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Active Nation Gym - Runcorn

Gym

😠 Closes 9pm weekdays and 4pm weekends!!!! What's going on? A ghost town of a gym and not a good selection of kit to work with. Feel sorry for the staff. Only good thing is PT Tom who is the best PT there... when he can get out of bed People often mention staff, good, friendly, equipment, machines, helpful, great, room, times, time,


Address

Unit J, Trident Park, Runcorn WA7 2FQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.activenation.org.uk

Contact

+44 1928 244936

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (97 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6β€―AM to 8:30β€―PM
  • Friday: 6β€―AM to 8β€―PM
  • Saturday: 8β€―AM to 4β€―PM
  • Sunday: 8β€―AM to 4β€―PM
  • Monday: 6β€―AM to 8:30β€―PM
  • Tuesday: 6β€―AM to 8:30β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 6β€―AM to 8:30β€―PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (26) good (16) friendly (15) equipment (13) machines (12) helpful (9) great (8) room (7) times (7) time (6)
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  • 1/5 Wang P. 2 years ago on Google
    Closes 9pm weekdays and 4pm weekends!!!! What's going on? A ghost town of a gym and not a good selection of kit to work with. Feel sorry for the staff. Only good thing is PT Tom who is the best PT there... when he can get out of bed
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Fred T. 1 year ago on Google
    Pros: Very good gym. Friendly environment, great/helpful staff members A good variety of machines Never really busy at all Sauna and Steam room Air con Ladies only gym Cons: Have been missing quite a few weights for a very long period of time now, but others are available so not a big deal When it does get busy however, probably best to comeback another time so try to avoid around 2pm-3pm & 5pm-6pm Very strange how early they close on weekends
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Nikki B. 4 years ago on Google
    This gym is a massive let down it is like a ghost town, I don't blame it tho as the manager Lydia there is so rude and has no customer service skills at all. The gym looks tired, dark and outdated. I recommend puregym as it is cheaper and the staff there are polite and they have staff that can help and can be seen.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 hsk 1 year ago on Google
    Active Nation nice gym feel really welcome, personal trainer Mike 11/10 good vibes really good at his job really helpful suggest going to Mike 100percent
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul 5 years ago on Google
    Slightly better than your average chain gym. Staff are brilliant and it's generally a good experience. Usual array of idiots not returning equipment and generally disrespecting the place that's normal these days. Excellent value for money.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Foxtrot E. 6 years ago on Google
    I have been going for a while now. It's a very friendly gym that really isnt busy or not the time I go which is normally between 10 - 1pm. Has a female only area which is great for the less confident of us, or doing hip thrusts. I haven't ventured upstairs to the weights because I have no idea of the equipment or how to use it and Im imitated I wish one of the staff would offer me a walkthrough.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Loft G. 2 years ago on Google
    They traded the kit for even worse cheaper rubbish. Being a charity gym things break and takes years to repair too. Joined Pure gym for that reason
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chris M. 6 years ago on Google
    It's a good gym. Lots of space, good variety of machines / free weights/benches and friendly staff. It doesn't matter if some of the equipment is a little old, a 10kg weight still weighs 10kg whether it's 1 year or 10 years old and the cardio machines all work well.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Stephen H. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely terrible, broken aircon, damaged floors, broken and missing dumbells, doesn't always open on time - no thanks
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Fran B. 4 years ago on Google
    Needs a kick, not interested in clients, well staff are but the company aren't. Staff are fighting a losing battle trying to make the place fit for purpose
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Igor h. 1 year ago on Google
    Very badly managed gym facility. Steam room ,dry sauna was not working over 9 month .when finally working. manager decided not to switch it on . Only to be making pre booking for members that was never communicated. Gym equipment not working or consistently out of order . Stay away as only thing that this guys are interested in is to take your money on monthly basis and not provide any service.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Wilfred T. 5 years ago on Google
    I have found a perfect activity at Active Nation. These guys have something for everyone and I found the right activity along with fair prices and timetable as well. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Joseph K. 5 years ago on Google
    The best gym you will ever attend. Why? Because it's no frills, all about fitness with dedicated and knowledgeable staff who genuinely care.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Zoltan Molnar J. 4 months ago on Google
    One of the best gyms I have ever been to, staff and management very friendly and helpful. Prices are great also. Plenty of equipment for either weight or cardio training. And most importantly never too busy, no waiting around for equipment, even at peak times. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 James R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good, friendly, modern gym.

  • 4/5 Simon E. 1 year ago on Google
    So far amazing, really really nice atmosphere and there's tons of things to do. I feel great after only going the gym twice, definitely going to try to go at least 3 times a week =). I will say though the only negative is the changing rooms, I wish there were more lockers to choose from and the ones that aren't locked by people hogging them are really broken.

  • 5/5 Steven R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent gym to go to, staff are friendly and very helpful too. Other members are also friendly too, I'd recommend anyone to join…

  • 5/5 Dumbo T. 5 months ago on Google
    Always amazing, had it where the qr code doesnt work on my phone. Staff always very accomodating and let me in, i won a years worth which is unfortunately over now, i will definitely be purchasing an annual.

  • 5/5 Analogue D. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been going to this gym for over a decade and its never been better than it is now, great staff that are always helpful and professional, all the classes are free and has all of the equipment I could ever need to train with.

  • 1/5 Macy H. 4 months ago on Google
    Everything is always broken, doesn’t get fixed or just stays out of service for literal years. Sauna and steams are turned off most the time. Then if you cancel your membership they harass you for payment and it’s like having a bounty on your head over a gym membership πŸ˜‚ honestly don’t bother.

  • 1/5 Craziest V. 2 years ago on Google
    Omg they've reduced their opening times again (see the image I've uploaded). Shuts 8.30pm weekdays. Reduced access but no reduction in fees!! Guess I'm joining pure gym for 24hr access instead

  • 5/5 Erebusl 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff. No idea why there are negative reviews. Equipment is clean and there is plenty. Lots of free weights too. Could do with a full length kick bag in a position away from the frame.

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my gym. Ots local, near food places. It has everything you need to smash your fitness goals although its a bit small and doesn't have everything but who needs all the fancy machines? This has everything. It doesn't get too busy, don't need to wait for machines/equipment etc. It does multiple classes daily whi h are all different and the instructors are very friendly. Lovely and helpful staff. Caring Personal Trainers. Has a sauna and steam room too inided in membership and they are modern and big and it's a massive plus compared to other gyms. Huge changing rooms and all facilities you need like water fountain, weighing scales etc.

  • 5/5 Denise T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff lovely clean well maintained gym

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 9 months ago on Google
    Go 3 times a week staff so friendly go atmosphere can't do enough for you and a good price for what you get

  • 5/5 Sue O. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely staff nothings too much trouble. Made me feel very welcome .

  • 4/5 Dave C. 8 months ago on Google
    Been to a few gyms and its tricky as they all seem to excel in one or two places but lack in others... on the whole I would say that it is hard to beat this gym for the money - it has a good selection of machines (but could do with a few others in areas its lacking). It has a steamroom and sauna, which is great for the price. But I ended up joining another gym because of Active Nations opening times... its just no good that it opens so late and closes so early. I have kept my membership here temporarily thought as I cant avoid the fact that this gym is really local and does have a lot for the price (But I would gladly pay a little more for it to have better opening times).

  • 3/5 Lindy de Klerk (. 10 months ago on Google
    Active Nation Runcorn is an amazing gym with all the basic needs to help you get started, including a ladies only room. The ladies locker room is spacious and a lot of lockers! They have plenty of equipment, as in... If someone is on 'yours', there are plenty of alternatives! The ladies only room (on the left side after entering) has quite the basics as well, and its nice and quiet a lot of times :) it misses quite some pegs in the different weighting machines, so you'll atill be kind of forced to use the ones in the general area πŸ˜‚ The gym could work on some things though: HygiΓ«ne: the machines look rather dirty. A lot of dried up sweat from previous users, you can see the way it ran down machines... Dirt on the ground behind the treadmill (people wearing dirty shoes) that doesn't get removed. Machines that could use some repairing/new fabric on parts of it. A lot of locks in the locker rooms could use some WD-40 or replacement as well. Its all rather small things but it can make quite a difference! There is no 'cleaning code' for users. In my previous gym they made sure users at least wiped the machines with cleaning wipes to help maintain a hygiene standard. Or that people atleast wear indoor shoes, and not the shoes they use outside. I haven't seen any cleaning staff around, could be timing / not sure if there are any..

  • 5/5 Gemma G. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly atmosphere for a gym newbie. Approachable staff who are more than happy to help with any questions or suggestions. Clean and feels covid safe.

  • 5/5 kaspars j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place. (Original) ΠžΡ‡Π΅Π½ΡŒ Ρ…ΠΎΡ€ΠΎΡˆΠΎΠ΅ мСсто.

  • 4/5 Tony R. 4 years ago on Google
    This gym has really nice, pleasant, helpful staff and is good value for money. The equipment is in good condition and there has been a recent refurbishment. The showers could do with a complete overhaul.

  • 5/5 Rebecca T. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant gym, friendly staff and great choice of classes and equipment

  • 1/5 Orn I. 4 years ago on Google
    They shut the gym for 4 days and still want to charge you for the full month... no thanks

  • 4/5 Amy J. 5 years ago on Google
    My son goes street dance here, I do recommend.

  • 5/5 Adam D. 5 years ago on Google
    Staff are always friendly and willing to help. Nice and quiet - not compared to other gyms in the town.

  • 5/5 Kirstie-Ann P. 3 years ago on Google
    Well equipped, friendly staff and COVID safe.

  • 4/5 Hung B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice gym, friendly staff. Could have more selection of machines but very adequate overall.

  • 5/5 Efc S. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff are very friendly and all in all a good atmosphere. Love the layout and the gym equipment is great

  • 4/5 Danny B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good variety of machines, plenty of free weights, large room for cardio equipment and a ladies only gym as well. Would thoroughly recommend for anybody looking for a good gym to join

  • 1/5 Angel D. 4 years ago on Google
    Honestly the place is dying. They can hang as many "We are aware of the issue and are working to remedy it" notices they want but when the issues are never actually fixed then what's the point? The showers have been basically unusuable for months and they're getting worse. More and more is breaking every day and remain broken for LONG stretches of time. The price increases and the quality declines with each new owner.

  • 1/5 S H. 4 years ago on Google
    A Mehhhh of a gym

  • 5/5 Mike 5 years ago on Google
    Nice staff

  • 5/5 Spasimir K. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Clean gym.

  • 5/5 Val L. 5 years ago on Google
    It is most probably very popular with the young .I am 77 and go next door to the bingo

  • 5/5 Craig M. 5 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Michael L. 5 years ago on Google
    Great way to stay in shape

  • 1/5 frank w. 5 years ago on Google
    Not sure

  • 5/5 EddyS 5 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Kimberley K. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic

  • 1/5 patricia a. 5 years ago on Google
    Did not go there.

  • 5/5 Graham A. 5 years ago on Google
    Very helpful staff and friendly atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Sean W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and helpful staff, made us very welcome for a 3 day pass


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