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California Wow Queen Ann Building, 28-30-32 Le Lai, Q1; 5F Hung Vuong Plaza and 126 Hung Vuong Tel: 6222 0355 One of the largest fitness and yoga centres in Vietnam. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment with over 100 yoga classes such as Indian Dance, Hatha yoga, Kamal’s rhythmic yoga and many more.
Caravelle Club Spa 19 Lam Son Square, Q1 Tel: 3823 4999 This well-equipped gym has rows of cardiovascular machines and free weights, a massage parlour, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, with a pleasant swimming pool. Monthly membership costs US$150.
Christophe Guillemin Tel: 0909 365525 You can either opt to train at home or at your gym and tackle everything from weight loss to building muscle with this French fitness instructor. Instruction available seven days a week from 6am to 9pm. Christophe also runs cardio training sessions at An Phu swimming pool on Saturdays.
Diamond Health Club 13th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, Q1 Tel: 3822 3540 A well-equipped gym with steam room, Jacuzzi, massage parlour and swimming pool can be found at this leading department store. Off-peak membership from US$80 per month.
Hollywood Fitness H3 Hoang Dieu, 3rd Floor, Q4 Tel: 3826 4639 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Large fitness facility that’s five minutes from the city centre. Dozens of cardio machines and world-class free weights and workout machines. Memberships include access to all yoga and fitness classes.
John Huy Tran, Fitness Instructor Tel: 0983 789 318 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This certified fitness professional offers tailored training for exercise programmes, weight loss, muscle gain and strength training based on 10 years experience in the fitness industry, dance and sports. Services include fitness and nutrition assessment.
K1 Fitness and Fight Factory 346 Ben Van Don, Q4 Tel: 0918 337111 All training in Vietnamese martial arts, English and Thai boxing, mixed martial arts, karate, judo, fencing, and grappling conducted by a professional foreign instructor. Classes for both adults and children; check website for class schedules or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
K1 Personal Training 346 Ben Van Don, Q4 Tel: 0918 337111 Private one-on-one training in a custom built studio with David Minetti or one of the other highly qualified instructors at K1. The programme is tailored to the needs of the student but includes body conditioning, weight loss, muscle mass improvement, high intensity cardio training and nutrition.
La Cochinchine Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue, Q1 Tel: 3825 1812 This new colonial-themed gym is a large, open-plan space, situated on the top of the Rex Hotel. Includes tennis court, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, loads of cardio and resistance machines, sauna and steam rooms. Also offers classes. Peak membership starts at US$105 per month.
L’Apothiquaire Fitness Centre 64A Truong Dinh, Q3 Tel: 3932 5181 Classes in ashtanga, iyengar, hatha and vinyasa yoga, power yoga, pilates, Taebo, Centergy, aqua-aerobics and body sculpting are offered by internationally certified teachers. Membership to the small professional fitness studio costs US$90 per month, or just US$65 per month for a one-year membership. Drop-in sessions cost US$15. There’s also a swimming pool, sauna, and steam room to help you unwind after a work out.
Lan Anh Health Club 291 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Q10 Tel: 3862 7144 A swimming pool, tennis courts, and well-equipped gym with a lot of cardiovascular and weight machines provide the main attraction of this budget health club. Also incorporates a sauna, beauty salon, restaurant, and massage parlour.
Legend Hotel Fitness Centre 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, Q1 Tel: 3823 3333 A well-equipped gym with cardiovascular and weight machines, circular swimming pool and a massage parlour make this hotel fitness centre one of the best in the city. Costs US$15 per day, or a three-month membership goes for US$295.
NTFQ2 34 Nguyen Dang Giai, Q2 Tel: 3744 6672 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Recently opened boutique health club in An Phu under the auspices of Nutrifort. Has a strong focus on fitness classes and personal training. Besides an excellent weights and cardio area, the facility runs group classes including power yoga, Pilates, circuit training, martial arts and spinning. The centre also contains a spa and a restaurant serving up calorie-calibrated meals to help members stay in line with individual fitness programmes.
Nutrifort 2B1 Chu Manh Trinh, Q1 Tel: 3825 8560 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Famous for its own range of food supplements such as protein bars and energy drinks, this comprehensive health, fitness and nutritional centre offers California spinning and customised exercise programmes for all levels of fitness.
Park Hyatt Fitness Centre 2 Lam Son Square, Q1 Tel: 3824 1234 A swimming pool, steam room, Jacuzzi and fitness centre make up this upmarket health centre. A three-month full membership costs US$570, off-peak is US$300.
Pilates 1-on-1 Tel: 0908 378 290 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cesario Schurt is a certified instructor in mat Pilates and uses the Polestar Pilates method, which tones abdominal, thigh and back muscles, builds strength, increases flexibility and agility and develops core control. Offers private Pilates sessions at home or in the health club, for individuals and groups.
Renaissance Hotel Health Club 8-15 Ton Duc Thang, Q1 Tel: 3822 0033 Exercise with an unsurpassed city view at this health club with gym, swimming pool, steam room and massage parlour. A good place to take time out at the pool-side bar. Costs US$20 a day or US$100 a month.
Saigon Fitness Co. New World Hotel, 76 Le Lai, Q1 Tel: 3822 8888 Medium-sized gym with new cardio equipment and spacious changing rooms with adjustable shower settings. Also has an excellent guitar-shaped outdoor pool. Standard monthly membership costs US$150 while a day pass goes for US$20.
Sheraton Fitness Level 5, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, 88 Dong Khoi, Q1 Tel: 3827 2828 The Gym has recently expanded facilities to maximize the workout experience. The cardio studio has been enlarged and updated, with selected stations now equipped with the latest Technogym equipment.
Star Fitness Gym Manor Apartments, 91 Nguyen Huu Canh, Binh Thanh Tel: 3514 0255 Steve Chipman, who had a hand in establishing gyms at the Sofitel hotels in both Hanoi and Saigon, is behind Star Fitness – Vietnam’s second largest gym. Membership gives free access to regular fitness classes and involves a one-time entry fee, plus monthly subscriptions.
Sofitel Plaza Fitness Centre 17 Le Duan, Q1 Tel: 3824 1555 Membership costs US$600++ for six months and US$1000++ for a year at this small but well-equipped gym. Equipment is modern and staff members are extremely helpful. Yoga classes are just one of a number of fitness classes offered.
The Landmark Club The Landmark, 5B Ton Duc Thang, Q1 Tel: 3822 2098 ext. 176 In addition to the squash court, facilities include a fully-equipped gym room, a rooftop swimming pool and separate male and female saunas. Call for further information. |
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