Hove Fitness Club - Hove

marina bez gorio

I’ve been going to gyms for 3 and a half years, and I can confidently say that Hove Fitness Club is one of the best gyms I’ve trained at in Brighton&Hove. The staff is super friendly, the environment is clean, and the equipment is fantastic!!!
It’s the kind of gym that makes you enjoy working out. Highly recommend! 🙂

Mona Baig

I’ve recently joined Hove Fitness Club and have had an incredibly positive experience right from the start. The staff are exceptionally warm and friendly, creating a genuine community atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at home. I’ve been especially impressed by how the receptionists and trainers go out of their way to ensure every member feels valued. Imogen, in particular, stands out for her consistently welcoming and friendly approach.

The personalised attention at the club really sets it apart. The classes feel thoughtfully designed, with instructors taking the time to understand individual fitness goals/ injuries and tailoring the experience accordingly. The yoga sessions, in particular, are phenomenal! The instructors are not only highly skilled, but also genuinely interested in learning about each participant’s needs and preferences, making the sessions feel both supportive and engaging.

All in all, a great start! I feel very lucky to be a member. I’ve been a member of lots of different gyms in Brighton and Hove, but this one definitely stands out for me.

A special thanks to Imogen, Lucy, Sarah Wheeler and Francine, but all the staff have been wonderful!

Sandy O'Neill

As a member, the club failed to inform me that the parking restrictions had been introduced. (I had queried this with staff and I was told members would be notified) The notification to members appeared on the gym door the day after I incurred a parking penalty.

I received a penalty charge and informed staff. I was assured the matter would be dealt with.
Months later we are still receiving letters from debt agencies threatening legal action. I have repeatedly asked the staff for assistance and they have told me it has been dealt with, which is clearly not the case. We have since left the gym and they have allowed this to continue despite having the authority to stop legal action.

The gym does not offer any assistance with programs unless you pay for a personal trainer which was disappointing when already paying a hefty fee for two members. They offer group show arounds only and personal training is pushed throughout.

I was also mislead by the staff regarding the rules regarding under 16 year olds. I was advised by the manager he could use the gym equipment as long as I was in vicinity of the gym. Which was fine as I could work out too. I was then told I needed to be at each machine as he used it. (Bearing in mind this is a well behaved teen who knows how to use the machines respectfully and I paid for a PT to show him). When I told Lucy that i was advised it would be okay for me to be in the vicinity, not following him around, I was told ‘my staff would never say that’ so basically calling me a liar.

All in all a very disappointing experience.

Paul Ward

Only been going to this gym since July, and I fine the staff very friendly and welcoming! And the gym is modern and well equipped, and it very clean! Much nicer then the previous gym club.

Ali B

This gym provides great value for money and quality classes when compared to peers. My perceptions are based on the ‘hyrig’ classes/platinum membership.

1. The hyrig classes

There are four main ‘hyrig’ classes with sessions throughout the week that I comment on but there are plenty of other classes including Pilates, yoga, spin amongst others.

Hyrox - essentially a circuits based class, based on the competition. The class caters for all abilities. The gym is a hyrox partner gym which is a USP and a great place to train if you want to compete but also if you don’t want to and just want to improve general fitness.

Build - this is a weights based class for a range of abilities. The instructors go to great lengths to explain technique and form, observe and correct this, so a fantastic opportunity for a beginner to benefit from week on week coaching.

Rush - essentially a HIT class.

Combat - I would describe this as a cardio box workout. No experience required and instructors are adept at explaining, correcting and assisting with form and technique.

2. Friendliness

This is an independent gym, the owners put a lot of effort into ensuring staff are trained in customer care, you will find everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming.

3. Comparators and pricing

Comparatively, this gym is priced very reasonably at £70 per month for unlimited hyrig classes. It is very hard to find a gym that places this level of emphasis on form, technique and improvement for a reasonable price. Other local gyms offer ‘small group personal training’ ranging from circa £120-£200 per month. Eg - I went to a local cross fit gym and they tried to charge me £90 limited to two sessions a week non-negotiable.

Side note - I have seen reviews below concerning parking tickets - if you get a ticket (for forgetting to enter your number plate on entry) you just need to let the owners know and they cancel it straight away it is a non issue.

Special thanks to Sarah Linley, Matt, Lucy, Aaron, Scott, Will and Imogen but all staff have been great.

Sarah Hopwood

Highly recommend this gem of a gym on the south coast. The gym equipment is impressive, classes varied across many disciplines, with lots of times to suit busy schedules. The gym has the latest technology, members receive regular updates. The staff are friendly, kind, professional and on hand for any queries. The cafe is awesome - smoothies are delish! Changing rooms clean. A wonderful environment for all ages and levels of fitness. Their Personal trainers are highly skilled, trained, gifted communicators who can help you start or kick off your fitness journey. Thank you Hove Fitness Team.

Peter Farrell

Entering a clean, welcoming, and professional gym is mood enhancing. The parking is an important asset. Cafe completes the HFC experience! Work with an excellent trainer, a great resource.

H K

So happy to be back at HFC. 1st day opening and I did 2 classes. The place is insane. What they've done is extraordinary. Thank you for making this happen. You've all worked so so hard.