10 Best Gyms In Liverpool for Students

Let’s be honest, going to the gym is very much a Marmite activity…you either love it or you hate it. Granted, it’s very important to keep fit, especially when studying in a city like Liverpool where you’re surrounded by delicious eateries and bars!

Keeping fit is also fantastic for your mental health too and can really boost your morale and mood. If you’re a student living in Liverpool and you’re into lifting weights or you prefer some cardio on the treadmill, Liverpool have a vast array of gyms for you to try out.

Below we’ve compiled a list of the top ten gyms in the city:

1.  The Gym Liverpool One

Ready to break a sweat? This gym is in a perfect location, smack bang in the centre of Liverpool along The Strand.

The Gym at Liverpool one is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, perfect if you’re a night owl.

With a bright and spacious laid-back atmosphere in the gym, working out here can be very pleasant.

There’s a wide range of high-quality sports equipment on offer tailored to suit you and your ability.

Equipment includes 35 running machines, 16 cross trainers, 36 strength training machines and many more.

Memberships start at just £13.99 a month, making this gym a very affordable place to be!

2. PureGym Liverpool Central

Starting at just £12.99 a month, PureGym is an extremely popular gym in the city, and it’s no wonder!

They offer some fantastic membership options available, and you can even freeze your membership if you know you can’t go for a while.

There’s no contract with PureGym, and they’re open 24 hours a week, so if you want to cram in some studying and exercise into the early hours, PureGym is perfect for you.

PureGym have various classes available for you to enjoy, including yoga, pilates, and if you’re feeling brave, cardio classes!

3. JD Gyms Liverpool

This particular gym is once again in an amazing location! Based on Dale Street, JD Gyms Liverpool has over 250 gyms and 200 classes to take advantage of.

It’s newly refurbished and even have saunas if you fancy a pamper after a hard workout.

Thankfully, JD Gyms is open 6am-10pm on weekdays and 8am-8pm on weekends, giving you plenty of time to make the most of your membership.

4. University of Liverpool Sports & Fitness Centre

Just a stone’s throw away from your accommodation is the Sports & Fitness Centre at the University of Liverpool!

It has a 33-metre swimming pool, two sports halls, four squash courts, a spinning and class studio, and many more.

With a number of different membership options available, you can pick what suits you best and not have to worry about any unexpected bills.

During term time, the gym is open 7am-10pm and 7am-8am during vacation time.

5. Village Gym Liverpool

This gym is about a 20-minute drive from the centre of Liverpool, but a great option if you fancy splashing out and treating yourself.

With an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, steam room and whirlpool, you’ll be leaving the gym feeling pampered and rejuvenated!

There are over 100 classes per week from Pilates to Zumba, as well as more intense HIIT classes.

6. Lifestyles

Owned by Liverpool City Council, Lifestyles gym has plenty of centres dotted all over Liverpool.

The best news is? If you’re studying at LJMU you can apply for a free off-peak membership at the gym!

A discounted peak membership is also available for students for £9 a month by direct debit, or £90 per year.

All you need is your student ID badge, LMJU status letter and a student reference ID number.

7. The Gym Great Homer Street

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you won’t be tied down to any unwanted contracts when joining this gym!

The monthly fee is just £15.99 per month, but The Gym gives you the option to try it out for £6.99 to ensure you’re happy before you purchase.

There’s a total of 42 cardio machines, weight machines, and a huge free weight area in this spacious and relaxed gym.

Try not to get tempted though, as there’s a KFC and a Dominos right next to gym, meanies!

8. Harbour Health & Fitness Club

Ready to workout? This gym is right near the picturesque docks next to the impressive Liver Building.

The gym is fully air conditioned with resistance machines and over 20 cardio stations for you to use.

They have an abundance of classes available perfectly suited to your needs, including boxercise, step & tone, body conditioning, yoga, and many more!

Although this particular gym may be on the pricier side, it’s great if you want to make use of the other facilities available such as beauty treatments for a pamper.

9. Masda Gym Liverpool

If you’re into martial arts, you’ll love Masda Gym! This fitness and combat centre specialise in boxing, martial arts and fitness, and is a generally friendly gym that welcomes everyone.

Open 7 days a week for classes and private lessons, you’re bound to break a sweat when visiting here!

Masda Gym have trained some big names through the years, including Liam Harrison, Jordan Watson, and John Wayne Parr.

Once a year, they organise a trip over Thailand to train for three weeks at Sitjaopho Muay Thai, Hua Hin for beginners or experienced fighters, which is pretty cool.

The gym is about a ten minute drive from the Baltic Triangle, perfect if you need some tasty food before your workout.

10. Anytime Fitness Liverpool

Located on the busy Allerton Road, memberships include a free fitness consultation to give you a head start on your journey.

Anytime Fitness is a popular brand with 24-hour access and a great range of classes for you to enjoy.

Once you join, you can get access to 165+ gyms with high specification equipment, free group training, and exclusive member discounts!

One fabulous thing about this gym is the sense of community, we all know the gym can be a little daunting at times, but you needn’t worry here.