I go to a cool gym in Manchester called Primal Fitness.
They have no sauna's, plasma tvs or mirrors. They don't even have treadmills or steppers, just loads of free weights and kettlebells.
Its not a body builder gym though, the atmosphere is really friendly and the focus is on health and fitness.
I find I get the most benefit out of the classes, you work out with kettlebells, but also get to flip tractor tyres and hit stuff with sledgehammers (I kid you not!).
I've made loads of friends since I've joined as everyone is like minded and jsut wants to get on with it. The trainers are great, really friendly and always happy to spend time with you helping with technique and giving nutrition advice.
Anyone in the Manchester area that wants to get fit should defo check it out.
www.primalfitness.co.uk