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[taobenli]

Hi, all-

I'll be in Seoul for a little over two months studying and am looking for a gym to join for that time. Sogang has no gym to speak of, just a weight room...I would like to lift weights but only following some kind of cardio work out. A really basic gym where I can just use a running machine or indoor track, and weight machines/free weights would be great. I have a feeling if I do too much running outside I'll have black lungs.

Does anyone know of cheap, basic gyms near(ish) Shinchon? There's a great place called the Mapo Culture center just a short walk from Sogang, but they are not signing up new members until the 27th, and some Korean friends told me that since it's so cheap (40,000 a month) on the day of registration people line up around the block the night before to try to become members. Seems like a bit of a hassle! I'd be willing to pay 40,000-60,000 for a gym, but most of them I've asked about around here seem to be over 90,000 a month.

[hogwonguy1979]

There is a nice gym just outside Sogang's gate as you walk towards Shinchon station. Its up on the 5th floor and from what I was told its pretty expensive (like 90k/month).

Don't know the name but used to see it from the language center building

[joe_doufu]

[white_shadow]

Check out Yonsei Fitness Center near Donginmum(?) and three or four stop from the end of line subway line 3. They have cardio, weights, ass-shakers, bowling, pool, etc... Be aware that they have limited free weights and a max of 25kg barbells. But it should be fine for you. I think it's 80k a month.