So, you moved to South Korea and are prepared to start a new life? When I moved to South Korea, I was excited but also kind of lost. I wanted to try so many things but was not sure even how to start looking for information. Going to the gym was one of my must-do activities on the list. But as you maybe already know, South Korea has a gym at every corner, so with so many opportunities how do you find the best gym for you? Let’s go together through some aspects you need to consider when choosing your gym.
l. How to find the perfect gym for you
When searching for a gym in S.K the first thing on the list is deciding what type of sport you want to do. South Korea has gyms specializing in yoga, Pilates, weightlifting, cross, or combined. After you decide on the type of gym you want, you should check on Naver (or the apps recommended at the end of this article) the gyms in your area. If you write “gym” on the Naver map you can find the closest gyms near your house. Most gyms have their website linked with Naver maps or reviews, pictures, and information related to membership fees. After checking on Naver or the apps, choose 3-4 gyms that caught your attention and go visit the gym in person. Usually, if you go for the first time an employee will show you the gym and answer any questions you may have. Prepare the questions in advance, like this you avoid forgetting something important.
II. Questions you should ask:
If it’s a gym for yoga and Pilates:
How many people are attending one class?
What’s the language used (if the teacher is English friendly)
Schedule of the class?
Membership fee
If it’s a gym for weightlifting:
Rush hour (you will want to avoid a busy gym)
Membership fee – what includes: locker, gym clothes
Membership fee- month, 6 months, or one year?
How are the showers: separate or common showers
III. How to make a gym membership
After deciding which gym, you want to attend, making membership is quite easy. All you need to do is to pay for the membership plan that you like and you will receive a membership contract or a card (some gyms give you a membership card). And, that’s all 😊.
lV. How to get a Personal trainer
If you feel like you need a personal trainer when you apply for membership you need to choose the plan which includes a personal trainer.
If you know Korean these are some applications that show the gyms and Personal trainers in your neighborhood:
운동닥터-헬스장 PT 찾기 필수 앱: this one is just to find a personal trainer; you can see their prices per hour and reviews from other people.
다짐-헬스장, PT, 필라테스, 크로스 핏 최저가 앱: this app is perfect to check the closes gyms around you, plan memberships fees, PT, hours of work, pictures, pretty everything you need to know before visiting in person and ask more questions.
니짐내짐-내 주변 헬스장 PT 가격비교 예약
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