August 2023 by S D
Best gym in the world. I went here for years and participated in boxing, Thai boxing, MMA, powerlifting, strongman, Highland Games, kettlebells, and all kinds of other strength and conditioning training. Amazing owners and staff. I miss being able to go here.
July 2023 by Dharmaj Reddy
Great place for power lifters
June 2023 by Luke Marvelly
It's a very good gym but it's opening times on the weekend aren't very good and it's bank holiday times vary and aren't updated on Google maps.It is a very good gym though and it has a great atmosphere. They actually play good music here, not like other gyms around that only play the rubbish in the charts.
March 2023 by Ludek Snihota
I've been going there for a while now and it is a really good gym, definitely recommend it!
January 2023 by Iwan Robb
Dave?s gym is a very special place in Cardiff. In a world all about being ?instagramable? and paranoid about safety, Dave?s gym stands unashamedly as a bastion of masculinity. Not that you?d be out of place being a woman, but this is where people come who are serious about getting stronger and improving, not just giving the impression they are on social media. It can be intimidating with the minimalist decor and the serious individuals, but actually there?s a really nice atmosphere and Dave, and the rest of the team, are very friendly. He was super helpful in helping me get a PB on bench. The range of equipment is great, with weights for every level, and you?ll never have to queue for a squat rack. Although it must be said that some of the equipment is ropey. The price for a membership is very good, although you won?t get a lot of the thrills that may come with more commercial gyms. If you?re serious about getting stronger and improving, look no further than Dave?s gym.
December 2022 by Michael Michael
This gym is good if your focus is strength gain because there are many free weights there but besides that it's really no reason to go there. The membership cost £31.50 that's fine but this gym open really late and close 9pm Monday - Friday and worse in the weekend 11am-4pm. No changing room, no shower in this gym.They recently announced they will be closed 4 days during Christmas and their reason is the gym nemebers should take the opportunity to bulk up! Not sure which kid said that but let me tell you when bulking up you need to train hard too! The gym will be re-open on the 28 December but will only open 1pm-9pm then close again on 31 December and 1st January!!Aso there are only 7 cardio machines upstairs and most of them don't function properly. Some of the personal trainers obviously inexperienced with compound lifts. One of them couldn't even deadlift properly- I saw one of them bent his arms when deadlifting. I thought as a personal trainers he should know that deadlifting with arms bent can cause bicep tear, it's common knowledge. He couldn't even do lat pull downs right. It only take a few months to become a personal trainers so don't expect all personal trainers are expert in fact many of them have no idea what they are doing.The advices written in the gym was ridiculous lol I'd suggest you do your own research instead of taking their laughable advice (it sounds like it was written from someone inexperience and obviously too lazy to do proper research before putting it there) There are Loads of great training and nutrition advice online you just need to find good reputation authors/coaches.Had enough of this gym we will join a 24/7 gym next week.
October 2022 by Aminah Ford
Good atmosphere and range of equipment. If you're looking to hit your fitness goals this is the place to be!
October 2022 by Sharad P Jayaraj
Decent amount of equipment for the price. Good atmosphere and personally loved the fact that they play heavy metal music ??
October 2022 by Steven Platts
Great space for powerlifting, good access to equipment and not too busy
October 2022 by Louise Walsh
Five stars aren't enough. I'd award ten stars to Dave's Gym. No, twenty! But then I have been training there forever and it's always been the best. Awesome trainers, classes, gym buddies. Incomparable, really! A class of its own.
October 2021 by Iggy
Really friendly gym with a good sense of community. I was so nervous about starting at the gym but Zoe and Dave made me feel at home and have been really helpful in helping me start my fitness journey. They are also careful and respectful of Covid regulations and take hygiene and the cleaning of equipment between sets seriously.
October 2020 by Simon Hegarty
Simply the best gym in Cardiff, with the added bonus if being family run, so Dave is always around to offer some words of real wisdom....and one of the oldest yoga studios in Cardiff is there as well....the Yogaloft has been around for almost fifteen years, giving the best quality yoga in Cardiff.
October 2020 by Horizon Art Project Ltd
My only gym in cardiff, a real delight to practice all sorts around. Super friendly and comfortable.
October 2020 by Ieuan Evans
The best gym I've been to if you're into lifting, very helpful staff
October 2020 by Mr & Mrs Read
Best 'proper' gym in Cardiff - if you like actually training rather than posting Instagram stories.
