GYM SETS LTD Reviews 3,515

TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.1

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Review summary

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Looking at 3,297 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers are pleased with the quality of the products, finding them well-made, sturdy, and offering good value. Several consumers also highlight fast and prompt delivery, with some orders even arriving earlier than expected. The ordering process is often described as straightforward, and some appreciate the updates provided throughout. However, some people were dissatisfied with the response time from customer service, reporting long waits for replies and a lack of clear communication regarding order status. There are also frequent mentions of incomplete orders, missing parts, or items not being dispatched, leading to significant delays and frustration. A few other people also felt that the products received were faulty or broke quickly after purchase.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good product - Crap instructions. I purchased a 3-in-1 Cadlic Reformer from Gym Sets. Delivery time was OK and the product, when unboxed, looks of good quality. What let the experience down was the v... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service and great communication. The weights arrived ahead of time and cannot fault them. Thank you to all of the team at Gym Sets I will definitely be using their service again very soon... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting service we bought a T Bar row which took weeks on end to arrive which was faulty. 6 months on going and the customer service is terrible. Poor communication, no refund as yet sorted and sti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent price and quick delivery. The KB i bought is exactly as expected , good solid build and easy to grip. Ordered a pre order before stock arrived however it was delivered within 5 days whe... See more


Company details

  1. Fitness Equipment Store
  2. Fitness and Nutrition Service
  3. Fitness Equipment Wholesaler
  4. Outdoor Sports Store
  5. Sporting Goods Store

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GymSets supplies quality home gym equipment at the best possible price, including adjustable and hex dumbbells, kettlebells, benches, racks and more. Helping you build a reliable training setup at home. We know our recent Trustpilot score doesn’t reflect the standard we aim for. We’ve made major improvements across fulfilment and customer support, and we’re committed to putting things right quickly and fairly. If something isn’t right with your order, we will resolve it, whether that means providing an update, arranging a replacement/reshipment, or issuing a refund where appropriate. For the fastest resolution, please contact us directly as we don’t actively monitor Trustpilot for support requests: Email: contact@gymsets.co.uk Phone: +44 1606 668759 Phone lines: Mon–Fri, 9:00am–5:00pm (closed 1:00–1:30pm). If we miss your call, we log every missed call and call you back the same day within opening hours.


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3.1

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

4K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

I would highly recommend the product I've purchased and the company. Amazing value for clever and simple designed adjustable dumbbell/barbell set. Great small company who personally checks their customer satisfaction! Thank you GymSets

June 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service , I have ordered numerous times and each time has been a pleasure . Fast delivery , updates on delivery . Even when I wanted to return a product I received a refund promptly with no issues whatsoever . Great products from a great company

June 10, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!

AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!

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Absolutely disgraceful company. Awful experience with Gym Sets UK.

I ordered a leg press machine and received a mediocre product with multiple essential parts missing. After reporting the issue, they sent replacement parts – except they weren’t even the correct parts. They then repeated the same mistake AGAIN, sending more random incorrect parts that had nothing to do with resolving the problem. I asked for a refund they said post the items back first - which I did!

This has now been dragging on for over 10 weeks with no resolution whatsoever.

To make matters worse, they refused to provide a full refund and instead offered a pathetic 10% refund. They also offered store credit, which is completely useless when the equipment you’ve purchased is faulty, incomplete, and unusable.

On two separate occasions I was told a full refund process had been started. Both times this turned out to be false. No refund was issued and no money has been returned.

Customer service has been nothing but excuses, delays, time buying tactics and broken promises. I have now reported the matter to Trading Standards and am pursuing further action to get my money back!

If you’re considering buying from Gym Sets UK ~ DONT !!!

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY. DO NOT HAND OVER YOUR MONEY.

June 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid product, fast delivery, great communication

Bought a kettlebell half rack, 28kg KB and a mat. Really impressed. The rack is super solid, well-made, and straightforward to assemble; all the tools are included, which is a nice touch. It comfortably holds 3 KBs per shelf; my 20, 24, and 28kg sit perfectly on the bottom shelf. Delivery was faster than expected, and communication throughout was excellent. Would recommend without hesitation.

June 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tri Leg Bench, Very Happy

I ordered the commercial tri leg weight bench and couldn't be happier with the product.

I decided to spend a bit extra for something solid that would last me a good few years and this certainly is exactly that. It is much sturdier than my previous bench, with zero wobble, and will definitely stand up to time. Assembly was easy with the help of the clear instructions and the descriptions really do help alot.

Shipping was very good, it came earlier than expected. There was some minor damage, but that was expected with all heavy packages, it hasn't compromised functionality in any way.

So far I am really happy with the bench and would definitely recommend and buy any future equipment if and when needed.

June 14, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really bad service I'm afraid

I wish I'd read the reviews first!!!

Really bad service I'm afraid. I ordered a 65cm gym ball, but the wrong size was sent. I contacted customer service explaining the issue and providing a photograph of the item received.

I was told that they were “investigating”. The item arrived on Saturday and it is now Wednesday, yet I am still waiting for the outcome of this "investigation". The issue seems very straightforward: the wrong size has been supplied and they should have immediately sent a replacement and a return label.

In the meantime, I was offered the option of keeping the incorrectly supplied item in exchange for 10% store credit!! This is not an appropriate solution and frankly an insulting way for them to deal with the error.

I had already explained that I have a bad back and purchased the ball specifically to use as a desk chair, but the ball sent is too small for this purpose — I cannot even see over my desk when sitting on it.

The proposed solution would leave me with an item I cannot use and require me to spend more money to correct an error that was not mine. It's also inconsistent with my consumer rights under the CRA 2015.

I've never even seen a gym ball this small and I don't know what you'd even do with it.

I used to have an online retail company and I'd never allow someone to deal with a customer like this. If you make a mistake PUT IT RIGHT. IMMEDIATELTY!

Guys sort your service out. Mistakes happen and customers totally understand that but how you are viewed as a company is dependent on how you deal with things that go wrong. You can convert someone into a loyal customer for life if you handle mistakes well. In my case, you have lost a customer and earned a bad review.

47% 1* reviews at the time of writing.. doesn't that tell you that you're getting something badly wrong? Please train your staff on best practice and make sure they understand the actual law so they don't come out with suggestions like this which might ened up misleading customers on their rights.

June 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with my purchase

Happy with my purchase , Ordered the hex dumbbell set on Friday and was here Tuesday morning after reading reviews after purchase I thought I was going to have to wait a while but definitely can't complain, good quality definitely a 5/5 👍

June 23, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After 5 weeks today I got my refund

After 5 weeks today I got my refund

People of the world you have been warned

June 24, 2026
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Reply from GYM SETS LTD

Hi Barry,

Thank you for your feedback.

We're pleased to hear your refund has now been received. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and apologise that it took longer than expected.

We wish you all the best moving forward.

Kind regards,
GymSets Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Faulty Product, Endless Delays and Appalling Customer Service

My experience with Gym Sets has been one of the most frustrating and exhausting consumer experiences I have ever had.

I ordered a Pilates reformer which arrived with a serious defect. The wood around the threaded fittings that secure the tension straps had split, meaning a key structural component of the machine was damaged before it had even been used. This was not cosmetic damage or wear and tear. The product arrived faulty.

After reporting the issue, I was initially advised that a full refund would be provided. Had Gym Sets simply honoured that commitment, this matter would have been resolved quickly and professionally. Instead, what followed was weeks of delays, repeated requests for information that had already been provided, changing positions and constant obstacles to what should have been a straightforward refund process.

As the customer, I have spent an unreasonable amount of time chasing updates and trying to obtain a resolution. Every time one issue was addressed, another seemed to arise. Rather than resolving the problem, it felt as though the process was being unnecessarily prolonged.

What has been particularly disappointing is Gym Sets’ apparent disregard for consumer rights when dealing with a faulty product. Rather than accepting responsibility and resolving the matter promptly, the focus appeared to be on avoiding or delaying a refund.

Perhaps the most concerning part of the entire experience is that Gym Sets asked me to close my PayPal dispute on the basis that they would process my refund directly. No customer should be expected to give up the protection of an active dispute while waiting for a company to fulfil its promises.

Despite those assurances, no refund has been received and I am still waiting.

At this point, trust has been completely eroded. A company’s true character is shown when something goes wrong, and unfortunately Gym Sets have demonstrated poor communication, poor complaint handling and an apparent unwillingness to resolve a legitimate issue without significant pressure and escalation.

The product quality was unacceptable. The customer service was unacceptable. The handling of the refund has been unacceptable.

If you are considering spending a significant amount of money with this company, I would strongly encourage you to consider how confident you would feel if something went wrong with your order.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend Gym Sets to anyone.

May 5, 2026
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Reply from GYM SETS LTD

Hi Holly,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate the time you've spent communicating with our team, and we acknowledge the frustration caused throughout the resolution process.

We understand the importance of resolving this matter promptly and will continue to provide updates directly regarding the refund status.

We value all customer feedback and will use your comments to review and improve our processes moving forward.

Kind regards,
GymSets Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You need to visit this site

Ordered dumbbell set and it's brill. Arrived really quickly, set up really easy and price was excellent. My son bought similar from elsewhere and the price difference is mind blowing. Really like that I, as an older woman, can start of low and hopefully work my way up. Good customer service as well

June 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

Fantastic experience, great customer support and very reasonable pricing. Especially for Olympic weight. Would defiantly recommend to anyone looking to buy high quality fitness equipment.

June 19, 2026
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