Need a Shanghai fitness centre recommendation

Posted by almondlynn (224 days ago)

Hello!
I just got to Shanghai and really need advice on getting a good gym.

I work at the Grand Gateway (Hong Qiao Rd) and live on Zhen Ning Rd so I am hoping to get a gym that is on the way back from work and will definitely consider taking a small detour if necessary.

I used to go to PURE in HK and guess I've been spoilt by the standards there. I'm basically looking for a gym with classes (Pilates, Yoga, Body Combat etc), with cardio equipment and of course, it's gotta be clean!

Do let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks!

p/s - need to find a gym before my clothes don't fit anymore :)

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Posted by shannon62879 (144 days ago)

HI, i also looking for the type of gym u talking abt when i first moved to SH...i was the member of PURE HK b4...i hvnt found any one of it like PURE,but if u looking for good yoga place ,u can go to Y+ yoga(Y PLUS) ..it's very good.

Posted by almondlynn (141 days ago)

Hey Shannon,
Thanks for your reply!
I haven't found a gym yet (infuriating!).
I was seriously considering Alexander's which looks good and feels as good as PURE HK, but thought that paying 10k for a 1 year membership was excessive (it's even more expensive than PURE and we used to get international standard instructors!).

Let me know if you find a gym!

xoxo

Posted by GarethChina (139 days ago)

Xpat Gym is great......not too far from Xu Jia Hui, and worth the effort. There website is www.xpatgym.com

Posted by shelby too (107 days ago)

Do any of these gyms offer fitness classes in english? If anybody knows of anywhere I can take some fitness classes in english I would love to hear about it!

Posted by tigerbay (106 days ago)

Gyms are relativley exspensive in Shanghai. 4k is not unusual for anything above the BASIC level. Alexander is priced to be exclusive, but I have seen 4k for gym + 4k for pool at some clubs and no combined discounts. Also family memership is often exactly double price and only permits two adults.
I have even heard of one expat who was asked for more money because he used the facilities so often.

Customer focus is not strong in Shanghai


I have one female Chinese friend who swears by Ambassy.

Posted by kkqq (53 days ago)

Willis looks good

Posted by Joyce Xu (50 days ago)

wills is ok

Posted by Whitechocolate (48 days ago)

I go to Wills in Gu bei area. I paid 1500rmb per year and it has pool access too. The trick is to pay directly in the accountant department, NOT by those agents. They pocket anything over 1500rmb.

Posted by billym (32 days ago)

Hi. I am looking for a personal trainer who speaks Chinese so I can also practise my language skills. Any recommendation is appreciated. Thanks!

Posted by mimiluka (23 days ago)

I am going to Clarck Hatch Sport Club at Zhenning Road No.55. It has gym with classes(fitball, yoga, dance...) and has nice swimming pool, squash, snooker, tennis court.