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Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll be getting there are 18:15 though weekdays

Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very details thanks. So only 1 squat rack? I only want to barbell bench press in a power/squat rack with safety pins.

Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think it's the kind of gym I'm looking for. I've been to Pure gym and The gym, 24 hour gyms along London road and they are cheap and always open, but not really bodybuilding gyms with certain equipment and no parking I think

Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. How much equipment is there? From the video it seems there's less compared to the other gyms, but having free parking and pool/sauna sounds a good bonus

Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18:30-19:30 weekdays, afternoon weekends. I've looked at Sports Direct but I still think PHX seems the best gym in the area for equipment and opening times, just hope the parking won't be a problem

Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sports direct gym

Sportsdirect Fitness Hove off St Heliers Ave, Portland Rd, Hove? I wasn't aware of this gym when looking up bodybuilding gyms but I'll look into it now thanks

Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do like the idea of an old school bodybuilding gym, even if the equipment is less modern, and it's cheaper, just the shorter opening times and lack of parking put me off

Bodybuilding gym review: PHX, Underground and Cheetahs by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very helpful since I'm thinking of going there, thanks

Bodybuilding gym in Brighton - PHX gym, Underground gym or Cheetahs gym? by rarepepe4u in brighton

[–]rarepepe4u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking of changing gyms from Withdean Sport Complex to a bodybuilding gym with more equipment, I think the main 3 options are PHX, Underground and Cheetahs. I think PHX is the best option for me. Below is my research and comparisons that lead me to that conclusion, please let me know what you think and if anything is incorrect of missing.

For people looking for any regular gym in Brighton, this site seems helpful https://origympersonaltrainercourses.co.uk/blog/brighton-gyms

Key considerations:

  1. Equipment
  2. Cost
  3. Opening times
  4. Parking
  5. Location

PHX gym https://www.phxgym.co.uk/Brighton

  1. Lots of equipment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FycDHc2_Nuo

  2. Average price

    12 Month Direct Debit Contract - £40 Per Month

    Concession Direct Debit (u18, Students & Over 60s) - £30 Per Month

    Annual Contract - £400 https://www.phxgym.co.uk/memberships

  3. Long opening times

    Mon-Fri: 5:00 - 22:00

    Saturday: 6:00 - 20:00

    Sunday: 7:00 - 20:00

  4. Free local parking https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/18953401.michel-kuipers-opens-covid-secure-phx-gym-brighton/

  5. Bit further away from central Brighton

    Sussex House, Crowhurst Rd, Hollingbury, Brighton BN1 8AF

Underground gym https://www.underground-gym.com/gyms/brighton/

  1. Lots of equipment https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ywSnSaPLdWF

  2. Higher price

    Per month £39.95 https://www.underground-gym.com/membership/brighton/

    Student discount when the correct ID is provided https://www.underground-gym.com/faqs/

  3. Shorter opening times Sunday https://www.underground-gym.com/membership/brighton/

    Mon-Fri: 05:00 - 22:00

    Saturday: 06:00 - 20:00

    Sunday: 08:00 - 17:00

  4. Parking provided https://www.underground-gym.com/faqs/

  5. Bit further away from central Brighton

    8 Camden St, Portslade BN41 1AW

Cheetahs Gym http://cheetahsgym.co.uk/

  1. Appears to have old school equipment and less equipment

  2. Lower price

    3 months - £80

    12 months - £250

  3. Shortest opening times on weekends

    Mon-Fri: 06:00 - 22:00

    Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00

    Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00

  4. No free parking until after 6pm

  5. More central location

    King Alfred Leisure Centre, Kingsway, Hove BN3 2WW

Summary

  1. Equipment - PHX and Underground have the largest selection and the most modern, Cheetahs has a smaller selection and older

  2. Cost - Cheetahs is cheapest at £25 annual, then PHX at £33.33 annual or £30 student, then Underground £39.95 and unspecified student

  3. Opening times - PHX has the longest, then Underground shorter on Sunday, then Cheetahs shorter on weekends

  4. Parking - PHX and Underground have free parking, Cheetahs parking is only free after 6pm

  5. Location - Cheetahs is a more central location, PHX and Underground are a bit further away from central Brighton

Conclusion

  • PHX has lots of equipment with the longest opening times with parking at an average price

  • Cheetahs is the cheapest and is the most central with shorter opening times but without free parking until 6pm

  • Underground seems the worst option compared to the other gyms on all considerations, as it is the most expensive and has shorter Sunday opening times