March 2024 by owen pavey
On and off over the last 15 years i have enjoyed 3 month memberships of Nuffield Gym Chesterfield which allows me to get back into shape in the months that i consider it to be too dark and dangerous to do street running-mainly December through to the end of Febraury. I have also had memberships of other (much cheaper) gyms in Chesterfield during this time so thought it would be good to weigh up the pros and cons of Nuffield compared to others.Starting with the negatives first:1.The exercise floor area on the 1st floor is considerably smaller than other gyms and therefore has less equipment.2.The number of treadmills has decreased since my regular memberships of 2010-2016 and on manual settings some of the buttons on the handlebars of the bikes do not operate3.The two shaving bowls wash basins next to the showers are set too far from the mirror,forcing the user to lean over to see clearly,and i was never able to get a good temperature from the water4."Family time" hours allocated to the swimming pool.In all fairness the hours are indicated on a pinned up schedule in the changing room area but,having forgotten this it was a shock for me on re-joining to find children walking around between the lockers and generally making lots of noise (which is what kids do in all fairness)5.Occasional blocking of the toilet.I feel bad having to go to staff to tell them.If each of the two toilets had a brush in one corner at least i could have sorted it out myself.6.No "starter pack" when rejoining.This was pretty much a booklet Nuffield would give you explaining what you get for your money,which would include free monthly health MOTs but everything has switched over to using Apps and its just another set of passwords you have to remember.And now for the positives:1.Good quality Life Fitness treadmills with speed interval setting-could not match this at the cheaper gyms2.Good quality shower room area with 8 cubicals,good temperature controls and large shower head rotation,soap dispensers always kept stocked up,and the water keeps flowing uninteruoted-could not match at the cheaper gyms3.Spacious changing rooms with 2 levels of lockers all in good condition-could not match at the cheaper gyms4.Lockers use the membership card as part of the locking system so you dont have to bring in a padlock,but each lockers has a coat rail,hanger and hook for rucksacks-could not match at cheaper gyms5.The pool is excellent,and if like myself you are not keen on children,you just need to avoid the Family Swim and Classes shown on the schedule in the changing room.The steam room & sauna are an extra bonus if a little on the small side-could not match at cheaper gyms and really this is where you gain the most for your money6.The 1st floor exercise area never really feels busy,though i bemoan the reduction of the number of treadmills i found if they were ever fully occupied i just used one of the bikes or cross trainers for half an hour then 2 or 3 would then become available7.There is a lovely ambience when you walk into the entrance area reception and through the cafe seated area,and though im not one for hanging around after exercising i do appriciate that others might want to stop for a chat & a bite to eat8.The option to pay membership in 3 month blocks has always worked out well for me,i have never seen the point of gym membership during the summer months because that is when im out and about and doing things.This gives Nuffield an advantage since most cheaper gyms only offer a rolling 12 month Direct Debit
January 2024 by Kyle Kerr
Amazing staff
September 2023 by Autumn Leaf
Very clean. Lovely, helpful and friendly staff.
September 2023 by Robert Talks
Excellent Gym!I don't live in the area but my local Nuffield is the same tier as this one and wow, what a difference. People of Chesterfield, you are lucky to have this gym as it is far, far better than my local gym which is the same tier but much more money per month due to being close to London.Changing rooms all really clean and tidy. They can get quite congested before and after classes, but not much can be done about that.A good range of equpment, nothing out of order on my visit on 29/8/23. Really friendly and helpful staff as well as really friendly members. Your members put weights back when they are done which is a refreshing change to see.A very positive experience, excellent cafe area which was very busy. I would highly recommend. ??Keep up the great work.
June 2023 by Geo T
Closed until 8am on bank holidays no good for working people that. Closed the hot room off so only can use sauna and gym £50 a month for that is awfully a lot. They don?t answer phone lines when you need to speak to them been calling none stop for ages. Think I?ll be cancelling membership at this.
May 2023 by Fearn Liston
Staff are friendly and the gym is clean however the equipment is unfortunately old and there is without fail always multiple machines out of order. Abductor, leg press, assisted pull up machine, several treadmills just to name a few. For the price you pay for the membership this is really disappointing.
April 2023 by Alex Webster
If orange, laminated cards, overpriced membership and machines that are out of order is your thing, this is the gym for you?Nice staff though.
March 2023 by Torie Piggott
Had the best Elemis facial with Georgia today.
She was so professional and made me feel so relaxed.
Can?t recommend the treatments enough!
A really lovely space and experience
Thank you Georgia ??
February 2023 by mark hillery
1 day free trial to check out the equipment it seems a nice atmosphere within the gym and polite working staff team I hope to join up in the summer
January 2023 by Adele Wilkinson
Amazing staff and fantastic support with my disability
January 2023 by Jon Richardson
I have been at the gym for 2 years now so I have a good idea about the place.I have a PT, Tom, he is absolutely outstanding and great to know and incredibly knowledgeableI believe the management are not on top of things, I would consider them quite slack tbf.I find the welcome when you walk in very hit and Miss to be honest, although Donna is always very pleasant and positiveLots to get better at Nuffield Chesterfield in a very competitive market place
December 2022 by Rob Knight-Strong
Good gym, could do with a refresh and some better free weights equipment. There are cheaper options in Chesterfield with better equipment, but if you want a relaxed atmosphere and a good pool then this is your only option
October 2022 by Tom Goucher
With the price being so high you'd think it would be a good quality gym. Really needs updating the majority of the equipment must be from the 90s. Opening times are rubbish 8pm at the weekend is so early to close. The pool is nice but with the amount of classes and kids classes on you will struggle to find a time you can use it. Staff are nice which really is the only reason it isn't a 1 star review
October 2022 by alan wood
I joined due my medical situation and I have found nuffield health to be a breath of fresh air the staff are not only very qualified but are very considerate,understanding,and a pleasure to work out with.i find it a pleasure to go and carry out the exercises that are required in a very friendly atmosphere which are concluded with a swim in a very pleasant pool,followed by nice shower all immaculately clean.
September 2022 by Mr Joshua
The staff are friendly. The gym and pool are nice and clean. Terrible and tiny weights area. The equipment is old and tired at best. Some just doesn't work properly anymore e.g. the 1 smith machine is rusty and doesn't move smoothly. I changed from GymGroup to Nuffiled to use the pool but the Gymgroup equipment is infinitely better at a fraction of the price. Very disappointed with Nuffield but locked in now for 10 more months.
