2026-08-11T09:19:52.593Z

best gym in the area, hands down!!

2026-08-10T08:43:16.954Z

When's the Birmingham branch opening??

2026-08-08T11:36:33.720Z

If you’re serious for training this is the place.

2026-07-26T13:55:29.578Z

Lovely owner and great gym overall

2026-06-21T10:38:32.986Z

Excellent, old school, iron paradise gym. it’s never particularly busy and the staff are friendly and helpful and always have some good chat on hand when I’m waiting for my post session shake.

2026-06-15T17:12:12.044Z

2026-05-07T12:46:09.147Z

I started training with Ian Dowe earlier this year almost by accident, I wanted to find an inclusive and friendly place for my teenage son to learn to lift weights. For my son to attend, I also needed training so I could learn what to do and how to help him.I had no idea how much I was going to enjoy my sessions with Ian and that they would become a non-negotiable part of my week.Ian is incredibly knowledgeable and generous with his knowledge. He is attentive to every detail. Having had a serious ski injury in 2008 that permanently damaged my left leg, I have always felt in safe hands. It incredible how Ian notices everything and how even the slightest change of foot position or wrist angle makes such an incredible difference.Dowe Dynamics has a professional and friendly atmosphere and I always feel welcome. I love that the gym is full of people focussed on their work out rather than videoing their latest work out.

2026-04-28T12:55:21.714Z

I've been coming to this gym for about 8 years, and it feels like a second home! Ian is a legend, and the whole team and members have always been more than welcoming. If you want friendly gym where you can get results, get strong and be happier, this is the place for you! :)

2026-04-13T07:15:38.884Z

Great old school gym machines are top notch the place is always clean and tidy and the staff are all really friendly and helpful

2026-04-09T14:51:12.951Z

Real old skool gym

2026-01-24T15:23:56.274Z

For me the best gym in London and I’ve been to them all. This has a real old school vibe with exceptional equipment you won’t find anywhere else that hits different. I was given an exceptionally warm welcome and the atmosphere is serious but friendly with people actually putting their plates back! The place is also exceptionally clean and well set out I wish I wasn’t 50+ mins away but I’ll still make an effort to get over at least once a week while using other gyms closer to home as these machines hit different. Thoroughly enjoyed my first session. 10/10

2026-01-03T09:50:06.876Z

I’ve been training with Artem for a while now, and I couldn’t be happier with the progress I’ve made. Meeting once a week to go over my workouts has been incredibly helpful, and the personalised plan he created for me has really kept me on track. My posture and overall fitness have improved noticeably, and I feel more confident and energised than ever. He also helped me make positive changes to my diet, which has made a big difference. On top of all that, Artem is really friendly, supportive, and always ready to offer advice when needed. Highly recommend!

2025-11-19T15:49:02.510Z

Great gym with top-quality equipment. Every machine is well-designed for targeting specific muscle groups, making it easy to get an effective, focused workout. I’ve seen real progress in strength and muscle development since training here.

2025-11-19T14:49:09.270Z

Really friendly staff, and the old school equitment just hits different!! Deffo best gym ive been

2025-11-19T12:30:37.554Z

Top gym. 1. I was nervous about going but felt right at home from first minute 2. There's everyone from massive units train here to old and young people and nobody is treated any different 3. There's enough equipment that you're never queuing for a machine or station 4. Ian's helpful and hilarious and worth the membership alone 5. Its right by a ton of bus routes and the tube 6. Its the first gym I've properly enjoyed coming to and I get the hump now if I miss a session 7. There's also a bunch of other knowledgeable ppl here who will happily help and advise you how to get better 8. After going for a bit, you have to remind yourself to workout instead of just chatting with everyone 9. Best prices around especially compared to all the corporate gyms that are everywhere 10. I'd say try it and you won't look back

2025-11-19T12:13:53.143Z

I been training at Dowes for 2 years and although I look good I don’t look like what I’ve wanted to like especially after training 5 days a week consistently. Ian advised me to train with him 1-1 just 3 days a week. The body changes I’ve seen after just 3 weeks of training is nothing short of remarkable. I’m looking forward to see my end results after the 3 months we have scheduled.

2025-06-28T14:55:46.383Z

I started training with Ian Dowe at Dowe Dynamics 5 years ago, initially to strengthen my core which was weak after too many years spent sitting in front of a computer. Ian is an amazing trainer - a world champion bodybuilder and a true gentleman who really knows how to get results! His gym is truly special: a friendly, welcoming community of people from all walks of life who get to train in a positive environment with fantastically effective free weights and machines that Ian has personally handpicked himself. It's rarely busy and you'll often find Ian in the gym, either training customers or going through his own routine. If you want to transform your body and gym experience, Dowe Dynamics really is The Place to Train!

2025-06-25T15:54:29.779Z

2025-06-16T12:19:47.983Z

I’ve had a fantastic experience at Dowe Dynamics. As someone who’s trained for a long time, I’ve seen so much growth, improvement and changes in my body since I’ve started training with Ian Dowe. Could not recommend enough!

2025-05-15T22:17:38.974Z

I can’t recommend this gym – or the person who founded and runs it – highly enough. It’s truly a unique place, equipped with direct-weight machines that are far more effective than the standard equipment commonly found elsewhere today.Since I started training here, I’ve seen visible results in just four weeks. Ian Dowe, the founder and personal trainer, is a highly professional and experienced coach. His guidance and training plans have made a real difference in my progress.I'm truly grateful to him and to this gym for the positive impact they’re having on my journey.