What our participants say:

“Awesome! Not being overly fit, I certainly found the first session tough - but achievable. I also like the variety of crazy things the rat stops involve - not just the usual press ups or sit ups - it's great.”

Nicola, 29

 

"I needed something to build up my strength and fitness. Urban Gym is a great way to get out into the fresh air and have a really good work out whilst having fun. The instructors are brilliant at making sure we all get the most out of the session - from the ultra-fit to the those of us who struggle with just one press up! I really recommend Urban Gym - so much better than a traditional gym and cheaper too!"

Jo, mid-forties,

 

"It's a good laugh, but at the same time if you put (the effort) in, you can feel it within yourself"

Chris, 20's

 

"Those people who want a bit of a tougher work out, can work harder at the stations and those who don’t, don’t!!

Rob, 36

 

"You're seeing a lot of different things as you're going along, so it's taking your mind off the jogging - I'm not built for jogging!"

Scott, 35

 

What the media say:

 

"The Rat race Urban Gym caters for all abilities... you are encouraged to go at your own pace, and my group supported each other along the way.....An intense workout, but filled with fun, laughter and even the odd spot of sunshine. It's the perfect full body workout to mix into your weekly exercise regime."

Libby Pollock for Stride - jogscotland magazine Summer 2010

 

"The class is like doing outdoor circuit training with lots of space, scope and fresh air. It feels very stop/start and spontaneous and can be as challenging as you want."

Avril Cadden for the Sunday Mail - May 2010

 

"We came to a stop feeling exhilerated, bright and alert - and looking at the city in a whole different way.....Someone is always on hand to wait for those going at a more leisurely pace, but like any exercise, you get out of it what you put in. Even the springboks are a bit puffed out at the end, especially by the upper body exercises."

Rebecca McQuillan for the Herald - April 2010

 

"The Urban Gym is a great way to fit more running into your workout... constant changes of directions break down the running into bite-sized chunks for those whose hearts would sink at the sight of a long, straight road. The changing scenery livens up the exercise, but so do the strength-based interludes.... you're guaranteed a thorough workout."

Rachel Dixon for the Guardian - February 2010