#1Muscleworks Gym in Bethnal Green, London is a standout for hardcore old-school bodybuilding. Founded in 1988 by champion bodybuilder Savvas Kyriacou, who has trained the likes of Ronnie Coleman. Around 20,000 sq ft over multiple rooms, open 24/7, with dumbbells running up to 180lb, a huge resistance-machine spread, cardio, bags and a functional zone. Visit muscleworksgym.co.uk.
#2BoxCross UK in Wisbech is a standout for 24/7 boxing and strength. Named East of England Gym of the Year, the only true 24-hour gym in Wisbech, from just £9 a month. A genuine hybrid facility: a full boxing set-up with bags and a ring sits alongside a serious free-weights floor (dumbbells to 70kg, multiple racks, Olympic bars) and premium machines from Nautilus, Hammer Strength and Technogym, with a cardio zone on new Star Trac kit.
#3Dedicated Fitness in Liverpool is a standout for big-floor serious bodybuilding. Sheer scale, marketed as the biggest gym in the country. One of the largest 24/7 gyms in the UK, with competition-grade platforms and a claimed world's-biggest dumbbell rack running 3kg to 150kg in 1kg jumps. Visit dedicatedfitness.co.uk.
#4U7 Gym in Exeter is a standout for 24/7 bodybuilding and functional. Exeter's leading independent, combining serious bodybuilding kit with 24/7 access. A 24/7 independent with an extensive bodybuilding set-up plus a functional and Hyrox-style training area, therapy services and group classes. Visit u7gym.co.uk.
#5UltraFlex Lincoln in Lincoln is a standout for bodybuilding, 24-hour access. 24-hour access for full members, a rarity in the chain. Top-quality kit in a spacious layout, with 24-hour access for full members (day access from 6am). Visit ultraflexgym.co.uk.
