Peak Physique Gym · Cardiff
Peak Physique Gym Cardiff, established 1995.
Cardiff's old-school bodybuilding gym, since 1995.
Bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman and strongwoman. Plate-loaded Hammer Strength and Cybex, heavy free weights, no contracts.
- Connies Court · Tremorfa · CF23 9AF
- 4.8 ★ Google (79)
- Open 7 days
What Peak Physique is
- 01Old school gym. Real training.
- 02Not a commercial fitness club.
- 03No screens on the machines.
- 04Plate-loaded kit, heavy dumbbells, chalk.
- 05Contract-free memberships.
The equipment, catalogued.
Hammer Strength plate-loaded machines
Rows of plate-loaded stations on the main floor.
Cybex machines
Cybex machines, alongside the Hammer Strength.
Heavy free weights
Dumbbells up to 70kg.
Per a member's Google review.
Two floors, a dedicated leg room and a separate upper-body area.
1995 → today
1995
Peak Physique opens in Cardiff, founded by Dave Nelson, a competitive bodybuilder.
Three decades of champions
The gym has produced champions across bodybuilding and strength sport.
Today
Still family-owned, now run by Catherine Nelson.
Plain prices.
- Monthly
- £35 a month
- Students
- £25 a month
- Couples
- £60 a month
No contracts. No hidden fees. Day passes available – call or message us.
4.8 ★ on Google, 79 reviews
“One of the last real bodybuilding gyms alive if you want to grow this is the place.. this gym has been producing champions from as early as 1995 and still is turning out champs in 2023”
- ★★★★★
“Great gym, perfect if you’re into your lifting and want something more hardcore”
Google review · 4 Jul 2025
- ★★★★★
“I’m into the bodybuilding passion since 2005 and been to very many gyms here in the Uk and abroad and this one in my opinion is the best gym I’ve experienced. The machines they have are genuine bodybuilding machines you won’t find in the chain fancy gyms.”
Google review · 14 Jun 2024
- ★★★★★
“If you want a real gym with real weights then this is the place. Class equipment, loads of space, heavy weights and good prices. If you want to level up from your current commercial Gym then I recommend you try here.”
Google review · 19 May 2022
- ★★★★★
“In my opinion, the best weightlifting and bodybuilding gym in Cardiff. Modern and friendly. Lots of friendly people that will help, if they see you doing an exercise wrong. Great community atmosphere and perfect music to work out to. Everything you need to do all forms of fitness.”
Google review · 19 Feb 2022
- ★★★★★
“Excellent range of equipment for every muscle group set up in a number of different rooms. Friendly family run gym with decent membership pricing. Dumbbells up to 70kg. Overall great gym.”
Google review · 12 Sep 2018
Connies Court
Connies Court, Rhymney River Bridge Road,Tremorfa, Cardiff CF23 9AF
| Monday–Friday | 6:30am–9pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am–2pm |
