Information about Gym & Slim

Union Dr 6
B73 5TE, Sutton Coldfield
+44 121 355 8486

Opening hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Having worked with Gym and Slim, a ladies only fitness centre in Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield for several years we thought National Women’s Fitness & Health Day gave us an excellent excuse to find out more about Eve’s journey and what her gym means to so many women in our local area.

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We are in the middle of Boldmere, behind the main shops. We are tucked behind slightly, so I often say we’re near the Harvester as everyone tends to know the pubs!

I used to be a European Purchasing Manager for Cadburys, so I was working for a big corporation travelling and working away all the time. I was getting married and wanted to have a family, and I just knew that I didn’t want to be doing this high powered job, flying all over the place anymore.  I’d dipped in and out of fitness when I was younger, and I was Googling possible career changes and saw that there was a gym for sale in Boldmere. I popped in one night on my way home from Cadburys and immediately loved the ethos and what it represented. So I joined as a member and then ended up buying the gym! It went through the day after I got back from my honeymoon!

I could definitely use my experience and corporate knowledge to improve the gyms processes and procedures and to increase the professionalism of the service we provide.

Yes. I really wanted to create a community within a community. That is how Boldmere feels. It has a very strong sense of community with lots of independent shops, and the shopkeepers all know each other, and that’s what I wanted for the gym. I wanted it to be available for people of all shapes and sizes, where they could feel safe and welcome.

I just felt that if I changed it, I would lose lots of our members. They just wouldn’t feel comfortable, and for many of my members, there is the religious aspect of exercising with men. I felt like it was important to keep providing somewhere they could come and feel comfortable. Our membership is not your typical gym membership. They would find normal gyms intimidating, and most of my members would not feel confident enough to go to a mixed, regular gym.

The feeling I get when I know we have helped someone and we have done some good. For me, the gym is as much about the social side as it is the fitness. Our members get so much out of coming to us.

Obviously, there are the physical benefits like losing weight, getting fitter etc. but for me, I really think the psychological benefits are the most important. Their energy increases, their positivity and they have somewhere they can interact and make friends. It makes such a difference.

They would say they were pleasantly surprised. We can try and explain on the phone but until you come down you can’t appreciate what it is like. Everyone who comes in is struck by how friendly it is. I always say my members sell the gym for me!

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Gym & Slim: Opinions

5/5 (21 Opinions)
Karen Graves 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nice friendly place.

Sue Braker 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been coming here since October and absolutely love it. I love the new equipment they have had since the refurbishment and this week while on annual leave I thought i would try the classes that are available and all I can say is I have enjoyed every one of them but particularly enjoyed the TRX, GYM and TONE and had great fun today doing both BATTLE ROPES and GYM and BOUNCE which I really really enjoyed. I really don't know where Kerry gets her energy from, she has made all the classes so much fun. Wish the classes were available at the weekend as I would definitely book into them on a regular basis. All the Staff are brilliant and supportive. I would recommend this gym to anyone. UPDATE Been coming here now for over a year and still love it. Love the classes I can book into at the weekend. Staff are all brilliant, always there to help and advise. I go three times a week and would go more if I could. Just love Gym and Slim.

vanessa storer 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I joined Gym and Slim about 8 weeks ago and everything has exceeded my expectations. I had read the positive reviews and heard about the refurbishment and have found all of the staff so welcoming and accommodating. I never feel like I am being judged and the staff (particularly Kerry) are very supportive and helpful each time I visit. The classes that are offered are also great and I would certainly recommend Gym & Slim to anyone looking to get/keep fit in a friendly environment. Still loving Gym & Slim. The range of classes is great for an all over body tone and get fit regime. Really friendly ladies and super supportive staff, always on hand for fitness and healthy eating advice. Looking forward to a firmer 2020!

Michelle Fellows 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym, staff friendly, helpful and supportive. They helped me reach my goal weight, gain my confidence back and became friends in the process. Would recommend 10/10 :) Michelle

Claire Holloway 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facilities friendly team with the personal touch fantastic new classes

Imogen H 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: So friendly, welcoming and supportive. I highly recommend!

Annette Beville 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: A lovely friendly gym. Instructors always on hand to give their expert support. The recent refurb has been brilliant and the new classes are really enjoyable. Would have no hesitation in recommending this gym

Clare Walker 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: just joined and love it, genuinely friendly and helpful. Very different to other gyms, so pleased I joined.

Elizabeth Suffolk 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant little gym great for all ladies of all ages shapes and sizes

Rentia Sunderland 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant

Karen Young 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am a new member to Gym and Slim. I am so pleased I have joined. From the start I felt welcome. The staff are brilliant, so friendly and really knowledgeable about how to exercise safely without being intrusive or oppressive. It's like having your own personal trainer every visit. There is an extensive range of toning and cardio equipment and you have your own personilsed programme which is set to your goals and reviewed every 12 weeks. I thought it might be boring but changing equipment every three minutes keeps you focused and motivated. I am so pleased I joined Gym and Slim and would highly recommend joining.

Karen Congrave 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I joined early 2019. An offer on membership meant value for money in comparison with other gyms and the fact that it was walkable for me meant no excuses not to go. I haven’t regretted it for one moment. I actually want to go! The staff are so approachable, helpful and encouraging and are always there when you need them. I have been supported and encouraged by Kerry to use weights for the first time ever at age 55 and it has given me a real challenge. Love the classes, especially TRX with Rachel and Stretch with Kathryn. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

susan mynett 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of the gym for many years, and it has helped me get through two knee replacements. It has recently undergone a refurbishment and now has classes and more equipment as well as the circuit. I highly recommend this gym and all of the staff, they are always there to help.

Jeannette Thomas 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a gym instructor at Gym and Slim for over 11 years. It has recently undergone a huge refurbishment. We now offer different classes, e.g. battle ropes, Swiss ball, Trx, stretch and tone. We also have brand new cardio machines e.g, treadmills, stair master, cross trainers, bikes, towers as well as the usual circuit. The service we offer suits all ages from 16 to ladies in there 80s. We gear the exercise accordingly, taking into account any health issues that any member may have. I can thoroughly recommend Gym and Slim and feel proud and privileged to be a part of it.

Terry Barker 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: A very friendly gym which is particularly suited to older people as there is an exercise regime designed to strengthen bones and tone the figure. Since the refurbishment there are classes and more cardio equipment to suit all ages. The Staff are very helpful as you can tell I really enjoy spending time exercising and have made some lovely new friends.

Lorraine 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Coming here has really helpes me thru a difficult time inmy life. Being women only means i fee l comfortable and safe andthe friendly staff are great classes are fun and i feel healthier than i ha e in a while i love it thank you for making me so welcome

Jo Peverelle 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms around for ladies. The classes are great to join to give you more motivation and real fun. All staff really friendly and helpful. Their new disco Gym and Bounce classes every other Friday are great fun and worth joining the gym just for these. First time in years I actually enjoy going to the gym.

Ann Clibbery 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve been using Gym & Slim for about 9 years now. They’ve just had a refurbishment, it was good before now it’s brilliant. Such a lovely friendly environment and there’s classes for all age groups and levels of fitness. Would highly recommend to anyone that if you’re looking for somewhere to exercise Gym & Slim is worth checking out.

Sarah Williams 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly and very welcoming staff. Makes you feel so at ease and gives u the encouragement to reach ur goals. Everyone that goes there are so nice. The classes are brilliant. Best gym I have been too. It is the place to go and they also play fantastic music for you to work out to.

Ann Newton 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Well equipped gym and very nice instructors

Karen Glaze 7 years ago

Positive experience: Friendly no mirrors no men !!

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