Esporta Health & Fitness Club

I used to have an esporta membership and would often swim here and have sauna when visiting a friend that lived nearby. This one is as good as any. Clena and wel cared for.

I’ve been a member at this family friendly gym for 2 years and think it is really good value for money. Although it is expensive at £107.00 /​month for peak membership, it is worth it if you know you will be popping in there 4 times /​week. You can use their other clubs free of charge too. There’s a huge swimming pool with a separate area for toddlers, huge gym on 2 floors, Pilates studio with Reformer, Spin studio, aerobics studio, dance studio and yoga studio. As it’s open at 6am on weekdays and closes at 11pm, it is very easy to squeeze in a workout before or after work. There are the usual classes on the timetable. Unlike other clubs, there are plenty of daytime classes on offer so this club would suit students, part time workers and retired people. They do offer an off peak (cheaper) membership plus discount for students. It would also suit mums as the club has many activities such as Street Dance for teenagers, swimming classes for toddlers, tap dancing classes etc. There’s a huge towel area by Reception so you can help yourself to as many towels as you need; whereas other gym chains give you only one towel. The changing rooms and shower areas were all refurbished to a high standard last year and there’s plenty of locker space and hairdriers. Inside the ladies’ changing room area, they have a second adults only section (i.e. child free zone).There’s space at the front of the club for mums to park their buggies so you don’t have to worry about them running over your toes! The café area has a huge tv screen which is handy for watching football /​tennis. Internet access is free– they provide 2 computers but you can also use free wifi if you prefer. I would really recommend this club to anyone who loves variety in their workouts as it really does have everything!

Ok so this gym is not actually by Swiss Cottage tube but in fact is located just a few minutes walk north along the Finchley Road, by the Finchley Road tube station, in the 02 centre. (Map is wrong — location is at the intersection of rail track and the green road).
Esporta is a pretty decent members-​only gym, newly refurbished and with a high standard of equipment. It’s kept in good clean order and there are plenty of classes — aerobics, spin, pilates, yoga. The complex includes a spa, a hairdresser, a pool, mixed sauna, mixed steam room and then gym spread over two floors. There are plenty of cardiomachines, fixed weights, free weights, and workout mats. Even at the busiest times the gym never feels crowded.
If you’re interested in joining do negotiate hard for discounts with the membership staff.
Four stars not five as the place can be feel like it’s overrun by kids at the weekend (although they can’t come into the gym itself).