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GMark



Joined: 02 Apr 2010
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Location: China

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:14 am    Post subject: Gyms in Russia? Reply with quote

Where can I work and get a workout in a proper gym (weights) within a reasonable distance? Anywhere?

BTW has BKC Moscow impoved its reputation any?

Thanks in advance.
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smithrn1983



Joined: 23 Jul 2010
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Location: Moscow

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gyms are everywhere in Moscow, so you shouldn't have any problem finding one near you. Prices vary widely. The cheapest I've seen was 2000r per month, but it was a summer promotion. Finding a place that charges 3000r per month should be doable, though.

Can't speak on the BKC reputation, though.
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ancient_dweller



Joined: 12 Aug 2010
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Location: Woodland Bench

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

finding a decent gym for a reasonable price is not easy. I was paying 8000r a month for a fairly average place that would cost about a quarter of that in London.

After a few months, i saw an offer bringing it down to 4000r a month if i paid for 6 months, 3000r if i paid for a year. it has a swimming pool as well though. it's central and a few mins walk from metro.

why not pay less? Moscow is massively low in gyms. high rent prices etc.. it means that gyms are either expensive or they are cheaper (still not cheap compared to western prices) and massively overcrowded.

in saying that, if you do find a gym that is a little cheaper a few things to note.

1. drinking water will not be available for free (and to buy will be 150r a 500ml bottle)
2. use of certain facilities can be extra; swimming pool, classes, boxing room...
3. use at certain times can be extra
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ancient_dweller



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

as for bkc, over the past year, there does appear to have been fewer and fewer bkc complaints as the year has worn on....
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Sashadroogie



Joined: 17 Apr 2007
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Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fewer people around to make 'em...?
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ancient_dweller



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

probably
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GMark



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the replies. I'd noticed fewer scandals originating from BKC and thought there may have been a change.
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Sashadroogie



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just the usual administration shuffles and offices moving around. Still the same ol' same ol' as usual.
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GMark



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I find BKC has a certain allure, something akin to a challenge. I can remember back to when people would say BKC would look good on your resume, then the word started to get around about them.

It is a paying job though, so I might try it someday.
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macedonianmike



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

be ready for guys in flip flops with huge muscles and beer bellies
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macedonianmike



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cardio doesn't seem to have caught on
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GMark



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

macedonianmike, sounds like most of the guys at my local gym right now. Bench press, curls, and beer.

I'm no fan of cardio myself.
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