Anytime Fitness New Upper Thomson

Came here on a tuesday morning and it was relatively quiet. This was the first AF I visited at the start of COVID-19, but I didn't join it then as the equipment wasn't what I expected, i.e. bumper plates and platforms. They recently got bumper plates and a platform (I think as part of their "glow up") so I visited it. The gym is rather small, but has quite a lot of equipment over 2 floors. Pretty much everything I need for a good strength workout. Free weights wise, there's 1 Hammer Strength full power rack with attached platform, another half rack, 2 sets of HS bumper plates from 10-25kg, except 20kg which has 3 sets, many other black rubberised plates, and 3 F1 recreation barbells that spin, but aren't as "tight" as the spin bars at other AF that use Eleiko/Ziva/HS/unbranded bars. It's 99% there though, but you will feel a bit of "give" when loading the HS bumper plates. Minor complaint. Another issue is that the ceilings aren't very high, so the pull up bars at the top of the racks are pretty much unusable as your head will likely hit the ceiling if you try doing pullups there. There are also various cable machines and cardio equipment Upstairs, there are dumbbells up to 50kg, fixed bars, plate loaded machines, a warmup place with bands, kettlebells, a plyo-box, medicine balls, foam rollers, yoga blocks, and other assorted stuff. Strangely, there's a small glass room with a platform, half rack, barbells and plates, but it was for "Authorised personnel only". This is the first AF I've been to that has this, I guess it's anytime but not anywhere. There are bathroom facilities on both floors, and the downstairs one looks nice and very well maintained for an AF. There's 1 staff on duty during the time I was there and she was just minding her own business, as I was, so not much to report there.

super duper clean and i love how it's more quiet and less crowded whenever i go. also a great location as it is near my workplace and makes it more convenient to slot in a workout after work! staff are also really friendly and nice :)

I came for the free 1-day trial on a Tuesday afternoon. It wasn't too busy and the whole place (2 floors!) has been renovated. Equipment is new and clean, and people are generally polite and respectful. There is currently a two-week trial deal in December 2024, so worth checking out if you have been eyeing this location for a while.

We were so lucky to meet Tessa during our trial at AF Thomson. She trains a young senior in the family. She has been impressive from the first day - she gave a personalised overview of her training plan according to the needs and preferences of the student, took time to learn the student's schedule and home training facilities so that the student can continue training elsewhere on other days, and took videos and gave updates after each training session so that the student can keep track of her own progress. Its not common to find someone as responsible, responsive, firm yet encouraging like Tessa. She's a quiet personality but her actions inspire confidence. She adapts her training well to the student. Honestly, would recommend her wholeheartedly. The AF facilities are also clean and bright. The PT package permits payment in tranches, and so that also gives assurance.

Reopen recently, feels fresh. Layout feels like it can be better. Keep it up and strive to be the best gym in world! Review and get protein! Thanks.!