The MAD studio | Sidcup's Leading Gym

Fantastic experience: LOVE this gym. I started out doing lots of classes, which are brilliant. Great trainers, good music, and fun but they also really push you and give you good instruction. I massively increased my fitness in my first year there. Then I started working with a Personal Trainer (Luke - who is amazing, highly recommend). Worked with Luke for a year and he helped me to get confident in the gym, using the machines and strength training. It's been transformational for me, I've always been daunted about using an actual gym, but now I'm in 4-5 days per week mainly doing my own thing and getting stronger and fitter all the time. It's also such a nice community and I've met loads of people. It's a VIBE. Did I mention I love it?! Thanks MAD x

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Gym with a Real Sense of Community!!! I’ve been training here for a while now, and I can’t recommend it enough. The community atmosphere is one of the first things you notice—everyone’s welcoming, supportive, and genuinely encouraging, no matter your fitness level. The trainers are incredibly motivating and knowledgeable. They know how to push you without ever making you feel uncomfortable or out of place. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned gym-goer, they adapt to your ability and help you level up at your own pace. The classes are a standout feature. They’re well-structured, perfectly timed to fit into a busy day, and designed to challenge you in all the right ways. You leave every session feeling stronger and accomplished. If you’re looking for a place that pushes you, supports you, and makes working out something to look forward to, MAD is the gym for you

Fantastic experience: Lovely place, love all classes,even if they hard and the way of teaching, people at MAD studio very friendly and kind, so glad to be a part of MAD family

Positive experience: The best place for an epic workout, with even better instructors. Only downside is the timetable, could really do with some more morning classes that aren’t 6am, but you can still do before work, and consistency on class times throughout the week. Otherwise, 10/10

Fantastic experience: I was a member of MAD Studio for almost a year. The atmosphere was always welcoming, supportive, and motivating—everything you need to achieve your fitness goals. A special thanks to Jade, who trained me for my marathon and helped me lose a few kgs. Her expertise and encouragement made a huge difference. Paige at reception was also fantastic, always assisting with class bookings and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Even though I'm no longer a member, I can confidently say that if you're unsure how to start your fitness journey, MAD STUDIO is definitely the place to be. Thank you to the team for such a positive experience!

Fantastic experience: Have been training with Daniel Ventura for years now and can’t recommend him highly enough. He has real detailed knowledge of nutrition & creates personal meal plans that really work! Great exercise routines Great fun!

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Fantastic experience: I’ve never been able to stick to a gym or make the gym part of my routine but MAD is different. The classes are great, So many options of days / times & variety of workout and I felt myself get fitter every week whilst still being challenged. It’s a really friendly, welcoming place, everyone is genuinely so lovely, the trainers really look out for you & care that you’re getting the most out of your workout. Special shout out to Luke who literally transformed my body with PT sessions it was the best thing I did - Amazing for the body and mind. And no matter how much I moaned my way through the sessions he was always so patient and always pushed me towards my goals and changed my whole mindset towards working out ❤️

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Daniel Ventura for a few years now and never looked back. He makes our training time count in my busy schedule and keeps my body, health and mind intact so I can manage my commitments. He provides bespoke eating plans and always has extra tips along the way for supplements. He lives what he teaches! Great gym space and lovely people throughout.

Fantastic experience: I love my gym! Fab teachers, great variety of classes and I can hide in the dark, away from a mirror and pretend I actually look like Beyoncé - which I don't

Fantastic experience: MAD is such a great place to come and work out. The classes are fantastic and the trainers will work you to your best what ever your fitness level. It’s a real gym family atmosphere. I’d recommend for anyone to give them a try.

Fantastic experience: I've been attending Taylor's classes since July 2023, and absolutely love them! Each class is different and more challenging to the last one and the space is great. I've definitely noticed my fitness has got 100 times better since attending Taylor's classes.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training at the MAD gym with Daniel Ventura for almost 2 years now, and believe he is one of the most experienced & committed trainers around. I initiated weekly personal training sessions with Daniel to help restore my fitness and conditioning, following abdominal surgery. I really enjoyed the variety of exercises and attention to detail that Daniel provided and 2 years on we continue to train together at a more advanced level. I must be a glutton for punishment. The quaint facilities at the MAD gym are perfect for PT sessions and they have all the equipment you need for a full body workout. I highly recommend this place and the services offered by Daniel Ventura. Give it a try!

Fantastic experience: Great gym studio my favorite place to be when I can , Friendly staff specially luke . Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Started this gym 2 months ago! Since then I have made new friends. Have become fitter and now want to train for hyrox next year. Everyone is friendly and you can start at any level. Excited for the next few months. Best Gym..

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with Dan Ventura. Helped me lose 11kg by changing my diet and the way I trained. Would highly recommended MAD Studio & Dan to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to Mad for 5 months now and I absolutely love it! The atmosphere is always amazing and the trainers keep you so motivated. I used to hate working out but now I genuinely enjoy it! ☺️

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym with fantastic PT instructors. Taylor being the best. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: With over a year out of the gym coming back can be scary but Taylor made me feel welcome and at ease. Loving every class ( not so much the aches the next day) but fantastic classes and great gym

Fantastic experience: A great gym which has a range of fantastic classes with a lovely community!

Fantastic experience: The classes at MAD are ace. Such a great diverse timetable with awesome instructors and super friendly members. If you are looking to start a fitness journey or are a seasoned pro this is an excellent place to join.

Fantastic experience: My Hyrox partner have been coming since last year initially for a Hyrox class that almost brought ME to tears but the positive is that we met Taylor. We now come to Mad Studio once a week bright and early to have a Hyrox PT for a few months now. The studio has all the equipment we need but come to work with the best PT EVER - Taylor Humm. I travel from Croydon but it is always worth it

Fantastic experience: Great space and the best classes! Especially enjoy my classes with Taylor and Jade :)

Fantastic experience: Amazing classes if you want a great workout (for all levels), an incredible community and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend if you’re wanting to progress in cardio and strength and to meet new people All the coaches are fab, but a shout out to Taylor who leads epic classes, provides a welcoming inclusive space for everyone, and is an amazing PT

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a MAD member for almost 2 years and I can confidently say I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else. They offer gym facilities , a wide range of classes to suit all fitness levels and the staff are always friendly and willing to offer guidance when needed. I would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great classes and super friendly gym

Fantastic experience: Dan Ventura p t is amazing. His knowledge and patience and results are brilliant ! Myself and my husband train with him and would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Baby friendly place to workout. Every class has challenged muscles I never knew I owned but it's great and I'm starting to see a difference, only three weeks in.

Fantastic experience: Great PT gym, been going there for the past year, very knowledgeable PT’s with great dietary advice, very friendly environment! Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I have been a mad member for about 8 years. Great energy and intensity in classes.

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend this gym highly enough the trainers are great there’s a great selection of classes and it’s a real community and I’ve made some life long friends. They offer free trials so get involved.

Fantastic experience: This is one of the best gym/studio’s I’ve ever been to. Fantastic classes and Hyrox training. The trainers are very knowledgeable. Theres a great variety for all levels. It’s a very welcoming and friendly environment, you couldn’t ask for better . I also have PT sessions with Luke, this guy has changed my physique like you wouldn’t believe Thank you MAD I couldn’t live without you

Fantastic experience: Amazing classes, love the whole team. They always find a way to motivate you during classes to get the extra push. Luke, Taylor, Jade and Steph are all great Instructors

Fantastic experience: Great gym and great equipment. Been training here for over six months now with Luke and couldn’t recommend a better place to go.

Fantastic experience: It’s well over a year I’ve been going to this studio for personal training. The studio itself has up to date equipment and is kept very clean. All the trainers are really friendly, helpful and supportive. Absolutely recommend!

Fantastic experience: I can highly recommend MAD studio and Daniel Ventura as a Personal Trainer! I've been working out at MAD with Daniel for about 8 years. The range and quality of machines, weights etc is top-notch and the vibe is very friendly, while still delivering the highest level of service. Plus Daniel Ventura is awesome as a PT, the ideal blend of superb technical/professional expertise along with his genuine friendly and supportive manner, which will deliver the results you want. If you're looking for a great place to workout and a great PT, look no further!

Fantastic experience: I recently had a fantastic experience at Daniel Ventura Fitness in the MAD studio. The gym equipment was a good standard and importantly clean. What stood out was the private area designated for our PT session. Daniel was exceptional to work with. He not only guided the session with his expertise but also ensured I maintained proper form throughout. His explanations of exercises were clear and effective. I highly recommend Daniel Ventura Fitness to anyone seeking personal training. If you've not had a PT before, it's an opportunity to learn new exercises, challenge muscles that stop progressing with the same old routines, and progress over time with expert support.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and amazing trainers

Fantastic experience: BEST GYM STUDIO EVER! This is one of the most welcoming places I have ever been to and today was my first class. If you are nervous and not super fit, they tailor the class to you. With that being said, if you are super fit, they push you to your absolute limits. It really was the most inclusive class I have ever been to. All the staff and members made me feel very comfortable and at ease. The receptionist was so lovely and showed me everything I needed for the class despite me being a few minutes late. The instructor was very supportive and showed me alternatives when I did not think I would be able to do the same as everyone else. The members were such supportive and lovely people no matter where you are on your journey. AMAZING PLACE with wonderful people!

Fantastic experience: Great gym. A friendly and welcoming environment.

Fantastic experience: This is a class based gym which has helped motivate me. A friendly and supportive environment so there’s no need to feel embarrassed or shy about not being able to keep up with everyone. Take it at your own pace and do your best! The trainers are helpful to advise about alternative workouts if you’re struggling! I’ve also started personal training sessions with Luke and it’s helped me to push myself to lift heavier including during reshape classes!

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever! Such an amazing community. Paige is the best front of house receptionist!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the area. Great classes. Wouldn’t go anywhere else

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place! Classes are high energy taken by amazing trainers who offer a variety of ways to train. Would definitely recommend if you're new to fitness or looking to revitalise your regime!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym for classes! Love Steph’s club fit!

Fantastic experience: Great classes, great trainers, great atmosphere. Highly recommend x

Fantastic experience: Best gym ive been too! They offer so many classes and it has a really good and friendly atmosphere too.

Fantastic experience: Lovely clean modern gym! Classes are amazing & staff are lovely!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training at MAD Studio for the past 3 years after many years of doing nothing related to fitness. I felt very welcome from the start and was able to work with Dan on a tailored training plan along with nutrition advice and I became fitness fanatic. Working with Dan is really helping as he listens to you and your needs and always come up with the right set of actions and suggestions. His knowledge is huge and he shares it with you for your own benefit…not to show off. I’ve learnt a great deal from him and I leverage most of it also when I train from home as well. The gym, well equipped, is the right size for me as it allows me to focus on training while providing a nice environment for a quick chat or banter with other fellows. I have not tried classes and courses, but the feedback I hear from friends is that the classes are really engaging, challenging and fun given a nice community spirit. Finding MAD and Dan was a blessing in disguise for me as they have completely changed the way I look at gym training and well-being overall. Come and join…highly recommended. “We are all MAD in here”

Fantastic experience: Training with Dan at the studio now for over three years has really influenced me to make some healthy changes, which I am now seeing in my overall health and body shape. The atmosphere is relaxed, fun and is so well equipped for whatever your workout demands. Lastly there's no better personal trainer than Dan who inspires me daily, listens to what I'm aiming for and is flexible to helping me achieve this, with lots of laughs along the way.Thank you .

Fantastic experience: A fab space for both group classes and solo workouts. Really enjoy the friendly atmosphere and having joined thinking I wouldn’t really use the classes I am now a regular user they are that good! All the trainers are super friendly and I would highly recommend to anyone around Eltham / Sidcup!

Fantastic experience: Had never been into fitness before I started at MAD & now I love it! The classes are great for people at all levels & I have loved seeing myself get stronger. The gym facilities are also really good now I have got my confidence up and I really enjoy the peloton. The team are really lovely & couldn’t recommend the gym enough.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member here for many years and having been a member at lots of Boutique gyms in London, MAD is absolutely up there with them. Every class is tailored to your needs, with new equipment, new workout methods being introduced all the time. It’s tough, it’s hardcore but that’s what it there for.

Fantastic experience: Well equipped gym with great classes and really knowledgeable trainers. Really friendly and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Love this place so welcoming aswell

Fantastic experience: It's a great place to work out it feels like I have got another family. They push you in all aspects of your journey, it a happy friendly with good banter flowing through The gym. Fantastic classes and PT session and child friendly ☺️

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place,there attention to detail and hospitality is amazing, your definitely walk out feeling better then when you walked in

Fantastic experience: I have been going around a month and a half, would highly recommend trying this gym out. Great Personal training available and a range of classes.

Fantastic experience: 5 stars is not enough. MAD is great, it’s just so convenient the length and times of all the classes not to mention it’s affordable for everyone, and it’s actually fun… 5 stars all round for the trainers, facilities and atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: The best gym! Fantastic variety of classes the gym is immaculate & they also have Baby friendly classes!

Fantastic experience: Make a difference is the best gym - the trainers -the atmosphere -the classes like nowhere u will ever go .. really friendly for all abilities no matter what level you are … love being part of the madfam ❤️

Fantastic experience: It really is MAD - brilliant classes and friendly atmosphere. Constantly being pushed so it never gets easier! 10/10!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Sidcup. I usually get bored at gyms but not this one, and have been a member for a few years. Such a friendly & fun community, classes are unreal and always keep me motivated. If you’re thinking of joining, just do it. You won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to classes at this gym for a year now, it’s an amazing place - very inclusive- people of all shapes, ages etc, they offer baby friendly classes, as well as all the main ones - hiit, yoga, circuits, reshape, box fit… the instructors are so motivating, so knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly. And the memberships are very reasonable. 5 stars doesn’t do it justice. I’d give them 50 stars!!!

Fantastic experience: I joined Mad Studio around a month ago, it is by far the best gym I’ve attended in the UK. When I went to find out about joining I could tell Louie had a passion about delivering and getting his clients fit and healthy. The timetable is tailored to suit so many lifestyles, is varied and works well. My query about being challenged was answered on my first trial class with Luke and has been at every class since. If you want to lift heavier and challenge yourself the trainers are their supporting you. The barre classes with Charlotte far outstrips any City barre class I’ve attended. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, a bonus when you are newbie to an area. In less the a month I can’t imagine my week not starting or ending without Jade pushing me to go further. And if the exercise doesn’t rock your abs the infectious laughs will. In short I wish I had found this amazing gym and team earlier. Thank you Louie and team.

Fantastic experience: Amazing workout, this place will take you to the next level of fitness

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for about 2 months and honestly, I'm upset that I didn't join earlier! The trainers are great and push you to get the maximum from every session. There are so many different classes going every day so you never get bored. Great atmosphere all around.

Fantastic experience: Best gym

Fantastic experience: Love it

Fantastic experience: Possibly the best gym I’ve joined in years built around a community feel. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable and push you in good ways towards your goals. Such good value for money with unlimited classes and manageable at 30 minutes each class. Get involved.

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes with very motivational and encouraging instructors. Great atmosphere and feel comfortable working out there.

Fantastic experience: Excellent Gym

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym with a variety of classes, excellent instructors and a friendly atmosphere. It is great that it opens early to be able to get a work out in before work. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: A gem of a gym. Good modern kit in the weights area and studio which is air conditioned and clean. Classes are imaginative and challenging enough to get a decent sweat on regardless of your fitness. Friendly staff and members. Beats any other branded, soleless run of the mill gym. Just can't fault it.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym with a great mix of classes. Instructors are always motivating and push you to be your best! Thanks guys!!

Negative experience: Terrible experience. I joined this particular gym for 3 months. I then decided to cancel as I found the gym to be unclean and gloomy. I am now chased by debt collectors, Ashbourne Management for missed payments. The management of the gym has refused to deal with this problem claiming it is out of their hands as ultimately I signed up with Ashbourne Management!!! As a result I am receiving countless text messages, letters threatening with Debt Collectors. Appalling service, the gym refuses to return my calls and contacts me via text messages! Definitely not worth the stress. Stay away!

Fantastic experience: #madfam great place!

Fantastic experience: Love this place! Pure hard-core but feel so good once the class is finished ☺

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes