Coach.
Getting oneself to the gym can be hard enough with a busy work and family schedule. To give oneself that extra push, not only to get there but also to maximize the efficiency of a workout, it can be an immense help to employ the services of a personal trainer.
Most gyms around town have their own personal fitness trainers. In fact, the majority of health club memberships include a personal initial evaluation with a certified trainer. Further personal consultation is usually available for an extra fee. However, one should keep in mind that the beauty and fitness standards in China and the "West" can differ greatly. Particularly women are not expected to want to lift weights as large muscles are not typically viewed as a sign of beauty in China. For women wanting a serious workout, it might be best to join a foreign-run or managed gym, such as The Spa, Evolution, or Bally Total Fitness.
The Spa 海星健乐俱乐部
Gemdale Apartments, 91 Jianguo Lu,
CBD/Guomao
建国路91号金地国际花园
Phone: 010 5825 2883
Link: The Spa...
Evolution Fitness Center 进步健身中心
1/F, Dabeiyao Property Center,
2 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东三环南路2号大北窑物业中心1层
Phone: 010 6567 0266
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 10:30 pm
Sat - Sun: 8 am - 9 pm
Link: Evolution Fitness...
Nirvana Fitness 青鸟健身
6/F, Xilou, Zhaolong Hotel, 2 Gongti Beilu,
Chaoyang District
朝阳区工体北路2号兆龙饭店西楼6层
Phone: 010 6597 2008
Opening hours: 7 am - 11 pm
CSI Bally Total Fitness 中体倍力
Bldg. D, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu,
CBD/Guomao
光华路2号阳光100公寓D座会所
Chinese Link: CSI Bally...
CSI Bally Total Fitness 中体倍力
B1/F, Guanghua Chang'an Bldg.
7 Jianguomennei Dajie
建国门内大街7号长安大戏院
Phone: 010 6518 1666
Opening hours: 7 am - 10:30 pm
Chinese Link: CSI Bally...
CSI Bally Total Fitness 中体倍力
Building 2, Jianwai SOHO, CBD/Guomao
建外SOHO2号楼
Phone: 010 5869 0666
Opening hours: 7:30 am - 10:30 pm
Chinese Link: CSI Bally...