We hope you are not spoiling Christmas by guilting yourself with pledges to get more active in the new year.
But, if you want New Year to mean New Me, there's never a bad time to pick up regular exercise if you’re able.
If you're feeling the urge to make 2026 the year you tackle a fitness goal, here are nine of Sheffield's best-rated gyms, according to Google Reviews.
1. Sheffield Station Gym, Mansfield Road
Owners Phil Roberts and Tom Lee by the Sheffield Station Gym on Mansfield Road. It has a rating of 4.9 by 157 users. It's one of the pricier gyms in Sheffield at £33 per month for a three month contract. It also has its own cafe. One review reads: "Awesome gym that's split in 3. Got everything you would ever need. Staff are so friendly and give a very personable experience to the gym." - http://thestationgym.co.uk/ Photo: Dean Atkins
2. TFC The Fitness Club, Sheffield
The Fitness Club has a rating of 4.8 by 106 users on Google Reviews, making it the highest-rated gym in Sheffield, featuring no charge showers and a sauna for £23.99 a month. One review reads: "As the owner says, it’s 'more than just a gym.' Great vibe, diverse membership, suited to whatever your health and fitness goals happen to be." - http://www.thefitnessclubcentral.co.uk/ | Google Maps | Google Maps
3. Muscle Fusion, Deep Lane
Muscle Fusion, in Deep Lane, has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 130 ratings. We couldn't find pricings easily online but it does have "massive concrete balls" according to one reviewer: "Best weight lifting & strength training gym in Sheffield. They have the massive concrete balls, like the ones in World Strongest Man and the shelves to put them on. Clean, friendly and polite staff." - https://www.facebook.com/MuscleFusionGymSheffield/?locale=en_GB | Google MAps Photo: Alastair Ulke
4. Muscle Performance Gym, Baxter Road
Muscle Performance Gym, in Baxter Road, has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 92 users on Google Reviews. One reviewer said: "Fantastic gym, owner is extremely helpful, there is a huge range of equipment and weights, as well as a great choice of cardio machines. Also no contract and reasonably priced, love coming here." - https://www.facebook.com/MuscleFusionGymSheffield/?locale=en_GB | Google Maps Photo: Alastair Ulke