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ThisDude
Joined: 19 Aug 2011
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 Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:46 am Post subject: Korean Gyms and Shoe Policy(???) |
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Hi, I'm currently looking into gyms in the northern region of Seoul. I've found a few gyms that spark my interest but I remember reading a blog or maybe it was watching a video where someone talked about how some gyms don't want their customers walking in with their everyday shoes but instead want them to wear specific gym shoes. Currently I'm thinking of signing up with Body Star Fitness near Sungshin Univ..
To anyone who has had membership or experience at this gym would you mind sharing some insight? Thanks!
And as for the shoe policy... is that just something certain gyms at picky about? |
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optik404
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:25 am Post subject: |
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| I've been a member of a bunch of gyms and have never heard this policy. |
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ThisDude
Joined: 19 Aug 2011
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:28 am Post subject: Thanks! |
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| Glad to hear! Thank you! Saves me from having to shell out more money for another pair of shoes. |
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Mix1
Joined: 08 May 2007
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:03 am Post subject: Re: Korean Gyms and Shoe Policy(???) |
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| ThisDude wrote: |
And as for the shoe policy... is that just something certain gyms at picky about? |
Yeah, maybe. I've seen a couple gyms here that claimed that policy. People kept their gym shoes in lockers or on shelves. |
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JMO
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:11 am Post subject: |
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| I get around this by keeping sandals in my bag, then lifting in my bare feet. Alot of korean guys at the gym do the same thing. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I train at that chain - the policy is not strictly enforced. I think if you were to track rain/mud through the gym, they'd call ya on it, but I've worn "outdoor" sneakers in the gym numerous times.
I'd say it's a "soft" policy at that particular gym - but I've seen others where they enforce it more strongly. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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| If you use the basketball court/racquetball court its considered good form to bring in outside shoes so as not to scuff up and trash the floor. |
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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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I've been a member of 5 different gyms over the years, in two different cities. Every one of these gyms have had this shoe policy. I thought it was standard in Korea.
Makes perfect sense to me. Any place that has wet or snowy weather should require you to remove your shoes. |
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KimchiNinja
Joined: 01 May 2012
Location: Gangnam
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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| At least at my gym, everyone has a locker where they store their gym shoes. |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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The majority of gyms in Korea will make you change shoes to keep the floor clean. They will rent you a locker to store your shoes in or you can just bring your workout shoes with you.
Or go barefoot, which kind of defeats the purpose of keeping the floors clean. |
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KimchiNinja
Joined: 01 May 2012
Location: Gangnam
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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| atwood wrote: |
| The majority of gyms... |
Do you even lift? |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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| KimchiNinja wrote: |
| atwood wrote: |
| The majority of gyms... |
Do you even lift? |
Do you?
Or do you stand in front of the mirror, fiddling with your hair and popping your zits? Do a minute or two of stretching, some side bends and then head for the treadmill for some TV? After your shower, apply three or four creams and lotions, hair product and then wield a hair dryer with an expertise born of hours and hours in front of your mirror at home? |
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JMO
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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| atwood wrote: |
Or go barefoot, which kind of defeats the purpose of keeping the floors clean. |
I'm not sure it defeats the purpose but it is the best way to lift weights. Wear cheap, light sandals from station to station, take them off to lift. Problem solved. |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:25 am Post subject: |
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| JMO wrote: |
| atwood wrote: |
Or go barefoot, which kind of defeats the purpose of keeping the floors clean. |
I'm not sure it defeats the purpose but it is the best way to lift weights. Wear cheap, light sandals from station to station, take them off to lift. Problem solved. |
On a few lifts, being barefoot, or better, just wearing flat-soled sneakers, is certainly an advantage.
But "station to station," I don't see how it's the best way to lift. Then there's the matter of safety. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:38 am Post subject: |
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| atwood wrote: |
| KimchiNinja wrote: |
| atwood wrote: |
| The majority of gyms... |
Do you even lift? |
Do you? |
POSEDOWN!!!
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