[aussiebiscuit]

hey guys,

i just moved to HK a week ago and just managed to get an apartment near soho i love the area! i'm planning to join a gym so i can still keep fit i'm keen on the cal fitness at central.

now i know they don't advertise prices u have to go in and have a chat. just wondering does anyone know what a reasonable price is? thanks!

[grandcider]

Prepare to be amused by their silly sales pitch, especially the part where they write large numbers on a blank sheet of paper, cross them out and write another number, etc., all the while claiming that they are offering you a special, time-limited promotion. I pay $398/month in California and had to sign an initial 1 year contract. No introductory/sign-up fees. I suspect that you can bargain it down lower, especially if your membership is limited to 1 branch only. I have been offered <$200/month for multi-year contracts, but haven't been enticed yet. Right after you sign up, a trainer will come over and start another sales pitch for personal training sessions. Don't be afraid to walk out if you get a bad vibe from the salesperson. You can always sign up another time, at another branch if necessary.

[HKChigger]

I would go for a gold membership (one club, any tme) in the upper $200 area if you can per month

[aussiebiscuit]

thanks guys!

[aussiebiscuit]

i ended up paying $287 a month but locked in for 24 months no sign u fees etc. limited to the central gym.

what do u guys think?

[HKChigger]

No joining fee? What about processing fee? Use of towels and all day access is ok?

Not bad then...too bad it's a 24 month contract though.

[aussiebiscuit]

yea no fees its all inclusive. i think the monthly rate is so cheap because its 24 months, i mean who actually goes to the gym for 24 months hey?

[nikasp]

Prepare for the PT's now I bought sessions and was quite happy at the beginning. Then some cancelled sessions with short notice and he got a bit sloppy since I was not a tough customer.

He also persisted in selling me suppplements time after time after time. Even though I said I was going back home and already had way too much baggage (over the weight limit).

My advice is to keep the mp3-player plugged in at all times so you can work out without being "harassed" The facility is very neat.

[Sunfire]

This isn't a recommendation or anything, but I haven't seen anyone get hassled by salespeople or personal trainers at Physical.

[nikasp]

It was not super annoying but they finally 'got' me. I did intend to try out PT so that's why I ended up in that situation.

I would maybe choose another gym if I return but I believe you would pay twice as much at least. How much is Physical? Pure was 1100$/month for my colleague but that included clothes as well, not only towels. Not that I personally would ever dream of not using my own gymwear