Update 10/9/2007: More benefits added to the list
What does your
- Steam sauna
- Dry sauna
- Hot/cold Shower facilities
- Shampoo/Bodywash
- Tissues
- Lockers/Hangers
- Plastic bags (they’re environmentally friendly/biodegradable too!)
- Hair-dryers
- Discounted/Free parking (depending on which branch you go to)
- Free VCD rental
- Weighing scales (but they’re almost always innacurate!)
- Shoe lockers (you have to pay for this one)
Added 10/9/2007:
- The front desk girl with the nose-stud
- The front desk girl with the nose-stud who remembers the first 2 digits of your membership number (come on, just two more digits to go!)
- A cleaner/maintenance guy at the locker room with a genuine smile and a cheerful ‘hello’
- Free flow of soft drinks (Coke, 100 plus, Ice Lemon Tea) – though all I take is almost always the warm water from the pitcher
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At True Fitness, i get;
- Steam sauna
- Hot/cold Shower facilities
- Shampoo/Bodywash
- Lockers/Hangers
- Shoe lockers
- Hair-dryers
- Free Parking (if u park in front the centre or by the roadside)
- Weighing scales (yeah, they’re almost always innacurate too!)
Have u forgotten towel service as well?
As for me, even if my gym provided a towel service, I’d rather bring my own towel. Thanks Andrew – looks like True Fitness is pretty much the same, except that it has a towel service.
I heard that with the free towel service, a lot of the towels were never returned after use….
but in TF they’ll keep ur membership card until when u get the towel and only return it to u after u return the towels…
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At Kampung Gym i have:
2 wooden benches to put our things
2 huge wall fan
1 toilet
1 bathroom
Free parking ( u can park downstair or whatever place u like becoz the traffic police is not going to care about u)
Kampung Gym is the way to go! It is the way of the hardcore body builders! You just shut the fk up and do nothing but train!..
Fk the music, Fk the air cond, Fk the towel service, Fk the plastic bags… When it boils down to training, theres only 2 things you need. YOU and the WEIGHTS. Nothing else matters.
But then again, it wouldnt hurt to have all those eh.
at city-kampong gym (dbkl) where i train, for rm2 you get:
free weights (bbell, db, olympic bar)
basic machines (leg press, hack squats, etc)
one long bamboo stick for streches
racist malays who stare at you when you walk in (but there are some nice ones tho )
of course you get to enjoy classic rock like eye of the tiger, we will rock you, repeatedly till the tune’s stuck in your head and you’re singing it all the time.
oh, and for cardio, the walk there is good enough… obscure place especially with public transport… takes me 30 mins one way…
Of all the gyms mentioned above, which one of it is the cheapest in terms of fees?
Nigel: Of course, the neighbourhood gyms (kampung gyms) will be much cheaper than the big fancy gyms. As for the prices of the fancy gyms.. thats a never-ending price war.
i’m also training one of the kpg gyms at my place. RM35 for 21 training sessions. RM 1+ per session.. well i only need weights and a few benches. so the gym suits me just fine.
there’s one place i used to go to back when i was in high school, i think. it’s above the Pelita place.. same row as Delifrance and Guardian… SS2. diagonally opposite the SS2 McDonald’s.
The person in charge (if he’s still there) is Ahmad, a bodybuilder. I used to pay RM40 per month.
The place is pretty well-equiped, and has most of the machines etc that one wud require anyways. It’s a non-aircond place though.
hllau: Wow.. thats a good deal. I wouldn’t mind paying that even if its just for someone to spot me during my workout. Where is this gym of yours? Do tell, for everyone’s benefit.
fitchick: Geez woman.. you’re hardcore.
true fitness – no towel, no drinks (just water), no locks, no nothing
lauyah
lex: Yeah… the day I went to check out True Fitness at Hartamas (free trial + invitation by a member), I realised I wouldn’t be able to lock my stuff in the locker. When I asked the sales people for help in getting a lock, they asked me to go buy one upstairs. I left, and drove over to Fitness First @ Manulife for my workout that day.
im a true fitness member. service horrible. my locker was broken into and of course the cash all gone. wanted to terminate membership. faxed all the necessary letters. until now (already one month) no feedback. and ive been calling nearly everyday to get to the manager to no avail. already sent a letter to The Star to complain. everybody…….DO NOT ENROL WITH TRUE FITNESS!
it’s not in KL. As I mentioned it’s a kampung gym in my hometown. heh..
of course the equipments there are not new or look new but they’re quite enough, extra bars, weight plates, smith machine, squat rack.
when i’m studying i’ll visit my university’s gym. it’s FREE.
there’s another place i think: MPSJ gym. just RM2-3 each session..
well, the gym i tain at (in Melaka) only charges RM35 per month.
equipment, there’s tonnes of the “fitness” stuffs as in the bikes, treadmill, rowing machine, all those fancy girly stuffs.. AND they have and awesome (well awesome enough) free weights section aswell.
the crowd is great, and you get great atmosphere almost everyday.
the only drawback is, there’s no fan or aircond in the weights section, so you’d be cooked even before your first set. haha
but its all good.
Jasmin: I wrote you an email…. did you get it?
hllau & trey: well, some people are content with their kampung gym – and did you know, the some of the world’s top bodybuilders train in similar gyms in their respective countries? What matters is your focus, and you getting in the gym, hitting the weights hard, and getting home to rest & recover. At the end of the day.. that’s what it’s all about.
Heheheh…
DM, why do u think I re-signed again with FF. Granted TF has towel service, the towels that they provide have a damp smell. Never a problem so far with FF. As a returning member I had my membership upgraded to Passport Gold for the same amount… Good or what!
DM,
I wouldn’t mind training without the AC. Sometimes it’s like freezing yr nuts off… Have done kampung gym before (many moons ago)… Difference is I didn’t catch as much flu incidences as I do these days with either TF or FF… :p
super hot front desk girl? weh.. which branch? which branch?
:P
California Midvalley has swimming pool!
They also have towel service. I normally bring my own towel but towel service is very useful if you wanna use the steambath without getting your own towel all wet!
Also….California is cheaper! hehehe…..
what’s a kampung gym?
the gym located in my campus is the worst. no towel rental service, lack of equipments be it cardio machines or stregth training machines, no freebies, lousy free pt sessions and langsi trainers.
and i pay AUD199 for the whole of 3 months.
AND i hardly ever go. haven’t checked out the FF gym here tho..will prolly go on Wed. Will let u guys know whats it like. hehehehhehe
We always hear of lockers break-in at those gyms where you have to bring your own locks. What do you do to secure your own lock? What kind of lock do you bring?
And why don’t we hear of break-ins at those places where the lock is provided at FF? I’m sure they’re not foolproof either…
Dear Zemien, there are also break in FF also. just surf around that the various local forum. i’ve also highlighted this matter in this blog in one of the postings..
It bothered me from the day I found out, that FF doesn’t offer towel service. To me towel is a big factor! You wouldn’t want to be washing your own towel everyday because it’s left to damp and dry in your gym bag after morning workout-straight-to-office situation!
Since I go to True Fitness Hartamas like Andrew (although I mainly go to their yoga classes :D);
- Steam sauna
- Hot/cold shower facilities
- Shampoo/Bodywash
- Lockers/Hangers
- Shoe lockers
- Super powerful Hair-dryers
- Free Parking (well, define ‘parking’ first..)
- Weighing scales
- Free flow of coffee (mocha!), tea, hot green tea (I love this!)
- FRESH TOWELS!
Now since I’m a resident teacher at Yoga Zone, I assure you that our members get everything I listed above plus, Yoga Zone at Plaza Damas now has it’s own spa when you can book yourself (if not your friends and partner, as you do your class upstairs, you can wait downstairs in pure spa haven) hours of pampering session; massage, reflexology, facial, scrub for very reasonable price!
And our unbeatable perk of course,
ONLY at Yoga Zone, you’re privileged to know and be (literally) touched by an instructor who might not have nose-stud or remember your membership digits BUT you are guaranteed to not forget HER name, ever. He hee..
the yoga instructor : erm FF does offer towel rental service. except FF uptown. which i last checked, will soon do the same.
not sure how accurate this info is tho.
heard and read so much abt yogazone…just too bad i dun do yoga ehhehehhehe
forgot to mention that “my” gym is now operating from 10am to 1030pm EVERYDAY (Monday – Sunday) & even on public holidays!
now, how great is that for a measly RM35/mth? woohoo
trey: RM35/mth? I envy you. Anyway, how are things with you? Have you recovered completely yet from your antibiotic reaction? Hitting the gym already?
I am moving to Melaka, any suggestions for gyms there? (not hotel gyms) Free weights mainly (no fancy ineffective machines needed) and cardio… any suggestions/recommendations (address if possible)?
Much appreciated, as not familiar with the town. Currently with TF (due to location) but kampung gym ok with me…
thanks!
DM : bro, things are going good for me right now. I have been able to train pretty good after the incident. I have shifted my training to night-time for the month of ramadhan and it works real good for me. Infact i’ve been able to break a few several personal best during this fasting month.
the body seems to lose some mass eventhough i try my best to eat and drink throughout the course of the night and early morning. but i guess we cant win it all :)
Nise : If you’re around Melaka Baru area (near Batu Berendam or Bukit Beruang) i really suggest OHM Gym (the gym where i go). I know alot of the members of the gym come from far just to train there because of the great atmosphere, good equipment and not to mention the cheap monthly rate.
hi there i’m going to melaka to study in MFA..
i’m wonderin if there is any gyms nearby…..
batch A20? lol
i’m finishing MFA in a month’s time or so.
i strongly suggest you look up OHM gym at Melaka Baru (5 to 10 minutes drive from MFA)
trey: Thanks for sharing. By the way, what’s MFA?
Malaysian Flying Academy.
and update : the OHM gym has just added a whole set of new dumbells (from 10lbs to 100lbs).
they also added a new bench press, dip/pullup station, and a couple more neat stuff.
the freeweights section is fantastic now.
man i’m going to miss this gym.
*sigh*
thanks trey 4 da info…….
hey guys….i’m in the process of losing some weight here…its kindda tough thou….currently im trying this gnc meal replacement pre-training drink, but i’m not sure which gym is the best in malacca and usually i will go to recreational park..will that help?
Hi Trey,
Really thanks for your useful information. I am currently in Melaka and wish to join OHM too very soon. By the way, can you provide further details of the OHM gym:
1) how much the monthly membership?
2) If not a member, can we pay per entry?
3) Is there any sauna/steam bath facility?
trey where is this gym in melaka.. im moving there.. and i need a place to workout with adequate weights
guys i wanna know where OHM gym is.. wats OHM’s full name.. any big landmarks? i went to melaka but i couldnt spot it
Hi, Trey, Izzy, Tommy, Aj, Nise and who are also interest in Gym …. Nice to meet your all!
Since all are interest in Gym same as me. There is a place where is new and trendy that can be recommend to all of you.
“DE ONE FITNESS” where located in Melaka at Bukit Beruang (the shop is at the 3rd floor of BB Bazaar) where also nearby Multimidea University. This fitness center just launch on last week for free trial of 3 days. Even the free trial is end but also very suggest all of yours can go for visit at any time from 8.30am – 10.30pm (Sun-Mon).
I am very satisfy with all the new import high end equipment, very well environment, air pollution, personal trainer, slim course, body building course and plus for Yoga, Aerobic and Pilates class ALL IN only for RM88 per month for member where I join during the free trial for 3 days (normal price is RM158). Act as fast as you can while the promotion period end.
There have special member fees for MMU student only.
For those prefer walk in there also very welcome. Your may ask for the price where I think is maybe RM10 or RM12 per entry.
I suggest your all become member where is more worth lo. for only RM88 per month where your can enjoy ALL IN.
The changing room and wash room which separate boy & girl are big enough for us to use. Very clean too.
For those who interested, may visit the below :
S3-S31, Bukit Beruang Bazaar, 660 Jalan Delima 2, 75450 Bukit Beruang, Melaka. (3rd floor Bukit Beruang BB Bazaar)
Contact : Jeremy 012-2681146
Hope all of you satisfy and enjoy the place I highly recommend.
Cheers,
Michelle
Michelle: Thank you for sharing!! :-)
I visited De One Fitness… quite satisfied with the facilities… starting my membership tomorrow (hopefully – if i manage to get off from work on time)
Membership 88, plus another 10 to join the yoga/aerobic classes. But you need to pay 99 to join membership.
Hi,
I am coming to KL on the 14th of January 2010 and am desperate to find a very cheap Public Gym to do weight training.
I would be eternally grateful if someone could give me some details on where some of these Gyms are located.
I don’t care about any fancy stuff,i just require some free weights.
I will be staying in the Little India area in KL.
Thanks in advance for all your help,
cheers,
Steuart.
OMG!!!Thanks michelle!!i reaallly looking forward gym near mmu..OMG!thank you so much!
Oh, lola…. your are welcome! So are you already visit and become member with DE ONE FITNESS?
What I can said is DE ONE FITNESS is the only 1 highclass grm center in Melaka.
The others although is cheap but facility and euipment not what I prefer lo…
Hope you may recommend and share this place to all of your friend who else are interesting in GYM and healthy lifestyle.
Steuart: Sorry I don’t know any… did you manage to find one?
hey! does anyone of u know bout ‘De One Fitness’ in Batu Berendam,Malacca? if i’m not mistaken la, it is in bt berendam. heh.
plz,,i really need to know bout it. at least the phone no.
actly im stying in malim but i dun know which gym i should go.
wer’s the nearest? any suggestion please..
Hi, Kay ~
who are also interest in Gym …. Nice to meet you!
Since all are interest in Gym same as me. There is a place where is new and trendy that can be recommend to all of you.
“DE ONE FITNESS” where located in Melaka at Bukit Beruang (the shop is at the 3rd floor of BB Bazaar) where also nearby Multimidea University. This fitness center just launch on last week for free trial of 3 days. Even the free trial is end but also very suggest all of yours can go for visit at any time from 8.30am – 10.30pm (Mon-Sat), 8.30am-5.30pm (Sun).
I am very satisfy with all the new import high end equipment, very well environment, air pollution, personal trainer, slim course, body building course and plus for Yoga & Aerobic class . ALL IN only for RM98 per month, if only Gym will be RM88/month for member. Your may ask for the price where I think is maybe RM10 or RM12 per entry.
I suggest your all become member where is more worth lo. for only RM98 per month where your can enjoy ALL IN.
The changing room and wash room which separate boy & girl are big enough for us to use. Very clean too.
For those who interested, may visit the below :
S3-S31, Bukit Beruang Bazaar, 660 Jalan Delima 2, 75450 Bukit Beruang, Melaka. (3rd floor Bukit Beruang BB Bazaar)
Contact : Jeremy 012-2681146
Hey guys!!! OHM currently have 2 branches and still growing . We expecting to open up 2 more by year end. Look us up in Facebook under OHM Gym . Currently the only gym giving out free RPM classes on Tuesday and Thursday . session 1 at 7 pm and session 2 at 8 pm. Also our uncomparable supplement prices!! We cater for the hardcore bodybuilders and the part-time fitness freaks ! .
Thanks everyone for helping eachother out. :-)
I am 65 years and did weight training way back when I was sixteen until
now. My passion for weight training and daily exercise on machines and weights has to date kept me on my toes fit and strong. Most of my friends has either kicked the bucket or has some sort of serious health problems. Currently I am training at OHM Fitness Centre which is well equipped and the friendly atmosphere.
jay, u said OHM currently hve 2 branches. where is it?
anyone of u had went to the Gan Boon Leong gym?
Hi, was wondering whether are there any picture on De One Fitness in Malacca or website where i could view? I could find any review or information about it through goggle search.
As for OHM Gym centre, is there any free personal coaching on how to use the machines?
Dear Joseph,
you can see it in facebook. there have account there and have many photos show such as their equipment, facilities and studio and so on..
De one fitness centre in Melaka… u can see it in http://www.newgads.com.
Hi pal. OHM FITNESS CENTRE is currently operating another 2 branches one at Cheng and another at Bukit Beruang (a stone throw from MMU). It operate from 10.00am to 10.30pm form Monday to Friday
and even on holidays.Its well equipped and friendly people around. Why not give a try and you will know what I mean.
i prefer De One fitness as the place is really nice and clean. the equipment is new and nice….. it also open daily… the coach is very experience
Hey guys, OHM Fitness Centre has moved to Cheng Taman Perdana, 1st Floor Alliance Bank. Like the other OHM Gym operate from 10.00 am to 10.30pm . In fact it operates even on Sunday and Holidays. You can even work out at OHM Melaka Baru (Batu Berendam ) or OHM at Bukit Beruang (after Petronas Station) near MMU.