Information about YMCA Gym

Church Way
NE29 0AB, North Shields
+441912575434

Opening hours

  • sunday: 9h-16h
  • monday: 6:30-21h
  • tuesday: 6:30-21h
  • wednesday: 6:30-21h
  • thursday: 6:30-21h
  • friday: 6:30-21h
  • saturday: 9h-16h
YMCA Gym is a community gym ran by the homeless charity YMCA North Tyneside. All membership fees go straight back in to helping the homeless, families and young people across the North East. The gym boasts 3 floors of state of the art equipment and includes 2 (soon to be 3) group exercise studios. With over 45 classes per week there is plenty for you to choose from. And if you're not sure where to start, book in for a free fitness consultation with our fitness instructors. Not only are you getting fit, you're joining a community that works together to drive the charitable aims of YMCA North Tyneside. Pop in for a look around today and see for yourself!

Our comment from FitFit UK about YMCA Gym:

YMCA Gym in North Shields is a vibrant and welcoming fitness center known for its friendly atmosphere and supportive community. Many visitors have praised the gym for its:

  • Excellent Equipment: The gym is well-equipped with a variety of machines, ensuring that all fitness enthusiasts have what they need to achieve their goals.
  • Affordability: Membership prices are reasonable, providing great value for the facilities and services offered.
  • Friendly Staff: The staff is described as helpful and knowledgeable, always ready to assist with training plans or questions.
  • Cleanliness: Users consistently mention the cleanliness of the facility, contributing to a pleasant workout experience.
  • Inclusive Environment: With a diverse membership base, the gym fosters a community spirit that makes everyone feel at home.
  • Variety of Classes: The gym offers a range of classes, appealing to various fitness interests, including popular sessions like 'Weight It Up.'

While most reviews are positive, a few users have suggested that managing the younger members could enhance the overall experience, particularly during peak hours. However, this has been addressed by the management.

Overall, YMCA Gym is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to work out in a friendly, supportive, and well-equipped environment.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

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YMCA Gym: Opinions

4.5/5 (50 Opinions)
Thomas Swann 11 months ago

Positive experience: Staff very good atmosphere very good equipment very good well worth the. Money every one freindly

Richard Burns 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great local gym. It's well equipped, clean and friendly. Open pretty long hours too and never really a wait for Amy machines. Mem worship prices are reasonable and the gym supports the wider projects the YMCA offers.

Gaetano Palmiotto 1 year ago

Positive experience: Good gym, friendly staff; I used it as a visitor and felt “at home”

amy crammond 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Such a welcoming gym, knowledgeable friendly staff and friendly supportive members

Michael Eccles 1 year ago

Positive experience: Good gym with everything you need. Never too busy and the regulars are really friendly and nice. Been working out here for ten years or more now. Great price, good facilities.

Alexander J. Clark 1 year ago

Positive experience: Would be a 5 star gym for its price but it really needs some sort of age limit at 16. Too many young teens pissing about on the machines. After 7pm it's the perfect gym.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for your feedback Alexander! We are a youth organisation and therefore offer a youth membership to encourage young people to exercise. If ever you deem their behaviour unacceptable, please speak to a member of the gym team and they will deal with the situation. Best wishes, YMCA Gym

Stephanie Moore 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Been going for a couple of months now, and really enjoying it. They've got tons of equipment and the trainers are really helpful. They can also work out a plan/routine for you which is included in the affordable membership. Always has a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The classes are also really good - upbeat, fun, and really good workout! (Highly recommend Julie's weight it up class)

Martin Sarosi 1 year ago

Positive experience: Awesome

Ryan Callander 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: As someone who'd never been to a gym in his life I'm so happy I chose the Y at North Shields. It's a bright, clean space with plenty of top-drawer kit. You see folk from all walks of life here and there's a really friendly, inclusive, community spirit. When I signed up I got a couple of coaching sessions with Sarah. She's a great coach; clear, patient, and up for a bit of craic. She's made me a tailored exercise regime to help me meet my goals which is brilliant. Really looking forward to becoming a regular at this gym.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you so much Ryan for the lovely honest review! We’re so glad the community feel of our gym shines through!

Adam Miller 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The gym was recommended and it is alot better than I was expecting. From the outside I thought it looked quite small but once you get inside it's better equipped than half of the commercial gyms you go to. Really good space, I've only been a couple of times but always feel comfortable working out here. Definitely recommend.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you so much for your review Adam. It's great to hear we've exceeded your expectations!

Thomas Humphrey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The staff are really nice

Louise Cervantes 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The new spinning studio is fab. Flashing lights, more bikes to help reduce waiting lists, and of course fab instructors working us hard.

Robert Ross 2 years ago

Positive experience: Good gym with a variety of machines

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the great review Robert!

Tony Pinkerton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, staff helpful and very friendly

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the lovely review Tony!

Frankie Rusby 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic spacious gym over three rooms with plenty of classes to choose from too. The staff are fabulous and friendly and always happy to help.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the amazing review Frankie!

Olha Anoshko 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Хороший зал. Первые три занятия бесплатно. Демократичная цена.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the brilliant review Olha! We're so glad you are enjoying the gym so far.

Brendan Mccourt 2 years ago

Positive experience: I have been going to the YMCA quite a lot recently to attend a course being held there and while i was there had a look around the Gym. Although i haven't used this one as yet I have used other's in the past and this one is very well equipped with all the varied equipment to keep most fitness officionados happy. The Gym is very popular with a steady stream of clients arriving and leaving. There is a very good Cafe' across the way serving good food and drinks at an affordable price.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you so much for the review Brendan! We always love chatting to you around the building!

Karl Mitchell 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Clean and friendly.

John Booth 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great value for money

Damon Clarke 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good local friendly gym with decent facilities. The staff are very helpful!

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the great review Damon!

Jean Beavers 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this Gym. Great staff, friendly too

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the lovely review Jean! Thanks, Summer - CSS

Ycart Yelloow 3 years ago

Negative experience: Full of possers and wannabe tarts I don't think people actually go to work out most just sit there and take selfies with next to nothink on and thats just the men

Peter Carr 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Recently moved to Tynemouth( 70yr) Made myself a member of the GYM and attended my first session today. Staff were excellent, polite and friendly Gym is clean and well presented. Will certainly be a regular. Top marks.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the brilliant review Peter! It's always nice to receive such positive feedback. Thanks, Summer - CSS

Stephen Smith 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Can't fault this Gym! good range of equipment, very clean and friendly helpful staff. It has a friendly atmosphere, is unpretentious, which I like and great value for money with a very flexible membership arrangement.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for your review Stephen! It's encouraging to have such positive feedback; we are so glad you are enjoying your time with us. Thanks, Summer - CSS

Susannah Foley 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoy the Tai Chi class.

Steve Short 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gym is fantastic nice staff

James Edgerton 4 years ago

Positive experience: Mint

Lillian Goldsbrough 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's a excellent community based. It's been a God send for Mental health, physical exercise, meeting friend's. While socially distancing. The moral from staff certainly helps with this

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thanks Lillian. We're glad our being here is helping people in these tough times.

Nicholas Rowlands 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've been going there about 28 years. It's the best around.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for your review and loyalty Nicholas!

Nathan Davies 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good range of equipment, all in working order. The covid measures are clear, sign posted, easy to follow, and just make sense. This was my first visit and they were very efficient at processing my new membership and at showing me around.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Apologies for the exceedingly late reply Nathan. We are still so happy that you found our Covid-19 gym provision to be clear and sensible. It's great to hear that we were doing something right. If we can help you with anything please get in touch! Thanks, Summer - CSS

Alan Walton 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been using the YMCA gym now for a number of months and the facilities are great and the staff are very friendly. Once you've finished you're training, there is a nice cafe which is reasonably priced and offers food and protein shakes. The YMCA provides an excellent services to the local community and helps disadvantages kids throughout the area.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

We really appreciate your feedback Alan and we're glad you're enjoying our facilities!

James Lindsay 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great equipment, helpful and friendly staff

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thanks J Lindsay, we really appreciate the great feedback!

Frank Goodall 6 years ago

Positive experience: Excellent.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for your feedback Frank : )

Amanda Conway 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely place and friendly staff

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thanks Amanda, glad you're enjoying it!

Louise Jones 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great price, great classes. Gym very modern and lots of friendly advice from staff. Atmosphere is friendly and supportive with people of all sizes and fitness levels there. I love going.

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Thank you for the feedback Louise, we're glad you're enjoying our facilities!

Dizzy Izzy 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, really good facilities and classes offered for a pretty reasonable price.

E P 6 years ago

Positive experience: Basic gym with pretty much everything you need, gets quite busy at certain times however I think every gym does.

Andrew Blakey 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always love coming here early or not afternoon

Gillian McInnes 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great price!

Roger Newbrook 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great cafe, helpful staff. First gym I've felt comfortable in.

Jim Scott 7 years ago

Positive experience: Basic gym and weights facility. Limited number of machines when busy. Understaffed. Often too hot or too cold. No pool.

Florence Waller 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: The gym is excellent value and is full of lots of new equipment. You get lots of free help from the staff including a tailored workout plan. Classes are included in the membership. The atmosphere is very easy going as the staff are approachable and there are people of all ages, shapes, and sizes working out. I am very happy to be a member

Laurens Stories 7 years ago

Positive experience: Need fan downstairs. There is no air

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Hi Katherine, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have a large fan that we have moved down into the free weights section which will hopefully provide some cool air. Unfortunately some of our members sometime turn off the air conditioning which effects the temperature for other gym users. If you would like a member of staff to show you how to use the air conditioning please mention it next time you are in. We hope this resolves any issues you have. Many Thanks

Andrew Cormier 7 years ago

Positive experience: Great. Very helpful staff

Zoe K 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love it here! The gym is professional, cheap and I feel very at ease here.

Paul McMurray 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Folk are nice. Gym is clean. Coffee is nice. No waiting for machines. Fees are low. Can’t ask for any more really

Brian Peppers 8 years ago

Negative experience: Very bad staff, felt very unwelcome, were constantly staring at me for no reason and men were talking about taking steroids and staff completely ignored it, would definately not reccomend this gym

Ryan Hetherington 8 years ago

Negative experience: Rude and unhelpful staff when I was trying to get in. Never been to a gym before and felt so unwelcome and lost. I also overheard 2 young guys talking openly in front of one of the staff members about doing steroids and it was just ignored. AVOID

YMCA Gym
YMCA Gym

Hi Ryan, please could you get in touch with us regarding your experience as we would like to investigate this matter further. Our gym manager can be contacted by emailing [email protected] - thank you.

Marcus Sawyers 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Decent gym, good prices

Jon Mentell 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Recently refurbished and great value memberships. Loads of free help and advice from the staff and a good range of classes.

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