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EricCC · Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 63

Hello people,

I hope to move to HCMC in the next year. I want to find a quality exercise gym I can join. Are there any gyms that are affordable? The only gyms I found when I visitede were either way to expensive or right next to a busy street (I don't want to breath exhaust). Thank's for any and all insight.

Eric

Mr Wind-up Bird · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 196

I've been told there's a good one on the top floor of Diamond Plaza, air-conditioned and comparatively cheap ($40 per month?). Never been there myself, I only go up there to play snooker Embarassed

greent · Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 40 Location: HCMC, Vietnam

Lananh gym is nice and a good deal. District 10, Cach Mang Thang Tam.

Micro67 · Joined: 29 May 2003 Posts: 297 Location: HCMC, Vietnam

OzBurn · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 199

I found a funky gym at 135 Hai Ba Trung, 10,000 dong a visit. Basic but adequte set-up, friendly crowd.

Cyan · Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Posts: 59

Hey Ozburn

I went pass that gym yesterday at about 12:00pm and it was closed -

1. When are the hours?

2. Are there free weightsd and bench presses etc.?

Thanks

Cyan

OzBurn · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 199

I think they open at two o'clock.

There are free weights and pullies, etc. No fancy modern equipment.

Mr_snafu · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 8

There are a lot of variety for gyms and "fitness centers."

You will find all levels, from free weight gyms that costs 80,000 Dong per month to 5-star hotel "fitness centers" that cater to the "I want to lose weight but don't know how" folks who fork over big bucks for the jacuzzi and sauna, with a stairmaster thrown in.

Seriously, there are dozens upon dozens of options:

free weight, nautilus, cardio, swimming, and covered tennis courts.

Cyan · Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Posts: 59

Hi EricC

There are many options consider the ones below. I find Lan Anh to be pretty good albeit pretty pretentious. You get the odd dude who goes there dressed as if he's going to a Barry Manilow look alike contest.

I sometimes also like to go the one on Hai Ba Trung - see Ozburn post. Everytime I go there are no ex-pats which is pretty refreshing. I do actually want to gym and not talk crap about the city all day.

OzBurn · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 199

Dear Mr. Snafu:

Although you may well be correct in your confident assertions about the ready availability of a very wide range of gyms, it would be much more helpful if you would post some addresses and prices. It is not really helpful to be told that one "will find" something that one has not so far found, despite considerable searching.

Mr_snafu · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 8

EricCC · Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 63

I am looking for a gym that I can 1) lift weights, 2) use cardio equipment, 3) punch a heavy boxing bag, 4) Not breath in pollution from the street.

I think I could pay $25-60$ a month, and would consider having two gym memberships to meet my needs.

Is this possible??

Thank's for your insight.

Eric

EricCC · Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 63

I am looking for a gym that I can 1) lift weights, 2) use cardio equipment, 3) punch a heavy boxing bag, 4) Not breath in pollution from the street.

I think I could pay $25-60$ a month, and would consider having two gym memberships to meet my needs.

Is this possible??

Thank's for your insight.

Eric