JD Gyms Sunderland

The gym facilities are really good and it's a good size gym but the sauna and the men's changing room is the most disgusting smell you have ever smelt, it's like the sauna has not been cleaned in months, you can smell it out side the changing rooms just before you walk in.

The place reeks of human waste and is constantly packed. The stench really is unbearable and has made me feel nauseous on every visit. Wish I had read other reviews before parting with my money.Cancelled with a few weeks left on my membership and have since joined a reasonably-smelling gym.

I have been a member for almost 3 months now. While it offers a decent workout environment, I was disappointed with some aspects.The gym has outdated machines that could use an upgrade. Additionally, there's a shortage of machine availability, especially for exercises like leg curls and chest fly, which often get occupied for extended periods.I also noticed that some of the equipment had stretched wires, indicating a need for maintenance. Overall, JD Gym Sunderland has potential, but improvements are needed to enhance the workout experience.

JD Gyms Sunderlandwas the first gym where I actually felt like I was in a professional environment. Despite it always being busy, all the weights are in perfect condition and any broken machine is broken for no longer than a week. The clear divisions between each exercise area and the overall layout is makes it easy to navigate. The showers are one of the best gym showers I've used and are usually clean for most of the day. They treat you with the luxury of a sauna and a cold shower in the changing rooms too. I've attended a few classes and received PT sessions from Chris Fortune. Both were very pleasant experiences. In the past, all the rowing machines had an issue with their drag settings where the drag factor was set extremely low regardless of where you set it but they might have fixed this as it has been 6 months

So, this is my first time going to the gym and am absolutely clueless so I did some research online before going. I went on their website and downloaded the timetable and decided to go on the day of the induction. I had already spoken to someone over the phone and confirmed the timings but when I reached there I was told that they were ending their shift and I will have to come another day. Then I when I went there for the next induction, although there was no one at the reception but there is a bell over there which you can press and people from back office will immediately come to help. I had to wait for the PT for about 15 min but after that the experience was GREAT. Lee was the PT assigned for my induction and he is very good. He first had a small chat with me to understand what I was expecting and if there was anything I was uncomfortable about. Later he gave me a tour of the gym and even advised me about the initial routine that I should follow and the equipments I should use. This was so helpful as I was absolutely clueless about my gym routine and had no idea where to start. Overall I would rate it as 4 start due to the initial inconvenience but I had a great first day at the gym.

Decent enough equipment but there is no input from staff on gym etiquette. sudden surge of students/children in groups of 5 or more playing" on equipment for up to 45 minutes at a time"

I'm a returning member, been going a month now and it's going right downhill fast compared to how itbwas a cpl yrs ago, it seems all they want is numbers, won't speak to people about their behaviours and gym etiquette. You have people wearing sliders then putting their bare feet on the equipment including the dumbbells. The place absolutely stinks especially the changing rooms and toilets. I can't see me staying a member here for long.

This place SMELLS!Gym is fine but the changing rooms smell like festival toilets had a baby with a PC gamer. Oh my WORD. Get an AIR FRESHENER PLEASE.