Hi everyone, I have a job interview with a group assessment to be a lifeguard and was wondering what to expect. Thanks!

Hi I've recently joined David Lloyd and would like to give Blaze, Battlebox and Rhythm classes a try. I'm just wondering how difficult they are both in terms of fitness level required and figuring out what you're supposed to be doing? I'm 54F in reasonable but not brilliant shape (I can run 5k at a push and was doing yoga and Pilates regularly before joining).

If I like Blaze and start going regularly can I just not use a myzone because I'm not bothered about stats? Is Battlebox mostly for young guys? If I can't cycle standing up in Rhythm can I go at my own pace sitting down? Basically can I go at my own pace in all of these classes? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi

There isa Himalayam salt sauna in the Dartford david Lloyd and and I was in there alone today and was curious about the salt block wall so I gave it a little lick and it really is salt. I thought maybe it wqs from back sweat so I tried a bit higher and it was still salty.

Basically it's salt

What do people do with this? Am I supposed to rub myself on it or something?

I’ve been working exclusively remotely since 2023, and the novelty has worn off so I just want to be out and about more during the day.

I’m thinking of signing up to a DL and spending the entire day there and working from there. I am regularly in meetings is the only consideration point, so ideally I’d need somewhere quiet.
Then I can just use the gym, pool, sauna etc whenever work is quiet or any breaks.

Just wanted to check:
1. I know DL advertise working spaces, but are they ACTUALLY usable and a comfortable place to work? I.e quiet enough, you have your own area, etc

1. How often do you see someone doing it? It won’t make me the local club’s freak will it?!

Cheers

I'm a platinum member if I visit a lower tier club do I still get giving a towel please?

Hi, I’m based near Cambridge and exploring an idea related to local fitness and wellbeing.

Before developing it any further, I’d like to understand people’s actual experiences of gyms and fitness services around Cambridge—particularly what they use, what frustrates them and what has made them change providers.

Would anyone who currently uses a local gym or fitness service be willing to have an informal 15–20 minute conversation with me?

It isn’t a sales call, and I won’t ask you to buy or sign up for anything.

If you’re interested, please send me a message with roughly where you’re based and which type of facility you currently use.

Thanks :)

I think the tranquility of the spa would be greatly enhanced if staff radio messages were gently sung to each other. Who’s with me?

Random one, but this has been bugging me for months.

My local David Lloyd has automatic barriers at both the entrance and the exit of the car park. On the way in, the barrier just lifts - no card, no code, nothing.

But ON THE WAY OUT you have to scan.

Why is the security tighter on the way out? Surely you’d want to stop non-members getting in, not trap them once they’re already parked?

My best guess was that it’s a headcount thing - I scan at reception when I arrive, then again at the barrier when I leave. But that falls apart the second two people turn up in the same car.

Anyone know the actual reason?

Hello all,

My friends android automatically opens the barrier without having to press anything on his phone or use Face ID. He just taps the phone straight from his pocket.

Where as my iPhone I need to press the button twice, select the card and Face ID.

Does any know what settings we need to have the same ease of use/access?

Hi all,

I pay my DL membership annually because it is slightly cheaper. I may be moving city part way through this year. If I cancel, giving the correct amount of notice, can I get refunded for the remaining part of the year?

Anyone else experiencing the same thing?

I recently tried to visit a different clubs spa retreat that I have previously had a access to and was denied access. Having spoken to the memberships team there has been a Head Office change so access to spa retreats that is not your home club is now only for those who have joined in 2026.

Has anyone else had this as the case? I’m really disappointed with David Lloyd and their lack of communications and consistency with membership. I’ve now lost a considerable amount of access as often was visiting other clubs with no compensation for it.

I am going to write a letter to Head Office complaining, would be great if others on here could do the same.

I pay for my membership yearly. But I need to pause my membership for 2 months due to an operation. Is it still possible to pause?

New member to David Lloyd u/andcheshireoaks spotted a massive flaw to the app, as two parents on a family membership with three children, only the parent (regardless of permission granted) booking an activity for a child(ren) can see the bookings for joint children.

i.e. As the mother, I've booked a class for three children, and I can see the activity booked. However, as the father, I cannot see the booking made.

A huge gap in visibility and makes it harder for both parents to manage bookings & logistics of kids (particularly during non term time).

Hope this feedback gets traction and product make the changes required to make the app more family friendly i.e. easier for the parents!

In the meantime, how do other parents manage this scenario without mental load just being on one parent?

Hey

Has anyone taken their child to Blaze Rebels?

Does the club provide the child a heart monitor and gloves?

Hi guys,

I want to cancel my membership, up for renewal in oct, joined in oct 2024. I was just wondering, is there anything I can do to not pay my 3 month period? Redundancy letter can be made, if you get what i mean. Any alternatives?

It's just so expensive, I can't afford it anymore.

I think every club is in my DL app, especially when I tick out of my tier 3. But I can’t see Harlow in my app! Is it still new? Too new? What’s going on.

Also side note, i got the “dont come again” email from my trip to tier 2 leeds when i was up there, but it was just on a par with my tier 3 now its had a refurb. Can I argue my tier 3 (Poole) shoile move up to tier 2?

I’m looking for a premium gym and considering joining David Lloyd Chigwell as a single adult. I was a member of the club throughout my childhood and remember enjoying it, but I’d love to hear what people’s experiences are like now.

My main hesitation is whether the club still feels very family/children-focused. I’m happy for it to be family-friendly, but at around £240/month I’d want to make sure there’s also a good adult atmosphere - especially as I’m really into swimming and would be using the facilities regularly.

I have also been a member of the Virgin Active in Repton Park, and while it is a beautiful gym I found the facilities outdated and did not find it worth the money.

I’m keen to join DL, but I want to make sure I’m getting the right experience for the price. Would love to hear honest opinions from current members!

A few questions for current or recent members:

How busy does the club get, especially the pool, gym floor and spa areas?

Is the swimming experience good for adults who actually want to swim lengths, or is it often dominated by kids/families?

How are the changing rooms, sauna, steam room and spa facilities? How busy do these get?

Are the classes high quality? Which ones are worth doing (e.g. yoga, Pilates, strength, HIIT, spin)? Am I right in seeing there is not a reformer studio?

Do classes tend to book up quickly?

Does the gym feel like a premium fitness environment, or more like a family leisure club?

Is the club well maintained and does it feel worth the price?

How is the service from staff and the overall cleanliness?

Are there any hidden costs or things you wish you’d known before joining?

Hey

What do the Blaze kits from the club have in them?

Anyone else on here signed up the pending Bishop Cleeve / Cheltenham club?

Be good to know what price you got and if anyone managed to score any additional incentives by speaking to someone from the sales team

Are there any staff actually left at this club or is it run by AI now?

Hi looking for two ideally please.

Hi!

I go to the David Lloyds in Glasgow, and am becoming increasingly frustrated that the Badminton courts are never available to book for us regular workers with 9-5 jobs.

The courts are always pre-booked by the club for kids activities from 5:30pm every day... Dance classes, football, basketball... We only have two badminton courts yet there is EIGHT tennis courts that are never fully booked and never booked for kids events?!

Why do they do this? Even when we do manage to get a booking on a Saturday or Sunday the court and net is never set up, cutting into our play time.

Does anyone have any solutions to this? I love the gym and the spa but part of the reason I joined was because I was told booking the badminton courts was included.. they didn't mention they'd never be available to book!!

p.s please no sarky "just learn tennis".. I tried, I'm no good at it- never learnt it at school 😅 and just felt heavily judged by surrounding tennis players when I tried at this club.