My Gym in Nottingham Is Too Busy!
What You Can Do About It – And Why There’s a Better Option
We hear this all the time
“My gym is too busy!” or “My gym is full of groups and cliques”
Since opening Real World Fitness in Colwick, we’ve welcomed loads of people from PureGym, Virgin, and Everlast who were fed up with endless queues, kit left everywhere in the gym, overcrowded floors, and workouts cut short.
We get it. Sometimes you stay put because your gym is nearby, or you’ve convinced yourself “all gyms are like this.” They aren’t.
A calm, uncrowded gym – even at peak times
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What “too busy” really means
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One squat rack, or bench press, and five people waiting.
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PTs who are more interested in chatting to each other than coaching.
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Sticking even vaguely rigidly to your plan becomes impossible—because the kit you need is always taken.
Sound familiar?
That’s not training. That’s just surviving the chaos.
How to still train if you’re stuck in a busy gym
If you can’t change gyms just yet, here’s how to keep progressing:
✅ Think movement patterns, not exercises. Bench press vs dumbbell press, squat vs goblet squat. Adapt – it’s not ideal, but better than nothing.
✅ Rotate with structure. Hit every muscle group over the week, even if exercise swaps happen.
✅ Be flexible with rest & order. Equipment busy? Adjust without stressing—it won’t kill your gains in the short term.
✅ Download our free training template. A four-week rotation designed for people who don’t have gym freedom.
👉 Get the free training programme.
When it’s time to make a change
If you’re always waiting for kit, rushing through sessions, or leaving half-done, it’s not you—it’s your gym.
A better gym will:
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Cap membership so you can actually train.
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Support your goals instead of forcing compromises.
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Fit your life so you don’t skip sessions.
👉 Book a personal training taster session and see how training should feel.
RWF personal trainer Elliott with client Chris
Why Real World Fitness is different
We built RWF to solve this exact problem:
💪 Capped membership = no overcrowding.
🏋️ Plenty of free weights and racks = no endless waiting.
👩🏫 Expert personal trainers = real guidance when you need it.
🚗 Free on-site parking = stress-free arrival.
🕛 24-hour access for full members = train on your schedule.
🛠️ Sports massage clinic on site = recover properly and keep progressing.
👉 Claim your free 7-day trial now.
👉 Book a sports massage today.
👉 Start personal training in Nottingham.
FAQ: Training at RWF
❓ Do I need to do personal training to join the gym?
Nope! You can just join as a regular gym member—or choose PT if you want more support.
❓ How much is membership?
Our capped membership is £45 per month, with 24-hour access for full members.
❓ Can beginners join?
Absolutely. About half our members were new to training when they started with us. We’ll help you settle in and train with confidence.
❓ Where are you based?
We’re in Colwick, near Sainsbury’s, just minutes from Netherfield, West Bridgford and Carlton. Free parking is right outside the door.
❓ Do you offer sports massage?
Yes—we have a dedicated sports massage clinic on site, perfect for recovery, injury rehab, or just loosening up tight muscles.
👉 Try the gym for 7 days – free.
👉 Meet our PT team.
👉 Book a sports massage.
👉 Contact us today.
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