The Gym Group Birmingham Perry Barr

half the lockers at Perry Barr are permanently locked, loads of missing equipment especially on the cable machines (not a full set even if you bring all of them together), usually a mess after late night members don't put stuff back. Easily the worst gym I have visited in the Gym Group. The Gym Group tens to be pretty good, so this one is unusual, but its been low quality for years. I have withdrawn membership now as they don't listen to complaints. All attached photos were taken at 4:30am, with about 4 people in the gym.

I’ve been training here for the past more then 12 months, and this place is a game-changer. The equipment is top-notch — everything from free weights and squat racks to a wide range of machines is well-maintained and always available. The gym floor is spacious, clean, and never feels overcrowded, even during peak hours. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help with form correction or workout tips. The trainers genuinely care about your progress and offer great advice tailored to your goals. The atmosphere is motivating — you can tell everyone here is serious about their fitness but still respectful and encouraging to each other. The playlist is upbeat, the air conditioning is perfect, and the locker rooms are spotless with good showers. Whether you’re lifting heavy, doing cardio, or just starting your fitness journey, this gym has everything you need. Easily the best investment I’ve made for my health this year!

Gym is great, personally think it has enough equipment and I haven’t seen any breaking down. I go early morning, everyone’s polite and Isaac is always very friendly grafting away. Everything clean, only issue I have is a lot of the lockers are broken otherwise all in all great value for money

I’ve been going to The Gym Group for a while now and it’s been a great experience. The gym is always clean, well equipped, and well maintained, with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. A huge shoutout to my personal trainer, Zara Meade. She is not only an amazing trainer but also a truly wonderful person. Zara is incredibly motivating and always pushes me to be better, both mentally and physically. Her positive energy is contagious, and she genuinely cares about her clients’ progress and well-being. Every session with her leaves me feeling stronger and more confident. I honestly can’t recommend this gym and Zara enough. It’s been a game changer for me!

I had a great experience coming to the Gym group. Rob was extremely welcoming in introducing me to the gym and its facilities. His dedication, time, and patience were truly remarkable throughout my entire experience. Parking on site even for disabled. Easy wheelchair access and safe for everyone. Highly recommend.

All the staff at this branch of the gym group are exceptional in terms of customer care and attention to detail. The regional manager goes above and beyond to ensure that every customer is valued and appreciated. Every gym should have a manager like Rob- he supports everyone even novices like myself feel they can do well in achieving fitness goals. Great classes, ample equipment and a friendly atmosphere.

Had a previous day pass at the Pure Gym in Arcadia city centre, so I was sceptical of purchasing a day pass for The Gym Group. Honestly it is massive improvement. There’s little to no mess on the floor. Any empty bottles people put them in the bins. Toilet and shower facilities are at least clean. There’s no overwhelming stench. Everything is spaced out and functional. It does however have the commercial gym problem, which is people not returning weights and there’s plates and dumbbells scattered. Not as bad as other gyms but still. People enjoy ego lifting, but are too weak to actually return them. Overall if I need to do a day pass again, I’m happy to use this gym.