New Year's resolutions come and go, but Basildon's gyms are still here, quietly lifting things up and putting them down. Whether you are a seasoned regular or the sort of person who buys the trainers first and the membership second (no judgement, we have done it too), here is where the town's gym-goers are pointing their thumbs up. Every place below is in the Basildon area (SS11 to SS16 plus Billericay), still open, and ranked the same way: highest Google rating first, ties broken by number of reviews, and anything with fewer than 50 reviews listed after the rest. No paid placements and no invented quotes, just the numbers. We wrote this sitting down, and we are sorry.
Feelgood Fitness and Wellness Centre
Highest-rated in the guide
4 & 5 Daniels Farm, Wash Rd, Basildon SS15 4AZ
Get directionsFeelgood Fitness and Wellness Centre has 5 stars from 140 Google reviews, listed as a gym. That makes it our number one gym in the Basildon area on the numbers alone.
Phone 01268 522991.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 8 am–8 pm; Wednesday 8 am–8 pm; Thursday 8 am–8 pm; Friday 8 am–8 pm; Saturday 8 am–1 pm; Sunday 8 am–1 pm; Monday 8 am–8 pm.
Essentials Training Gym
69 Runwell Rd, Wickford SS11 7HL
Get directionsEssentials Training Gym has 5 stars from 81 Google reviews, listed as a personal trainer. Reviewers mention welcoming atmosphere (24 reviews), small group personal training (6 reviews), nutrition education (11 reviews).
Phone 07399 394536.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 6 am–8 pm; Wednesday 6 am–8 pm; Thursday 6 am–8 pm; Friday 6 am–8 pm; Saturday 8 am–1 pm; Sunday Closed; Monday 6 am–8 pm.
Anytime Fitness Wickford
De Burgh House, Market Rd, Wickford SS12 0FD
Get directionsAnytime Fitness Wickford has 4.9 stars from 507 Google reviews, listed as a fitness centre.
Phone 01268 204247.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Open 24 hours; Wednesday Open 24 hours; Thursday Open 24 hours; Friday Open 24 hours; Saturday Open 24 hours; Sunday Open 24 hours; Monday Open 24 hours.
PureGym Wickford
The Willows Shopping Centre, Essex SS12 0RA
Get directionsPureGym Wickford has 4.9 stars from 184 Google reviews, listed as a gym. Reviewers mention machine selection (4 reviews), helpful team (4 reviews), small gym (3 reviews).
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Open 24 hours; Wednesday Open 24 hours; Thursday Open 24 hours; Friday Open 24 hours; Saturday Open 24 hours; Sunday Open 24 hours; Monday Open 24 hours.
The Main Event Boxing Gym Essex
7 Heron Ave, Wickford SS11 8DL
Get directionsThe Main Event Boxing Gym Essex has 4.9 stars from 85 Google reviews, listed as a boxing club.
Phone 07867 305155.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 6–10 pm; Wednesday 6–10 pm; Thursday 6–10 pm; Friday 6–9 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday 10 am–12 pm; Monday 6–10 pm.
Two Tails CrossFit
Unit 3, Saffron Works, Russell Gardens, Wickford SS11 8BH
Get directionsTwo Tails CrossFit has 4.9 stars from 70 Google reviews, listed as a gym.
Phone 07802 260163.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 6 am–8:30 pm; Wednesday 6 am–9 pm; Thursday 6 am–8:30 pm; Friday 6 am–7:30 pm; Saturday 8 am–1:30 pm; Sunday 8 am–2 pm; Monday 6 am–8:30 pm.
Gymophobics Pitsea
57 High Rd, Pitsea, Basildon SS13 3BB
Get directionsGymophobics Pitsea has 4.9 stars from 58 Google reviews, listed as a gym.
Phone 01268 550909.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 8:30 am–7:30 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am–7:30 pm; Thursday 8:30 am–7:30 pm; Friday 9 am–7 pm; Saturday 9 am–1 pm; Sunday Closed; Monday 8:30 am–7:30 pm.
The Gym Group Basildon
Unit E3, pipps hill retail park, Basildon SS14 3AF
Get directionsThe Gym Group Basildon has 4.8 stars from 479 Google reviews, listed as a gym.
Phone 0300 303 4800.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Open 24 hours; Wednesday Open 24 hours; Thursday Open 24 hours; Friday Open 24 hours; Saturday Open 24 hours; Sunday Open 24 hours; Monday Open 24 hours.
Club Kingswood
Clayhill Ln, Basildon SS16 5JP
Get directionsClub Kingswood has 4.8 stars from 350 Google reviews, listed as a gym.
Phone 01268 522954.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 6 am–10 pm; Wednesday 6 am–10 pm; Thursday 6 am–10 pm; Friday 6 am–10 pm; Saturday 8 am–6:30 pm; Sunday 8 am–6:30 pm; Monday 6 am–10 pm.
David Lloyd Basildon
Festival Leisure Park, Pipps Hill Rd N, South, Basildon SS14 3DG
Get directionsDavid Lloyd Basildon has 4.7 stars from 918 Google reviews, listed as a gym.
Phone 01268 662100.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 6 am–10:30 pm; Wednesday 6 am–10:30 pm; Thursday 6 am–10:30 pm; Friday 6 am–10:30 pm; Saturday 7 am–9 pm; Sunday 7 am–9 pm; Monday 6 am–10:30 pm.
Ripped Gym Basildon
Harvey Rd, Basildon SS13 1EP
Get directionsRipped Gym Basildon has 4.7 stars from 304 Google reviews, listed as a gym.
Phone 01268 727889.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5 am–10 pm; Wednesday 5 am–10 pm; Thursday 5 am–10 pm; Friday 5 am–10 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 8 am–6 pm; Monday 5 am–10 pm.
The Gym Hub Wickford
18 Robert Way, Wickford SS11 8DD
Get directionsThe Gym Hub Wickford has 4.7 stars from 135 Google reviews, listed as a gym. Reviewers mention not too busy (3 reviews), friendly staff (18 reviews), cleanliness (6 reviews).
Phone 01268 833403.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 6 am–9 pm; Wednesday 6 am–9 pm; Thursday 6 am–9 pm; Friday 6 am–9 pm; Saturday 8 am–4 pm; Sunday 8 am–4 pm; Monday 6 am–9 pm.
That is the 12, and a big well done to everyone who runs a gym in this town, including the people who open up at ridiculous o'clock. Ratings and review counts are Google's and were correct when we checked; they move, so give a place a fair go if it is a whisker below the one above. Own one of these gyms and want your details corrected? Use the contact page and we will sort it. Now go and do a squat.