JD Gyms Preston

Fantastic experience: Was my first time at JD Gym this morning. I was so nervous as I have never been to a gym before but the gym was clean and tidy, plenty of machines for every workout. Changing rooms are clean and tidy. Really good atmosphere Will be trying one of the classes soon ❤️

Fantastic experience: Moderate crowd but the equipments are enough

Negative experience: I am disappointed that on arrival at the Gym for my first visit that I couldn't get in unless I had a mobile phone to gain access via the app. As someone who is hard of hearing I don't tend to carry a mobile as standard. I asked a member of staff if I could use the access key code entrance and was told that it's disabled only so no. When I said that it was no good for me he said that he was happy to help me cancel my membership or if I get a phone he would set it up for me, but no offer of returning the month payment I had made online. Nowhere on the joining instructions did I see notification that unless you use a mobile phone you cannot access the Gym. I personally feel that I have been mugged and robbed of £25

Fantastic experience: Awsome gym 24 hrs...all equipment available

Negative experience: Do not recommend this gym at all. The first time I went to a gym was JD Preston. Upon entering, one of the male PTs told me to 'lift up your top and give me a twirl'. I was about 18 at the time. Inappropriate

Positive experience: Well resourced, but usually avoid peak times as it's a 24 hour gym.

Negative experience: THIEVES OPERATING HERE!! Bikes being stolen from outside the gym. Locks being cut !! Please be aware.. JD not bothered in the slightest..!!!

Fantastic experience: Great place, super friendly staff. I have a PT and I am over the moon with my progress!

Fantastic experience: Been going here for a few weeks and genuinely best gym I've been to. It can get a bit busy at times but you don't have to wait too long for machines. The machines themselves are really good, and the gym layout is really nice too

Fantastic experience: I'm a regular user of JD Preston for over a year now. I genuinely look forward to coming here. The staff are friendly and down to earth, equipment is well maintained and plenty of, really good large studio for training away from the gym floor which I like. Very rarely I've seen any equipment broken and if so it seems to be replaced or fixed within a week. The women's changing rooms is large, (well lit for gym selfies !) warm reliable showers, bring your own padlock lockers and always always spotlessly clean. The lady who cleans here is a true attention to detail grafter and the changing rooms are the cleanest of the several JD gyms I use. Other gym users are pretty down to earth and polite, there isn't too much sitting on machines on phones here either ! Good upbeat music on the floor which isn't too loud and large carpark conviently next to the docks and a Lidl. Out of the classes I've only been to yoga, the instructor is happy, encouraging and has a great sense of humor. I feel I learn something new every class and she notes that in the regulars too with food feedback to the class which is so encouraging. The staff here truly are a credit to this gym, I enjoy saying hi and having a little chat and this gym does have a community friendly feel bought by them :) Jane and Ricky x

Fantastic experience: Nice staff. Good gym.

Positive experience: Used this gym while working away, arrived at 5am, not overly busy which is nice

Fantastic experience: The best gym in Preston-Bamber Bridge area.I joined the gym because of it’s fantastic Les Mills classes.From early morning till evening hours everyone can find something for themselves.The studio is amazing,finally I don’t get migraine attacks because of bad lighting .The floor is never slippery and there are always enough places and equipment for every person.Overall about the gym,it’s very clean,full of great equipment.Just hope to see less out-of-order equipment in the future.(sometimes 3 from 4 stair climbers are broken)

Positive experience: Decent gym , bike area is absolute embarrassing, no wonder people's bikes get stolen at least put a actual shed thing up, apart from that the gyms decent

Negative experience: Terrible air-con. Far too hot. Been like this for months.

Positive experience: The gym is always clean and full equipped only issue is i usually visit late night and changing rooms and toilets are always closed at night which does not make sense for a 24/7 gym. Neither puregym nor gym group have this problem.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym, the best thing is that it is 24 hours a day. I train from 3:30 am to 4:30 because my work is always clean and tidy.

Fantastic experience: 29/6/2024 10.15 Body Pump with Olga I love classes at JD Gym Preston , the team and manager Danny are brilliant very helpful and friendly but today in particular is about Olga , she is very dedicated to her position there and entertaining . Olga sings the instructions to the music played like an Oprah singer . She is one amazing lady . Today she was only meant to do the warm up as had a day out with her little boy planned . Unfortunately a mix up had occurred so couldn’t leave . To clients who don’t know her wouldn't even have realised she was quite upset deep down but she didn’t show it . Her work out and singing was second to none as always. Even stretches at the end were exactly the same as she would always do and not rushed . Credit to you Olga JD as with all their team members and PTs are lucky to have you on board :) regards Jo Reeder x

Negative experience: Over subscribed so you cant even get on one of the 5 squat racks, and equipment seems to be disappearing. They've removed all the small weights by the deadlift platforms and I couldn't find a V grip in the entire gym. Also the cleaners practically try and take the weights off the bar you're using.

Fantastic experience: Just started really nice people nice clean gym

Positive experience: The manager is very helpful. He sorted out my problem within a few mins. The equipment is also very good. Great for everyone who is thinking of getting in a good shape

Fantastic experience: This gym offers amazing classes I’ve done the JD Burn and it’s brilliant really worth going to, the staff are very friendly always happy to help with anything, excellent equipment and a clean environment highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym went at a busy time but managed to get on the machines I needed to, staff were really friendly!!

Fantastic experience: Great gym going consistently and that’s the key 24/7 must for a gym now and they got that with plenty of equipment instructors are all friendly to great gym

Positive experience: Good gym, good equipment, well maintained equipment, one of the best if not the best JD gyms i have been to. The only downside to it and JD gyms in general is you can’t see when it is busy.

Positive experience: Great gym with very good facilities and equipment. Would like the Sauna opening times to finish later currently closes at 8pm on weekends and 10pm on weekdays. Not eligible for student discount which is a negative for a university city.

Fantastic experience: Good gym! A little quiet

Negative experience: Disgusting, gym equipment is always covered in sweat. Only seen a cleaner once in the last 3 months since start to gym here. If you looking to join a gym that is clean it is not JD Gym on Preston Docks

Positive experience: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly As the title suggests, this is my honest review of this gym after being a member of JD Gyms Preston for the better part of 7-8 years now (and before the venue change) I feel compelled to leave this review as I think this gym has now become a pale comparison of its former self. I feel this has to be said, and holding back from rating 2 out 5, isn't fair, and I will be entirely critical but this is based from a long time of going to this gym nearly every other day and/or everyday for the best of 8 years. Recently it seems to be worse, more equipment out of order, everything seems to be generally more worn down and what really gets me, and again this is my own view, the lack of internet accessibility, most gyms have working WiFi and general internet connectivity so you can listen to music/podcasts and watch things at your leisure whilst you train..both seem to be completely redundant at this gym, the WiFi,. After countless times asking why it isn't working they just say "we don't know" and this wouldn't even be a problem if my phone data worked in the gym which, until recently did, but something has changed and everyone with an O2 SIM just can't access their data I will note, this is my own personal reflection on the gym and is my own view that is based on seeing the gym grow exponentially in the last few years and the venue change which, in my view led to the gym going down in my estimation. This in any way doesn't deter from it's great points, which it has. For instance: Staff: The staff are amazing, as I have previously stated I have seen this gym grow in the past 8 years and the PTs and cleaning staff have not really changed, they are extremely personable, helpful and a lovely bunch. There is a real sense of community, and I have even made close friends in the gym. Equipment: The equipment range is really good. The callisthenics area and studio have alot to offer for the price point, not with standing both changing rooms have generous saunas and upper end changing facilities. Price point: for what you pay for is amazing, you get so much, and with it being 24/7 that only elevates further. In addition if you take the multi gym membership, that gives you so much to offer which I think is the real factor why this gym is really good. Location: ideally located near to residential areas, very close to town centre, free parking, 2 floors etc. all good things. The only problem is... It seems too good to be true but you have to balance: there always seems to be something faulty on the equipment end, adding to the fact that the number of members mean you can't meaningfully commit to set routine due to everything being used. I really want to emphasise most time in this gym is peak; not between 5-8, it's generally always busy excluding mid afternoon. Morning you can't park up, and the evening you have cars parked on the pedestrian paths and cycle locking areas because of the member count. The former venue in the town centre, whilst not having two floors boasted a more reasonable member count and a large open space which seems to fit better with the general ethos of the gym.

Positive experience: Good gym and great value for money. Has everything you need for weight training and cardio and is well laid out into logical sections. It's great that you don't need to commit to a long contract - smart move by JD. Staff are friendly and helpful and cleaners do a great job (thanks guys ). My only grumble is that some machines are very popular and hard to get on, even when it's quiet, especially the chest fly/rear delt and cable stations whereas others are rarely used. It would be good if the availability reflected the amount of usage which would also prevent the usual friction between members when someone is hogging a machine.

Positive experience: Great gym with a good range of equipment and a nice vibe. Unfortunately too many members for the size of the gym making it very difficult to park in the evenings or find a machine. But during any time other than peak it is really good!

Positive experience: Very good equipment and opening times are great 24hrs

Fantastic experience: Nice clean & relaxed and was able to workout without any distraction & staff were friendly & helpful.

Negative experience: Joke D Gyms. Cars parked all the way to the main road. On all pavements. 3 bros to every machine. And they're still taking members. Refer a friend? I'll Refer them to another gym...

Positive experience: Good free weight area, classes/functional area, the three stars is harsh, just can’t rate it as 4 when I have rated superior gyms at 4

Fantastic experience: This gym is great value for money. There is a real friendly (none macho) vibe. The staff are motivated and helpful. The place is very clean and there is plenty of equipment available most of the time. Parking has only been difficult once for me. Even now in New Years Resolution season it’s ok if you avoid the very busy early evening sessions. I’ve heard it settles down as enthusiasm wanes. I joined December 23. For the classes and the Sauna (to aid recovery of an injury to my 63 year old body) I’ve been to several classes including. JD Burn, Body Pump, Body Combat, Pilates, Yoga so only Spin Box Fit & Zumba to do. Recommended

Fantastic experience: Very happy at Preston JD gym ,very friendly staff. Equipment good, repaired in a couple of days, love the classes especially burn and spin and abbs, excellent PTS all very helpful, spotlessly clean all the time, good management

Negative experience: Generally unimpressive gym, just too busy music is unnecessarily loud and annoying. The equipment is cheap and isn't cleaned properly. The showers are also of extremely poor quality and smell of urine. Sort it out!

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities, good staff, mostly clean must join.

Positive experience: The gym is good but lately the saunas are getting switched off way too early

Fantastic experience: This is a cracking gym with many machines to hit the muscles at all angles - unlikely you’ll be waiting for any station, multiple squat racks, functional space with sledge, ropes etc & great sauna space post work out! Friendly & helpful staff. Highly recommend !

Fantastic experience: I'll start by saying this is a great gym with really good quality equipment. The gym has always been clean every time I have been in too which isn't something I can say for a lot of other gyms I've used recently. There are a few minor points which I think JD Gyms could improve on; • Make the locker rooms accessible 24hrs too. Although I do understand why they are closed, waiting for someone else to finish in the disabled toilet can be frustrating especially when wanting to shower after a workout you feel under pressure to not hog the only changing/toilet facility as well as the shower in there isn't the most user friendly (nowhere to put fresh clothes etc). There are other 24hr commercial gyms that have started to allow access to the locker rooms 24/7 and it really does make using the gym a lot easier. •Allow access to the gym multiple times in a day as currently, I believe you are locked out after you have used the gym once in a day. •Have an in-app tracker like most other commercial gyms do, in order to know how many people are in the gym at a time. it can be frustrating turning up to the gym to find it unexpectedly packed to the rafters and having to go back once it has quietened down a bit. Other than these minor points id say that this is a great gym that ive really enjoyed using.

Fantastic experience: Clean gym , great equipment and changing rooms and the sauna are spot on

Negative experience: Working in the area.. If you like a gym where you struggle to park, Struggling to get on a piece of equipment and when you do some ones asking how many sets you got left! Please join here!! Terrible

Negative experience: You need a qr code on the app to enter the gym. This means you are obligated to bring your phone with you to the gym which is quite annoying. If your phone runs out you can press an emergency call button to be let out but it seems to be a poor service as I have seen people struggling to get out on numerous occasions. It also locks you out if you have been in recently so if you need to grab something you've forgotten you won't be let in. There is no option to have a pin code either. In addition the gym is full of influencers and so you will find yourself being filmed constantly for someone's social media without being asked. The gym doesn't seem to have any policy against this.

Fantastic experience: Excellent!

Negative experience: Appropriate Gym for your needs, with good ventilation and equipment. As someone who used the gym during late night/early morning however, that's where the positives end and the quality deteriorates significantly. The lockers available are very small both in size and number, and the vending machines don't sell locks. If you have a large bag or coat you're basically forced to bring it with you around the gym or not bring them at all. The codes don't work, so you're forced to use QR code meaning if your phone dies in the gym you have to tailgate someone else. They lock the changing rooms overnight, leaving you only a disabled toilet which can only be used 1 at a time, meaning you lose sauna access and also must change and shower at home or risk waiting 20~ minutes to do so on site. Considering it's meant to be the "Premium" gym Vs PureGym when it comes to 24/7 gyms, my experience here was actually very disappointing. I'll likely be using the rest of my month and then changing over, as ultimately after 10pm this gym is very poor - it's not worth the extra money.

Positive experience: Nice gym, good people in the gym too. Equipment for everyone. A bit lacking on the bench presses and a few to many incline benches. But other than that a really good gym!

Negative experience: Absolutely horrible, wouldn’t recommend it, very packed especially between the hours of 11pm and midnight so DONT GO BETWEEN 11PM & MIDNIGHT. Avoid at all costs, go to Total Fitness, I only don’t go there cause I loooove packed gyms clearly.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, always clean & looked after. Recently just got 24 hours so that's a huge plus!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, has everything you need. Needs another cold shower, saves queuing haha.

Fantastic experience: I recently joined this gym,after trying very hard, to find one that had good classes and staff. I have been delighted with JD.The classes are excellent and no messing about with booking, cancelling and having them cancelled. Nial the Manager is contactable and helpful. Seila is a delightful member of staff, helpful and cheerful. The gym is clean and well presented.There is plenty of safe parking which is helpful. The instructors are there because it is their chosen profession, not because they have to be, and they have therefore lots of enthusiasm, which makes for great atmosphere in the classes. Well done to everyone, cleaning team, staff and instructors.

Positive experience: The gym is spot on. Jd is probably the best gym in Preston but the recent decision to take away the blue roll and spray to save money was a bad 1 as now every bench or machine is full of sweat or dried sweat stains. I know blue roll can be expensive so why not buy a load of small towels and wash them at night. Long term it will save a load of money.

Fantastic experience: Great staff and lots of equipment and loads of classes

Fantastic experience: Great gym. A little busy at peak times but after 6:30pm it’s absolutely fine. Plenty of equipment, it has equipment that I know more expensive gyms do not have. I always get a great workout in here!

Positive experience: Great selection of weights and machines and will be moving from total fitness ASAP esp with the new 24hour pending

Positive experience: Great basic gym. Would be great if it had an ice bath and could replace faulty machines faster, but still great value for money and no need for 12 month contracts!

Fantastic experience: Nice gym. Plenty of machines, good location and the cleanest changing rooms I have ever seen. Eileen is a very GOOD cleaner! She is always on the move and never misses a bit, from floor to the top of the lockers! Nothing escapes her scrutiny, very meticulous

Negative experience: Tried ringing for three hours to keep getting told there is nobody in the office from the automated answering message. Left messages but still got no return call. Diabolical to have no one on the phones then not return their enquiries is the reason I joined another gym for 12 month.

Positive experience: A phenomenal gym located in Preston. Has ample amounts of free onsite parking which is very user convenient. The only negative is it’s not 24 hour and the relocation is a bit of a downgrade from the old gym in my opinion as the old gym had a lot more space whereas this one seems to be quite crammed in. The staff and personal trainers are all very friendly and welcoming which is a positive. In terms of equipment, the gym is quite upto scratch and repairs/replacements are done pretty quickly. Would definitely be a 5-star rating if the gym was more spaced out and/or had a swimming pool, steam room or jacuzzi!

Positive experience: Bigger and better than the other one. Can get really busy between 5 - 7 PM - it can be quite difficult to get parking during those times, but regardless, it is a nice gym. All the personal trainers and staff are friendly.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym. I used to be a member when it was located in the town centre. Reluctantly left when car park was knocked down next door in preperation for the new development as it was a pain to get from the Bus Station car park to the gym, especially in the Winter. When i was made aware of the gym moving down to the docklands i rejoined. Excellent gym and facilities. Parking can be busy at peak times. Danny who runs the gym always polite and helpful. Takes pride in his facilities. It's ashame i had to leave as i have moved to Up Holland. Because i like JD Gyms, I am thinking about joining the JD in Wigan as it's 15-20 mins in the car.

Fantastic experience: Excellent Gym!! All staff are friendly and happy to help. Lean4life classes are amazing brilliant way to help you get in shape!!

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms in Preston! Callam is the best PT! He realty’s helps you achieve your goals

Fantastic experience: Ella is an amazing PT! She’s so supportive and motivational, wouldn’t go to anybody else!

Fantastic experience: I love this gym because of Callam. Very nice and delicious.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym. Great facilities. Friendly and knowledgable staff. Really good environment to train in for everyone. Can’t recommend enough

Fantastic experience: Great gym with approachable and friendly staff, especially Ella who always welcomes you with a smile

Fantastic experience: Great gym and always a smile from Ella when you're there!

Fantastic experience: Been coming here a while and getting personal training from Ella. My progress has been amazing since I started with her! She’s super friendly and pushes me when I think I can’t any more.

Fantastic experience: Plenty of space , always clean and staff are so helpful

Fantastic experience: I came to JD Preston for a few hyrox training sessions with PT Ella Green. I am amazed by how good the environment is! Ella is superb! She prepared and delivered the session so well. She makes sure every members know what they are doing ! Top sessions, top coach!

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Great facilities. Tried Ella's class and it was fab. Tough but Great! She made me feel at ease and her group PTs look fire!!

Fantastic experience: What a great gym, recently rejoined JD before Christmas after leaving the old JD site a few years ago, what an improvement, loads of space and great equipment to take advantage of, really welcoming staff, Ella has taken time to show me the ropes what a great coach! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Fab Gym with great classes and experienced and knowledgable PTs.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, has all the equipment you could ever need!

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever been to can't fault anything

Negative experience: Went to boxfit twice and hurt myself both times. There are some over-aggressive attendees and the PT Janusz does nothing to take care of you. There was a time a guy was punching really hard and my mits flew off my hands, the guy swore at me for not staying still. Janusz did nothing to intervene even though he was stood right there. There is no beginner and advanced pairing up and everyone works together. I think with a bit of better organisation it could be good.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Preston 100% facts.

Positive experience: I thought they said egg's and fries, sostenuto it was exercise

Negative experience: Again another bad experience getting worse.

Fantastic experience: Love everything about this gym. The staff is amazing, so friendly and helpful. The equipments is top and just the atmosphere makes any other gym feel like it's not good enough

Negative experience: Very uncomfortable far too warm air-conditioning is hardly working

Fantastic experience: They have what you need to keep fit friendly place very clean

Negative experience: The equipment is pretty good and it's not too busy at peak time so you can generally have a good workout although the air conditioning could use some attention as it gets really stuffy. The only real problem I have is how rude the staff members are. I've only been there two weeks and in that time I've had three interactions with various staff members and every time they were abnoxious and rude. I don't know why their attitude is negative by default as the gym members seem to be nice enough. I would suggest some training is required from head office.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with friendly staff. Very handy for a walk around the Docks after a workout

Negative experience: from my experience here, I was drenched in sweat head to toe glistening and laminated in jabuss . NO air conditioning, which should be installed in MODERN gymnasiums. This act of defiance, enforces a strict rule of backing the top off with the fellow juice eds after one set. Upon entering the changing rooms, i was pinned into the toilet, not to mention the minty stench which pierced my nose, i was bullied to inject a healthy amount of trenbolone acetate into my juicy glutes. Due to this, i wont be returning as this act of public indecency shouldn't be condoned in a public environment.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym. New equipment, clean, nice staff and no mirror posers! all for £20 a month

Fantastic experience: GreT gym

Positive experience: Really good value for money and everything is nice and clean

Positive experience: Good variety of equipment, well layed out, free parking, classes are good too. PTs don't hassle you and you're left to do your own thing if you so wish. Sauna is very small but that's the only criticism

Fantastic experience: This Gym is quite small but has every machine you could want or need packed in. There is a small room with 2 punch bags on the ground floor. A weights area, cardio section and a big frame for multi use upstairs along with a 12.5m track for the sled. Morning visits are usually less busy than the afternoon but a great Gym overall!

Fantastic experience: Amazing people, standardised equipment

Fantastic experience: Huge gym. Very clean. Dedicated spinning and studio area. Well ventilated. Very polite and friendly staff. QR code entry. Free classes available if you get the membership online.

Fantastic experience: Such a nice gym, staff are really friendly, good location and range of equipment is amazing. Would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I love it their the staff r good and facility's I do recommend to ppl I've had 4 of my mates join in last month

Fantastic experience: I have signed for this gym about 3 years ago and I will not change it for anything .

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming and friendly environment, has a verity of equipment and with sanitising station to keep everything clean and safe.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Fantastic equipment, helpful staff and great classes. Always clean and v highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym, wide variety of equipment highly recommended