Esporta Health Clubs

I was very excited when Virgin took over Esporta as I was told by Virgin staff that it would mean members would be able to use both gyms. Disappointingly found out that on my contract I am allowed to use Esporta once a month but was still rather excited so myself and a couple of virgin member friends agreed to spend a Saturday afternoon there.
First of all I was surprised by how small the gym itself is. All the usual equipment you’d expect was there though with studios off the side-​so far so standard. Conversely the changing rooms are impressively big but I think the Virgin Kirkstall changing rooms are nicer plus Kirkstall has shower doors whereas Esporta has horrid yellow curtains that reminded me of council swimming baths.
Finally it was time for what we were most excited about-​the pool and spa. We headed straight for the jacuzzi-​there are two but one was broken. Spent some time in the non-​broken one and then went in the sauna. As my friend put it was like «coming out of someone’s cold bath water into someone’s cold garage». Other people in the sauna confirmed that it wasn’t going to get any hotter and that it had been like this for some time. We headed out and into the steam room and guess what? No steam. At all. Just none. So we went.
Overall, very disappointing visit — knowing other members and the price they pay I had high expectations for this place. There should have been signs around that the spa wasn’t working properly or we should have been told at reception. The only thing going for this gym is it’s convenient location in the centre of town. I’ll be sticking with my usual virgin branches in future.

Being called up at 8.30am to be asked why i haven’t been to the gym in a month is not my idea of fun. Esporta despite their persistence on you being a regular customer, do offer state of the art gym equipment, a range of classes and an attractive health spa.
Esporta are constantly handing out brilliant gym offers, whether its joining for free or bringing a work friend for free, you are sure to have a good work out. The gym is brilliantly located in The Light right in the heart of Leeds city centre and is perfect for those of you on the constant go.
As someone who doesn’t particularly like to work out, my first couple of sessions were aided (free of charge) by a personal trainer, this however was the start of it becoming all a bit too serious for me. My particular personal trainer gave me a bit of a mouthful on drinking and how at Esporta it is prohibited, good job i don’t drink, if i did he was sure to scare me from a drop of liquor ever again. It all being a bit too, ‘work out, loose weight, feel perfect’ for my liking, Esporta does however offer the greatest facilities under one roof and that luscious health spa is too much to pass up. The staff are perfectly friendly, just don’t agree to a personal trainer if you don’t mean business.
Advice — Put your name down for some classes, they are all free and the list is never ending. Yoga, street dance, a variety of martial arts, Palates, all classes cater for differing levels, so if your a beginner, go ahead, get yourself some classes!

If you have the cash this is your gym!!! The plushest gym in Leeds not only has every piece of equipment in the newest version but has the most sophisticated and modern décor in the North!
You can pay up to £60 a month for your membership, but if I had the money no-​one would be able to stop me joining. Their swimming pool and sauna are like a swiss health spas, the bar and reception like a hilton hotel, the aerobis rooms like Pineapple dance studios and changing rooms are so clean they sparkle!
In addition to top-​notch gym facilities, sexy personal trainers are on offer as well as about 20 different classes throughout the week!
Being a member of Esporta is all about being pampered while you keep fit with free shampoo, towels and drinks for members to reinforce the feeling of really being looked after by staff! Esporta’s décor is modern, contemporary and very plush which makes working out on the best bits of fitness kit a little more pleasurable!
The gym is large and based within the Light centre in the main city area! If you come into the city by foot/​bus/​train or taxi this is fine, however if you wishing to drive to the gym parking will cost you a bomb and there isn’t a car park nearby (so you will have to walk around the city in your gym gear dripping with sweat… not sexy!)!
If you do decide to have an induction and join avoid peak times as its location next to all Leeds main office buildings makes Esporta a popular gym at 5−7pm during the week!
It is obvious Esporta has it’s pitfalls, however if you have the time, energy and wods of cash you have to join. I will be very jealous if you do!