Old School Jim’s Bodybuilding & Fitness

Fantastic experience: Great gym just went for a day pass but really well kitted out everything you could want and more, most people were friendly

Fantastic experience: Have been a few times with my sister, and it always feels like a welcoming place to be! Everyone is nice and friendly, and there is always someone wanting to help! Give it a visit, you won’t be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: Been to a few Gyms around the area over the last few years, can't see me changing again now though. Great atmosphere and the equipment is second to none. Brilliant work guys

Fantastic experience: Definitely a gym to go see and join if close enough, three floors of varied kit no matter what your interests are. Hard core gym feel but clean and tidy with welcoming members and staff

Fantastic experience: I have been a member here since September last year, and I have never regretted it! Ever since becoming a member, the community has grown and you can see the improvements they put into the gym and equipment every-time we go. Since going they have upgraded and added to the strongman/woman equipment which makes it one of the best in Stoke imo! Get yourself a day pass and try and the gym, trust me, you’ll be a member in no time!

Fantastic experience: had 3 sessions, bought a year, it’s that good. The only things i’d love to see is a water fountain and a hair dryer in the mens washroom.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend training here. Tonnes of equipment across a few floors and it has a specific strong man room with stones, log etc.

Fantastic experience: Possibly the best kitted gym in the area, by that I mean between Crewe and Stoke. Numerous machines, friendly and helpful staff and 3 floors of their own branded kit and cool memorials.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic, this gym is geared up for everything. More equipment than u will ever need and well maintained with an abundance of weights so you will never be looking for a plate for your next set.

Fantastic experience: I travel all over the country and like to try different gyms, I probably enjoyed this gym more than anywhere else Ive been, good equipment, weights where you expect to find them not left all over, good loud music and a good atmosphere, spent a fortune on vests and pre workouts though as I’m happy to support an excellent independent gym!

Fantastic experience: Best place to go and workout in Stoke-on-Trent, multiple floors including a strongman room and studio, good quality equipment very well run business

Fantastic experience: Best facility the city has to offer by far! great equipment, staff and atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: By far the best gym in Stoke. Great welcoming staff and top tier selection of equipment and weights to use over 3 floors! Really well ran gym - can tell that they prioritise making their gym environment one where everybody feels comfortable regardless of gender/how big you are. Jims is a gym for all indeed!

Fantastic experience: Great gym friendly staff, all the equipment you’d ever need

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! Staff and people are friendly too xxx

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Jim’s for a couple of years now, it caters to all! Newbies, bodybuilders, power lifters, strong men and women. All the staff are friendly and helpful and the gym has a very wide range of equipment which is always being added to and updated. Massive range of supplements aswell as meals available. Free parking outside and across the road, what more could you ask for.

Fantastic experience: All of the state-of-the-art equipment you’d hope to see in a top-tier bodybuilding facility, but with the kind of inclusive, welcoming culture of a local community gym. I’ve been training here for around 4-years now, in which time I’ve recommended family, friends and colleagues do the same. It’s an exceptional gym and a great place to start or progress your fitness journey.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training here for a few months after switching from a more ‘commercial’ gym and I can confidently say it’s a really welcoming place for women, you can train and get on with your work-out with no fear or nervousness at all. Everyone is super friendly and helpful if you need any support and the range of equipment and new pieces coming in all the time is amazing. Wouldn’t train anywhere else now!

Fantastic experience: Its the First time I've been to the gym, with my good old mate big gaz ,it has everything you would ever want to train x staff are lovely to x many thanks Mike

Fantastic experience: I have been attending old school since January and can easily say it's the best gym in staffordshire The friendly staff are always there to help, top quality equipment & friendly atmosphere. Really can't fault this gym.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at Jims now for about 18 months and training here never gets old. The amount of kit is ridiculous and since I joined this has been constantly added to and updated. Along with all the equipment is an incredible atmosphere, the sound system bangs so it makes it a great place to train. There's a mutual respect between members who all keep the gym tidy...no machines left loaded with plates or plates littered around the gym floor like I'd become accustomed to in previous commercial gyms I'd trained at!

Fantastic experience: Been coming to Jims for around a year now, it was brilliant when I joined and it keeps getting better. Paul and others are all welcoming and happy help when assistance needed. More equipment than you'll ever need, whatever your goal. Fellow members respect the place and ensure plates returned after exercise etc. All around top class place.

Fantastic experience: amazing gym with great equipment and a warm welcoming atmosphere. The works are always willing to go above and beyond for you, they make you feel welcome and are always there to chat to. personally Nadine and joe have always made me feel welcome as well all everyone else. 10 out of 10 gym you should definitely give it a go

Fantastic experience: I’ve been looking to join a gym for a while now, and after being a member of multiple gyms around Stoke this one stood out by a mile. I’ve ran past it numerous times on my running route and always thought about going in, I took a chance one day and am so glad I did. The gym is absolutely massive, packed full of equipment…different variations which I never knew existed. I started on a month by month basis but today committed to a 12 month membership. Everyone is really friendly and offer advice if you need it. Slowly getting my confidence back and looking forward to building back the muscle I lost during lockdowns

Fantastic experience: The Best Gym In Staffordshire, Packed with Hammer Smith Equipment. Dedicated three floors full with equipment, having strong man floor, leg and cardio floor, ground floor chest, arms, back and shoulders the list carrys on. The vibe in this place is absolutely buzzing amazing, staff to members everyone is friendly and helpful. Old School caters for all type gym user from beginners, intermediate to advanced. Get a day visit booked, check this place out, highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: This gym is absolutely superb if you like the original old school Golds Gym set up, this is what body building is all about, loads of equipment great atmosphere no frills, I remember the great Dorian Yates who would refer to his Temple Gym as the dungeon! as this created the atmosphere of a proper gym, but it’s for everyone all kinds of people who love working out ‍♀️, I’ve been training in gyms for 25 years and I’m glad I’ve found this gym.

Fantastic experience: Nice Gum, suitable for people they want quite atmosphere and need to focus on quality workouts

Fantastic experience: Great place, plenty of equipment. Visited to use the strongman room. Had ample stuff to practice on. Have been a number of times purchasing a day pass. Well worth a visit

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms I have ever been to, The vibe as soon as you walk in is immense. The music, the kit, the staff. I genuinely couldn't ask for a better place to be whether I have had a bad day or a good one, after every session I walk out with a smile on my face..Even if its leg day I'll be crawling out in a good mood. The Quality of the products sold here are priced well and there is always a well stocked range. After searching their clothing online on instagram (@osjgymwear) I purchased a jumper and a t shirt, I'm so impressed with the quality of these, not only to wear during my sessions but comfortable for everyday wear too! couldn't recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in stoke on Trent if not the midlands and I’ve tried a few. Set out over 3 floors with dedicated areas for your workouts with a separate legs and cardio floor , individual strongman room too - spotless showers and toilets. Members fees and day passes are very reasonable/ competitive. Really friendly members and staff.

Fantastic experience: No doubt the best gym around, friendly atmosphere with friendly people from the stuff to the other gym members. You're spoilt for choice for equipment to use, Jim's has a lot of things that many others gyms don't offer. They go above and beyond with everything they do and nothing is too much, I would highly recommend a visit to Jim's, you won't be disappointed at all.

Fantastic experience: Where do I begin? Old School Jim’s is an incredible gym. One of the best gyms in Staffordshire without a doubt, and is continuing to evolve year on year. I’m a fitness photographer so I don’t actually train at this gym, but what I do here is use this amazing venue to document both members and non members fitness journeys through photography. The place is absolutely huge and is so versatile to shoot at and is one of my favourite venues to shoot at. I’ve shot here many many times and every time I’m made to feel extremely welcome by all the staff. Paul the owner I know consider a good friend too as well as a client himself, booking me to shoot all his commercial work both for the venue and the merchandise. I can’t wait to be back at OSJ in April for many more client shoots. Keep up the great work guys.

Fantastic experience: A unique training environment in the sense of the high quality, diverse, and specialist equipment available to use. i.e rogue bumper plates, specialist bars, calibrated plates, hammer strength machines, branded dumbells etc. Dedicated areas for bodybuilding, compound lifting, strongman, and functional fitness over three floors. There is also ample equipment allowing you to train at peak times. A unique, supportive, and inclusive culture and community in which the gym is very active in engaging with members inside the gym and on social media. A testament to this is how active members and visitors are in sharing thier experiences and training and how they identify with the branding. You get the sense that every member and visitor is valued, regardless of thier fitness level or training experience, and help or advice is always readily available if you only just ask and put yourself out there. Having been to many commercial gym chains and privately owned gyms, and being involved in gym culture for a long time. I can sincerely say that it is a privilege to train at Old School Jim's and the members are very lucky. I believe the continued success of the gym is a product of the passion and interest of the owner and staff, along with the like-minded members for what they do. They are very passionate about member experience which is displayed in thier consistent reinvestment into the gym and the way they try to engage and understand everyones specific training requirements and interests which they really go out of thier way to do, and always seem to be open to suggestions. Along with the seemingly high retention of members, the pride that members take in training there, and the interest members take in the continued success of the gym; I believe that this is the best training facility in the area for strongman and bodybuilding, or for individuals who are strongly invested in thier fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: Huge top class gym spread over 3 floors catering for bodybuilders, strongmen, powerlifters and general gym users. Very friendly environment. Membership rates are very reasonable and day passes are available to non members

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality Easily the best gym in Staffordshire, everything you could want from a gym, massive warehouse style gym on 3 floors, more kit than other similar gyms, friendly environment to train in & the staff are helpful, professional & knowledgeable. If you’re looking for a gym to train at, Jim’s is the place.

Fantastic experience: I have been a number of gyms over the years bit this one is by far the best for equipment, members and staff. Its has every type of equipment/machine you could wish for in a gym, i have been there for roughly 12 months and every member i have come across has been friendly and willing to help/share there knowledge if you ask, and as for the staff paul and dom are great. I pick doms head most days and he is more than happy to aid/help in anything you ask. Its a nice welcoming gym for anybody 5*

Fantastic experience: By far the best, non-judgemental gym in Staffordshire that I have been to. The staff are knowledgable, friendly and always happy to help. The owner takes pride in his business and that shows when he is constantly looking at ways to improve his facilities and make members times at the gym the best they can be. The gym is always clean and kept to a high standard, all equiptment has safety checks done and completed. I personally wouldn’t go anywhere else, it is a family after all you can feel the sense of community and the proudness from other members when talking about Jims.

Fantastic experience: The gym is very unique, it is packed with equipment so you’ll never get bored! The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and it’s always kept clean and tidy! Being female it can sometimes feel intimidating going into a bodybuilding gym but Jim’s doesn’t make you feel like this, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Best gym in Staffordshire by a mile!! I’ve been to most gyms in the area trying to find the perfect set up and at Jim’s the versatility of the equipment is phenomenal. Great atmosphere, great people and great staff. I will never go anywhere else!

Fantastic experience: I’ve trained at Jims more or less since they opened. In that time I’ve had no problems and the staff are great, even helping with an acute health problem I had on-site. Their rates are competitive and include a student discount, and these funds are generously reinvested to provide a consistently improving and well-maintained training environment, with just about all the kit you could need. This includes: - A huge assortment of machines - Large, open free-weights areas - Many options for cardio and conditioning - Dedicated strongman area on the top floor - Well-maintained locker rooms, shower and toilet facilities Other gym-goers are non-judgemental and generally keep to themselves, and their playlists and sound system are great, more conducive to training than what they play in commercial gyms. I’m perfectly happy there and can’t wait for them to reopen next month.

Fantastic experience: Jim's has gone from strength to strength, constantly improving and upgrading the facility's, for us members to achieve our goals no matter what they are. I cant just say its down to the equipment as the staff also play a key role, they're polite friendly and there is always someone on hand to help to give advice on training and use of the equipment effectively and safely.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Best gym about aswell as strength asylum. Great staff working there very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere and on top of that Great equipment whatever your training needs.

Fantastic experience: Old school Jim’s is an extremely unique gym to any I’ve ever been to before. There is a massively wide range of equipment including cardio and even strongman training and a studio space. Not to mention the free weights, clothing brand and supplement/meal selections and offers. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and so are the members. The gym is clean and tidy at all times and members respect the rules. 11/10 highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I was super nervous to even walk through the doors for the first time... but WOW, the staff were so friendly and helpful. I’d been using a different gym for a number of years before this one and I felt more sense of community and belonging in old school’s after just a week! I speak to the staff a lot, the members are really friendly and it’s just a great place to be. The gym equipment is spread out really nicely over 3 floors, the changing rooms and toilets are always clean and tidy, the staff are always friendly and professional and the place as a whole is run really efficiently. I’ll never go back to my previous gym now. Thank you so much

Fantastic experience: Very friendly, packed full of equipment but very well spaced. Nice atmosphere ????

Fantastic experience: I have trained at Temple Gym Birmingham The Emporium Powerhouse Stoke Golds Gym Orlando The Mecca at Golds Gym Venice Beach Muscle Beach One gym that genuinely tops them all is Old School Jim’s. This gym is the UK Mecca of all weightlifting ! Fitness training, cross fit, bodybuilding and strongman are all superbly catered for. The owner and the manger have worked hard since it’s opened to make it the gym it is today, I joined when it opened on day one and since then the money that has been spent is amazing ! The members are put first every time. Old school Jim’s is and will continue to be the best gym Iv been a member of and trained at .

Fantastic experience: I joined this gym due to it's proximity to my work place at the time, and glad I did as this is the best gym I've ever been a member of. Equipment was top notch and plenty of it, it was rare I did a day of focused training and could not get on a piece of equipment I wanted to use. I've also get to mention the decor, helps give this place a character and style which is far from the somewhat sterile atmosphere of many modern chain gyms. Due to no longer working or living in the area I no longer can attend and have ended my membership, but I hope to occasionally get a work out here from time to time, when I can get out this way. While i'm here best to the staff and members.

Fantastic experience: By far the top gym in the country. Very friendly staff and clean environment. Travelled 45 mins because I heard so much about the place. The environment was very warming and safe to train in. Plenty of equipment so no waiting around and the management were very much in touch with guest needs. Will highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Now this is a gym, absolutely huge, full of quality kit but with enough space to train properly, the layout has been well planned. Has an entire floor for legs & cardio!!! As well as a massive strongman room kitted out with every piece of strongman kit you can think of. Is one of the biggest official Hammer Strength Training Center I’ve ever been in. The look of the place is really cool with its black & gold colour scheme and graffiti. Modern changing & shower facilities, power showers with adjustable temperatures, free shower gels, proper nice. Plenty of parking, small car park at the front of the gym and a huge, brand new car park adjacent to the gym that’s free. This place has it all, brilliant atmosphere and a fantastic place to train.

Fantastic experience: A great gym with a good atmosphere, staff are very welcoming especially the owner. Great assortment of kit which keeps getting added every few months. As a member its good to see the gym develop and offer more to its users. This gym is a great example of your old school bodybuilding facility but is decorated very modern and welcoming. I completely recommend a visit here!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place. The owner, share holders and staff are friendly and helpful. There’s always a warm welcome and the members are pleasant too. As a woman, gyms can be intimidating and make you feel uneasy at times, but I feel completely comfortable training there on my own. This isn’t a make up and selfie kind of place which I really don’t like - it’s a proper, old school, gym with good equipment

Fantastic experience: Although I am not a member at Old School Jim's I have been a number of other time with my boyfriend; who has been a member since it opened & recommend it highly. The drop in price is really reasonable & works for me. I was very reluctant to try the gym at first, am by no means a bodybuilder & find new gyms intimidating at the best of time. However staff & members we're really welcoming and approachable. I like that they are always worked on making it the best they can, and there is always something new when I go, whether that's a a piece of gym equipment or artwork on the walls. I can see there's a lot of pride and community in this gym and respect it for that will definitely be going back!

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best gym in the area. I've been a member for almost 2 years and the amount of work and effort that's gone into turning it from a run down building to a top quality training facility to rival some of the best gyms in the UK is amazing. Massive credit to Paul for having a vision and making it a reality. A gym that I'm proud to train at.