Reviews of PureGym Colchester Retail Park. (Gym) in Colchester (Essex).

PureGym Colchester Retail Park

122 Reviews

59 Comments

Gym

Unit B2, Retail Park, Sheepen Rd, Colchester CO3 3GT, United Kingdom

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Information of PureGym Colchester Retail Park, Gym in Colchester (Essex)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of PureGym Colchester Retail Park

As a girl who loves her food I do try to use the gym on a regular basis. I've been a member of Pure gym for approx 6 years now, covering 2 different locations with visits to a third location. They have a wide range of machines from treadmills through to bikes as well as machines that you can work on your abs to thighs & anything else in between. You have quite the choice! There is a huge variety of other exercise equipment that you can use from weights, bands, balls & lots more besides. Then there are the Classes that are held by experienced staff on site. Spin class & work outs are my favourites. They do have on site personal trainers that you can pay to help you show you ways to get fit with a work out plan that suits your needs, lose weight & to use the various machines to help you achieve your goals. I have personally used a couple of personal trainers which truly did help me in the beginning as I had no clue where to start. The gyms in all 3 locations all had the same machines etc & all 3 were overall clean. The staff are mostly friendly & approachable. The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is the toilet & shower areas. Especially the showers as they could be at times disgustingly filthy. From stray hairs, shower gel/shampoo waste down the sides of the shower, left behind items like razors, empty products & detritus left on the floor are very off putting. So I no longer use the facilities unless I really have too. Otherwise all 3 gyms are kept clean & they do have sterilisation stations so you can wipe down & clean the machines & equipment you use. One thing I will say is that the membership price is extremely good indeed, there are no added fees or 3/6 month's notice if you want to leave the gym for good. They do have free sign up offers from tine to time as well as reductions for students. Overall my experiences at PureGym have been extremely positive indeed & I would highly recommend them. Enjoy! Love as always xXx ❤️

J. G.

My usual Gym very clean and good range of equipment. Little overcrowded at certain times of the day. Could do with limiting number of people or expanding to accommodate the amount of people.

W. G.

Good little gym. Not too full even after lockdown eased. Never have to wait for a machine. Clean with decent amount of equipment.

S. H.

I’m only in my second week of going to this particular Pure Gym. I normally go to the Maldon one. This one seems to be very inclusive and very welcoming. It’s clean, well maintained, and the staff i’ve met so far have been very friendly and helpful. I’m yet to try the classes but i’m sure they’ll be equally as good.

P. R.

Love how it's 24 hours as my job doesn't have regular shifts. Music's a bit too loud. Would prefer music quieter especially near midnight or early morning

J. H.

Great gym, especially for the price point. Clean, plenty of equipment and perfect for what I need

A. B.

Clean a friendly. Handy that the app lets you know when it’s less busy. Been a member for a couple of years now and enjoy most of my trips there

m. n.

Great facility but the classes are always packed and when you can get on them the class teachers are lifeless and uninterested. 50% of the time there is absolutely no staff to be found so if you have a problem there is no one to help you. On a positive note the cleaners are on it all the time! I've never seen such a clean facility. At the low price of £20 a month if you are a confident gym body with no need of help, a pool, spa or decent classes, it's great. However if you need a bit more guidance and a more bespoke and ranged service, I would go elsewhere.

R. B.

First day here today and I am impressed with what's to offer. I'm on the off peak membership which is very reasonably priced. The equipment is plentiful across 2 floors and although it's not the biggest gym, there seemed to be plenty of space. The pure gym app might be one of the best I've used. It provides free workouts including videos showing how to do them. Getting in and out is easy if you just use the qr code in the app. I personally like to use the barbell equipment the most and found that some gyms don't accommodate much space for this outside of Deadlift and squats. Pure gym has plenty of space for this and the staff said the barbells can be moved into a different space if you need some other equipment too. The crowd there is quite young as it's right next to the Colchester institute but it was absolutely fine from my experience this far. The lock rooms have lots of storage and there's a bunch of well equipped showers. The space in the locker rooms is limited but I didn't experience any problems. Bring a padlock. From my day 1 experience I'd say that pure gym is easily worth the money.

H. G.

Gym is basic and fair for the price if your paying the basic price. Staff could be more friendly. Doors don't always work straight away so I have to wait to get in and out also when your in the pod it can be very claustrophobic. I would like to see alder people in the gym as there are lots of students using it. If you pay for the better membership don't expect to get in all of the other gyms which is a shame, there is not really that many to choose from. Puregym policy on bag should be relaxed on people with medication which I need with me when I train. Now I have to have it on show with my stuff on the floor or on the machines that is not very good.

R. J.

Amazing gym. It's got all the equipment needed. The staff are really friendly and helpful, which is a bonus after my partner had a bad experience at another gym, they made her feel welcome. 24/7 is really great as well as there's no pressure to get to the gym when you're busy.

M. H.

Very clean and friendly gym. The gym team are constantly cleaning to keep the gym clean. There’s actually always someone cleaning when I’ve been there and I’m there approximately five times a week. The equipment is new and of a high quality. Changing rooms are spotless with showers that we can use. I’ve done most of the spin classes with all the instructors and they are excellent. The gym is now opening 24 hours a day which is great news! I cannot fault PureGym apart from some gym members not putting their weights back in the correct place......obviously not the gyms fault.

J. D.

Ana-Maria was amazing (Shannon also very welcoming), made me feel so comfortable, showed me around and even spent a little extra time with me to help with my form etc, all on the Getting Started session. I've never felt more welcome in a gym, so thank you ladies, can't wait to come back.

B. A.

Fantastic gym, very good cleaning and felt safe. Great equipment and find it better than The Gym Group in town as easier parking. However, the air con seemed really low (if it was on at all) others gyms seem to be a lot cooler. Would love to give this gym 5 stars, please turn the air con up a bit. Thank you!

S. W.

Reading these reviews in shock. I've been going to pure gym everyday since opened. Machines are very well laid out and cleaned. Also clean yourself before and after with wipes or spray and blue roll. Staff always cleaning and helping customers. Not been to busy and also can check on the app before going. Better and cleaner than the last gyms I've been too. So don't read to much into the bad reviews as I haven't found anything bad or unclean yet.

A. P.

I've been to this gym about 2 or 3 times a week since it opened and I am loving it. Staff are really nice and friendly, equipment always seems amazingly clean. Most people I've seen there are closely following the governments requirements when it comes to keeping the gym safe and clean, which is a big must for me! 5 out of 5 would recommend!

K. C.

I am very confused about the negative reviews about this gym. You have to walk max 10m to get to a cleaning station, it’s very quick and easy. I have been multiple times and more often than not I see staff cleaning the equipment. The facilities are good, however there is only one flat bench press in the gym so it can be annoying to wait when someone is using it. Other than that I have never needed to wait to get on anything else.

D. A.

Good equipment. Often not overly busy unless you go 5-7. Even then, it's quite manageable and you can still get a workout in. Only 1 bench press for the entire gym though.

T. A.

Nice and clean gym. I had Coach Carl as my personal trainer and he was amazinggggg!!! From my initial enquiry, Carl was very welcoming and took his time to understand my goals and establish a plan that was achievable for me. Whilst I may not have been the most consistent client, Carl remained patient, tolerant and continued to adapt the programme around my schedule and abilities. With his help and continuous support, I was able to lose 6.6 pounds in 4 weeks!! Not only did he help me lose weight, he helped me to create better lifestyle habits and form better relationships with food. Carl is honestly an asset to PureGym and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a personal trainer!

C. O. D.

Trained there for the first time tonight. Excellent selection of brand new equipment and loads of floor space. Sanitising stations close to wherever you're training and staff very welcoming. Some of the negative reviews below are incredible.

D. C.

Been a member here for a few months now. Really quite like the place. When it took over the old inter-sport site I was disappointed to find about a quarter of that space walled off and turned into a subway. They could really use that space and add more gear but what they've done with what they have is impressive. Staff seem friendly and efficient. Like the 24 hour aspect of it very much as a shift worker. I do worry what will happen if a LOT of people join and the covid restrictions on capacity are eventually lifted. Could become a trifle busy

T. M.

Headed down to the gym to see for myself as some of the reviews here are 1 star and ive only heard positives from my friends and other gym goers where we are now . Everyone was doing their bit. Cleaning stations around the entire gym as well as on the wall and all staff were chipping away with cleaning (1730ish). Great tour from the scottish boy (cant recall his name) and will be joining when membership at other gym runs out this month.

C. S.

Very nice gym with new equipment , friendly staff and a variety of classes to book. I am Already a member and I want to prolong it for more. A happy customer :)

J. T.

Brilliant gym, good value for money, plenty of equipment. Does get very busy in the evening though. App is very good.

A. A.

Quiet enough when I need it after a nights work happy to still be training ....wish the showers were already clean at 5 am when they open them, should be open all night really for toilets and hand-wash facilities

C. T.

Super clean gym with loads of cleaning supplies for members to use. Gym staff keep the place spotless. Great selection of kit and lovely team.

G. P.

The gym is always clean, I don't see any staff but that's because I choose to come over later at night. Friendly atmosphere.

T. C.

Really excellent gym, brilliant equipment, clean and pleasant atmosphere. Seems very friendly.

Relatively small and busy but has the essentials.

I was super anxious about starting the gym for the first time but I'm so glad I went. Lee was really helpful and all the staff were so welcoming. Can't wait to go again 👍