JD Gyms Chesterfield

Fantastic experience: High Quality

Positive experience: Very well equipped gym, lovely clean and welcoming surroundings, staff Very helpful and friendly and knowledgeable, no pressure, Very relaxed atmosphere

Fantastic experience: It's a relatively modern gym, loads of equipment. Cheap and cheerful.

Fantastic experience: Clean and good amount of equipment, busy at peak times but what gym isn't?

Fantastic experience: Great gym, good kit, great team

Fantastic experience: I have been going to this gym before it's transition from exercise 4 less and it is far better, there are busy times but it's the same for every gym, the staff are great. It's clean and there is excellent equipment, I have tried the other gyms in Chesterfield and they are simply not to the same standard..

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out...! Nice atmosphere

Negative experience: I had been a member of this gym from when it opened as Exercise 4 Less. Welcomed it being changed to JD Gyms, due to the look of the other gyms within their chain. Sadly, I left around a year after it changed hands. The gym gets far, far too busy, even for the size of the place, too many people are in there. I used to go for 6am, and be able to get on anything, then coming to when I left, it was stupidly busy. Evenings towards closing were the exact same. Found that no matter the time, it was always too busy. As other reviewers have mentioned, mainly groups of people either having a social gathering or sat just tapping away on their phones. I was recently looking at moving gyms from my current one. I peered through the door at this, to give it another try and seeing it so packed just put me off immediately. I felt that standards dropped from it's previous Exercise for Less. I used to recommend this gym when I was there, but now I advise that their is better around, even paying that bit more is worth it.

Negative experience: Absolutely useless when trying to cancel! 'Cancel anytime' is a big fat lie!! Ive been trying to cancel, and now i have to wait 30 days to cancel. I was charged with no warning, and while a cancellation request was pending and the customer services NEVER answer the phone. The JD staff say they dont handle issues like this, so gave me a number. I am on hold constantly and get NOWHERE. i got a threatening email through from them threatening a charge of £40 if i didnt pay. The JD staff were no help and the customer services like dont bloody answer. I have 7 days to pay, or i get a £40 charge and admin fees, but i cant do anything about it because my emails dont get answered and my calls are never picked up!!! Absolutely awful!! Never going back once this mess is sorted.

Positive experience: Good selection of equipment, but most are very old and tired and break quite often. During peak times it's virtually impossible to train.

Negative experience: Big gym, lots of space, but the cleanliness let's the place down, dust and damp, mentioned to staff weeks ago about but nothing has been done, entry gate left open so even non members walk in, def wouldn't recommend thus gym any more, shame really it used to be lovely an clean. .

Negative experience: Used to love this place but it receives what looks like bare minimum maintenance. Mouldy walls due to constant flooding outside, machines constantly broken get replaced or fixed so slowly and changing room used to be so clean but I dont see the blonde cleaning lady anymore so the standard is not the same. Added to the fact that they have increased the price as well I am just waiting for the gym that is in building in Clay Cross to move from here. A few months ago i used to recommend this gym so much, specially because i love the girls only zone, but I cannot recommend this place anymore… it was great while it lasted!

Negative experience: Gym is decent however equipment breaks so often and can take months to repair, some cable racks are stiff which needs fixing, leaking roof, gets extremely busy full of a lot of people just tapping on their phones or having a social occasion. Staff seem nice however it can be very stressful when there.

Fantastic experience: A great friendly gym with experienced staff on hand should you need any help

Positive experience: I really enjoy this gym. Everyone gets on with their own thing. Small women only area next to changing rooms. People are really friendly. Lots of machines and workout areas. I can't think of a negative!

Positive experience: Good selection of equipment and overall good value for money,people using the gym were always friendly and not intimadating to female or new users but as far as cardio goes i have never been able to get much programable speed interval variation on the treadmill,which are far inferior to those at more expensive gyms,plus the single spinner bikes & rowers seemed randomly spaced in contrast to xercise4less when it occupied the same building prior to the pandemic (who used the mezzanine floor at the rear as an isolated x trainer & rower location) Big issue against for me was the male changing rooms,i would often have problems with blood shot eyes after using the showers and there seems to be a constant bad smell issue around the mens urinals,with the adjacent set of 3 wash basins also suffering from disfunctional cold & hot water taps and poorly filled soap dispensers.Music over the speakers in the locker room also seemed to be far too loud,though admitingly i never liked the club style music,this is a personal view for me,others may not have an issue with this. In addition,access to the gym has sometimes been problematic using the smartphone app as a QC code, however i found this issue rectified by accessing via the keypad code.

Fantastic experience: I'm by no means the typical gym fanatic, I am a 44 year old bloke who's a bit out of shape and with a severely bad back. In fairness I could argue that joining this gym has saved my life given the fact I was enrolled by my best friend after a weekend away when he saw the dire state of my mental health as a result of permanent pain and in a morning not even being able to put my own socks on. Rob Collins is doing my personalised 121 sessions understanding the back issues I have. He's fair, pushes me, offers sports massages through my lower back to try and loosen the muscles and help the pain. All the staff have been lovely that I have interacted with and I haven't felt self conscious in there at all. I am really enjoying it so far! So yeah, I am the middle aged dude walking around in there at lunch time like daffy duck wincing in pain, but please bear with me as its really helping! An easy 5 stars for me and as I have alluded to previously, I was frightened to death i'd feel way out of place surrounded by huge burly men and young ladies wearing next to nothing but thats not been my experience at all. And another huge shout to Rob Collins, what a machine and an absolute gentleman.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with lots of equipment & very friendly staff

Positive experience: Can get very busy.

Positive experience: An honest review of JD Chezzy during my 4 years using that gym. Hygiene : The cleaners work very hard, I can't fault them but, they can't be everywhere at once. JD was delighted to announce via email they are going back to their pre-COVID hygiene standards. So if you manage to locate the one solitary bottle of spray 'n' roll, you can degrease the equipment/handles and decontaminate accordingly. If not, well I'm afraid you might share whatever the rest of Chesterfield has bacteria-wise, all lukewarm and readily available on most surfaces. 2/5. Vibe/Atmosphere : During my 4 years of training at JD Chezzy, I did meet some nice and friendly people. A few hazards though, such as the chains road-men proudly don whilst using the exercise equipment. However, there is nothing more alpha than ignoring health and safety at the gym. Absolute top G's in my opinion. And be sure to lower your gaze, as there are plenty of girls who sport those stretchy exercise nappy shorts, all in the name of female empowerment. Don't forget your noise cancelation earbuds either, as the cringe-fest that is the JD music scene is an instant workout ruiner. If Ed Sheeran sped up was what I wanted whilst underneath the bench press before attempting a P.B., I'd have given an extra star. Consequently, this creates another vibe issue, as if you want to speak to someone who has relatively good musical taste, they will indeed already have their earbuds in, and you'll subject them to the unnecessarily cranked-up, non-offensive, normy music. So they might not be up for chatting for too long. 2/5. Cost: £25 per month, not bad, and cancel when you want. 4/5. Changing room facilities : Despite this being a commercial gym, JD Chesterfield does have something unique about it - The smell in the changing rooms... Free of any kind of ventilation, and seemingly local GP appointments judging from the smell of the JD Chesterfield toilets, this is something you simply need to experience yourself. What I can say is, that the cleaners do a good job with the mammoth task they have. 2/5 Security/safety : A lot of the lockers are damaged/broken, or the working ones are often taken during peak hours but don't worry... According to the signs in the changing area, JD place any blame for stolen property on yourself. Should you want to be responsible for your stuff and have it with you whilst you train, you will be immediately confronted by the 'not allowed' Police that work there, who can support you to find a locker that works or keep it in their open door office which is sometimes left completely vacant. Equipment ️: Decent equipment but when it gets busy, you find yourself queuing for some machines, wishing there was some entertainment like there is at Disneyland when queuing with the family for the most popular rides. If JD hired jugglers and magicians then it would be OK, but they don't... so try and avoid busy times and you'll be OK . 3/5. Conclusion : JD Gym Chesterfield is a bit like a necessary evil that isn't ideal, isn't wholesome, but one that you may need in your life based on your circumstances or, busy lifestyle. Such as Tinder rather than real life, Amazon vs. the high street, or, BBC News... If it's convenient and matches your budget then it's a go-er but, if you are serious about training and want a serious/decent atmosphere, you may want to avoid chains like this. Overall rating 3/5

Negative experience: Impersonal just didn't vibe well for me. I had more contact once I left

Fantastic experience: Brilll gym

Fantastic experience: A lot of machines, several classes and nice atmosphere.

Positive experience: The gym equipment and space is really good my only problem is the music sometimes recently has been louder and someone like myself with autism it's unbearable to work out had to leave due to it being too loud.

Positive experience: Very busy around 5pm

Fantastic experience: The was huge. Easy access to go in. There a lady only gym just inside the ladies changing room. You have privacy there not too crowded. You never get intimidated with men who are body builders. The classes are very good. No need to booked just turn up. Friendly instructors and friendly people who regulars attending the classes.

Positive experience: Clean, well maintained gym. Went at peak time and still felt there was room and equipment to spare.

Negative experience: Not 24/7 as a heath work I could never train I need a 24/7 gym

Fantastic experience: The best gym in the area by a mile go twice a day when in UK. Got everything you could ever need for getting the results you are looking for. The staff have always been friendly and very helpful. Very rare to see a machine that needs repairing.

Positive experience: Great gym but needs to fix the steppers and hip thrust machines.

Positive experience: Great gym but slowly reducing number of classes which is not great if that's what you do at the gym

Positive experience: I’ve been going to JD for a while and it seems like it got a lot more busy over last few months. It’s great that people want to exercise but at the same time I have to wait for equipment almost every time. Cardio equipment is a bit outdated. Women zone could use more free weights, its hard to progress for women if we have to jump 2 kg instead of one. And small weights are always taken as their is one set of each. There is plenty of weight in the main area but hard to get a bench in peak. And I think everyone especially women that aim to build their glutes would love a 30 degree extension bench. Overall its a good gym if you avoid peak times. It don’t have a good competition in Chesterfield tbh.

Fantastic experience: The only gym that I know that has a ladies only bit, Really nice and clean!! :)

Fantastic experience: Would just like to give a Big Shout out and Thanks to Emma (the manager) who reunited me with my Yoga Mat,about 7 weeks ago and today my Lifting Glove that I lost yesterday…. Many Thanks Again Tania (Who carries the Mary Poppins Bag)

Positive experience: Fantastic gym

Fantastic experience: Love this gym the staff are amazing and the gym is so clean

Fantastic experience: Great gym ,good equipment any only £20 a month

Fantastic experience: Best gym in chesterfield! So reasonably priced, with classes included. The spinning classes with Paul K are the best! Great equipment with ladies only gym available too.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and good environment they were very patient with me as they showed me where the facilities were. Does get busy at 5pm

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Gym here. The staff are always checking on everyone and everything. The people attending the gym are always respectful and the equipment is up-to-date and and high quality. £20 a month bargain!!!!

Positive experience: Small

Fantastic experience: Good gym. Lots of equipment. Busy at peak times

Fantastic experience: Very large gym ..Good clean facilities..friendly helpful staff ..and very cheap

Fantastic experience: Good gym, can get a little busy. They have a small women's only room. Locker/changing rooms are modern and clean. Showers are great. Reasonably priced, lots of classes included in the price. No joining fee and no contract. Open early and until late.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with lots of machines and weights! Let me in in a day pass when i was in the area

Positive experience: Weights kit is pretty good, lots and lots of benches, free weights and machines; much spaced out and lots of room to maneuver - that's the main draw for me. They have had the rather remarkable logic of having lots of non hardcore free weights, such as many 10kg dumbbells - many gyms are quite the opposite where you see lots of 50kg weights that hardly anyone touches gathering dust, but just 1 set of 10kg dumbbells that you have to fight over and the like. It's just a shame that the cardio machines look like they were yanked out of a skip in the early 90s. The elliptical/cross trainers are absolutely dreadful and no one in their right mind would use them. This has left me rather miffed as it was my favourite exercise at my old gym that had high-end elliptical machines. Rather strange to see a female cleaner merrily engaged in her work in the men's locker room however, while I'm getting out of the shower after a sweaty sesh. Background music selection is quite acceptable and not too loud. Like most gyms though it is frequented by basics who think it is quite acceptable to sit on a piece of equipment for half an hour while playing on their phone. 3/5

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training at JD gym since it opened, I was getting to the point where I wasn’t feeling motivated anymore or seeing any progression so I decided to have a few PT sessions with Jodi…I didn’t realise how little I was pushing myself before I started training with Jodi! She is amazing and super friendly. Her spin classes are also the best!!

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a personal trainer who not only pushes you to the max to get to where you want to be, but also pushes herself so so hard for where she wants to be too - then choose Jodi Shires, she's amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful and friendly! I have been having PT sessions from Jodi since November last year and she has changed my confidence completely and I couldn't thank her enough!!

Positive experience: It's good. I'm using it as a substitute for my personal gym while I'm not at home. I have own personalised set up at home but this gym is probably the best I have used.

Positive experience: Smaller than other the other JD gyms but has most of what is needed, the atmosphere isn't as nice as Mansfield's gym. Layout could do with being looked at it's a bit all over the place.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Keep on going! Better every time :-)

Negative experience: Too busy couldn't really get on much equipment an full of sunshine boys Not really a gym more of a social hangout place

Fantastic experience: It is holistically equipped for all manner of exercises. Staff are friendly and supportive at the point of need.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Huge and very clean and tidy

Positive experience: Dark and depressing. Industrial grey with poor lighting is not nice to train in. They need to fix the machines quicker too

Fantastic experience: First time at the gym to loads of equipment and plenty of space enjoyed it

Fantastic experience: Great gym. I've been here since the transition. Friendly atmosphere good etiquette

Fantastic experience: Very good gym top of the shop

Fantastic experience: Great gym, plenty of equipment in gym to use. Excellent classes especially zumba and yoga.

Fantastic experience: Gym has loads of equipment and the staff are always friendly.

Fantastic experience: Nice open plan gym, plenty of free weights and a good atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Big gym, lots of equipment, clean, great staff - everything you could want from a gym.

Positive experience: Clean, air conditioning, enough machines. Staff very helpful and accommodating. Folk who go aren't there to preen or pose. They actually want to work out and will give you assistance if you want.

Fantastic experience: Hats off to the cleaners, toilets are the cleanest of any gym I've used Not too mention the huge range of equipment, I've never waited for anything to free up.

Negative experience: Small changing room. More expensive than other gyms. Don't answer the phone when you ring them. Better value gyms elsewhere. Stay well clear.

Fantastic experience: Great Gym and superb value.

Fantastic experience: I'm massive now

Fantastic experience: Big gym, good equipment, clean, can get busy at peak times which means the changing rooms get a bit too intimate but otherwise a good gym, well worth the monthly price.

Fantastic experience: Very nice

Fantastic experience: Love it here amazing gym helpfull friendly staff and members

Fantastic experience: I love this gym, has everything you need to work out and lots of staff members you can call on for advice, would highly recommend it to anyone. It's my go-to place when I need some space, headphones in and just go for it, I feel a lot better when I finish

Fantastic experience: Love it there

Fantastic experience: Love my gym clean nice people has everything

Fantastic experience: First class gym

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed my session at the gym.

Negative experience: Over a year since i cancelled my membership they are still stealing money from my account. I cannot get through to anyone on the phone. Steer well clear of this bunch of crooks.

Fantastic experience: The team at JD have created such a fantastic enviroment at the gym. They are all so friendly, encouraging and happy to help. It's a great place to visit, workout, destress, and take a little break from the world. Keep up the great work, guys.

Fantastic experience: Welcoming and friendly staff, nothing too much trouble, they keep the gym clean and covid safe too! Very good variety of equipment, women's section is an added bonus & great value for money too! No complains :)

Fantastic experience: Welcoming and helpful... great range of equipment and classes to be available. Clean and Covid safe. Great value for money too Really enjoying be back in the gym

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym

Fantastic experience: Well organised, clean, staff are great. No downsides!