September 2025 by Millie Caveney
I have been a member of the Collingham branch since it opened and the Newark branch before that. Both locations are great with a wide range of equipment. The PTs are friendly and the classes are always full! There?s a wide range of classes and sessions for people of all abilities.
Highly recommend, everyone is super friendly and the owners have built a great community
September 2025 by Herbert Entwistle
Started PT sessions with Graham about 10 weeks ago, and noticed a massive difference in my overall strength. The sessions are well planned, progress is tracked and I always come away feeling like I?ve been worked hard! Graham is also a lovely guy too, and we always have a good chat during our sessions! Highly recommend!!
September 2025 by Nicola McNaught
Simply the best gym! Not only are the owners friendly and supportive, so are the personal trainers. Nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them - even if you?re on your own work out and need a bit of help.
The equipment is top notch and they continually invest to keep standards high and the gym is very clean
But what does it for me is the gym community, friendly, encouraging and supportive! You won?t find better elsewhere! #TeamArena ?
April 2025 by Natalie Butler
Before joining Arena Gym, I was terrified and genuinely hated the idea of stepping into a gym. That all changed when I signed up and met my personal trainer, Graham. I?m now almost a year into my journey, and the difference in my strength and overall health is incredible. Graham?s expertise and genuine care for my wellbeing have been a game changer.
We work hard during sessions, but it?s never without fun and laughter. Both Graham and Martin create such a positive, welcoming environment. I?ve never felt more comfortable in a gym ? there?s no judgment, only support from everyone, including the other members. If you?re looking for a gym where you can push yourself and still enjoy the process, Arena Gym is the place to be.
May 2024 by Jessie Taylor
We started the year with low energy, lost on how to approach diet and fitness. We reached out to Martin; being highly recommended to us by friends. As early as the initial meet, Martin guided us through food suggestions in relation to our personal goals. Where you may usually expect the opposite, the nutritional guidance actually opened up so many food options for us, as before we would restrict ourselves or give up on diets after burnout or hunger spells. Martin?s knowledge and approach is extremely refreshing, the information shared surrounding nutrition is something we will forever refer to. The fitness sessions were amazing, all demonstrated, guided and supported where needed. Considering how I am always prone to injury, from Martin?s guidance and care, the workouts achieved great results with no injury whatsoever - continuing to fuel more energy into the week and always looking forward to the next session. The gym space is incredible, being upbeat, with plenty of equipment and areas for space to allow for ?you do you? moments. Thank you Martin, you carry on doing you! You?re the best! We are so grateful.
November 2023 by Mark Thornley
Nice gym friendly members
September 2023 by Anne Amiel
A friendly and professional environment where after many years not doing sport, I felt comfortable and supported returning to a fitness environment.Being part of Arena Health and Fitness has given me the confidence to enjoy and explore fitness.Thank you
August 2023 by Joe Asman
Very small claustrophobic gym. Too hot. Poor ventilation, making for a poor work lot. No space downstairs for proper dumbbell use. Will not be going again.
August 2023 by Luke Burton
A brilliant gym helped me to prepare for the army building up both my strength and cardio great staff and a great community with members always there to give you an extra tip to make your life easier nothing bad to say about the equipment everything is spaced out nicely and you never feel crowded. Changing rooms are always kept clean and the gym has a great choice on drinks in its vending machine at good prices. Only bad thing I would say is I believe the deadlifting spot in the bottom of the gym is on a slant as I would have to put two smaller plates next to the weights to stop the bar from rolling back. Other than that I would recommend this gym to anyone
June 2023 by Matt
A great gym with the best equipment I've ever used and by far the best equipment in the surrounding area! It's always clean with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. I would like to see it open longer on the weekends as it's shut by noon, which makes it difficult to get to if you have other morning commitments.
April 2023 by Maisie Dunn
Excellent Gym and Fitness space, everything you could possibly need under one roof. Substantial equipment for all fitness levels and needs. Highly recommend to anyone who is a super pro right down to a gym novice like me. Fitness coaches available on site, and for personal training session plans if required. You will always feel welcome here right from day one.
April 2023 by Niamh Tracey
Lovely gym with even lovelier staff! Very clean, organised and well equipped.
February 2023 by Scott Driver
I've tried a few of the local gyms - this is best by far!Staff are welcoming and always friendly, great range of equipment and classes available also!
July 2022 by James Carpenter
I have gone to the Arena on and off for 8 years and been trained by Martin. The atmosphere in the gym is great with members from age 18 to 80. Martin is knowledgeable and patient when it comes to explaining the equipment and doing PT sessions.
May 2022 by Gemma Streets
A brilliant gym with kind experienced staff. Arena is a very friendly and very well equipped gym. Excellent facilities for all abilities and training programmes. The staff are all kind and very knowledgeable. A light fun atmosphere means there?s no pressure, other customers become friends. Different classes run every day and are professional, they are included in the very well priced membership fee. All in all this is the best gym in Newark, ten out of ten!!!
