California-style gymnasia (and others) in HCMC

After Christmas, followed by the solar New Year and then the lunar New Year some people need exercise. Here are some gymnasia.

District 1

California Fitness (aka California Wow)(chain)
28-32 Le Lai
Tel: +84-(0)-6291-5999
Web: www.cfyc.com.vn

Facilities (9 floors)
Cardio
Weights
Belly/pole dancing
Yoga, core work, step, and dance classes including Zumba
Lockers
Juice bar with InterNet Cafe - inc some cardio

Costs
Membership (monthly) - VND3,339,000
Membership (annual) - VND27,300,000
Discounts/promos: Available

Mach’s Gym
1 Huyen Tran Cong Chua
Tel: +84-(0)-

Facilities
Cardio
Weights (free)
Weights (machines)

Comments
The essential basics - like a Gold's inthe USA. Equipment is current, the facilities are clean. Football field adjacent.

Costs
Membership (daily) -  VND50,000 (TIP)
Membership (monthly) -  VND500,000 (TIP)
Membership (annual) -  VND4,800,000 (TIP)
Discounts/promos: You are joking?

The Landmark
5B Ton Duc Thang
Tel: +84-(0)-3822-2098
Web:  www.thelandmarkvietnam.com

Facilities
Sauna, Pool, Squash court, Lockers
Comments:
Gym is small but well-equipped.

Costs
Membership (monthly) - VND2,800,000
Membership (annual) - VND19,600,000
Squash-only membership (3 months) - VND4,000,000
Squash-only membership (12 months) - VND12,000,000
Discounts/promos: for off peak &  group memberships.


District 4

GetFit
Level 3 H3 Building, 384 Hoang Dieu, Q4
Tel: +84-(0)-6261-6168
Web: www.geti tvn.com

Facilities
Two studios
Classes: yoga, Pilates, aerobics, kickboxing
Dance including belly, Rumba and contemporary
Lockers
Private showers, steam baths and saunas
Juice bar with Wi-Fi

Comments
Clean, bright, modern equipment. Just over the Calmette bridge and turn right.

Costs
Membership (annual) -  VND9,450,000
Membership (annual)(off peak) -  VND6,300,000
Discounts/promos: Available



District 7

Hollywood Fitness World
B12 Nguyen Huu Tho
Tel: +84-(0)-6262-4918

Facilities
Cardio room
Weights
Classes: yoga, spinning and step
Lockers (towels provided)

Comments
Located in shopping plaza just south of LotteMart. Small but well equipped.

Costs
Membership (monthly) -  VND800,000
Membership (annual) -  VND6,000,000
Discounts/promos: Available


Crescent Wellness
Crescent Plaza, 105 Ton Dat Tien
Tel: +84-(0)-5412-1277
e-m: clubmgr@cswellness.vn
Web: www.cswellness.vn

Facilities
Cardio
Weights
Treadmills, elliptical machines or bikes
Classes (61weekly) -  include yoga, Pilates, dance, spinning
Kinesis machines
Pool
Squash

Comments
Big and shiny with prices to match. Wi-Fi, TV and iPod docks.

Costs
Membership (6-monthly) -  VND18,690,000  (TIP)
Membership (annual) -  VND33,180,000 (TIP)
Membership pausing - Yes
Discounts/promos: Available



Binh Thanh District

Saigon River Club
Ruby Towers, Saigon Pearl, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh
Tel: +84-(0)-3514-9009
Web: www.saigonriverclub.com

Facilities
Classes - yoga and dance
Cardio machines with TV monitor
Saunas, steam rooms
Pool and hot tub
Lockers

Comments
Luxurious health club. Towels and bottled water are included.

Costs
Membership (monthly) -  VND2,247,000 (TNIP)
Membership (annual) -  VND21,840,000 (TNIP)
Discounts/promos: Available


Star Fitness Bitexco
The Manor, First Floor, 91 Nguyen Huu Canh
Tel: +84-(0)-3515-0254
Web: www.stari tnessvn.com

Facilities
Classes include yoga, step, dance and martial arts
Weights
Pool
Lockers

Comments
Cybex, Hammer and Life Fitness equipment.


Costs
Membership (monthly) - VND1,470,000   (TNIP)
Membership (annual) -  VND13,356,000 (TNIP)
Discounts/promos: Available



Phu Nhuan District

Rach Mieu Gym Club
1 Hoa Phuong
Tel: +84-(0)-

Facilities
Cardio
Weights (free)
Weights (machines)
The complex offers billiards, basketball, dance classes, martial arts, pool, tennis courts.

Comments
Gym is part of physical activities complex and is basic, clean and organised.

Costs
Membership (monthly) -  VND600,000
Membership (annual) -  VND7,000,000
Discounts/promos: Available

Other Gyms (less shiny)

District 1

Clarke Hatch Fitness Centre
Sofitel Plaza Hotel, 17 Le Duan
Tel: +84-(0)-?824 1555

Comments
Professional, well-equipped gym and fitness centre catering to hotel guests and outside members.


Legend Hotel Fitness Centre
2A-4A Ton Duc Thang
Tel: +84-(0)-?823 3333

Comments
Well-equipped gym featuring a full complement of professional fitness equipment, free-form swimming pool, sauna, steam bath & massage.


Zanadu Health Club
Saigon Prince Hotel, 63 Nguyen Hue
Tel: +84-(0)-8222 999

Comments
Good quality health, massage and fitness centre with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, various massage treatments.


Kimdo Hotel
133 Nguyen Hue Avenue
Tel: +84-(0)-3822-5914


Hotel Park Hyatt
2 Lam Son Square


Hotel Duxton Saigon
63 Nguyen Hue Boulevard


Nutriport Company
2B1 Chu Manh Trinh
Tel: +84-(0)-3825-8560


Bàu Cát Park Gymnasium
Tel: +84-(0)-3849-1437


Liberty 2 Hotel
129-133, Hàm Nghi, Nguyen Thái Bình Ward
Tel: +84-(0)-3822-4922


Sheraton Saigon Hotel
88, Dong Khoi
Tel: +84-(0)-3827 2828


Lananh Country Club Gym
291 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street
Prices for outside members; gym + sauna (one includes the other)
05:30 - 13:00 - 45 000 VND / visit
13:00 - 22:30 - 70 000 VND / visit



District 2

NTFQ2
34 Nguyen Dang Giai
Tel: +84-(0)-3744-6672



District 5

EQUINOX FITNESS CENTRE
@ Equatorial Hotel
242 Tran Binh Trong
Tel: +84-(0)-?839-0000

Professionally managed health & fitness club featuring fully equipped gym, sauna, massage and Jacuzzi, plus large swimming pool and beautiful sun deck.Open to members, hotel guests and paying non-members.



Others

Dong Phuong Gymnastics
Chu Van An
Tel: +84-(0)-3511-7269


Health Club
Dang Van Bi