Hove Fitness Club

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to gyms for 3 and a half years, and I can confidently say that Hove Fitness Club is one of the best gyms I’ve trained at in Brighton&Hove. The staff is super friendly, the environment is clean, and the equipment is fantastic!!! It’s the kind of gym that makes you enjoy working out. Highly recommend! :)

Fantastic experience: A great club with enthusiastic staff and friendly members

Fantastic experience: I’ve recently joined Hove Fitness Club and have had an incredibly positive experience right from the start. The staff are exceptionally warm and friendly, creating a genuine community atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at home. I’ve been especially impressed by how the receptionists and trainers go out of their way to ensure every member feels valued. Imogen, in particular, stands out for her consistently welcoming and friendly approach. The personalised attention at the club really sets it apart. The classes feel thoughtfully designed, with instructors taking the time to understand individual fitness goals/ injuries and tailoring the experience accordingly. The yoga sessions, in particular, are phenomenal! The instructors are not only highly skilled, but also genuinely interested in learning about each participant’s needs and preferences, making the sessions feel both supportive and engaging. All in all, a great start! I feel very lucky to be a member. I’ve been a member of lots of different gyms in Brighton and Hove, but this one definitely stands out for me. A special thanks to Imogen, Lucy, Sarah Wheeler and Francine, but all the staff have been wonderful!

Fantastic experience: This gym provides great value for money and quality classes when compared to peers. My perceptions are based on the ‘hyrig’ classes/platinum membership. 1. The hyrig classes There are four main ‘hyrig’ classes with sessions throughout the week that I comment on but there are plenty of other classes including Pilates, yoga, spin amongst others. Hyrox - essentially a circuits based class, based on the competition. The class caters for all abilities. The gym is a hyrox partner gym which is a USP and a great place to train if you want to compete but also if you don’t want to and just want to improve general fitness. Build - this is a weights based class for a range of abilities. The instructors go to great lengths to explain technique and form, observe and correct this, so a fantastic opportunity for a beginner to benefit from week on week coaching. Rush - essentially a HIT class. Combat - I would describe this as a cardio box workout. No experience required and instructors are adept at explaining, correcting and assisting with form and technique. 2. Friendliness This is an independent gym, the owners put a lot of effort into ensuring staff are trained in customer care, you will find everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. 3. Comparators and pricing Comparatively, this gym is priced very reasonably at £70 per month for unlimited hyrig classes. It is very hard to find a gym that places this level of emphasis on form, technique and improvement for a reasonable price. Other local gyms offer ‘small group personal training’ ranging from circa £120-£200 per month. Eg - I went to a local cross fit gym and they tried to charge me £90 limited to two sessions a week non-negotiable. Side note - I have seen reviews below concerning parking tickets - if you get a ticket (for forgetting to enter your number plate on entry) you just need to let the owners know and they cancel it straight away it is a non issue. Special thanks to Sarah Linley, Matt, Lucy, Aaron, Scott, Will and Imogen but all staff have been great.

Negative experience: As a member, the club failed to inform me that the parking restrictions had been introduced. (I had queried this with staff and I was told members would be notified) The notification to members appeared on the gym door the day after I incurred a parking penalty. I received a penalty charge and informed staff. I was assured the matter would be dealt with. Months later we are still receiving letters from debt agencies threatening legal action. I have repeatedly asked the staff for assistance and they have told me it has been dealt with, which is clearly not the case. We have since left the gym and they have allowed this to continue despite having the authority to stop legal action. The gym does not offer any assistance with programs unless you pay for a personal trainer which was disappointing when already paying a hefty fee for two members. They offer group show arounds only and personal training is pushed throughout. I was also mislead by the staff regarding the rules regarding under 16 year olds. I was advised by the manager he could use the gym equipment as long as I was in vicinity of the gym. Which was fine as I could work out too. I was then told I needed to be at each machine as he used it. (Bearing in mind this is a well behaved teen who knows how to use the machines respectfully and I paid for a PT to show him). When I told Lucy that i was advised it would be okay for me to be in the vicinity, not following him around, I was told ‘my staff would never say that’ so basically calling me a liar. All in all a very disappointing experience.

Fantastic experience: Only been going to this gym since July, and I fine the staff very friendly and welcoming! And the gym is modern and well equipped, and it very clean! Much nicer then the previous gym club.

Fantastic experience: Very professional gym with great equipment, friendly helpful staff.

Negative experience: I'm sure it's nice, but recently introduced parking restrictions have been poorly communicated resulting in members being fined when they were legitimately at the gym. The gym have said not to pay these and they will get them cancelled. Rather than doing this they have escalated it to debt collectors. Money grabbing liars who are best avoided and one of the reasons we recently cancelled our memberships.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this gem of a gym on the south coast. The gym equipment is impressive, classes varied across many disciplines, with lots of times to suit busy schedules. The gym has the latest technology, members receive regular updates. The staff are friendly, kind, professional and on hand for any queries. The cafe is awesome - smoothies are delish! Changing rooms clean. A wonderful environment for all ages and levels of fitness. Their Personal trainers are highly skilled, trained, gifted communicators who can help you start or kick off your fitness journey. Thank you Hove Fitness Team.

Fantastic experience: Loving being a member of Hove Fitness. If you’re interested in joining would highly recommend giving it a go!

Fantastic experience: Entering a clean, welcoming, and professional gym is mood enhancing. The parking is an important asset. Cafe completes the HFC experience! Work with an excellent trainer, a great resource.

Fantastic experience: The best gym I have ever been to, I have always struggled to keep motivated to go until I joined Hove Fitness, I love the variety of fun classes and how friendly the team and gym members are! It feels like a great community to be part of!

Fantastic experience: Love HFC! Great atmosphere and top facilities. Staff are great. Thanks guys

Fantastic experience: What a friendly welcoming gym for all ages and levels of fitness. All the staff and the members are just so chilled. For the first time ever coming to a gym is an absolute pleasure.

Fantastic experience: I've been out of the game when it comes to moving my body for a few years. Joining this amazing gym has given me my va VA voom back. It is an absolute joy to be part of the classes. I used to dance for a living so to be back moving my body in lovely surroundings with great teachers is such a blessing. I love love love this gym everything about it... And you can park your car. I've just finished sunrise yoga this morning with the most incredible teacher. ( I've never really done yoga before) But it's going to be a game changer. Full of appreciating for everything on offer here.

Negative experience: Brilliant gym got a fine for parking here even though member of staff told me I don’t need to put my car registration in the system if I’m here for a free trial

Fantastic experience: Great place. Clean with lots of cardio machines and separate areas for weights and strength building. Friendly helpful staff and many classes available. Also never so busy it is uncomfortable. Recommended.

Fantastic experience: This gym is absolutely great!! Loadsa kit/dumbells/bars etc and the Hyrox room is great as it can be used outside of class times . Really friendly staff and has a nice chilled vibe. Only complaint there isn't a deadlift platform but it's easy to find some space... cafe is really nice as well. Xx

Fantastic experience: Just sign up staff very helpful and friendly

Fantastic experience: Great gym, well equipped, excellent classes

Fantastic experience: I have migrated with the gym to its new incarnation, fantastic new building packed full of state of the art equipment and with a timetable of classes to suit every taste and ability, friendly and professional, great cafe, highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Viewed new venue at St Helier, absoluted FAB what they did and very clean. Never b4 like this!!! Ownership team very committed not distant but hands on. Easy booking system and lots of classes on offer. Varied membership offers. I picked the Gold one , which suits me to the ground. This will get me fit at last:-) So grateful to owners putting such great effort in this Club!!!

Fantastic experience: It's a great place to exercise and socialise. Will be a tragedy if it cannot be saved.

Positive experience: Good and friendly club. Love the staff and ease of booking. Only gave 4 stars as not as swanky as some other clubs, and there could be more lunchtime classes but the membership costs are low and you have all the gym facilities you need.

Fantastic experience: Well insulated squash courts with a bar, pool table, and viewing area for the courts. The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Matt for personal training for the past 8 months & it has transformed my life. I have lost weight, I am much fitter & stronger, & I now appreciate the benefits of regular exercise & understand how to use the equipment in the gym effectively & safely. Matt is a superb trainer who has really listened to my concerns, he has tailored my training to encourage & challenge me. The gym is welcoming, friendly, the equipment is well maintained & staff are around to assist. I can highly recommend HFS

Fantastic experience: Great gym, inclusive, friendly atmosphere and caters for all levels.good range of classes. Best gym I have joined

Fantastic experience: Great gym with excellent equipment. One of the cleanest I have been a member of...and there have been a few over the last 35 years! The staff are constantly making sure everything is ship shape. Thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Can't believe I now going regularly twice a week! All friendly! Great equipment! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Friendliest Gym in Hove, top staff & great members with fun varied classes & well equipped Gym at affordable prices, free & easy parking, can’t rate this place higher! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience: Great location with big car parking space and friendly Pts

Fantastic experience: Great gym & classes. Always very friendly & helpful staff & wonderful air conditioning. Highly recommend especially Matt !

Fantastic experience: Friendliest gym ever with great equipment and classes. I have become hooked on the HIIT classes as I enjoy the people so much. Thanks to Matt and all the team.

Fantastic experience: A fantastic gym, very friendly and welcoming staff. Clean and tidy. Instructors and classes superb. Highly recommend joining this gym.

Fantastic experience: I love Hove Fitness and Squash, I play racquetball there two or three times a week and everyone there is so unfailingly friendly. The owners are for ever coming up with ideas to improve the club and the exercise classes are very highly thought of by my friends who use this facility. If you're a gym enthusiast the club really caters for you with a super range of modern equipment which I rather avoid, probably to my cost! Lovely club, lovely people, loads of parking, what more could you ask for...

Fantastic experience: It is very clean and well equipped

Fantastic experience: Great to be a member here!

Positive experience: Good and plentiful squash courts, nice bar/social area and grub was tasty.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, the staff is so friendly and helpful!

Fantastic experience: So happy to be back at HFC. 1st day opening and I did 2 classes. The place is insane. What they've done is extraordinary. Thank you for making this happen. You've all worked so so hard.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, clean and tidy, friendly staff and a good selection of classes.

Fantastic experience: Super friendly layed back gym with all the equipment you could ever need. Great classes. Also invested in a PT and she's lovely with the right amount of firm and fair. Always equipment available even when it's busy.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and squash club with a great atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Nice clean and friendly place

Fantastic experience: Busy, friendly, good value for money.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff. Good prices.

Fantastic experience: Myself, my husband and now my teenage son have all joined Hove Fitness within the last 2 years and love being members. Between us we use both the gym and attend a range of classes. I love that the classes can now be booked on the app, they're always available when I want to join and the instructors are great. The FiiT Zone sessions are a great idea for making the gym and 'personal training' really accessible to all. More than anything else though I've been so impressed with how welcoming the whole team have been to my teenage son, and seeing how much coming along to work-out regularly in this friendly gym has boosted his confidence. I wanted him to find a place where he felt comfortable to be, and to exercise, and HF is certainly that. The bar is also great for good coffee and affordable drinks.

Fantastic experience: I joined the gym in April 2021 and have loved it ever since! It’s in a fab spot - with ample free parking. The FOH team and gym team are friendly, welcoming and approachable - everyone is on first name terms (that’s a 1st!)! Ample classes delivered by experts who love their job and push you to your max and beyond! With constant rejuvenation, banging music and a cafe I can’t recommend anywhere else!

Fantastic experience: Relaxed gym, never too busy to get most or all of what you want to achieve.

Fantastic experience: What a fantastic gym! My girlfriend and I were visiting family in Hove and joined the gym for a month. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the classes were superb. I used the gym and the equipment was top notch and well maintained. What really sets this gym apart from others I have visited though is the atmosphere - everyone there is so friendly and welcoming. By far the best place I have ever trained in,

Fantastic experience: Love this gym, did a class with fynn. He is so helpful and friendly and he puts lots of enthusiasm into his work. Great PT

Fantastic experience: Seeing Tim the physio and he's worked wonders on my knee. I'd recommend him to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Excellent!!!

Fantastic experience: Great class on Tuesday at Hove Fitness and Squash, Body Combat with the amazing Debbie! A fast a furious workout for body and soul.

Positive experience: Great club run by sports people for sports people. Good food and well stocked bar.

Fantastic experience: A lovely bunch of people here! Very helpful when I have questions, generous with their time. Solid PTs. Reasonably priced. Would recommend!

Fantastic experience: This is a very friendly gym. The classes are great fun. The staff are helpful and motivating. I love coming here.

Fantastic experience: I have been using this gym for over twenty years the recent buyout, and new management team have turned round what was a failing gym with poor equipment into a modern we'll r run gym with new equipment and great classes very friendly and helpful staff

Fantastic experience: This gym has been under new management for a year and is now 'Hove Fitness & Squash'. It's an excellent gym and very welcoming. Has wide range of classes. Highly of recommended.

Fantastic experience: Variety of Fitness classes, well equipped gym, squash courts and bar/Cafe

Fantastic experience: Did a "Bounce" class here on Thursday @ 7.20...highly recommended....Great fun...book yourself in online. Sam is amazing.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facilities and friendly welcome

Fantastic experience: I joined the gym in May as it's very close to where I live and they had a special joining offer at the time. I predominately use the gym facilities i.e. cardio, core and weights equipment, which are all very good; I've never been to the gym where I'm waiting or queueing to use a piece of equipment and have found the staff very friendly and personable. If you're local and need to shred off that 'lock down' weight, I would definitely recommend paying a visit.

Fantastic experience: The club has relaunched and is better than ever. Great classes with genuine real enthusiasm from the instructors. The coffee from the in club provider is very pleasant. The cafe in the club also sells excellent food! Overall, great value for money and great fun.

Fantastic experience: Great gym fantastic team

Fantastic experience: Good instructors.

Fantastic experience: Lucy, Ben and Matt have made this place extra safe to workout and it’s wonderful to be back. Very good value with a great selection of classes for all ages and the friendliest classes that you will find in the area. Thank you guys, you did it!!

Fantastic experience: The friendliest gym in town. If you’re one of many people. Who would like to join a gym but find them intimidating. Then this is the place for you. Not only a good gym and great classes. But also a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Very good social side.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, unfortunately Corals Gym is no more. Thanks to the last lock down. Very sad.

Fantastic experience: Love all the classes. Helen, on Sunday, makes the session fun, and safe. Lucy's Zumba is full of enthusiasm, and you really know you've worked hard. Wouldn't miss Fran's Saturday class for anything. A good start to the week. Sharon gives a full on workout, interspersed with laughter

Fantastic experience: Just re opened today. Feels safe and clean. Great team, new booking system, fantastic new spin area, coffee, cake and bar. Highly recommend.

Positive experience: As a 72 year old wanting to keep fit, the gym has everything I need. Some of the equipment is quite old, but it works. The gym has a nice atmosphere. Gym members could be encouraged to bring plastic water bottles, rather than using thousands of cardboard containers next to the water cooler. It is rather irritating how squash players totally ignore the 'no exit/entry' sign on the door and frequently enter the gym to get cold water. Perhaps they should have their own drinking fountain in the squash area?

Negative experience: Used to love this gym and even though the £30 a month membership is expensive! Compared to other local gyms, I still stayed loyal, Even brought friends and relatives in for day sessions etc! However I paid my membership this month for November and when I went in there for the first time yesterday it was fine! but today I got pulled up and my membership taken away from me because I missed October’s payment! Bearing in mind I didn’t use the gym the whole of October because my mental health was suffering! And now when I’ve finally felt ready to get back in the gym (which helps me clear my head), I get told I can’t come in! Fair enough if that’s the rules but there’s no contract! Maybe if someone contacted me in October when the payment was missed I would have realised, Shouldn’t then take November’s payment and then take my membership away!!

Fantastic experience: What a great little hidden treasure behind some houses in Hove. Excellent Gym with a great volume of classes. Great staff and Team who really care about their clients - it really shows.....Recommended A+++

Fantastic experience: Been a member for quite a while now. Love the classes and the gym has all the equipment I need. Sometimes parking can be a little tricky if there's racing on at the dog track but there's normally a space to be found somewhere (if not in the car park then there are often spaces on the road)

Positive experience: Good gym but people don't clean the kit enough

Fantastic experience: Great for exercise and fitness.

Fantastic experience: My place of worship

Fantastic experience: A quality gym - no bells and whistles but has all the right equipment

Positive experience: Smart looking gym.

Fantastic experience: I love Coral Health and Fitness, been going there for 15 years! Has a great range of fitness classes at such a good price (currently £6), which is a huge relief in Brighton and Hove for drop in classes. I do Body Pump, Body Balance and Legs Bums and Tums. Good instructors. They also have a gym and squash courts. Plus massages etc. It has the feel to me of a good old fashioned leisure centre (without the pool) where you don't need a membership to use the facilities, though I there are memberships available. Plenty of parking and you can pop up to Waitrose afterwards which is at the top of the car park (it closes 9pm). It's also next to Hove Park which is really nice to walk or run round.

Fantastic experience: Lovely place! Really friendly people

Fantastic experience: Great squash club

Positive experience: Nice place

Fantastic experience: Good place for a squash.

Positive experience: I only use the squash courts, so cant comment on the gym. Courts are good and there is a thriving squash scene. The classes for fitness are busy, but it is mostly the squash 0layers that use the bar. It can be quiet even in the evenings.

Fantastic experience: Been a member for years now, regularly attend fitness classes, staff are all amazing as is the gym manager

Positive experience: Great place to workout

Fantastic experience: Very friendly gym community. Easy to get to. Gym members easy to park

Positive experience: great classes available and very reasonably priced compared to some of the other gyms in the area.

Positive experience: Music too loud at times. When spinning is taking place the talking from the instructor takes over the whole gym!!!

Negative experience: Not good gym unfriendly staff and rude facilities don't work turned up half the time classes not on not good enough

Fantastic experience: Lovely place to go

Positive experience: Squash courts and gyms. Training and competitions

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Gym staff are excellent. Reception team!!

Negative experience: The gym is ok, but I can only give one star as a couple of the reception ladies are the most incredibly rude and unhelpful staff I have ever come across in gyms. Where did they find them? ! No greeting, no thank you, not a smile, just sitting there like bulldogs, staring clients like one has landed from planet Mars ,looking grumpy , bored and annoyed when you dare to ask a question. A very bad public image and first impression for a business, certainly would not help new customers!

Positive experience: Good facilities. Can "pay as you go" for certain classes - no membership required

Positive experience: The gym is very reasonably priced

Fantastic experience: very friendly staff, have updated all their cardio machines and introduced a new free area with kettle bells, jump boxes and more. would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Lovely friendly gym