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Badgie
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 Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject: What's a gym junkie to do? |
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| I am a bit of a gym rat. I like to work up a good sweat 5 times a week if possible. What are my options as far as gyms go? Or should I invest in workout DVD's while still in the mothercountry? Also, where would I be able to find 3, 5, and 8 lbs hand weights? Other gym paraphenalia? |
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Wrench
Joined: 07 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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| There are lots of Health Clubs in Korea. There are also lots of sport stores. You can find handweights in most places like E-mart or Homeplus. |
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Mashimaro
Joined: 31 Jan 2003
Location: location, location
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: What's a gym junkie to do? |
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| Badgie wrote: |
| Also, where would I be able to find 3, 5, and 8 lbs hand weights? Other gym paraphenalia? |
In Seoul, around Dongdaemun Stadium Subway Station |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: What's a gym junkie to do? |
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| Badgie wrote: |
| I am a bit of a gym rat. I like to work up a good sweat 5 times a week if possible. What are my options as far as gyms go? Or should I invest in workout DVD's while still in the mothercountry? Also, where would I be able to find 3, 5, and 8 lbs hand weights? Other gym paraphenalia? |
Might be hard to find weights in THOSE specific weights.
1, 2, 3, 5, 10 kilogram sizes are what you usually see for hand weights/dumbells.
There are gyms / fitness centers all over with prices ranging from 30k - 120k won per month.
You can get sport gear in many places as well as major department / discount stores. |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: What's a gym junkie to do? |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| Badgie wrote: |
| I am a bit of a gym rat. I like to work up a good sweat 5 times a week if possible. What are my options as far as gyms go? Or should I invest in workout DVD's while still in the mothercountry? Also, where would I be able to find 3, 5, and 8 lbs hand weights? Other gym paraphenalia? |
Might be hard to find weights in THOSE specific weights.
1, 2, 3, 5, 10 kilogram sizes are what you usually see for hand weights/dumbells.
There are gyms / fitness centers all over with prices ranging from 30k - 120k won per month.
You can get sport gear in many places as well as major department / discount stores. |
I knew someone who paid 160K won per month.
Moral of the story (hopefully of benefit to the OP): negotiate! |
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Oreovictim
Joined: 23 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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| If you're into weights, definitely join a gym. If you're just into cardiovascular, save your money and climb your stairs. I was bored two days ago, so I climbed the stairs in my fifteen-story apartment twice. Ugh, I can still feel it. |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Oreovictim wrote: |
| If you're into weights, definitely join a gym. If you're just into cardiovascular, save your money and climb your stairs. I was bored two days ago, so I climbed the stairs in my fifteen-story apartment twice. Ugh, I can still feel it. |
Running stairs is great exercise. If you want a more scenic alternative, try hiking- there's lots of great hiking in Korea. |
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Badgie
Joined: 13 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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I love both actually. The cardio is what sucked me in and my sis finally talked me into weights. Now that my arms show a distinct improvement in shape and strength, I am hooked. Now if I could just convince myself to enjoy crunches, I would be set. 
KGs. Duh. Forgot about that. I am a little wary of cardio out in the open as I am afflicted with a sense of direction that can only be described as laughable. I think that I shall poke about for a fitness center at first. I'll get around to the hiking, running, walking thing once I am positive that i can find my way back to me flat.
What do you do to keep fit? |
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crazy_arcade
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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| the going rate for a new and decent gym in the Seoul area is currently 99,000 for a 3 month membership. If you pay more...you're a sucker. |
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crazy_arcade
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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I should add...
that's for the basics...cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, shower, locker.
If you want raquetball, aerobics, gold then expect to pay more. |
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Badgie
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| good to know. I would hate to bumble about being a sucker, if I could possible avoid it. |
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hogwonguy1979
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You can get a good deal at Calif. Fitness if you will be in Seoul (or soon) Daegu. Their price includes classes and they have a wide range of things. Most people pay under 1mill for a year there and it blows away any of the mom and pop places
Just dont get a personal trainer, thats expensive and some arent that good |
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ella
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
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| Will they let you attend a few aerobics classes before you decide whether or not you want to pay for them? Considering the major certifying exams aren't offered in South Korea (to my knowledge), I have my doubts about those classes. |
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essexboy
Joined: 11 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| knew someone who paid 160K won per month |
I was quoted this price too. I now pay 330,000 for 3 months in advance, allowing me time to look for somewhere near me (Daechi Dong) that is cheaper. |
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JeJuJitsu
Joined: 11 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:03 am Post subject: |
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| crazy_arcade wrote: |
| the going rate for a new and decent gym in the Seoul area is currently 99,000 for a 3 month membership. If you pay more...you're a sucker. |
lots of 3+1 month specials now around too. |
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