PureGym London Sydenham

This gym is a small/Medium sized gym, the free weight area is in the basement and can get quite clammy if a lot of people are down there. Decent amount of machines, best time to train there is probably off peak hours. Overall not a bad gym if your local and in the area.

I've been going here for almost two years and would say it's a decent gym for those interested in strength training. There are two squat racks, two Smith machines, a couple of lat pull down machines, rowing machines, matrix machines, etc. The gym has all of the equipment you would need to work out. It is slightly annoying they only have one bench press, but there are dumbells up to 50kg so this should not be an issue for most.The main problem with this gym is just the building. It has very little ventilation and so smells quite bad, especially because during peak hours over 100 people can be in here. The weights room especially is claustrophobic and prone to overheating. There doesn't seem to be much the gym can do about this.Whilst others have said the gym is messy and full of bad customers I don't agree. People aren't the friendliest but this is to be expected in a 24/hr cheap gym. I have never been prevented from working out due to the behavior of others or the condition of the gym.Overall 6/10 and good for anyone who is local and just wants a straight forward gym

I tend to use the gym week day evenings and weekend afternoons. It's never so busy I can't get to use the machines I like. Excellent value for money. I don't use them but if you want classes they are available.

Busy gym at 18:30. Managed to get on the equipment I wanted. Could do with more rowing machines and quite a few bits of kit needed repairs on my last visit but normally it's well kept.

poor gym. Equipment damaged and never repaired. Staff absent and not interested in solving problems. Cleaning stations removed so be prepared to use non-disinfectant machinery. The app never logs weekend visits so it's useless. One piece of advice don't waste your money at this gym

The gym is deceptively large with a wide array of equipment. My favourite area is the studio: I love the combination of the lighting and the dark decor - it puts me in a good mood the moment I enter. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They always make a point of saying hello and goodbye whenever I enter and leave. All areas of the gym are spotless. I like the fact there is also a mini studio so I can still workout whenever the main studio is closed or there are classes going on. The only misgiving I can think of is that it is too popular and it can get a little crowded - even in the early morning. Despite this, it is still relatively easy to get access to the equipment I wish to work on. I also love how spacious the changing room is. Even if I lived miles away I would still return once in a while.

I like this gym. I don't know the staff personally but they all seem nice and put effort into keeping the gym tidy and well maintained. I would say though that this gym could do with a dedicated deadlift platform. Then it would be 5 stars!

My second day of attending, my experience so far has been good. I avoid peak hours so that I am able to focus and utilise my time. The building is clean and a pleasant atmosphere with a good range of equipment.

I really enjoy this gym however I will say the floor space is ridiculously small.Also noticed it can be very dirty- it needs a good hoover. Apart from the minor negatives, overall this is a decent gym. The personal trainers also hog the machines for their personal sessions which is annoying too

Fairly large gym, obviously during peak times there may be a wait for some equipment, but outside of peak hours there's a large enough selection of equipment that you don't really have to wait for any of it. Mens locker rooms are also fairly big, showers are clean, gym in general is clean and rarely is equipment out of order. Also a sainburys a 20 second walk away so can grab a post workout snack.