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Getting a Gym Card in Beijing

July 23, 2007 | Author: Carl Pei | Filed under: Beijing, Shopping

Beijing Gym Fitness Center Card

Ever since I arrived in Beijing, I’ve been looking to get a gym card and start exercising, because otherwise, I know all the good food would catch up to me soon. :)

There are many gyms and fitness centers in Beijing, these places are all very nice because fitness centers are still a new phenomenon only for the mid-upper class of China. Most fitness centers have swimming pools, state of the art foreign machines, more than enough staff to help everyone, and provide you with showering equipment. The price is similar to that of a regular gym in North America and Europe.

Here in Fulicheng, we have a gym just downstairs. It’s called the R&F Club, and is complete with a restaurant. R&F stands for Rich and Famous, and as you can guess - the price isn’t the cheapest. A half year card costs more than 2000 CNY ($300 USD), and they have no cards for shorter durations. Since I’ve only just slightly more than two weeks left, the price just isn’t justifiable.

Hosa Sports (aka. Haosha Bodybuilding Club)

On my way to the Century Mart (local supermarket) worrying about what I should do about the gym one day, a guy hands me a flier. Usually I never accept things handed to me on the streets here, but this offer was pretty interesting. Hosa Sports, the gym across the street was celebrating a three year anniversary and were offering discounts on their gym cards. This was great, just what I needed!

The same day I go there and get my card done. Although I’m not staying a full month, I still got the one month card, as it would be the cheapest solution for me. It cost 280 CNY ($40 USD) on the anniversary day.

I’ve been going regularly, almost everyday - and it’s great. Coming from Sweden, the gyms in China are much better, especially in terms of service, location and equipment. I’m already seeing good results and can continue to eat all the beautiful food without feeling guilty. I’m definitely getting a gym card when I move to the next city.

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where is this club center exactly ?

thanks so much

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