How This Started
My workout routine started at a modest club near 12 Rue de Rivoli in Paris. It wasn't perfect, yet it was reachable, affordable, and it helped me stay consistent.
After that venue closed, I saw how fast the fitness landscape in France was changing. New gyms opened, new ideas emerged, and marketing grew louder than the actual member experience.
I began trying various gyms and classes, jotting notes after each visit. Over time, those notes became this site, created to help others make better-informed choices.
My Approach to Reviews
Every review here is based on actual visits and time spent inside the facility. I concentrate on practical details that matter when selecting a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Allocate sufficient time to grasp routines, peak times, and overall patterns
- Visit on various days and at different times
- Experiment with multiple training formats and trainers
- Regularly use amenities to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with fellow members about what remains consistent and what does not
- Take notes right after each visit
I refresh reviews when there are significant changes: renovations, changes in management, price adjustments, or new facilities. Each article displays its most recent update date so you know how up-to-date the information is.
What I Look For
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a gym:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel thoughtfully designed for members, with respectful boundaries and a peaceful atmosphere?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there sufficient variety? Are repairs handled promptly?
Crowd Management: Can you train during your chosen times without constant waiting?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness indicates how seriously management takes the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Transparent pricing, clear rules, and no unexpected surprises.
Beyond the Gym
Outside of training and writing, I live and work in Paris. This project aims to simplify fitness decisions and make them more transparent for those seeking the right setting.
Get in Touch
I get messages from people weighing memberships or starting their fitness journey. I try to reply whenever possible.
The easiest way to reach me is via the contact form.
If you have particular questions about a gym I’ve reviewed, I’m glad to share more details. If you have ideas for places I should visit next, I’d love to hear them.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here proves helpful for your own fitness choices.