With many using January as a great opportunity to return to fitness routines, new nationwide data from The Gym Group has revealed 2025 workout trends across the country from over 250 gyms, with over 900,000 members, making more than 65 million gym visits.
According to the data, Tuesday is the most popular day to work out for gym members across the nation, with 17% of all sessions being completed on this day and Scotland making the most Tuesday visits ahead of England and Wales.
Sunday is the least favoured with only 10%.
Functional fitness dominates class attendance nationwide, with HYROX sessions ranking among the favourites for gym goers across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Meanwhile, it is the North East which prefers to work out in groups. The region apparently embraces community with the biggest appetite for Group Classes with Circuits, their top class of choice.
It was also found that Northeastern Gen-Zers stand out by prioritising mental wellbeing and strength gains. With over 56% listing improving mental health as an exercise motivator, and 52% aiming for building muscle or toning up - around 6 points above the national average.
Take a look below for the top rated gyms across Sunderland based on Google reviews below.
5. Crossfit Sunderland
Crossfit in Hendon offer open gym sessions as well as a full calendar of group classes. The gym has been awarded 4.9 stars based on 31 Google reviews. Photo: Google
6. Armageddon Fit
Armageddon Fit is located at Unit 16 on Riverside Road. The gym runs fitness sessions where you use "only your body as the gym". The sessions have been given a 4.9 star rating based on 30 Google reviews. | Google Photo: Google
7. Millpit Gym
Millpit Gym in Shiney Row has a five star rating based on 38 Google reviews. On the ground floor there is a large weights area with technogym machines and free weights up to 50kg. On the first floor there is a multi martial arts and boxing facility. | Google Photo: Google
8. Studio6 Fitness
Studio6 Fitness has five stars based on 72 Google reviews. Based at Unit 20, Sterling Close in Washington, it provides a female training facility which "specialises in small group personal training". | Google Photo: Google