Forge Fitness - Darlington

Alfred W.

This is a great gym. All of the staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. The equipment is very well maintained and there are a variety of machines to challenge all of your muscle groups. A very welcoming ethos pervades the facility (see photos).

BK

Fantastic Forge Fitness!

I got the day pass for £7 (I'm not from the area), and Matt Innes gave me the normal gym waivers to sign so I could get training.
He was really kind, gave me a quick tour round, and a chat about equipment I didn't know.

Forge Fitness has all the equipment and space you need for doing weights/ cardio / plyometrics, and the only place you'll find a mirror is in the changing rooms.

I would go again if I'm back in the area.

Jason B.

Belting gym the equipment range is superb the best gym around, I travel 12 mile each way to attend this cracking place. Keep up the hard work lads.

Gordon J.

Fantastic Gym, best one in Darlington without a doubt, great people, good banter, no mirrors, helpful PT's, nothing is a bother, goid advice, great classes and camaraderie all round.

Debbie C.

By far this is the best gym in town. The staff are very friendly, approachable and extremely motivational. I am not the fittest, fastest or strongest but every session the instructors encourage me to do my best and push me a little bit further in a very supportive way. I feel part of all the classes and am now doing ones I never thought I would ~I am even enjoying the running part in Hyrox. Great range of classes, lots of equipment and a great atmosphere ~ its incredible value for money.

Aodhan R.

I recently joined Forge after moving to Darlington, and it is easily one of the best gyms I have trained in. Excellent value for money with lots of classes and a wide range of high quality equipment which is constantly being improved. The gym has a very relaxed and non - judgemental atmosphere and the staff seem to genuinely care about making the gym suitable for everyone and making them feel welcome. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Katie L.

5 stars are not enough for this gym - I would give it 100! ⭐️

Forge is incredibly well stocked with equipment, free weights and machines but there's plenty of space and never feels crowded. Large astroturf areas and there's always a class to suit me. Easy free parking, changing rooms, etc.

The best part of all are the people. This is such a friendly, down to earth gym, both staff and other members. Dave and the PTs are all knowledgable, helpful, and they genuinely care. It's a community. I especially love my PT sessions with Matt! He's amazing and always very supportive.

And women, this is a totally safe space for us - there's zero sexism and everyone is just treated equally. Ages, genders, ethnicities, body types - this is an inclusive space for everyone. I can't recommend it enough.

If you're looking for a gym in Darlington, you'd be mad not to join Forge.

Paula S.

I have been a member of loads of gyms and Forge fitness is hands down the best. Gyms can be intimidating places especially for women but the staff and members are lovely, friendly, inclusive, warm, welcoming and knowledgeable - nothing is too much trouble for them.
The classes are well planned and the range of equipment is vast and well maintained. The PTs are awesome here - experienced and approachable.
If you want gains get down and join -
you’ll receive a warm welcome from the staff and the members.