PureGym Bristol Brislington

Positive experience: Average gym reasonable equipment there are better gyms but not at this price

Positive experience: Great gym mostly nice people, could really use a decline chest machine.

Negative experience: Interior and Atmosphere: The design of the Brislington gym feels uninspiring compared to other PureGym locations. The predominant black-and-white color scheme and plain white walls contribute to a rather cold and clinical atmosphere, more reminiscent of a healthcare facility than a vibrant, energizing gym space. I understand that PureGym may follow a general design template, but I believe there is significant potential to enhance this location by incorporating motivational elements, warmer lighting, and more dynamic colours to create a motivating environment for members. Equipment and Layout: It appears that the equipment at the Brislington gym has not been updated in years, and the layout feels static and uninviting. In contrast, the Harbourside gym has been regularly refreshed with new equipment and updates. I'm sure members at Brislington would greatly appreciate more modern equipment and a refreshed layout, as it would significantly improve the overall experience. Upstairs Area: The upstairs section of the gym is particularly concerning. It lacks windows and mirrors, and the same monochrome colour scheme creates a claustrophobic environment. Given that this floor hosts the fitness and spinning classrooms, I believe it could benefit from a more vibrant and energetic design to match the activities that take place there. Air Conditioning: While I understand PureGym follows standardized guidelines for air conditioning, the upstairs floor is excessively cold. This makes it difficult to maintain body warmth during both strength training and high-intensity sessions, which can negatively impact performance and comfort. I would recommend reviewing the temperature settings to ensure they are appropriate for various types of workouts. Changing Rooms: There has been noticeable improvement in the cleanliness and maintenance of the changing rooms, and I commend the current management for these efforts. However, I believe these facilities would benefit from a deeper cleaning and perhaps some refurbishment to keep up with member expectations. Staff and Trainers: Despite the disappointments with the facilities, I want to acknowledge the hard work of the staff and personal trainers at Brislington. They keep the gym clean and welcoming, which is much appreciated. It’s clear they care about the member experience, and I hope PureGym invests more into this location to allow them to continue excelling.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to this gym a few years now, it has all the equipment that you would expect for a low-cost gym! it can get very busy in the evenings, especially with groups of lads hanging around specific machines. I would recommend daytime or lit evening visits where it’s nice and quiet, and quiet on weekends too!

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Positive experience: Very good equipment, usually quite empty, clean and helpful people.

Positive experience: Go to Spin every Weds Ceri is very good.

Fantastic experience: Very clean will suggest to have one free desk upstairs

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym. Super friendly staff and a good mixture of clientele. I would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great local gym! All the machines you need, very friendly staff and a great selection of classes. I especially like spin with Ceri and Lori, they're super motivating! I've found the joy of pushing hard again after a long cardio break Diana

Negative experience: Cancelled membership. Awful gym, full of people who have no idea and harass you for equipment. Really bad.

Negative experience: I only train here because the hours work for me for now. Other than that, the gym is constantly treated like crap. People don’t return dumbbells and plates where they come from. The machines are the poorest quality you will find, but to be fair this is expected as gyms like these mostly just rent the most mass produced equipment. It seems like Puregym doesn’t have staff around after the evening rush to clear up equipment; which is on the company, not the staff. One of the most irritating things about this gym however is that on almost every cable machine there is a ridiculous sheet of plastic stopping you from adding the extra weight to the stack to help with progressive overload. This means you scratch your knuckles simply trying to use the machine - which is borderline insanity. The machines usually also take ages to get fixed. Kind of a shame but it is what it is. It works for now. Go to Legends gym in Bishopsworth if you live near there if you are serious.

Fantastic experience: Banging

Fantastic experience: Great gym lots of up to date equipment and lovely and clean

Fantastic experience: Big, full of tools, spacious, good value for the money. It looks like safe for women to go there 24/7. There is the chance to get a PT and make your gym experience even better. I like this gym. So far so good

Positive experience: All the weights are really heavy

Positive experience: It gets a bit busy at lunchtime. But a good gym

Fantastic experience: Really nice space , could be more clean but it also depends from people who coming there.

Negative experience: very busy gym at peak hours always busy after 4pm if you want to go , go during the day

Negative experience: Many members stare at women and have overhead inappropriate comments on them from both staff and members poor equipment.

Fantastic experience: Really nice gym with a great amount of equipment! Staff are really friendly and always happy to help!

Positive experience: Not got the most equipment for weight training which is a shame as this surpasses the cardio requirements.it would be nice if they were to add more machines and maybe reduce the treadmills etc as they are always half utilised at best Generally never too busy though which is a bonus and lots of parking. Situated in one of the less favourable parts of Bristol but that's not it's fault.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing gym - always clean and the staff are so lovely. Really good machinery and good value for money! Not too crowded either. Classes are fab and you always feel sore (the good kind) after, special shout-out to Sam! ☺️

Fantastic experience: Great gym with friendly staff. Shout out to Sam for helping me set up properly on a machine!

Positive experience: The gym is very well equipped, and there's usually enough kit for everyone on busy periods. Also convenient to have on-site parking. I understand that keeping a gym this size clean might be tricky, but it seems like they could do much better when it comes to hoovering the floor so that lint and dust don't accumulate in corners and that kind of thing. Otherwise, pretty good experience overall.

Fantastic experience: I don't know much about bodybuilding, but for a great workout, it's more than perfect. Recommended.

Negative experience: Horrible showers, small and dark space to train

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Never too busy and wide variety of fitness equipment

Positive experience: Showers need to be warmer.

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out

Fantastic experience: Impressive for a 24/7 gym. Nice people and good equipment/atmosphere.

Positive experience: Good gym but…I’ve been away for 4 weeks due to injury. The exercise bike is still out of order as well as the vending machine and the windows are sweating with condensation….Pure gym why are things broken for so long and why is it so hot in here?! Whew

Fantastic experience: Nice clean gym plenty of equipment... Staff are friendly

Fantastic experience: Busy early when i train, but lots of kit to go round

Fantastic experience: I really love this gym. I have been to a few different ones in the past, and let my fitness slip massively during covid. Ive been putting off joining another gym as i was embarrassed if im honest. Moved to the area and thought I'd give it a go. Really pleasantly surprised, from my initial tour to my first few months. The trainers and classes are fantastic, supportive and welcoming. Gym is great and fantastic value for money. I've got my confidence back and genuinely look forward to going to the gym now! Special mention to Ryan, I love his classes, so easy going and enjoyable, love Friday curcuits! Thank you all

Positive experience: Overall, a very good gym that I've been attending for 2 years now. There are two floors with lots of equipment and weights, enough lockers and drinking stations and generally it's pretty tidy. I have tried attending classes 3 times, though with 2 of them I turned up and found out they were cancelled but was never notified on email or the app, despite me checking in case I had blocked the notifications/email (which I didn't). Out of the 4 bar rack stations, only 1 of them (upstairs one) is designed with a bit more space, meaning you don't need to lift the bar away from the rack if you're shorter (i'm 5ft 3) and needing to do RDLs without anything in the way. This is rather annoying as it is often used, so if I have to use one of the other 3 rack stations I have to pick bar off from the ground (due to limitations on the bar rack) which I do not like. Also they do not top up their cleaning stations often enough as multiple times a week there is little to no cleaning spray.

Positive experience: Not bad, plenty of machines and cool flavoured water machine

Fantastic experience: Great equipment and spacious, it can get quite crowded at peak times, but managable

Fantastic experience: Great equiptmrnt and atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Friendly, aprochable staff. Gym isn't intimidating at all. The kit is well looked after and clean Classes and personal trainers are great especially the Pilates lady. Overall a great gym

Fantastic experience: This gym is one of my favourites! It’s clean and tidy, the classes are always fun to attend and the personal trainers are always helpful/friendly, (especially Sammy) No matter what time of day I go here, there is always something to do. Everyone is friendly and approachable.

Fantastic experience: Best gym I've been to recommend it to anybody don't overdo Christmas

Fantastic experience: Perfect place to chill after work :))

Positive experience: Good layout and equipment but oversubscribed meaning having to queue for use of equipment unless you choose quiet times

Fantastic experience: Very good gym and parking outside

Fantastic experience: Great gym and easier to get to if you're coming from the Bedminster instead of going to the pure gym next to IKEA since Barrow Road closed down

Positive experience: So far so good, smaller than what I’m used to but very quiet in the afternoons. There are two rowers upstairs shoved into awkward space next to the stretching area, why? It’s almost like they ran out of space so just put them there.No seated leg curl machine either. I also noticed that none of the cardio machines have those little fans but what I do love is the air-con in this gym, i get really hot normally (medical condition) so the added chill is great and it isn’t too much at all.

Positive experience: Music too loud, Aircon too high but otherwise a great gym.

Fantastic experience: I have only been using Puregym Brislington for 4 weeks as my preconception of gyms was holding me back. I am pleased to admit that i had it so wrong. The Brislington gym is a nice one to use. Availability of equipment is always there, the facilities are great and the people/staff that work/use the gym are very friendly. If you've never used a gym before and want too but don't know which one to choose, puregym is a good place to start

Positive experience: It's a PureGym. Fair size really. Not much more can be said!

Fantastic experience: Very nice and clean environment. Staff were well trained and very informative and supportive whilst pushing me to improve myself. I appreciated their support set realistic goals and their challenging approach to enable me to fulfill those goals. Fantastic gym.

Fantastic experience: One of the best PureGym’s I’ve been too, great staff and always clean. Could do with more lifting platforms however.

Fantastic experience: Clean, tidy, friendly. Can't complain!

Fantastic experience: I've been working out here for about 8 months now and it's all good so far

Fantastic experience: I'm very surprised in a good way ,they have a very wide range of devices that you can use for workout , a very open space available and nice people around. I am very pleased and satisfied being there and training

Fantastic experience: A great gym with lots of great equipment and a lot of friendly staff and clientele

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic gym and everyone is very friendly and my pt Emily is amazing

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, friendly staff. I do have a suggestion for the showers, if you could supply a couple of squeegees for obvious reason! That would be brilliant.

Negative experience: Quite dirty and only 2 rowing machines. Both not maintained well. Usually I use the city centre outlet.

Fantastic experience: I always feel comfortable and welcome in this gym. The equipment is good and there isn't usually too much if a wait for anything you want to use.

Fantastic experience: Love it.

Fantastic experience: There are plenty of classes for all abilities, very helpful and friendly staff. Neat and tidy, clean changing rooms. Reccomend to others

Positive experience: Clean and tidy with a good range of equipment, however wouldnt recommend going in peak times as it gets very busy. Parking available is good.

Fantastic experience: Clean and good equipment

Positive experience: Helpful staff and friendly environment most of the time.

Fantastic experience: Is what nice morning pumpin

Positive experience: Very good gym with plenty of equipment and cleaning stations. However during peak times you can expect to wait for equipment as it gets really busy.

Positive experience: always clean and tidy. Everyone seems friendly and respecting space , wiping down equipment after use etc..

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed the gym today, very chilled and relaxed atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Myself and my husband have been coming to pure gym the last few weeks we have got the most brilliant fantastic gym instructor Maris he is the number one gym instructor he's supportive reliable brings your confidence out doesn't judge you makes you believe in yourself and never gives up on you. I would highly recommend maris to anyone

Positive experience: Just some people aren't wearing mask in the morning.

Positive experience: Good value gym but the design of some of the equipment is questionable for serious trainers. Shame it's in a most inconvenient place too, right on the busiest road in bristol. There should be one on the imperial estate or that neck of the woods. I was asked to update my review to get 5 points Points for what I don't know.... so updated

Positive experience: Good gym but ventilation is a problem too hot in there

Negative experience: For the lockdown which started mid March, money still got taken out of my account mid March. I understand that they can/could credit this back. I ended up cancelling my contract at the end of the year (2020) as I was advised this was the only way to get a refund. Despite freezing in time at all points and not using the gym, money still went out also in October and Dec 2020. I got refunded the October and December amount but not the March amount. Why is this? On trying to rejoin currently online, it’s either the core or plus option. What happened to the core plus the multi gym as a bolt on (available at barrow road but not brislington) Communicating is a nightmare - only via messaging on FB or Twitter, lots of to and fro with no clear understanding

Fantastic experience: Run yas

Fantastic experience: Good classes friendly instructors nice gym to visit

Negative experience: Social distancing is not being observed by members.

Positive experience: Very easy entry to the gym. Standardised workout facilities with pure gym however rather small.

Fantastic experience: Clean and tidy felt safe

Positive experience: The water machine keeps mugging me off

Positive experience: Very good but needs some boxing equipment to be fair

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym

Fantastic experience: Good gym

Fantastic experience: Easy free parking and easy access. Often machines available and good vibe throughout.

Positive experience: Traffic on Bath Road and in the retail park made this place inconvenient for any kind of quick visit for me. Good value for money although busy periods in gym make it difficult to follow your circuit excercises until machines come free.

Fantastic experience: My local gym, cheap, well equipped.

Positive experience: My favourite PureGym in Bristol. Only problem is people keep stealing the carabiner clips rendering the machines inoperable. Also it's a bit cold in Winter as they don't turn the heating up.

Positive experience: Nice big gym. Plenty of space to workout and good equipment. Could do with a couple of Wattbikes then it would be a 5 star review, the spin bikes aren't the best, but for the price, it's a great value place to work out. Classes well run and app is unbelievably good too.

Fantastic experience: Best gym

Positive experience: Great equipment, good space. 3 squat racks available and 2 benches. However two stars lost because only 1% of people re-rack weights at all which is frustrating and time consuming. People are left collecting weights from benches and racks that are in use which is very disrupting, especially so when people don't ask and the weights will be in use. PureGym needs to get some dedicated weight racks and properly enforce gym etiquette.

Fantastic experience: Good gym

Positive experience: Good equipment, convenient

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed my early morning session. COVID set up is great, safe and clean. The App is great to allow monitoring of numbers in the gym

Positive experience: Good place to meet your goals

Positive experience: Just passing

Positive experience: Not as good as other pure gyms but acceptable.

Fantastic experience: Good enough places, get the job done. Can get busy around half 5 for a few hours after.

Fantastic experience: A great gym, all sorts of people go here and everyone is just getting on with their own thing. Trainers are all polite and friendly and there is a lot of equipment available all times if the day.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, used twice so far as it's close to my college and it's clean and well air-conditioned.

Fantastic experience: Excellent, 24hr great range of equipment and very cheap