The 13 Best Gyms in Cardiff

Cardiff has produced some of the UK’s most famous athletes, from Colin Jackson to Tanni Grey-Thompson and Ryan Giggs. And so it should come as no surprise that the city is home to an incredible range of fitness facilities.

Unfortunately, that doesn’t make your job easy if you’re looking for Cardiff’s best gym. With so many to choose from, we’ve put together a list of our 13 favourites to get you started. The list has something for everyone, from luxury options to pioneers of functional fitness and beyond.

Content

1. The Studio
2. PureGym Cardiff
3. The Compound Gym
4. UFit Fitness
5. Aspire Fitness
6. Dave’s Gyms
7. ZeroW Wales
8. GymVision
9. Energie Fitness
10. PBPerformance
11. Dragon Athletic
12. Mission Fitness
13. David Lloyd

The 13 Best Gyms in Cardiff

#1 – The Studio

Location: Unit R01, Cardiff Bay Business Centre, Forgeside Close, Cardiff  CF24 5EL

Opening hours:  

• Monday to Thursday – 6 am – 8 pm
• Friday – 6 am – 7 pm
• Saturday and Sunday – 8 am – 2 pm

Price: From £100 per month

If you prefer to work out in an atmosphere of high-end luxury, then look no further. The Studio promises “5-star fitness”, offering a range of classes and cutting-edge equipment. Whether you’re looking for a rejuvenating yoga session or want to throw some serious weight around, you’ll be well-catered for.

But they don’t stop at fitness – you’ll also be able to enjoy health and beauty treatments, including massages and specialist skincare. And afterwards, you can grab a coffee or a smoothie in their comfortable co-working space. 

It truly is an all-inclusive experience for the gym fiend who doesn’t want to give up their creature comforts. And while the price matches the experience, you certainly get what you pay for.

Features

• 150+ monthly classes
• Co-working space
• Physiotherapy and rehab support
• Complementary towels
• Health and beauty treatments

#2 – PureGym Cardiff

Location: 4 different locations across Cardiff

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Prices: From £15.99 per month + £10 joining fee

PureGym is one of the most popular gym chains in the UK, and it’s not hard to understand why. 

If you want a highly flexible, functional and affordable option for your regular workout, they are hard to beat. With 4 locations across Cardiff, you’ll always have an option nearby – and they’re all open 24/7, too.

But don’t think that a cheaper cost means you won’t get a top-tier service. With an abundance of essential equipment – including treadmills, dumbbells and weight tracks – and a choice of cardio classes on offer, you’re guaranteed a solid session every time you visit.

Features

• Open 24/7
• Contract-free membership
• Choice of locations
• Personal trainers available
• Free WiFi

#3 – The Compound Gym

Location: 1 Paper Mill Rd, Cardiff CF11 8DH

Opening hours: 

• Monday to Thursday – 6 am – 9 pm
• Friday – 6 am – 7 pm
• Saturday – 9 am – 1 pm
• Sunday – 10 am – 1 pm

Price: From £39 per month (open gym only) or £65 per month (with classes)

The Compound is a strength and conditioning gym that offers intense classes designed to push you to your limit. The classes are led by experienced PTs and facilitated by a range of top-end equipment, including climbing ropes, rowing machines, and even specialist strongman equipment!

One of the major appeals of The Compound is the sheer size of the space. The gym itself is 8,200 sq ft., and is accompanied by a further 2,000 sq ft. of outdoor training area. So, no matter how busy it gets, you’ll never feel crowded.

Features

• Wide range of equipment
• Extensive indoor and outdoor space
• Changing rooms
• Work space
• Coffee shop

#4 – UFit Fitness

Location: Trident Industrial Park, Glass Avenue, Cardiff CF24 5EN

Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday – 5.30 am – 10 pm
• Saturday and Sunday – 7 am – 8 pm

Price: From £29.99 per month

UFit Fitness is described as a “playground” for fitness enthusiasts – and given the sheer range of classes on offer, it’s hard to disagree. From yoga and weightlifting to boxing and even Brazilian jiu jitsu, there truly is something for everyone at Ufit.

As well as offering a wide variety of workout options, Ufit also has a strong community focus. They host regular social events, while the on-site coffee shop and eatery is a great place to refuel and have a chat after you’ve got your day’s training in.

Features

• Extremely diverse range of classes
• Dedicated CrossFit box and bike studio
• 20m of artificial grass
• High-end weightlifting kit
• Drop-ins allowed

#5 – Aspire Fitness

Location: Trident Industrial Park, Glass Avenue, Cardiff CF24 5EN

Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday – 6.30 am – 9 pm
• Friday – 6.30 am – 7  pm
• Saturday – 7 am – 2 pm
• Sunday – 2pm – 7 pm

Price: From £29 per month (gym only) or £60 per month (with classes)

Aspire Fitness was set up in 2005 by Joe Timmins and Ben Morris, two highly experienced personal trainers and ultramarathon runners. Since then, Aspire has become one of Cardiff’s best-loved independent gyms, offering personal training programmes that are fully tailored to your fitness goals.

Aspire’s programs are particularly suited to busy professionals who are committed to improving their health. They offer small group PT sessions that pack an intense workout into 30 minutes, making it easy for you to fit a session into your stacked schedule. Or, if you’re not ready to commit, you can pay for a gym-only membership to try out the space.

Features

• Fully tailored PT programmes
• 30 minute sessions
• Female-only classes available
• Wide variety of different membership levels
• Online training options 

#6 – Dave’s Gym

Location: 160 Cottrell Rd, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3EX

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday – 7 am – 9 pm 
• Saturday to Sunday – 11 am – 4pm

Price: £31.50 (Per Month Membership) or £6.30 (Per Class)

Dave’s Gyms is passionate about supporting their clients, helping them to improve their lifestyle for the better. They understand that everyone has different health and fitness goals, which is why they offer exclusive services specifically tailored to each individual’s needs. 

Not only do they offer exclusive 1-to-1 personal training sessions, but Dave’s Gym also specialises in Muay Thai and hosts regular classes for enthusiasts who are looking to develop their skills.

Features

• Personal training sessions
• Muay Thai boxing classes
• Student discounts 
• No joining fee or contract 
• State-of-the-art facilities

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#7 – ZeroW Wales 

Location: Unit L & M, St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff CF24 2RZ

Opening Hours: 24 Hours / 7 Days a week

Price: £70 – £350 (depending on your package)

If you’re on the hunt for one of the best 24 hour gyms in Cardiff, look no further than ZeroW Wales. Specialising in premium strength training and powerlifting this is premier location to build and condition your body, all whilst making meaningful connections within a likeminded community, where all are welcome regardless of experience level. 

As you may expect, ZeroW Wales has acquired world-class powerlifting equipment, but their facilities also include other strength and conditioning tools and machines, to ensure you can train with ease. Should you ever require assistance, their team of friendly coaches can deliver a tailored workout experience specifically for you!

Features:

• Tailored programmes
• Online coaching
• Nutrition coaching 
• 1-to-1 technique sessions
• 4 Eleiko Combo Racks, 5 ZeroW Deadlift Platforms, 2 ZeroW Monolifts and Much More

#8 – GymVision

Location: Avenue Industrial Park Croescadarn Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8HE

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Thursday – 6am – 9:30pm
• Friday – 6am – 9pm
• Saturday – 7am – 5:00pm
• Sunday – 7:30am – 6:00pm

Price: £37.50 (standard monthly membership)

With the tagline like ‘Everyone’s Gym’ you can rest assured that you’ll receive a warm welcome into GymVision. The location is fully equipped to meet the needs of all fitness enthusiasts, regardless of whether you prefer to work out alone, with a personal trainer or as part of a larger class! 

GymVision was built with one primary goal in mind, to get busy people fitter and stronger. With all this in mind, it’s easy to see why GymVision is regarded as one of the best gyms in Cardiff, but that’s not enough to sway you; members will also get access to 20+ strength, cardio and speed classes & bootcamps every week. 

Features:

• Personal training sessions
• 20+ classes a month
• Student & local business owner discounts
• Cardio machines
• Free weights & resistance machines

#9 – Energie Fitness 

Location: Building One Eastern Business Park Suite 3-8, Cardiff CF3 5EA

Opening Hours: 24 Hours / 7 Days a week

Price: £23.99 Per Month

Energie Fitness is a prime location offering equipment that is usually found at high-end gyms, all for a budget friendly price. Members of staff go above and beyond to ensure that every member feels welcomed, offering a safe space to reach health goals and make new friends! 

Members can choose from a huge array of fitness classes, from Legs, Bums & Tums, to Yoga and Pilates the list goes on and on! Should you wish to pursue personal training, you can contact any of Energie’s staff members or approach them after your classes for further information! 

Features:

• State-of-the-art equipment
• Highly qualified personal trainers
• Exercise classes 
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking

#10 – PBPerformance 

Location: Unit 49, Portmanmoor Road, Cardiff, CF24 5HB

Opening Hours: 

• Monday to Friday – 06:00am – 9:00pm
• Saturday – 08:00am – 06:00pm
• Sunday – 08:00am – 05:00pm

Price:  £35.00 (Standard Membership)

PB Performance gym in Cardiff is bored with lies spread within the fitness industry and want to help clients maximise the return on their time, money and effort. They achieve this by providing some of the best coaches in Cardiff, who will lead you through classes that generate real-world results. 

Members can attend the ‘No Gimmicks’ workout classes that promise to push your limits and help you achieve your goals. This includes the likes of HIIT, Circuit Training, Glute Camps and Yoga. Alternatively, you can also make use of other services which include Physiotherapy, Pilates and Personal Training.

Features:

• Unlimited gym access
• Educational fitness seminars
• In-house beautician 
• Student discounts
• No wait policy – or your money back

#11 – Dragon Athletic

Location: Norbury Rd, Cardiff CF5 3AU

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Thursday – 6:00 am–7:30 pm
• Friday – 6:00 am–7 pm
• Saturday – 8:00 am–12:30 pm
• Sunday – 9:00 am –11:00 am

Prices: Must enquire to receive price

If you’re looking for the best CrossFit gym in Cardiff be sure to check our Dragon Athletic, for a truly unmissable experience. Home to a dedicated community of likeminded individuals, members can expect to receive constant support from personal trainers and other gym goers, who strive to help you make positive changes to your fitness and longterm health. 

Your CrossFit workouts will vary at Dragon Athletic, but will always involve functional movements performed at a high intensity. But what makes this location different is that it factors in your natural moving patterns to ensure your body feels the benefit every day. The expert trainers will also be on hand to tailor the intensity of your workout to your existing abilities, to ensure you remain safe and progress towards your goals.

Features:

• CrossFit Classes 
• CrossFit Kids & Teen Sessions 
• Weight Lifting Training 
• Meal Plans & Nutrition Coaching

#12 – Mission Fitness

Location: Lancaster House, Maes-Y-Coed Rd, Cardiff CF14 4HE

Opening Hours: 

• Monday – 6:00 am–2:00 pm, 5:00 pm –9:00 pm
• Tuesday & Wednesday – 6:00 am–9:00 pm
• Thursday – 6:00 am–1:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday – 6:00  am–7:30 pm
• Saturday – 7:00 am –11:00 am
• Sunday – 8:00 am –11:00  am

Prices: £45 Per Month (Standard Membership) 

Considered by many to be one of the best gyms in Cardiff, Mission Fitness is a class based studio that takes great pride in creating a positive atmosphere that encourages hard work and determination. On top of popular workout classes, members can also make use of 1-to-1 and small group personal training sessions. 

Mission Fitness partners with huge fitness brands such as Les Mills, Spin & TRX to provide the highest quality of service to each and every member. But members can also attend other sessions, such as Pilates, as well as Legs, Bums & Tums, even better yet if you’re a new parent why not make use of their Buggy Fit or Core Restore sessions?

Features:

• Personal Training Sessions
• Les Mills Classes
• Spin Classes
• TRX Sessions
• New Parent Fitness Classes

#13 – David Lloyd

Location: Ipswich Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday – 6 am–10 pm
• Saturday to Sunday – 7 am–9 pm

Price: £94.50 (Standard Monthly Memberships)

With branches located across the UK, David Lloyd’s is one of the more recognisable names on this list. This premium location is perfect for anyone looking for a gym in Cardiff with a pool, in fact there are 2 of them – one indoors and one outdoors!

The Cardiff venue is also home to a state-of-the-art gym, with equipment list that includes treadmills, cross trainers and free weights to name just a few! Members can also enquire about personal trainers who can help craft bespoke workout programmes, as well as expert tennis coaches. 

Features:

• Exercise Classes
• Swimming Pools
• Tennis Courts
• Family Facilities (e.g. crèche)
• Spa

Before You Go

Hopefully our list of the 5 best gyms in Cardiff has given you some exciting new places to try out for your next workout. Many of these gyms offer free trials or discounts for your first sessions, so there’s no harm in trying a few different places to find the right fit for you.

But what about if you want to take the next step and start a fitness career of your own? As we’ve explained elsewhere, changing career to become a PT can be a hugely rewarding way to make fitness part of your daily life – and make money while you’re at it!

If you’re thinking about making the leap, why not take a look at OriGym’s highly flexible personal training courses in Cardiff? Take a look at our prospectus for a full breakdown of what you’ll learn – an exciting new career could be just a few clicks away.