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Better Gym Mere Green

Gym Fitness center

👍 Very nice gym but it's small and cramped. The gym close to early compared to other gym in the area. People often mention staff, equipment, clean,


Address

310-314 Lichfield Rd, Mere Green, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B74 2UW, United Kingdom

Website

www.better.org.uk

Contact

+44 121 389 0071

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (88 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 6 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (8) equipment (8) clean (6)
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  • 4/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice gym but it's small and cramped. The gym close to early compared to other gym in the area.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 L G. 3 months ago on Google • 276 reviews New
    Can't be bothered. Why would you have such a complicated, obscure pricing structure?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bradley L. 6 years ago on Google • 241 reviews
    I joined this gym in January 2018 moving from Wyndley Leisure Centre. There is ample parking at the gym (3 hours free) staff are friendly and the gym is kept clean. Steam room and sauna are a nice touch, plus free coffee!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kate H. 6 years ago on Google
    Never really liked coming here. Not at all value for money and often felt intimidated by other gym goers and some of the personal trainers. Very cramped and not a lot of equipment on offer despite the high membership cost.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eve G. 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    My boyfriend and I have tried several gyms in the area and this one is by far the best. Friendly staff, always feel welcome on arrival. Other members seem like minded and are also friendly. Plenty of equipment - it isn’t the biggest gym in the world but there’s everything you need (good selection of free weights, machines and cardio machines). It is also not too busy at peak times so although there’s only one squat rack you can usually get to it or the wait is short if it is in use, never a queue for any equipment! Also a free coffee machine which is lovely. Always play decent music too! We feel the price is worth it for a quiet gym, lovely staff and the atmosphere there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Baby J&J T. 4 years ago on Google
    Not been refurbished since fitness first, showers & toilet are old and very unhygienic. Not cleaned regularly and we as customer’s pay £35 per month. Need better facilities also steam needs a refurb etc
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul H. 6 months ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Both my teenage kids go. They love it.

  • 3/5 Jason P. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Friday is crèche time, place is full of little kids just sitting around..Get they need to do it but it’s like a wacky warehouse at times
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 S N. 6 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Just realised that the (great) review I had written for Fitness First had been hijacked by Better Gym when they took over Fitness First - cannot let that happen... So Fitness First has now changed to Better Gym for 7 months, and the downfall has been slow, but steady :( Better Gym has kept similar price, but has changed every little possible detail to the cheapest version (shower gel, paper towels, hygienic towels, clocks). Although the staff is virtually the same, the way they are made to work has impacted the quality of this gym: used to be always virtually spot clean because cleaners were in the gym hours a day - now it's only clean if you're lucky enough to have arrived before everybody else or just after it's been cleaned. Better Gym is also putting a lot of pressure on its members with classes, threatening of penalties if a booked class has not been attended / cancelled whilst putting pressure on the other hand to book classes - which was never the case with Fitness First. The last weight machine that broke down was "waiting repairs" for over 3 weeks - and this is a small gym so when I machine breaks down, it does affect what's available to work with. In short, paying the same premium price but with a service and quality that has drastically declined to match the one expected in a 24/7 gym i.e. none
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luc G. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    My friend liz has asked me to make the following review. “Alex is a fantastic personal trainer, I have lost weight and feel so much better physically and mentally” - Liz
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Graham L. 1 year ago on Google
    Generally good, but have to wait for popular items like the Smith machine or the squat rack too often
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dirty “Harry” H. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Nice and relaxing. Staff very friendly. Steamroom and Sauna refurbished. No Tai Chi tho.

  • 5/5 محمد سعيد �. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    This club is very good. It has all kinds of sports, as well as swimming

  • 5/5 Leonel V. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing facility and very good support from de Staff

  • 4/5 Harry R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good gym given the space available. Mix of cardio, machines, and free weights. Clean and helpful staff.

  • 3/5 Dean P. 1 year ago on Google
    Small gym but has everything you need. Machines and equipment could do with upgrading.

  • 5/5 Claire W. 6 years ago on Google
    A great gym with a great atmosphere. A wide range of equipment is up to date and well kept. Staff are approachable if you need anything and it's good value for money.

  • 4/5 ASH. T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great gym got all you need to get or stay in shape and steam and sauna to relax and refresh the mind

  • 5/5 Panda B. 4 years ago on Google
    I’ve been going to Better for months now and I love it. Excellent staff and a really lovely atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Harry D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great team. Good facilities and friendly atmosphere

  • 5/5 Cliff K. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome gym, awesome staff and great varied classes. Hugely recommended

  • 5/5 Tom 5 years ago on Google
    Great gym. Fantastic personal trainers - love the place! If I could give Better Gym 6 stars I would

  • 5/5 Ron B. 5 years ago on Google
    Situated near Mere Green island above Witherspoon's, Mare Pool bar, Better Gym is cracking place to stay in shape or even Get in shape. All brand new state of the art equipment of all types to keep you moving those muscles.

  • 1/5 Guacyonyt 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I am a member of this gym as it is close by for convenience. My concern being the lack of clean air, air con is virtually never switched on (to cooling anyway) if windows are opened they are often closed shortly after. I don't understand in an environment where everyone is breathing more and producing extra sweat members have to take in this unhygienic air. The gym and equipment itself seems pretty clean. It's everybody's germs in the air you don't see that is a worry and what can be passed around from member to member.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben J. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Wide range of clean equipment, great friendly staff always happy to help!


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