24/7 workout: 5 gyms where you can exercise any time you want and still make it to the office on time
A long day at work is no longer an excuse to neglect your health, thanks to 24/7 gyms such as Snap Fitness, Go24 and Anytime Fitness across Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the city that never sleeps, the work culture is notoriously about overworking. In April, The Hong Kong Confederate of Trade Unions found that 20 per cent of the city’s three million employees worked an average of 55 hours a week last year.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is about getting fit, and of course, getting enough rest. So it couldn’t be a better time for the arrival of the 24-hour gym. These new establishments are making the daily workout a lot easier to squeeze into one’s busy schedule. Flexibility is the name of the game.
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1. 24/7 Fitness
Endorsed by Germany’s 2012 London Olympic gymnastic and silver medallist, Marcel Nguyen, 24/Fitness was one of the earliest 24/7 gyms in Hong Kong. With the aim of providing the ultimate convenience, the brand has branches all the over the city – so it should not be a hassle for you to find one in or near your area.
Personal trainer, group class, yoga, Muay Thai and boxing classes are available at the centres.
Like most of the 24/7 gyms, 24/7 Fitness’ policy is flexible as it does not require a contract or prepayment. The slick gyms come with eco-friendly fitness facilities, and more impressively, they use facial recognition to unlock the doors for members.
Price: HK$998 for one month, HK$698 for six months, HK$498 for 12 months
Locations: Central, Mong Kok, Kwun Tong, Causeway Bay, Aberdeen, Hung Hom, Shau Kei Wan, To Kwa Wan, Sai Wan, North Point (Coming Soon), Tuen Mun (Coming Soon), Sham Shui Po (Coming Soon)