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normalperson



Joined: 06 Jan 2011
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 12:16 pm    Post subject: Gym in Gangnam?? Reply with quote
Hello, Extremely new to this forum (and country).
So basically, I need a gym. Badly.
I'm from Aus where it's constantly sunny and hot (good for an outside jog) and had a treadmill (for those rare rainy days).
Im now in Gangnam, where running will probably end your life because of the amount of snow/ice/mud.
Does anyone know of a good, simple, not overpriced gym? Just something to run in and keep fit.
I've seen a few but dont know anything about them, nor do I have the speaking capabilities to do so.

Any help would be greatly appreciated Smile
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andyrider



Joined: 20 Oct 2010
Location: NYC
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Gym in Gangnam?? Reply with quote
normalperson wrote:
Hello, Extremely new to this forum (and country).
So basically, I need a gym. Badly.
I'm from Aus where it's constantly sunny and hot (good for an outside jog) and had a treadmill (for those rare rainy days).
Im now in Gangnam, where running will probably end your life because of the amount of snow/ice/mud.
Does anyone know of a good, simple, not overpriced gym? Just something to run in and keep fit.
I've seen a few but dont know anything about them, nor do I have the speaking capabilities to do so.

Any help would be greatly appreciated Smile


Gangnam is pretty big. I would state which "Dong" and "Gu" you are located.
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jamal0000



Joined: 11 Dec 2010
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Gym in Gangnam?? Reply with quote
normalperson wrote:
Hello, Extremely new to this forum (and country).
So basically, I need a gym. Badly.
I'm from Aus where it's constantly sunny and hot (good for an outside jog) and had a treadmill (for those rare rainy days).
Im now in Gangnam, where running will probably end your life because of the amount of snow/ice/mud.
Does anyone know of a good, simple, not overpriced gym? Just something to run in and keep fit.
I've seen a few but dont know anything about them, nor do I have the speaking capabilities to do so.

Any help would be greatly appreciated Smile


I'm interested in this as well. I'm in gangnam and I've seen a world gym and bally's near the seoullung stop but they both look pretty ritzy (haven't checked out prices). I'm used to the $20/month, no hassle, 24 hour fitness' back home. Anywys, I'm going stir crazy. I'm either at class or hibernating from the cold -- definitely need some stair master action.
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Hunnie705



Joined: 06 Dec 2008
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
There is a nice gym in Coex (Samsung Station) but it's super pricey, like 140,000 won a month. It has spin classes, nice change rooms and good machines. Also has wireless if you want to play on your ipod on a bike or something.
I used to go to the gym in the building right above Daecheong Station. It's about 110,000 won a month. I've never seen a lower price! SadSad
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red_devil



Joined: 30 Jun 2008
Location: Korea
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Gym in Gangnam?? Reply with quote
andyrider wrote:
normalperson wrote:
Hello, Extremely new to this forum (and country).
So basically, I need a gym. Badly.
I'm from Aus where it's constantly sunny and hot (good for an outside jog) and had a treadmill (for those rare rainy days).
Im now in Gangnam, where running will probably end your life because of the amount of snow/ice/mud.
Does anyone know of a good, simple, not overpriced gym? Just something to run in and keep fit.
I've seen a few but dont know anything about them, nor do I have the speaking capabilities to do so.

Any help would be greatly appreciated Smile


Gangnam is pretty big. I would state which "Dong" and "Gu" you are located.


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rainman3277



Joined: 13 Sep 2009
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hunnie705 wrote:
There is a nice gym in Coex (Samsung Station) but it's super pricey, like 140,000 won a month. SadSad


you must have a really generous outlook. I've had a membership at a half a dozen gym and the one in COEX is no better than any of them and twice as expensive,
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rainman3277



Joined: 13 Sep 2009
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Gym in Gangnam?? Reply with quote
jamal0000 wrote:
normalperson wrote:
Hello, Extremely new to this forum (and country).
So basically, I need a gym. Badly.
I'm from Aus where it's constantly sunny and hot (good for an outside jog) and had a treadmill (for those rare rainy days).
Im now in Gangnam, where running will probably end your life because of the amount of snow/ice/mud.
Does anyone know of a good, simple, not overpriced gym? Just something to run in and keep fit.
I've seen a few but dont know anything about them, nor do I have the speaking capabilities to do so.

Any help would be greatly appreciated Smile


I'm used to the $20/month, no hassle, 24 hour fitness' back home. .


multiply that price by 3 for a cheap gym and divide the quality of gym you remember from back home by the same amount.
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jlee83



Joined: 20 Sep 2010
Location: Gangnam
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
First off, gym prices in Gangnam will be a lot more expensive than what you are used to.

If you're near Gangnam station off exit #3 (near the Bengbeng Intersection), there's a Fitness Clinic gym that costs 140,000/month or ~80,000/month if you sign up for 6 months (need to pay upfront). The gym is new and very clean but a bit small.
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dory



Joined: 27 May 2010
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Between Sinsa and Nonhyeon station there's a Crossfit gym. I haven't gone in to ask about fees but I've been meaning to.
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samd



Joined: 03 Jan 2007
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Healthbox between Nonhyeon and Sinnonhyeon Stations (Next to Outback, 4th floor of the Recycle City building) is 120,000 for three months, and isn't shiny or fashionable, and gets crowded, but has a squat rack and enough free weights and machines for the average person.
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Ruthdes



Joined: 16 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah, you really need to be more specific than "Gangnam". Do you mean near Gangnam Station? Or just somewhere in the Gu?

I go to X-fit