Rating of the best fitness clubs in Yekaterinburg in 2020

Yekaterinburg is one of the largest cities in Russia in terms of population. But this is not the only thing that makes the city stand out from others. Yekaterinburg is one of the largest industrial centers in the country. The combination of a large number of working-age residents and a developed industry creates favorable conditions for the development of the fitness industry. The solvent population is increasingly making a healthy lifestyle a priority, and visiting fitness clubs contributes to this.

Currently, the city has over 300 fitness centers. How can you choose the most worthy one among them, in which high-quality simulators and professional instructors will help you improve your body and spirit. The ranking of the best fitness clubs in Yekaterinburg in 2020 will help with this.

What to look for when choosing a fitness club

The widespread division of fitness clubs and centers into three categories of economy, business and premium class only by price category does not reflect the whole essence of this division. In order to assign a particular fitness room to any group, not only the cost of a visit should be taken into account. When choosing a place for training, it is important to focus not only on the cost of an annual subscription, but also on a number of parameters that allow a fitness club to be attributed to a particular price category.

When classifying establishments providing fitness services, the following criteria are taken into account, which should be paid attention to:

• area;

In terms of area, fitness rooms can be small (up to 2000 square meters), medium (2000-5000 square meters), large (5000-7000 square meters) and giants (over 7000 square meters). It determines how many thematic zones can be accommodated in the hall, as well as the comfort of moving around it. Often, in small rooms, the owners try to accommodate the maximum number of sites, which negatively affects the comfort of the exercisers.

• the ratio of the number of visitors to the area of ​​the club;

Considering only the size of the fitness room, it cannot be confidently attributed to any category. After all, a large area does not yet speak about the level of services provided. It is important to consider the ratio of the number of active clients to the area. In economy class fitness centers this ratio can reach 2.5 (5000 clients per 2000 sq. M), in business class halls the ratio is no more than 1 (2000 clients per 2000 sq. M.). For a club to be considered elite and to be considered a premium class, the ratio of the number of active clients to the area must be less than one (0.7-0.8). That is, the higher the coefficient, the more likely it is to queue up to the simulator.

• the quality of the simulators;

This item reflects the novelty, modernity, quality of inventory and equipment. In general, it's easy to see with the naked eye: worn dumbbells, outdated exercise equipment, etc. Or, on the contrary, shine and novelty in every little thing. The higher the price category of the center, the newer and more expensive the simulators. But this is also not an axiom. Often, the owners of even very small fitness rooms are very responsible in their work and purchase the latest equipment as it becomes available.

• availability of additional services;

Related additional services include a doctor's consultation, SPA and beauty salon, massage, sauna or steam bath, swimming pool, relaxation area, free towels, bathrobes and hygiene products in the showers. The more such services the center provides, the higher its category and the more pleasant it is to visit it.

• room design;

Everything is simple here: the more expensive a fitness club is, the more attention and finances it pays to decorate its space. If it is important for you to train in a designer-designed gym, then you are definitely in a premium fitness club.

• service level;

Service level refers to the quality of service delivery. But this does not mean at all that in the budget hall you will be rude, and in the expensive one you are insured against this. A high level of service means the availability of additional services that will make the time spent in the fitness club not only useful, but also as pleasant as possible.

Now that you can more or less distinguish between fitness clubs by their level, it is important to think about their location. It is best to choose a place to train near your home or work, depending on where you are most likely to go to. Also, when choosing a fitness club, do not forget about such seemingly trifles as a spacious locker room, in which you will not have to push after a workout, the number of showers, towels, which are not given out in every fitness center. Check in advance the possibility of training with an instructor. Some gyms make the first workout with an instructor free of charge. Pay attention to promotions and offers, which are often very beneficial. It will not be superfluous to find out about the availability of a children's room and even a nanny for the time of your sports activities, which is very important for young mothers who have nowhere to leave their child.

Now, knowing what to look for when choosing a fitness club, we will consider the best of them in Yekaterinburg for 2020.

The best fitness clubs in Yekaterinburg

Drive Fitness chain of fitness clubs

Drive Fitness chain is represented in Yekaterinburg by nine clubs:

Official website of the network: https://drivefitness.ru.

Almost all the clubs in this chain are small in size, which can create some crowding during peak hours (most often in the evening). But thanks to the convenient and correct layout, the most comfortable conditions for visitors have been created. The main areas of work of these clubs include martial arts, TRX, crossfit, workout, group programs, fitness for children and adults, for pregnant women, treadmills. All branches are equipped with a martial arts area, a functional training area, group training rooms, as well as halls with a variety of simulators. In martial arts, preference is given to boxing, kickboxing, MMA. A large number of directions for group classes: step, yoga, Pilates, aerobics, switching, shaping, fitball, including dance directions. Eight of the nine rooms are equipped with Finnish saunas, which allow you to relax after a workout. Three branches have specially equipped rooms for children, and also organize children's activities. All gyms are equipped with water coolers, which are located in all training areas.

To be able to visit the fitness clubs of this network, you must purchase a club card. There are 11 variants of cards that differ in the amount of privileges and, of course, in cost.It is especially worth noting the cards "Fitness family №1 and №2", which allow parents to attend training sessions with their child. The "Network" card allows unlimited visits to any branch of the network.

All branches in Yekaterinburg belong to economy class.

The cost of the subscription is from 3500 rubles. (club card "Express" for 3 months) up to 39900 (card "Fitness family number 2" for 12 months).

• a large number of simulators in all branches;
• a huge selection of directions for group classes;
• professional trainers;
• free water in all parts of the hall;
• the ability to choose a branch with a convenient location;
• cleanliness is maintained at a high level.

• no one-time visits;
• club cards are purchased mainly for a year only;
• in the evening there are queues for simulators;
• outdated equipment in some halls of the network;

Bright Fit fitness club chain

The Bright Fit chain in Yekaterinburg is also represented by nine economy class fitness clubs:

The official website of the network is https: //brightfit.rf.

Seven branches of the network are small in area, two are medium. The halls of medium size (Krasnolesya St., 133 and Yasnaya St., 31A) are equipped with swimming pools. All branches have separate areas for martial arts, group training, and a gym. In separate halls, there are grounds for playing sports, dance styles, yoga, and group classes. Also, CrossFit, Cross-training, Pole Dance, Zumba, dance directions have received their development. Almost all branches offer the services of a Finnish sauna, massage room and fitness bar. Seven fitness rooms offer the “Kids Club” service, thanks to which parents can devote themselves to training without worrying about their children. Children will spend this time in a specially equipped playroom for creative or sports activities. In the largest hall on the street. Redwood training can be combined with a visit to the solarium.

The Bright Fit fitness chain offers nine club card options that vary in terms of attendance. Each card includes a set of trainings and a set of bonuses. Three types of cards ("Fitness Month", "Student", "Children's") can be purchased for 1 month or more. The rest are for 3, 6 and 12 months.

The cost of the subscription is from 1800 rubles. ("Fitness month" card for 1 month) up to 25,000 rubles. ("All inclusive" card for 12 months).

The cost of personal training is from 820 rubles / person.

• the presence of a pool in two branches;
• favorable conditions for the purchase of club cards;
• a large number of simulators in all halls of the chain;
• free water in coolers;
• professional trainers.

• congestion of small halls in the evening;
• both children and adults are engaged in the pool;
• queue for simulators in small gyms in the evening.

World class

The World Class fitness club in Yekaterinburg is part of the chain of premium clubs of the same name.

Official site https://special.worldclass.ru.

The average fitness club World Class (4860 sq. M) has excellent equipment: an indoor pool with 5 lanes, a gym (780 sq. M), a games room (300 sq. M), a martial arts zone (115 sq. M.) ). There are also 4 rooms for group classes, including less mills, rooms for functional training, an open veranda for summer outdoor activities. Dance classes, yoga, Pilates are in demand by visitors. The pool offers water aerobics classes. There is a children's room for children, in which they can wait for their parents for an interesting lesson.There are also special programs for children.

A large number of additional services make visiting the club not only useful, but also enjoyable. Sauna, hammam, massage and Beauty Spa allow you to relax, while the beauty salon and solarium take care of your beauty.

Currently, the fitness club offers 4 types of membership: individual, corporate, children's and student, which differ in terms of attendance and the volume of services available.

The cost of the subscription is calculated individually upon application on the official website. Estimated cost of an annual visit: from 30,000 rubles.

• preliminary free medical consultation;
• training programs for pregnant women, elderly people, children are provided;
• a large selection of martial arts;
• the presence of an adult and children's pool;
• variety of group activities, including less mills;
• a large number of modern exercise equipment for all muscle groups;
• located in the city center.

• small parking;
• does not match the declared premium class in terms of crowding;
• they do not always explain exactly what the club card includes, which subsequently leads to constant proceedings with managers;
• not always timely cleaning of premises.

Port fitness

Official site http: //https//portfitness.ru.

The Port Fitness fitness club is positioned as a premium club, and is located on an area of ​​4000 sq. m. At the service of visitors - a gym with modern exercise equipment and equipment, a large six-lane swimming pool in which both individual and group lessons are held, a tennis court, a climbing wall, a separate hall for martial arts. The group training area is equipped with various training accessories. The pool is used for both individual training and group training (water aerobics). Reasonable zoning of the gym creates the most comfortable conditions for training, and personal trainers will make them as effective as possible.

Finnish baths, hammam, jacuzzi, hydromassage, solarium - all these additional services make visiting this fitness club even more enjoyable.

Subscription cost: from 5500 rubles. (for a month) up to 39,900 rubles. (for a year). The cost of a single guest visit: from 1400 rubles, personal training - from 1200 rubles.

• children's training program;
• fitness for pregnant women;
• large pool;
• excellent equipment with modern exercise machines and equipment.

• not always correct behavior of administrators at the reception (inattention, rudeness, constantly with phones in hand);
• not all trainers are attentive enough to visitors;
• inconvenient access system;
• queues for simulators, which is unacceptable for a premium class.

Fresh Fitness

Official website https://fresh-fitness.ru.

Both Fresh Fitness clubs are premium class in terms of price and service level. They offer a wide variety of sports destinations to choose from. This is more than 10 types of martial arts, a gym with the latest professional simulators, more than 10 types of group exercises, water programs, game sports, children's fitness.

A visit to a fitness doctor's office and conducting fitness testing will help determine the permissible level of load and the intensity of training. You can get advice from a nutritionist. The presence of a children's club will allow moms and dads to devote themselves to training without fear or worry about their child. The SPA zone will allow you not only to relax after intense exercise, but also to strengthen the immune system and take care of your skin.

The cost of the club card is specified only after a call from the manager. The approximate cost of an annual subscription is from 50,000 rubles.

• swimming pool with 5 lanes;
• a large selection of directions for classes;
• new modern simulators and equipment;
• spacious martial arts zone;
• professional attentive trainers;
• polite staff;
• cleanliness at a high level.

• cramped changing rooms;
• one room for group programs;
• isolated cases of incorrect work of managers and administrators.

The fitness clubs presented in the rating have gained the maximum number of positive user reviews, who not only visit the named rooms themselves, but also advise others.