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Fitness First Gracechurch Street (Bank)

Beauty salon Gym Fitness center Personal trainer Sauna Leisurecentre

👍👍 Friendly and well equipped Gym. Soria is the best PT enthusiastic and energetic, her classes are amazing. Truly an excellent PT. Definitely recommend! People often mention staff, good, great, friendly, Great, classes, clean, team, recommend, equipment,


Address

55 Gracechurch St, London EC3V 0EE, United Kingdom

Website

www.fitnessfirst.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7621 0911

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (170 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (29) good (21) great (20) friendly (18) Great (15) classes (15) clean (13) team (13) recommend (12) equipment (11)
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  • 5/5 Shane B. 1 year ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Great gym, has everything you need to train and is in a very good location in the city. Lewis Cefai, one of the personal trainers, is excellent and I definitely recommend him.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura H. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    This is a great gym! It has a really fun atmosphere and all of the staff are super friendly and helpful. It's always clean and the sauna is a nice treat at the end of my workout. Soria is amazing, she has gone out of her way to help me reach my goals and made me love exercising again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Szabo I. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Friendly and well equipped Gym. Soria is the best PT enthusiastic and energetic, her classes are amazing. Truly an excellent PT. Definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah G. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    The staff is very friendly. The gym location is very convenient and the equipment is fairly new. There is a lot of good vibes in the gym. Very nice atmosphere to switch off Very clean.And I recommend Soria as a pt. She explains the movements really well and personalizes your program according to your expectations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hassan B. 5 years ago on Google
    Gym- small gym very small weight section…avoid peak hours People: staff are friendly and nice. Facilities: £60 month for cold showers that what you get with this place…unbelievably poor maintenance team/record/experience of showers I have ever had with any fitness first DW/Gym…won’t be coming back unless I can’t help it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike S. 7 years ago on Google
    A great, well equipped gym. Very friendly staff and a lovely sauna!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Strawberri S. 7 years ago on Google
    Had such a horrible time there this evening. I forgot my pass and my padlock in my other bag and the girl wanted to charge me £5 for each. I refused because I hadn't looked for my card at home yet. She wouldn't give me a spare padlock and said she didn't have any more...the gym was quite empty so I knew it was a ploy to get me to buy one. The staff don't want to be there but I'm guessing it's because they get paid next to nothing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 M G. 2 years ago on Google
    1. Signed up for student membership, they charged me full price for six months. Haven't reimbursed me the difference after countless emails 2. Refuse to believe that because of covid I no longer travel into Central London and theres no fitness first next to me so I cnt cancel my membership without doing the whole 12 months 3. Keep charging me full price even when I freeze my membership. Just charged me another months membership, even though I wont be going to Central London in 2021. Youre better off going to a gym that responds to you and doesn't hold you hostage during a pandemic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fan T. 3 years ago on Google
    At first I was scared to use the gyms after the lockdown but the team in Gracechurch Street made me feel really safe ,they keep cleaning every single equipment and also helped so much to get back to my fitness routine since during the lockdown I wasn't training at all. I definitely recommend this gym !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sagar H. 5 years ago on Google
    Staff pretty lazy and don't tidy gym or weights well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 T M. 4 years ago on Google
    Not enough weights, not enough space, people unwilling to share machines, too overcrowded. 3/4 of the space used for cardio and empty classes. Sorry, poor management
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruby K. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been training for years and have a good knowledge base of weight training and body building. However I was stuck at a plateau point until I started training with Sylvia……..she has totally rejuvenated my training sessions and helped me to finally achieve the physique I have wanted and dreamed of having. I can’t recommend her enough. She is friendly and naturally welcoming and encouraging. Definitely worth every penny.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Akmal S. 4 years ago on Google
    Dishonest company, misleading information, in-cohesive departments,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kieran P. 1 year ago on Google
    All the staff have been super friendly and super helpful ever since I joined! Gym is always clean and tidy as are the changing rooms. Short walking distance from Monument station and Bank so easy to access too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Florica M. 1 year ago on Google • 57 reviews
    My journey with Faith has just begun and it’s been a fantastic start. Faith has been brilliant in working with my specific needs and truly understands what is necessary to help me meet my goals. She is always at hand when needed, responds to messages quickly and is really good in making you feel motivated. Fitness First is an awesome gym with all the necessary equipment to suit your training style. The personal trainers on site are highly skilled in their chosen fields and are very approachable and willing to give tips and advice on your current workout regime.

  • 5/5 Rayhaneh M. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The reason that I joined this gym was the instant vibe you feel when you step foot into this place - there is a certain positive welcoming vibe and the team are extremely welcoming and helpful. Hiten is truly wonderful and always on standby to assist if he can. The gym itself is well equipped and kept very clean. The Sauna is great treat to have also when you have finished a hard workout. Truly recommend this gym.

  • 5/5 Martin S. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I train at Fitness First Gracechurch and rate the trainers highly. They are technical, fun, focused and very professional! I’m getting better and stronger with every session. For anyone who is serious about their health and fitness goals, check out the FItness First Gracechurch team. You won’t be disappointed. The gym itself is a nice size, great facility and environment for training.

  • 5/5 Rosalba M. 2 years ago on Google
    Positive.Friendly and professional place to enjoy the workout. The team is so high quality standard very Helpful and so kind. Best place in the city!

  • 5/5 Lucy B. 7 years ago on Google
    Great gym, great location. Friendly staff and excellent facilities.

  • 5/5 Asia S. 2 years ago on Google
    My experience with FF in Gracechurch Street has been and continues to be fantastic. This gym have a very good energy, staff, and feel. A special shout out to one of the members, Joana. She’s always been very welcoming, kind and helpful. Her customer service skills is excellent. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get in shape.

  • 4/5 Stephan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good gym. Small but packs everything you need.

  • 4/5 Nicolaj S. 2 years ago on Google
    Well located and small FF branch that has most the equipment you'd need. Decent locker room and showers.

  • 5/5 Jordana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great session with Szilvia - tailored the spin class towards my abilities and worked me hard!

  • 5/5 Maria M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great yoga class, well done to the instructor totally professional, made it do easy for everyone also adhered to the covid 19 hygiene rules, making sure everyone is safe.

  • 5/5 Chris Bartholomeusz (Chris B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great studios, large workout area and friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Taz K. 5 years ago on Google
    Doesn't have everything you would want (if you want to lift weights). 2 x Squat Racks and 1 x Bench Press. Otherwise great vibe, really friendly personal trainers in the evenings. A good community of regulars. The classes are brilliant!

  • 5/5 Fed G. 1 year ago on Google
    Professional and funny staff: if you have a question, everyone of the team members does not think twice to give help. Not to mention the fun element :) you work out hard even you do not feel like and in a vibrant and super friendly atmosphere! The two studios are the nicest across London. That gym and its stuff make it of a character. My fav so far

  • 5/5 MANUEL Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Great gym and amazing staff. Shout out to Matt, the manager, for the great work and improvements! M.

  • 5/5 Gains& G. 2 years ago on Google
    This gym has what you need. It is very clean. The staff has changed and it has massively improved my experience there. Love all the fitness team. They really make sure we have a good timeand good a quality training. Raphael is the GOAT. Soria is great too. The manager is amazing. Big 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Ryad D. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice gym never crowded and clean. The staff is super helpful whenever I need anything, especially Soria who always greets you with a smile and shares some useful tips, and also gives amazing spin classes. I highly recommend !

  • 5/5 Hannah D. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this gym! The team are superb, Soria pushes me to be the best! Matt is so approachable, Seb's classes are my absolute favourite!! Juan is brilliant, Hitan makes me smile every time I walk into the gym, I literally feel at home the whole time i am there! The facilities available are incredible, the details down to GHD hair dryers makes the biggest difference to my experience!! Thanks Team, looking forward to spending 2022 with you all!

  • 5/5 Raphael O. 2 years ago on Google
    Very professional and friendly staff. Great place to work with a good team. Quality equipment and very clean gym floor. Good energising classes with loads of support. You got to experience the atmosphere yourself to truly know how good it is.

  • 5/5 Maurice R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been a member of Fitness First for over 8 years and Gracechurch St is always clean, has plenty of space and a good atmosphere. I have also been training with Juan for a number of months now, and have seen some great progress!

  • 5/5 Ray G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Club! My first home at Fitness first pre COVID. Always loved the buzz and the atmosphere

  • 5/5 Yanick G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing gym with great vibes! Big shout out to Matt and the team for always making me feel comfortable to try out new exercises and allowing me continuously progress. 10/10 would recommend 🤙🏾

  • 5/5 George W. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been using this gym for about 10 months. Staff always friendly. It's stylish and spacious. All new and clean. Great location right in the heart of the financial district of the city of London

  • 5/5 Luther N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great facilities, serious training members and FF staff are friendly and helpful. One of which (Szilvia I believe is her name) was extremely helpful with showing me around the gym as well as providing useful information such as peak times, changing rooms and the weightlifting barbells in the gym

  • 4/5 James M. 6 years ago on Google
    Gets super busy at lunch times and after work. Friday can be okay.

  • 5/5 Joana A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great gym!! Highly recommended!!

  • 1/5 sara m. 4 years ago on Google
    Maybe off peaks hours could be ok. But definitely, missing machines and WEIGHTS???

  • 5/5 Dildeep R. 5 years ago on Google
    Unlike all the others... it isnt that busy in the mornings... 6.30 workouts are quick and easy. I no waiting. Staff are always nice too

  • 2/5 Jean W. 4 years ago on Google
    Pros They offer towels when you come Separate sauna for female and male Not very busy at peak time Cons Very small gym(limited equipment) I would recommend this if you just use the cardio machine. If for weight training, they are very limited.

  • 4/5 Duncan M. 5 years ago on Google
    A reasonable sized venue with the added bonus of a sauna.

  • 4/5 James H. 5 years ago on Google
    great PT trainer . Dagi look him up . friendly staff and all good gym facilities

  • 4/5 Jonathan P. 6 years ago on Google
    Good gym, with a decent range of equipment. The staff here are better than most gyms, they make sure the changing rooms are tidy, gym equipment is replaced when worn out, and are always friendly. If your leaving your bike outside make sure you have a good lock, thieves target this alley.

  • 3/5 Davide C. 5 years ago on Google
    Very small gym, queue for all machines and free weights. Good facilities though.

  • 3/5 Kobir A. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean, lack of weights disappointing

  • 5/5 Jovan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this gym even more now that it has had a refurb with all the latest toys throughout the gym

  • 3/5 Christopher R. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent gym and great equipment, but it's always just too busy. If you want to do weights at lunch, don't bother if you only have a 1hr break..!

  • 4/5 Jadem M. 4 years ago on Google
    it's an small gym with few free weights, but a nice cardio area. I tend to go there where isn't peak time so I can work out quite well. It's been fully renewed which improves the experience

  • 1/5 Rachel H. 4 years ago on Google
    On behalf of my partner: Bad experience with staff putting on the “big sell” for signing membership Signed up but changed mind & cancelled straight away by phone, face to face and email. They still took direct debit even after cancellation!!! Impossible to speak to someone who could help even though they confirmed they could see the cancellation on system - With response “can’t promise anything”!! What sort of customer service is this for a large gym company?

  • 1/5 Vittorio C. 4 years ago on Google
    Toilets and showers are a disaster

  • 1/5 V C. 4 years ago on Google
    Worse bathrooms and shower ever seen in a gym

  • 2/5 Zain R. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff are friendly but there are thieves who monitor the changing rooms

  • 5/5 James P. 7 years ago on Google
    Great gym with modern facilities. Central location and helpful staff

  • 3/5 Rodrigo P. 6 years ago on Google
    Crowded during the weekdays. Peak hours with lines all over

  • 4/5 Benedict C. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice gym, I use it for an external class, so only add a venue, not a gym, but I can see there are plenty of treadmills, very good selection of weights, and the changing rooms, lockers and showers are good.

  • 4/5 Jodie F. 6 years ago on Google
    Great gym enough equipment.. but does not a wider range of smaller free weights..

  • 5/5 Rianna U. 6 years ago on Google
    Love it super friendly staff. The women's changing room is spacious with a sauna ??

  • 3/5 Alex B. 5 years ago on Google
    Small Monday to Friday only gym. Go outside of peak hours.

  • 5/5 Ludovica L. 5 years ago on Google
    Simple but complete Gym and professional and nice trainers

  • 5/5 Bradley L. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little gym, lovely friendly and welcoming staff,

  • 5/5 Darren W. 5 years ago on Google
    Brilliant gym close to work

  • 5/5 Phil S. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff

  • 5/5 Pete K. 5 years ago on Google
    Perfect!

  • 4/5 Dhiran D. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the biggest FF but can be busy at peak times

  • 1/5 iu s. 5 years ago on Google
    Cold showers...not good...

  • 4/5 Harpal D. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretty good for the price. It's a shame it's not larger as it gets quite busy. There isn't enough rowing machines or resistance machines either. Other than that it's better priced than other gyms.

  • 5/5 Levente G. 2 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Amazing place with an amazing and professional staff. The gym itself is always clean and well maintained, and fully equipped with machines. The staff members are just simply great. Szilvia at the reception is super helpful with everything you need to know. Her spin classes are tough but fun at the same time, I would recommend it to anyone. Overall it is a great place to be and I'm really satisfied with the service and staff members. It's always a pleasure to go there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard D. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    A fabulous place to exercise. The gym is clean, tidy with, excellent music. The staff are fabulous, from Matt who I believe is the GM to Raphael and Soria who are two excellent instructors. They are not pushy, but on hand to help with technique or suggestions to vary up a routine. The classes are great fun and I must say the bolt and shred classes are magic. The trainers bring the energy and make sure everyone is included. The other members who I have met are also great to workout with. All in all a great place to exercise, have fund and achieve goals….if only all gyms were like this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma M. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I Joined veryI recently joined after I stopped going to the gym due to relocating in London, and I took a tour before signing up. On both visits, I was greeted so warmly, they remember your name and are always happy to see you, which made me feel at ease even before I was a member! On my first visit after enrolling, I was given an introduction session during which they asked me why I was coming to the gym and showed me some of the finest exercises to target my goals and assist me in getting started! Such wonderful trainers that clearly care about your success and are there to assist you on your journey! The gym and changing rooms are always extremely clean, the team is lovely and I feel extremely comfortable here. I’m excited to try the classes out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 firestarta m. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Small gym but very attentive team providing a great range of classes. Personal trainers aren’t intrusive or pushy but are always willing to offer guidance on correct form and dietary tips. Bolt is the best class I think I’ve ever participated in, hitting all body parts and properly works the lungs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ella A. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    I go to the gym for my PT sessions with Lewis and he’s simply the best! So encouraging and always pushing you to achieve your best, couldn’t recommend him enough. He’s improved my confidence about going to the gym and working out and taught me so much! The facilities at the gym are great too, plenty to go around!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patricia M. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    In a nutshell, this is a gym full of good vibes. High quality, diverse classes, with all the essential equipment and in good condition. The trainers are exceptional professionals who take interest in you, regardless of your fitness level. Expect tips and tricks to get the most out of every workout. They are top-notch!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pushpa S. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Good gym and well equipped. Friendly staff, particularly Soria, who is an excellent trainer and has helped me immensely with my fitness journey!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heena C. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Great club with an amazing culture.Really makes you feel better..I always leave feeling better than when I arrived. Clean gym and the team there are so positive- classes are on point.

  • 5/5 Rene D. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Good gym and Lewis Cefai is a good trainer.

  • 5/5 Kirsty W. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I don’t normally venture into London for a gym session, however, this gym is well worth the journey! Gym itself is lovely & clean. Incredible atmosphere. Staff are extremely welcoming. I had Faith as my PT and she was incredible. Very passionate, friendly & knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Elise G. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    This is a very welcoming place. It's a well equipped gym with a good range of classes but what really sets it apart is the staff. From the minute you walk in there is connection and courtesy. The staff are helpful and efficient and take an interest in you and your goals. Classes are taught well with fun at the heart and instructors make the classes challenging for every fitness level. Great gym in a central London location with service that is a cut above.


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