"I joined Champneys almost 2 years ago on a partner membership with my mum. I had essentially never set foot in a gym before and was really self-conscious. I started out only going to aqua and hiding in the back. As part of joining, I had a younique PT session with Ellen. I then booked a further 3 PTs with her and almost 2 years later she is still my PT. Ellen helped me lose weight and gain confidence and now I go to all sorts of classes- you'll even find me in the front row for some.

Alongside the health benefits, I found my membership came with a huge social and wellbeing benefit. It's a rare occasion to walk down the corridor without someone saying hello and stopping for a chat. The community of evening members is so welcoming and friendly. Not to mention the opportunity to just have a spa session with my mum is often invaluable after both our busy days or week at work."

- Sonia

"I have been a member of Champneys now for over 15 years. I joined with the encouragement of my mum who has now been a member for 35 years!

Champneys is my spiritual home: I come here almost every day to escape the hustle of town life and to get away from stresses of modern life. It has transformed my fitness and I have got to meet many wonderful people."

- Marcus

"I joined Champneys in Sept 2021, ten weeks after half knee replacement surgery in early July. My aim was to get my knee back to full strength to be able to ski, play tennis and cycle. Tragically just four weeks after my surgery my husband of 38 years died suddenly, so alongside my need to get back to full fitness I was also dealing with intense grief and loss.

My membership has helped me in so many ways. Initially working with James (who is brilliant!) a couple of times a week I was back on skis by March 2022. I am back playing tennis, even singles which I had to give up some while ago and in 2024 I am planning a charity bike ride in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Fitness isn't the whole story though. As I've navigated the two years' since my husband's death I have used my membership as therapy and spent many an evening and day enjoying the calmness and serenity of Champneys. Appreciation of the spa areas and gardens never wears off and I have Champneys to thank for supporting my wellbeing as I begin to build a new life."

- Sarah