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| posted by capetowner 419 days ago |
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Hi there - new to Hk, stifling in a tiny appartment. I want to join a gym - used to go to step classes at home. Do these local ones have classes or are they just the circuits? I see there is one nearby (California something) any ideas on costs or what to avoid?
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| posted by xpat-Aussie 419 days ago |
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err, if it's nearby, how about popping down and asking? 
It'd be california fitness, I'd say that google will turn up their website.
"...and once you have tasted flight,
you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,
for there you have been and there you long to return...."
-Leonardo DaVinci
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| posted by The Cerne Abbas Giant 419 days ago |
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Avoid California I would suggest. They are famous for sharp business practices. Plus I hear that their gyms get very crowded.
Watchu talkin' about Willis?
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| posted by Lucas 419 days ago |
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Whatever you do, bargain your ass off for the best possible deal. Most of them usually try and tie you down on long term contracts though.
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than open ones mouth and remove all doubt.
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| posted by capetowner 419 days ago |
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I even, all by myself, thought of popping in and asking, but it helps if you have a wee bit of an idea before you go. I am so used to hearing people think"ah, here comes a woman customer, add on 10 % or whatever" ANd I knew you guys could help!
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| posted by Lola 419 days ago |
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You can hear people think?
Dancing robustly sideways
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| posted by catzeyez 419 days ago |
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Avoid California Fitness like plague.
Some men were borned dicks.
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| posted by capetowner 419 days ago |
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Yes, the reception of other peoples thought waves are an instinct I was given by my forefathers. But I am asking if any of you ever went to step classes at a gym? I can't hear those replies!
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| posted by xpat-Aussie 419 days ago |
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Sorry, I guess not.
Did you check their website for services offered? Maybe even search "step classes+Hong Kong". I'm sure you'll find somewhere round here that offers them.
"...and once you have tasted flight,
you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,
for there you have been and there you long to return...."
-Leonardo DaVinci
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| posted by Paps of Jura 419 days ago |
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All gyms in HK offer step classes .. califorinia, Pure, seasons & Fitness First... avoid california like the plague
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| posted by capetowner 417 days ago |
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Well I wandered over to California Fitness as now I was intrigued by all the bad vibes you guys were sending about the place.... Claustrophobic! I did enjoy the agent trying to sell me a membership though.... Think I will stick to hiking and having a cold beer to cool down. Maybe two. Thanks for the help.
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| posted by spannermonkey 417 days ago |
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Try Pure on the escalator. They have good classes (never been but can hear them from the pec deck) and the prices are average. If you drop me a PM, I can refer you.
http://www.marisamiller.com
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| posted by affemau 417 days ago |
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Or you can try Phillip Wain in Lee Garden II, exclusively for women, not crowded at all, excellent facilities, the new classes they offer are always the US latest hits, slightly more expensive than the other gyms, though. I am their member.
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| posted by bunthorne 417 days ago |
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They only have one?
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| posted by affemau 417 days ago |
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One in Lee Garden II, the other two in Tsim Sha Tsui and Taikoo Shing. But only for women!! Unless you want to find a job in there...
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| posted by nice_terry 359 days ago |
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yes for pure, the gym is very nice........
killer....
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| posted by smiley 359 days ago |
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Generally, California has a number of branches all over Asia, which if you travel can be accessed free by members. They also have all the standard classes, step, spin, boxing, yoga etc etc at no extra charge after you buys your membership. However peak times are busy and they have a reputation for hard selling. Pure are more expensive but good equipment, newer and have similar range of classes. There is also Season's Fitness in ICBC Tower/Plaza which is OK if you work there.
Personally, I prefer California as it is cheaper, it has all the equipment and I can go off-peak hours.
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| posted by nice_terry 358 days ago |
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did u go to california fitness? which branch? i also go there.....iwe can workout together?!
i've just found that to workout by myself is boring.....my god
killer....
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| posted by sunwaterandsky 358 days ago |
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I used to be a member at California Fitness - didn't like it.
Physical is cheaper, not bad. Have been to Philip Wain - The classes are good and you never have to wait for machines or weights. Pure seems a bit expensive to me.
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| posted by nice_terry 357 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by sunwaterandsky
I used to be a member at California Fitness - didn't like it.
Physical is cheaper, not bad. Have been to Philip Wain - The classes are good and you never have to wait for machines or weights. Pure seems a bit expensive to me.
u want to work out together? i'm also in cali., i feel boring to do it myself..................i can give u so advise, i'm a instructor...........
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| posted by sunwaterandsky 357 days ago |
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I am not a member there anymore. I have moved to another gym.
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