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[jlw1127]

Just wondering if anyone has been a regular gym member while in Korea. I havent found much info about locations, ammennities, or even member fee's. Any info and andvice would be appreciated.

[blackjack]

I don't know about other gyms, but at mine 100,000 three months, equipment is not bad, missing some things that you would expect back home and has some pretty outdated equipment (those belt massages). and the weights are to light esp the dumbells. but every gym is different, just like back at home you have to shop around and pick a balance between quality and cost. (they are good for the showers, as all the showers i have seen in appartments suck big time)

[Big Mac]

Mine was 150,000 Won for a three month membership. Gyms are on every corner it seems. They're pretty similar to gyms in North America, except you have to get used to kilograms and to the annoying Korean dance music. Oh yeah, and the ajosshis who think it's their national duty to lift more than you.

[Yu_Bum_suk]

Once you get used to the ajoshis spitting and snotting in the shower room it's not too bad.

[hogwonguy1979]

If you are in Seoul the best bet is California fitness. 3 locations, Myeondong next to the Savoy Hotel, Apukjeong near the Hard Rock Cafe and Kangnam across from the Dublin Pub. All 3 have top notch facillities, western sized weight machines and all sorts of classes. I've been to all 3 and the Apu one is the best, most space, escaltors between floors and the machines are well organized. Myeondong is small and scattered plus the guys locker room is up on the 5th floor. Kangnam is the newest and their equipment is the best but you have to exit the club to go to the guys locker room and go by bar and the equipment is all in the basement.

You can usually get a deal on memberships. I got 2 years for 1.3mill but I know people who have gotten lifetime deals for about the same amount of money. Those you have to pay arond 100k/year after the 3rd year. You can use your membership at the Calif fitness clubs in Hong Kong and Bangkok and 24 Fitness in the US.

[hogwonguy1979]

If you are in Seoul the best bet is California fitness. 3 locations, Myeondong next to the Savoy Hotel, Apukjeong near the Hard Rock Cafe and Kangnam across from the Dublin Pub. All 3 have top notch facillities, western sized weight machines and all sorts of classes. I've been to all 3 and the Apu one is the best, most space, escaltors between floors and the machines are well organized. Myeondong is small and scattered plus the guys locker room is up on the 5th floor. Kangnam is the newest and their equipment is the best but you have to exit the club to go to the guys locker room and go by bar and the equipment is all in the basement.

You can usually get a deal on memberships. I got 2 years for 1.3mill but I know people who have gotten lifetime deals for about the same amount of money. Those you have to pay arond 100k/year after the 3rd year. You can use your membership at the Calif fitness clubs in Hong Kong and Bangkok and 24 Fitness in the US.

[gypsyfish]

[Homer]

It varies.

The local Gym I use is just fine. It has a nice public bath facility and the machines I use (elliptical) and decent free weights.

The guy who runs it is a cool dude and we get along quite well.


It costs me 10 000 won per month (he gives me a discount however) for the gym and access to the baths (he has a roof top sauna and hot bath and in the winter that just rocks).

Just gotta scout out the gyms until you find one that suits you.

[hogwonguy1979]

[pest1]

The one I go to is cheap, but all the equipment is falling apart. Everytime my boyfriend wants to ride the exercise bike, they tell him it is only for women because he is too "heavy" and will crash the machine. Half of the machines don't work properly, the other half are really old. But if you go to one that is expensive maybe it will be better.

[Homer]

The one I go to is cheap, but all the equipment is falling apart. Everytime my boyfriend wants to ride the exercise bike, they tell him it is only for women because he is too "heavy" and will crash the machine. Half of the machines don't work properly, the other half are really old. But if you go to one that is expensive maybe it will be better.

Hmmm..ever think of switching gyms?

Unless you like that sort of falling apart theme.

[jlw1127]

Homer,


Where is the gym you go to? Id like to check it out.

[pest2]

[Zark]

[semphoon]