Sitting proudly in the heart of the East Midlands is Leicester, the region’s most populated city. It might be well known for being one the oldest cities in England but when it comes to health and fitness, Leicester gyms are state of the art…
For city workers, suburban dwellers and even travelers passing through by car, rail or air, there are gyms for every taste and fitness goal.
Want to know the best gyms in Leicester?
At Hussle, we know that happy clients are the best possible advertisement for what we do. That’s why we provide one network, any location and thousands of gyms with zero contract.
Many of those venues are in and around the city of Leicester, so let’s take a closer look at some of the best with Hussle’s top picks!
Our top rated gyms in Leicester
From health clubs and spa-sanctuary to fantastic all-in-one gyms and family-friendly leisure centres, here are some of the best gyms Leicester has to offer.
Hiitness Gym, Leicester LE1
On St. John Street in the heart of Leicester, Hiitness Gym is a hidden gem that is well worth seeking out.
Hiitness feels like a well-kept secret amongst the more savvy Leicester gym goers, simply because it is new, great quality and impressively diverse in its offering.
Split into four key zones, Cardio, Functional, Strength and Combat it also creates an environment that feels open and spacious.
Those zones are packed with enough variety to ensure all types of workout are well catered for. Hiitness Gym has it all, including cardio machines, resistance equipment, free & Olympic weights and a mat area.
The venue also boasts a spacious fitness studio, punch bags, power plate and functional training with first class personal training available at additional cost.
Our members love the well-equipped facilities, welcoming staff and the fact that despite long opening hours, the gym is always immaculately clean!
The venue’s entrance is at the back of the building from the entry at St. John Street with ample free parking.
Hiitness gym, Leicester is open from 06:00 from Tuesdays to Saturdays, closing at 22:00 every evening except Saturday (16:00) Sundays are from 08:00 to 13:00. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Esprit Ladies Health Club and Spa
A trip to the gym can be fraught with anxiety for many of us; this can especially be the case for women working out alone.
At Esprit Ladies Health Club and Spa, in on Belgrave Gate,LE1 however, things are different, a lot different in fact.
Put aside thoughts of corporate gyms for a moment and imagine something else.
Esprit is a venue where women of all ages, and all fitness or experience level can work out with confidence. It is a gym where the focus is placed on the atmosphere just as much as the excellent facilities.
Esprit feels like a comfortable, personal space and a social environment which many people understandably love.
That unique environment, combined with great facilities such as cardio and resistance equipment, an array of free weights and an open, spacious studio for group exercise earns Esprit a place on our list.
The venue has clean and modern changing facilities and opening times of 08:30 – 20:30 Monday to Friday and from 10:00 until 18:00 and 16:00 Saturday and Sunday respectively.
LivingWell, Hilton Leicester
When you step inside a LivingWell venue, you know it won’t just look fantastic it will feel great too!
Located in The Hilton Leicester, at Junction 21 LE19, LivingWell health club is just as popular with local people as it is with those using the hotel’s other amenities.
Why wouldn’t it be? For those looking for a spa experience there is a crystal clear swimming pool, sauna and steam room to relax and lose yourself in.
For those looking for virtually any kind of workout, there is a safe and open space containing all the cardio, resistance and free weights equipment you might ever need. They even offer group exercise classes and personal training.
It all adds up to a versatile and inspiring offering, with a definite touch of luxury. LivingWell is open Monday to Friday from 06:00 until 21:00 and 07:00 to 20:00 every weekend.
Progress Works Gym, Leicester LE3
Progress Works have been changing lives in Leicester for some time now. They pride themselves on shaping new, improved versions of everyone lucky enough to walk through their doors.
How do they do it? With the ethos that fitness is a way of life, not a hobby and with an amazing collection of personal trainers and equipment.
You’ll find free weights, Olympic weights and first class selection of both cardio and resistance equipment at Progress Works. They also have a great little cafe and on-site supplement shop.
You can find Progress Works Gym on 132 station road, Glenfield, Leicester in LE3 8BR. Opening times are from 06:30 until 21:30 every weekday and 08:00 until 14:00 at the weekend.
South Charnwood Leisure Centre
Born of a partnership with the local borough council and Fusion, a highly experienced sports and leisure organisation, South Charnwood Leisure Centre has something for everyone.
Swimmers will love the well maintained swimming pool with set times for lane swimming, family swimming and aqua aerobics.
Lovers of group exercise will appreciate a packed weekly timetable containing everything from Box Fit, Bodybalance and Les Mills Bodycombat to Dance, Cycling and HIIT.
The gym is impressively big in terms of both its size and the equipment on offer. Everything is here in abundance, including resistance and cardio machines, extensive free weights and functional training.
Located on Parkstone Road LE7 it’s no surprise that this venue draws people of all ages and experience from far and wide. South Charnwood Leisure Centre is open from 07:00 until 21:00 every weekday and from 08:00 until 16:00 at the weekends.
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