Fantastic Place! I've completed the 6 week longevity programme in October and signed straight up as a full member. I did have reservations about joining a gym again, as I've found them to be 'clicky' places in the past which I don't want to be part of. I have attended sessions on most days at many different time slots and can honestly say than no matter which small group I end up working with, I am welcomed, and never exposed to that sense of being part of the click or excluded. If you want to work out in a supportive environment with like-minded people at different stages of their fitness journey and abilities then this is the gym for you. The staff (Sean, Martin, Scott and Luca) are all incredibly knowledgeable and want to see you achieve your own goals - you are not pushed to achieve something that they want, it's all about you. That said, if the trainers think you can do more and work harder they will encourage you to try to push yourself a little harder in the session. When I signed up for the 6 week programme I was very anxious about an old shoulder issue I'd had and made it very clear from the offset that I couldn't/wouldn't do certain things as I wanted to avoid a flare up. The trainers listened and asked questions to understand my injury a bit more and then adapted exercises for me to work around the issue so that I would still build strength and muscle. As a result, my shoulder is better than it has been in years now and never worry about what I can and can't do because of it. I have an incredibly busy life with lots of competing commitments - carving out 3 hours for myself each week to go to the gym is actually a big thing for me, and I'm not used to putting myself first. However, I'm three months into my journey now and I'm so glad I have as I feel amazing. Exercising at SAF has boosted my mood (which I didn't think needed a boost), changed my body shape, and made me feel strong and powerful again. Friends and family have been noticing the change over the last few weeks and I am loving the compliments. Can't recommend this place enough!

Date of experience: 22 November, 2024