University of Sheffield Sport & Physical Activity
Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Rd, Sheffield S10 2TY, UK
Right now: Very Quiet·Best window today: 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Confidence: Moderate · Gym local time (Europe/London)
Best Time To Visit Today
- 5:00 AM - 7:00 AMVery QuietTop Pick
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AMVery QuietGreat Option
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMVery QuietGood Option
Today At A Glance
Best session type now: Strength blocks and equipment-heavy sessions
Quiet times
- 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Busy times
- 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Plan Around Peak Times
- Aim for 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM when you need specific equipment.
- Mon is usually the easiest day for uninterrupted sessions.
- Keep a backup plan for Mon when wait times are higher.
Popular Times
Times shown in Europe/London.
Weekly Rhythm
Best Time Over Next 7 Days
Quick planner using gym local time (Europe/London).
| Day | Best 2-hour window | Expected status |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jul 5 | 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Very Quiet |
| Mon, Jul 6 | 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Very Quiet |
| Tue, Jul 7 | 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Very Quiet |
| Wed, Jul 8 | 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Very Quiet |
| Thu, Jul 9 | 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Very Quiet |
| Fri, Jul 10 | 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Very Quiet |
| Sat, Jul 11 | 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Very Quiet |
What people say about crowds
6 mentions across 4 reviewers, 12 in total — 5 busy, 1 mixed.
“Very busy.”
BusyReviewer · May 2026
“It's small and crowded most of the time.”
BusyReviewer · Feb 2025
“It gets busy but usually doesn't feel crowded.”
MixedReviewer · Dec 2023
“lots of different machines and several of them as well which is good for busier times.”
BusyReviewer · May 2024
“Weights area packed but machines hardly ever in use (often faulty - one has been on blink for nearly a year so they must not get checked that often).”
BusyReviewer · May 2026
“I have been to high end gyms and low budget ones and always find that I have to wait about for certain machines but there are plenty of machines across 2 floors.”
BusyReviewer · May 2024
Pulled from public Google reviews; only sentences about crowds, busy hours, or wait times are surfaced.
What people say about size & equipment
23 mentions across 9 reviewers, 12 in total — 11 positive, 10 negative, 2 neutral.
“There is also a large variety of free weights.”
PositiveSelection · free weights · May 2024
“The new gym is really spacious with plenty of areas for movement and personal space.”
PositiveSize · Dec 2023
“Good high tech equipment, lots of different machines and several of them as well which is good for busier times.”
PositiveSelection · May 2024
“The swimming pool and the saunas are permanently closed, which limits the membership to only the gym.”
NegativeSelection · Jan 2024
“There is a good volue of new equipment, with plenty of fixed benches, adjustable benches, squat racks, cables machines, free weights etc.”
PositiveSelection · Dec 2023
“There is a good volue of new equipment, with plenty of fixed benches, adjustable benches, squat racks, cables machines, free weights etc.”
PositiveSpecific item · squat racks · Dec 2023
“There is a good volue of new equipment, with plenty of fixed benches, adjustable benches, squat racks, cables machines, free weights etc.”
PositiveSpecific item · fixed benches · Dec 2023
“It's small and crowded most of the time.”
NegativeSize · Feb 2025
“There are synthetic pitches, squash courts, fitness studios, A multipurpose sports hall (badminton, basketball, etc)”
PositiveSelection · Jan 2024
“Small and very expensive for a student gym.”
NegativeSize · Aug 2025
“I have been to high end gyms and low budget ones and always find that I have to wait about for certain machines but there are plenty of machines across 2 floors.”
NegativeWait · machines · May 2024
“The gym was refurbished near the end of 2023 so all the equipment is pretty new.”
PositiveSelection · Jan 2024
“there are plenty of machines across 2 floors.”
PositiveSize · May 2024
“Weights area packed but machines hardly ever in use (often faulty - one has been on blink for nearly a year so they must not get checked that often).”
NegativeSpecific item · machines · May 2026
“Why are the pool and the sauna/steam room closed?”
NegativeSelection · pool · May 2024
“The new facilities/gym are also really good for someone like me that is not the most confident with exercise as it has sessions on most of the equipment that you can follow along to”
PositiveSelection · Dec 2023
“I think the rock climbing wall may have been removed as the room was used for a weights room the last time I looked.”
NegativeSpecific item · rock climbing wall · Jan 2024
“Why are the pool and the sauna/steam room closed?”
NegativeSelection · steam room · May 2024
“Why are the pool and the sauna/steam room closed?”
NegativeSelection · sauna · May 2024
“There's no fresh air in the first floor.”
NegativeSize · Feb 2025
“Seems that the pool is used for kayaking or something.”
NeutralSpecific item · pool · May 2024
“Great facilities.”
PositiveSelection · Jan 2024
“They put a ventilator near the treadmills!”
NeutralSpecific item · treadmills · Feb 2025
Pulled from public Google reviews; only sentences about equipment, selection, gym size, or waits for specific items are surfaced.
Nearby Comparison Right Now
This gym is currently one of the quieter options nearby.
| Gym | Current status | Difference vs this gym |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Zoo Gym | Very Quiet | About the same |
| The Gym Group Sheffield Heeley | Very Quiet | About the same |
| Chris Mason Performance LTD | Very Quiet | About the same |
Data Freshness
Quick FAQ
When is University of Sheffield Sport & Physical Activity usually least busy?
University of Sheffield Sport & Physical Activity is often quieter around 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM today. Check the 7-day planner for tomorrow (Monday) and the rest of the week.
How often do these predictions update?
Predictions are refreshed throughout the day. Latest prediction refresh: Jun 29, 1:08 AM (Europe/London).
How reliable are these scores right now?
Current confidence is around 53%. Coverage is still building (0%), so guidance is directional.
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