Dave’s gym is a very special place in Cardiff. In a world all about being ‘instagramable’ and paranoid about safety, Dave’s gym stands unashamedly as a bastion of masculinity. Not that you’d be out of place being a woman, but this is where people come who are serious about getting stronger and improving, not just giving the impression they are on social media. It can be intimidating with the minimalist decor and the serious individuals, but actually there’s a really nice atmosphere and Dave, and the rest of the team, are very friendly. He was super helpful in helping me get a PB on bench. The range of equipment is great, with weights for every level, and you’ll never have to queue for a squat rack. Although it must be said that some of the equipment is ropey. The price for a membership is very good, although you won’t get a lot of the thrills that may come with more commercial gyms. If you’re serious about getting stronger and improving, look no further than Dave’s gym.
This gym is good if your focus is strength gain because there are many free weights there but besides that it's really no reason to go there. The membership cost £31.50 that's fine but this gym open really late and close 9pm Monday - Friday and worse in the weekend 11am-4pm. No changing room, no shower in this gym. They recently announced they will be closed 4 days during Christmas and their reason is the gym nemebers should take the opportunity to bulk up! Not sure which kid said that but let me tell you when bulking up you need to train hard too! The gym will be re-open on the 28 December but will only open 1pm-9pm then close again on 31 December and 1st January!! Aso there are only 7 cardio machines upstairs and most of them don't function properly. Some of the personal trainers obviously inexperienced with compound lifts. One of them couldn't even deadlift properly- I saw one of them bent his arms when deadlifting. I thought as a personal trainers he should know that deadlifting with arms bent can cause bicep tear, it's common knowledge. He couldn't even do lat pull downs right. It only take a few months to become a personal trainers so don't expect all personal trainers are expert in fact many of them have no idea what they are doing. The advices written in the gym was ridiculous lol I'd suggest you do your own research instead of taking their laughable advice it sounds like it was written from someone inexperience and obviously too lazy to do proper research before putting it there There are Loads of great training and nutrition advice online you just need to find good reputation authors/coaches. Had enough of this gym we will join a 24/7 gym next week.
Five stars aren't enough. I'd award ten stars to Dave's Gym. No, twenty! But then I have been training there forever and it's always been the best. Awesome trainers, classes, gym buddies. Incomparable, really! A class of its own.
Really friendly gym with a good sense of community. I was so nervous about starting at the gym but Zoe and Dave made me feel at home and have been really helpful in helping me start my fitness journey. They are also careful and respectful of Covid regulations and take hygiene and the cleaning of equipment between sets seriously.
Great gym for general use, but if you're into weights and crossfit - then it's an AMAZING gym! Dave and staff are really friendly and very experienced. Happy to help those who haven't stepped foot in a gym through to those who are competing
Loved Dave's. Only left because I moved house. Awesome staff, super helpful and friendly. Great for weights, I'd never really been in a gym before Dave's but they taught me how to lift and how to train. Aleks sport massage upstairs is also excellent.
Simply the best gym in Cardiff, with the added bonus if being family run, so Dave is always around to offer some words of real wisdom....and one of the oldest yoga studios in Cardiff is there as well....the Yogaloft has been around for almost fifteen years, giving the best quality yoga in Cardiff.
The greatest gym in the Universe! Caters to all levels of ability, from beginner to elite in a number of health & fitness related discaplins. Great atmosphere, great friendly team and great music too. There truly is no other gym like it, get down there and get lifting!!!
Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything else is just average. It's a little pricey to join, and it is mostly a weight lifting gym. There are only four cardio machines upstairs. It's pretty clean and small. It's close to where I live though, so I like to go.
Good atmosphere and range of equipment. If you're looking to hit your fitness goals this is the place to be!
