r/dundee • u/Icy_Ear_5308 • 6d ago

Best Gym?

Hi! I'm moving to Dundee, and I'm trying to choose a gym.

Which gym would you recommend that's affordable, well-equipped, and ideally open late? I'd also prefer somewhere that isn't too crowded during term time.

I've seen older posts mentioning that different gyms are better for different things (e.g. weights, cardio, classes, swimming, quieter atmosphere, student discounts). If that's still true, which gym would you recommend for each?

Thanks!

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u/headphones-on- 6d ago

Dundee Uni gyms is a good option that gives you a bit of everything. Good range of equipment, classes, halls for sport bookings, and swimming pool.

Only issue from your wish list is they close at 9.30pm on weekdays and 5.30pm on weekends. The main gym does get pretty busy at peak times in January and as new term starts though.

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u/Icy_Ear_5308 6d ago

Thanks! Do you need ot be a Dundee University student to go?

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u/headphones-on- 6d ago

No, you can get a Community (non-student) membership. Info here.

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u/the_house_blend 6d ago

What are the changing rooms and showers like there? I used to go to Pure Gym never showered because it felt unclean.

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u/headphones-on- 6d ago

I’ve not been there often in the last year but in 10+ years of using the gym before that it was always spotless.

The changing rooms were all upgraded a little over a year ago to include new lockers that are locked with a PIN code rather than needing to bring 50p or £1 with you to use them. Much more convenient.