Physical in Shatin New Town Plaza

[colac]

Hello,
Are there anyone who is the member of Phyical fitness centre in New Town Plaza?

[AlaskaLady]

HI Yes I am a member of Physical in New Town Plaza for 2.5 years. Has been a good place to go for my workouts. Did you have a specific question?

[yellowtip]

I was there this Saturday to check out the facilities, as I'm considering to join.

Facilities look quite good. Not super deluxe, but that can't be expected for around $300/month.

Question for anyone that is a member there:

When touring the facilities, I noticed only slim and in shape people (I'm the opposite). In fact, the only big person there next to me was the guy touring me (his name was 'Tank' I believe).

Is this one of those arrogant gyms where only 'perfect' people go? Ik know to some this question might seem odd, but since I'm trying to shed some pounds, I'm not interested in joining a club where people will make fun of me behind my back.

Thanks for any advise.

[CrouchingDonkey]

Hi,

I'm a member there, and I'd say, no it's not a pretentious gym where only 'perfect' people go.

People of all ages, shapes and sizes go, so I wouldn't worry about people laughing behind your back. Besides, if everyone had perfect bodies, then who would need to go to gyms?

[yellowtip]

Hi CrouchingDonkey,

Thanks for that info. I guess I'll join tomorrow.

See you around!

[TwistedFates]

I am also a member of the Physical at ShaTin, I would agree that you could find all types if you look. However my observation is that you tend to find more underweights than overweights at the weights/hammer machine area. I don't use the treadmills and other aerobic machines, nor do the classes but I am sure you will find all types.
Generally a good gym if you don't care for exercise mats and yoga balls as they are missing. I had to buy my own.

[AlaskaLady]

Wow I guess you have not been there when me or my other work friend have been there. We are so not perfect people. I have very much enjoyed the aerobics instructors. The classes are taught in a mixture of Chinese and English so they are do-able. I have not met Tank but the staff have always been great and are willing to answer questions esp the trainers on the floor.

[TwistedFates]

Hehe, probably not. I tend to go at the off hours. I head there during the weekday, or Sat/Fri night when everyone's off enjoying themselves. I don't like waiting in-line to use equipment.

You know what's sad? I don't even know where the classes takes place. I don't recall seeing a large exercise room. I just take a beeline straight to the stuff I use.

[AlaskaLady]

You know what's sad? I don't even know where the classes takes place. I don't recall seeing a large exercise room. I just take a beeline straight to the stuff I use.

If you are a guy you would have no need to see them. They are on the same level as the locker rooms and check-in. If you head toward the ladies locker room, you will see them. There are two. Mostly the classes are females but some do have men. If you take some you will get a cardio workout like none other. Newbies often have a hard time keeping it up for 45-50 minutes.

Let me know if you want to go to one. I am usually there on Wed, Thurs and Sat with other days for fun.

[TwistedFates]

Thanks for the invite
I prefer running myself but when I am ready to torture myself I will consider it.
I was wondering if there was exercise balls in that room and is it accessible during times when no classes are held in it?