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[poohbear]

hey all,

I`ve been aching to have a decent workout w/ weights, calisthenics just are`nt doing it for me anymore (i.e. pushups, pullups, crunches etc). The 10,500 Yen monthly fee for the local gym was a shock for me as back in toronto i used to pay $40cdn, so u can imagine how i feel about paying triple the amount for a gym even tinier.

Are there any of these community centers that supposedly allow u to hit their weightroom for only 300-400yen a visit? I visited one community center by Kouenji station (4 stops west of shinjuku) but they apparently have no gym. All i need is a barbell and a set of dumbells and I`m good. Any community center between nishi-goby station and Kouenji station are good. thanks in advance for any help.

[Big John Stud]

I used to live in Asagaya! Expensive but a great place to live. Built up since I left though.

Anyway you want to lift weights. The closest gym with enough free weights and equipment to get a good pump is Tipness Center in Nagano. Three stops or so away on Chuo line. Three years ago, the membership was 10,000 yen a month but there are Tipness Centers all over.

[crazyteacher]

There is a community center really close to the station. Here's how you get there.

Go out of the ticket gates, turn right. Go forward 20 steps. Starbucks is on your right. Turn left. McDonalds is in front of you. Go straight. Cross the street. Turn right. A covered shopping street is in front of you. go straight. You will get to an intersection with a bread shop on the far right corner and a game center on the near left corner. Turn left and go 30 steps. It's on your right. The (Very small) weight room is in the basement.

Enjoy!