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Gyms in Edinburgh

Gyms in Edinburgh

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No matter what your age, ability or goal, there's only one choice for exercise lovers on the hunt for a cheap gym in Edinburgh: PureGym.

Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a fitness pro, everyone is welcome at our well-equipped and friendly gyms. A membership to our gyms in Edinburgh will provide you with all the ingredients you need to smash your health and fitness goals, stay on top of your finances, and have fun at the same time. We have gyms located in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town and near Edinburgh Castle, The Meadows, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Cragleith Retail Park, and along the waterfront - so whether you prefer to work near home or work, we've got you covered.

Not only does each of our gyms in Edinburgh contain a variety of high quality equipment, we offer  no contract, low cost monthly memberships. If that doesn't convince you, fitness classes are included. Personal trainers in our Edinburgh gyms are also here to help support you on your fitness journey. 

We have a number of Edinburgh gym membership options available to choose from so you can select the best option for your needs. From no contract monthly memberships to memberships which allow you to bring a gym buddy, and more! Plus, we understand that circumstances can change so you will have the freedom to stop your membership at any time, although we’d like to think you’ll want to stay with us once you’ve given them a try.

Take a look below at why PureGym is your best choice for gyms in Edinburgh, and sign up to get started today!

Our Edinburgh Gyms

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What makes our gyms great

We have designed our gyms around the things that matter most to our members:

  • 7 Gyms in Edinburgh to choose from
  • All open 24 hours a day
  • Flexible membership options to suit everybody
  • Over 250 fitness classes run every week
  • No contract - leave when you want
  • Clean and comfortable setting
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Frequently asked questions about our Edinburgh gyms

  • Most of our gyms in Edinburgh have free parking, however our Exchange Crescent and Quartermile gym does not offer free parking. Check the individual gym homepages to get more information on parking and public transport links. PureGym is not responsible for any parking fines.

  • All the gyms in Edinburgh are open 24 hours a day.

  • PureGym memberships are contract-free, so you can join without committing to staying for longer periods. We also do 1, 3, 7, and 30 day passes if you’d rather try the gym for a shorter period before joining.

  • All our gyms in Edinburgh offer a mix of free weights, plate loaded, cable, and fixed resistance machines, cardio machines, and functional equipment. The equipment between gyms may vary slightly.

  • All the gyms in Edinburgh run group fitness classes throughout the week, which are included in your membership. Class timetables vary between each gym. To see what classes are on, visit the individual gym pages or download the free PureGym app.

  • All the gyms in Edinburgh have a friendly team of Personal Trainers available to hire. PTs can help you to achieve your fitness goals in several ways including 121 training sessions and bespoke fitness programmes. Check out the gym homepages or visit the PT hub within the gym to find a Personal Trainer. Personal Training is not included in your PureGym membership.

  • All the gyms in Edinburgh have male and female changing areas with individual showers, free lockers, hairdryers, and spare plug sockets, as well as toilets. You’ll need to bring your own padlock for the lockers. Changing rooms are closed between 12-3am but there are toilets and lockers on the gym floor.

  • None of our gyms in Edinburgh currently have a ladies’ only section.

  • Members need to be at least 16 years old to sign up for a PureGym membership.

  • All the gyms in Edinburgh have free 02 WiFi. Simply select the 02 WiFi and follow the instructions in the browser to log in.

  • We do not have facilities like swimming pools or spas in any of our gyms. This helps us to keep the cost of our memberships down so that more people can afford to join the gym.

Best Gyms For Students

Looking for a low cost, student friendly gym in Bristol? PureGym Edinburgh Quartermile and PureGym Edinburgh Exchange Crescent are less than 1 mile away from the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, and Royal College of Surgeons campuses. For students at Queen Margate University, PureGym Fort Kinnaird is around 1 mile away.

Best Gyms For Classes

All of our gyms have over 50+ classes each week included in your membership and are great for anyone looking to do fitness classes. However, PureGym Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh Waterfront, and Edinburgh Ocean Terminal timetables run slightly longer through the day than our other Edinburgh gyms. The class timetable varies between gyms so check the individual gym pages to see which works best for you!

Best Gyms For Beginners

While all of our Edinburgh gyms are suitable for beginners, we have more 'Get Started' and 'Learn To Lift' classes at PureGym Edinburgh Quartermile and Edinburgh Craigleith Retail Park. These classes help to get beginners comfortable with the gym equipment and exercises and are a great way to get started.

Best Gyms For Calisthenics

Looking for a calisthenics gym in Edinburgh? The following gyms have large functional areas equipped with functional kit and a rig, making them ideal for this style of training: Edinburgh Fort Kinaird, Edinburgh Craighleith Retail Park, Edinburgh West, Edinburgh Quartermile.

Close to work or home, we've got you covered

PureGym offers really great fitness facilities with enthusiastic, supportive staff. They offer 99% of what 99% of the population could possibly want for a truly great work-out

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One of Britain's most successful Olympians and PureGym Ambassador
Sir Chris Hoy