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Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
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Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a gym to workout but I'm really new with all this gym stuff..
What should I be looking out for when choosing a gym and what are some factors you consider before picking a gym to stick to?
Is there any gym which I can go to without being tied down to a contract?
How are the rates like today??
Thanks for all the help in advanced!!
What should I be looking out for when choosing a gym and what are some factors you consider before picking a gym to stick to?
Is there any gym which I can go to without being tied down to a contract?
How are the rates like today??
Thanks for all the help in advanced!!
Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
no loud music, not smelly, not crowded, clean/hygienic (with sprays and paper towels), helpful and approachable gym manager/instructors, free lockers, good shower facilities (hot/cold water, soap always topped up, plenty of clean towels), hours that suit you, near your home/work (whatever works for you)... and cheap.
bring your own ipod or ipad.
bring your own ipod or ipad.
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??taxico wrote:no loud music, not smelly, not crowded, clean/hygienic (with sprays and paper towels), helpful and approachable gym manager/instructors, free lockers, good shower facilities (hot/cold water, soap always topped up, plenty of clean towels), hours that suit you, near your home/work (whatever works for you)... and cheap.
bring your own ipod or ipad.
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ecureilx wrote:??taxico wrote:no loud music, not smelly, not crowded, clean/hygienic (with sprays and paper towels), helpful and approachable gym manager/instructors, free lockers, good shower facilities (hot/cold water, soap always topped up, plenty of clean towels), hours that suit you, near your home/work (whatever works for you)... and cheap.
bring your own ipod or ipad.
Squirrel, you really need to quit speed reading!gohwj.ethan wrote:What should I be looking out for when choosing a gym and what are some factors you consider before picking a gym to stick to?
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Or stop replying on tapatalk.sundaymorningstaple wrote: Squirrel, you really need to quit speed reading!
I was looking for a gym recommendation hidden somewhere ..

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Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
I hate that program and even though it's installed, I won't use it 99.99% of the time. I figure it can wait until I get either home or to the office.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
Depends on where you go I guess, but I find the gyms in central Singapore to be pretty well-equipped and well-maintained.
I was previously with California Fitness, but I found it to be too crowded (I paid around $120 a month). I just started with Yo! Fit Pass, it's a membership pass to different fitness studios and healthy food places (I am paying $180 a month). I work around Raffles Place area so I use the pass to visit some of the gyms and studio classes around the office. There's no contract either (technically you are tied to 30 days since it is a monthly renewal), so I just put my membership on pause when I know I need to travel for work.
Hope that helps!
I was previously with California Fitness, but I found it to be too crowded (I paid around $120 a month). I just started with Yo! Fit Pass, it's a membership pass to different fitness studios and healthy food places (I am paying $180 a month). I work around Raffles Place area so I use the pass to visit some of the gyms and studio classes around the office. There's no contract either (technically you are tied to 30 days since it is a monthly renewal), so I just put my membership on pause when I know I need to travel for work.
Hope that helps!
Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
Does anyone know if there are any gyms around the $60 - $80 a month?
Are there any alternatives to California Fitness in the Novena / Newton area?
Are there any alternatives to California Fitness in the Novena / Newton area?
Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
If you wan really budget gym, look out for those ClubFitt gym that are located near sports stadiums or in selected community centres. They have walk-in rates and options for monthly passes. Very convenient if you can find one near your workplace/ home (and they are located islandwide i think)GillyG wrote:Does anyone know if there are any gyms around the $60 - $80 a month?
Are there any alternatives to California Fitness in the Novena / Newton area?
https://www.myactivesg.com/facilities/gyms
I not sure if you heard of Anytime Fitness? They also have quite a number of gyms opening in various parts of SG and very flexible opening hours plus private. I usually dun see huge crowds since you can use it anytime. Not sure about the rates though.
Personally I won't go for these gyms as i find them sometimes quite intimidating. Haha I rather do sports outdoors
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Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
another alternative to anytime fitness is Gymboxx
http://www.gymmboxx.com/
some of the outlets are 24hrs, for those who prefer nocturnal training.
only $7/entry
no classes though.
http://www.gymmboxx.com/
some of the outlets are 24hrs, for those who prefer nocturnal training.
only $7/entry
no classes though.
Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
My husband was with gold gym for a while. Their facilities are decent and they have multiple outlets island-wide, but he's stopped because he's just gotten lazy
But its pretty small compare to the other central ones though.

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Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
I dont really fancy gym membership too as I will only be free after after the hubby gets back home, which is probably minutes before most gym closes. Personally tried gymbox (bishan) & anytime fitness (woodlands) and both have their own pros and cons - Gymbox, $6 per entry with wide range of equipments & clean. Anytime Fitness, its 24 hours (love it), less crowd but lesser equipment compared to Gymbox but will need to be tied down to a contract with monthly subscriptions 

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Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
yup gymbox bishan is 24hrs!
Just went there for a midnight session last night!
Just went there for a midnight session last night!
DanielleFabianski wrote:I dont really fancy gym membership too as I will only be free after after the hubby gets back home, which is probably minutes before most gym closes. Personally tried gymbox (bishan) & anytime fitness (woodlands) and both have their own pros and cons - Gymbox, $6 per entry with wide range of equipments & clean. Anytime Fitness, its 24 hours (love it), less crowd but lesser equipment compared to Gymbox but will need to be tied down to a contract with monthly subscriptions
Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
Whats your goal? If just maintain , tone you can just do workout at home or at those fitness corner around your neighbourhood.
Re: Looking for a suitable gym, what's the best option around?
are Gymmboxx trainer good? Any recommendation?
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