I have been a member of Totton Health and Leisure centre for a number of years. Unfortunately ever since Freedom Leisure took over control from NFDC it has continually declined even though they have recently installed new equipment in the gym area albeit of lesser quality than the old equipment. Freedom Leisure appear to do everything on 'the cheap'. The cleanliness of the gym area is generally poor. I reserve judgement on the maintenance of equipment as it is 'new' but prior to that machines were out of action for months on end due to lack of preventative maintenance. However my biggest concern at the moment is the lack of control regarding the temperature of the working areas, this includes both the gym and the changing rooms. Freedom Leisure apparently have a policy that the air conditioning in the gym is turned off during winter months no matter what the ambient temperature is outside (currently +12C). When there are thirty or more people in the gym working out it gets exceptionally hot and therefore unhealthy - I go there to keep fit not to suffer from heat exhaustion!!! The gym and reception staff try to be helpful but unfortunately their management don't appear to be listening which is very frustrating and there are a lot of members that are becoming more and more annoyed. I would NOT currently recommend this facility to anybody.

Been a member of this gym for over 20 years would definitely recommend it. Very friendly atmosphere and the staff are always happy to help. The recent refurbishment of the gym is fab all new equipment with state of the art virtual programs to follow on cardio equipment. Really spacious and well laid out with extensive weights room and resistance machines to suit all levels of fitness. The centre also has a variety of classes from yoga to spin again for all levels. If you want to spice up your Friday morning try Toby’s spin class really motivates you and gets the weekend kick started high light of my work out week.

Weekly spin classes are now a regular for us. Toby is the king of spin, I like the fact that he explains what you are going to do, then guides you through it supporting you all the way. See output from today's spin class 'Quads to the gods' - there is no way that I could have achieved this a year ago. Thanks Toby !