and friendly personal trainers

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym, great atmosphere, and free coffee, what more do you need! I never have to wait for equipment, and Derran and Chris are always around to give tips and pointers.

Fantastic experience: This is an excellently equipped gym with enough equipment so that you hardly ever have to wait to use weights racks etc. There is a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere with a diverse and friendly membership.

Fantastic experience: an absolute gem of a gym! couldn’t recommend more - got me back to loving training! the team are so friendly and accommodating, nothing is too much!

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend this gym. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. There's a great range of equipment including freeweights, machines, and cardio machines.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym! Perfect for me. I run everyday & wanted to increase my strength with lifting weights. The trouble was I had not been to the gym for nearly 20 years so was a little apprehensive. There was no need to worry, from the moment I first went in I was made to feel welcome! Now visit a few times a week and love it, would highly recommend. Derran & Chris are great & always there to offer advice if needed! Keep up the great work chaps

Fantastic experience: I have been training with Derran for many years, he offers a friendly, professional and welcoming environment. Everytime i walk into the RWF gym, it feels like home. The staff and other gym goers are friendly, help one another and no-one is ever judged. There is an amazing choice of equipment, from free weights, cable machines, cardio and not forgetting the sunday bootcamp which is run by Chris. Derran has worked hard and through his passion, has created an environment that is family friendly, open to all, relaxed and everyone is equal. RWF is definitely worth a visit, pop in and have a chat with one of the PT's, they'll definitely point in the right direction for what you're wanting to achieve and yes, there's always free coffee on the go!

Fantastic experience: Bright, airy and well air conditioned during the summer months! All the equipment you’ll need with no wait times….and you’ll never find a bar left loaded from the person before. Highly recommend this gym if you want a break from the overcrowded, intimidating commercial gyms. A great bunch of knowledgeable trainers too! Well done RWF for creating such a positive and motivating environment.

Fantastic experience: This is more than a gym, it’s a community. It has the friendliest atmosphere and Derran and the team are super welcoming and supportive. Since joining a year ago, I’ve made the most progress I’ve ever made in my life, and it’s all thanks to the fact RWF is such a friendly and welcoming gym. The facilities are awesome, and there’s always coffee on the go. Some one will always say a welcoming hello when you walk in, and there’s always room for friendly banter and a laugh. Best gym in Notts for sure!

Fantastic experience: I received a warm welcome, and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere; almost homely. Staff are friendly, yet professional; and there's always someone to hand if necessary. The equipment is decent and well maintained, they have ample facilities/amenities. They even provide a "study room". Great for me as I tend to write my workout at the gym. (can also be used for work related purposes, if your work follows you, and you need to get your laptop out) They're drinks for sale; but to top it off they offer free tea/coffee (nice bit of hospitality). The team/business is still developing; regarding their outdoor area which is also used for training. In the near future they intend to provide a seating area to the neighbouring cafe! Minimal/virtually no waiting time for equipment. Also great for those whome preffer a more humble environment. I've frequented several big name gyms in the last few years; so I repeat, I was pleasantly surprised with this little gem.

Fantastic experience: I can't praise RWF enough, previous visits to local gyms had been a disaster. Then I was introduced to Derran 2 years ago. Was very apprehensive on the way to our first PT, but walked out feeling very positive, now I attend at least 3 times a week. RWF has such a friendly atmosphere, everyone from the trainers to members are so welcoming it is a fantastic place to train at with members of different ages, sex and size, lots of space, great variety of weights, machines, a great cardio room and even a sports therapist, there's plenty of parking and a bus stop right outside.

Fantastic experience: A real hidden gem! I found this place by recommendation and since joining have had excellent personal tuition, which is thorough, professionally and medically accurate and has been good for my other sports and recovery from my desk job. Starting from a low base I’ve improved my core strength. I’ve achieved a lot, feeling stronger, and I have regained a lot of confidence too. Thank you Derran and team. Oh, and if you are looking for it the social events are fun too.

Positive experience: Good gym

Fantastic experience: I would recommend this gym. It’s a friendly place to train. I’ve been going for about 6 months and haven’t noticed any egos or other gym weirdness. It’s a good mix of men and ladies just getting on lifting heavy things on barbells. It’s not a machine place but has plenty of racks and benches. There are several PTs who are friendly, knowledgeable and always are ready to lend a hand. There is also a physio on hand to help sort out any problems. I’ve been helped by Derran (PT), who has taught me how to squat, bench press and do a variety of dead lifts without getting hurt. As a novice who has a few previous injuries and health issues, it’s been reassuring to have support and carefully considered guidance to help me progress. There’s also free proper coffee on the go, all the time. It’s a good place.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, very friendly, good range of lifting equipment, supportive atmosphere and lots of female lifters. Derran is an experienced and supportive coach who has helped me build confidence and improve my strength and lifting skills.

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming gym full of lovely people and no judgement at all!

Fantastic experience: Clean, friendly gym with tons of top quality equipment means rarely waiting for a squat rack or bench. Expert PT from Derran plus physio & nutrition advice from the onsite team have got me back to training regularly without injury. Fresh coffee, interesting music and seeing the wide range of people training here going after their goals is always motivational!

Fantastic experience: 06.04.24 Called in for a one off session again in their new premises. Darren and Chris were just as welcoming as before. Made me and my training partner very welcome Good facilities, good equipment, easy parking. Very friendly atmosphere. I wish i lived closer, I have been training since 1979 in my opinion its how a gym should be hope to see you in 2025 as long as my knees hold up lol All the best lads 2020 I called in RWF this morning just for look around, while i was waiting for my car being serviced. I have been training for over 40 years so i do know my way around a gym. The gym was well equipped with with heavy duty equipment, and quite a few people in. Darren introduced himself, and even though he knew i had no intention of joining (im 45 miles away), he couldn;t do enough for me, he let me have a tour, nothing was out of bounds, and having a 20 min conversation with him, it was quite obvious he not only knew how to train but was also able to advise on injuries and rehab etc. Shame about the distance, definitely have a sesh next time I'm having car serviced A year later 23.10.21 had car serviced again, called in for a session, everyone very welcoming, facilities very good, Thanks to everyone in the gym See ya next year All the best Regards Dale Myers

Fantastic experience: There's only good things to say about RWF! It's a spacious place, nicely decorated, lots of facilities available, never too crowded, always neat and tidy. (I need to say it's a hidden gem and I hope it stays like that haha :D ) If you choose to get personal training, I definitely recomend it! Always on time, super friendly, perfect teaching for movements and always there for any questions or concerns. It's worth every penny, both the gym and the PT sessions.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, nice people. Trainers very professional and dedicated.

Fantastic experience: Super friendly, knowledge staff and with all the kit you will ever need. I was so impressed I joined straight away!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic friendly gym. For no nonsense drug free lifting.

Fantastic experience: Top coaching from Matt

Fantastic experience: Great gym for lifting was just passing through Notts and couldn’t imagine a better place to shift some tin

Fantastic experience: Great strength training facility. In town for a wedding and dropped in for a quick workout. Staff were friendly, facility was clean, and they had all the equipment you could need for a great workout.

Negative experience: If you want a budget gym with limited facilites. Management is rude and arrogant!!

Negative experience: Terrible!! Kicked me out as they thought I was taking steroids which haven't touched in my entire life. Owners run the gym like David Brent from the office - CLUELESS

Fantastic experience: THE best gym in Nottingham. Very knowledgable and friendly bunch who run the place, every bit of equipment that you'd need and a good atmosphere. You couldn't ask for better!

Fantastic experience: A rare gem in a world dominated by commercial soulless cashcow gyms. Here you will find the friendliest staff, the highest quality equipment by world standards, and members who work hard and support each other's development. You can't put a price on this kind of environment, and the price they have decided on is very reasonable and worth every single penny. There are only a handful of gyms in the country that are as well stocked and knowledgeable as RWL, Nottingham is very lucky to have one. Welcoming to both men and women, and catering for all diciplines from Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, strength and conditioning to classic bodybuilding...this gym has all the equipment you will ever need whatever your sport. Their zero tolerance anti drug policies ensure a fair and competitive environment that anyone with the willpower and passion can succeed in...and maybe even win international medals! (They also have a good cardio area, shower and therapy room) I visited from London on a 1 day pass, and I will certainly be coming back as often as I can. Full five star recommendation, what are you waiting for?!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym. Competitive but super friendly atmosphere. More than enough equipment and owners keen to push constant improvement in facilities.

Fantastic experience: Really friendly and helpful staff,all the equipment is really good and there is plenty to choose from,highly recommend this gym to all that want to loose a bit of weight and get fit.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely awesome gym for all strength and conditioning, olympic weightlifting and power lifting (bars and platforms are great). The owners are super friendly too- loved it!

Fantastic experience: Great gym with fantastic owners/coaches and a an awesome atmosphere to train in

Fantastic experience: I started getting PT with Derran 15 months ago with the aim of getting stronger and with no real expectations. WOW! I wonder now what I've been doing all my life before then. I've been having regular pt sessions ever since then and I can hand on heart say that it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.... have you seen my guns now?! These trainers aren't some 'phoney ,selfie- taking (ok, they might take selfies) pretend to know what they are talking about, grunting and shouting army majors. They are really great and down to earth people with a real genuine passion for what they do and the environment they want to create. I can't recommend this place and these trainers highly enough. If proof was needed about the type of gym this is, my 15 year old daughter is now also training here and loves it!

Fantastic experience: Great kit for strength & performance training, super nice people with community atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Amazing. After training with RWF I wouldn't consider training elsewhere. My fitness and strength has improved so much and I have learnt so much about training/eating healthily. One of the best experiences Ive had.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, loads of kit and NO egos! Personal trainers who understand your goals but give you the tools to train alone too. Both me and a couple of friends have seen Tim there for injury/ operation rehab with some great results. They also do a great "strongman" sessions on Sunday mornings for a fiver!

Fantastic experience: Been training here for the best part of 6 months as massively fed up of training at DRSV at the university! Awesome facilities, more compeition spec equipment than can possibly get used meaning never needing to wait for a power bar or some compl plates if you want them! Oh and free coffee, whaty more do you want? Had a pt session with James last week to help me with my deadlift form and got some programming sorted, looking forward to big PR come november!

Fantastic experience: Approached RWF 6 months ago for personal training, as someone who was very overweight and little gym experience. Couldn't have been made more welcome and have not looked back since. Love my PT sessions and now use gym regularly too. Cannot recommend the team here highly enough they have knowledge and passion!

Fantastic experience: This gym is the most friendly gyms in the world, the guys and girls do anything to help you pointing out top and hints if you require or smash you head phones on and away you go. The kit is good proper good kit, the members are all awesome talkative helpful but not intrusive! Will be back once a month. And if was closer to me would join without hesitation cheers guys! The 'big' D ️‍♀️

Fantastic experience: I have been going to the gym regularly for about a year now after years of avoiding the gym for multiple reasons - mostly my own mental blocks of not wanting to put in the work, not having time, etc but a few because of being intimidated by my perception of what a gym is like. I went to 3 or 4 gyms in the first few months including one of the well known chain health clubs in Nottingham and encountered multiple problems: lack of equipment for the amount of people that go there (squat racks, benches, no deadlift platforms, etc), not enough free weights and generally finding the atmosphere and environment intimidating or cold in some way. To be fair larger gyms can suffer from this as there isn't really a social aspect because of the larger size/volume of people but either way it didn't make me feel entirely comfortable. Once I heard about Real World Fitness and saw the place first-hand I signed up straight away and haven't looked back once. It has no issues with equipment and has all the facilities you'd expect at the gym but more importantly has an atmosphere that makes you want to be in the gym every day. The personal trainers, and each and every member smiles at you when you walk in, asks you how your day was and everybody is respectful of the equipment and each other. Whilst at RWF I have developed a passion for power-lifting, and aided by the guidance of Tim (my PT) and Derran, the other PT's and indeed a few of the other members it has changed my view on exercise and the gym entirely - a year ago I had never entered a gym (nor did I think I wanted to!) but now I want to be there everyday and I intend to enter a powerlifting competition next year - and I know everybody at RWF will support me along the way.