How This Started
My workout routine began at a small gym close to Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample in Barcelona. It wasn't flawless, yet it was reachable, affordable, and helped me stay consistent.
After that place shut down, I saw how rapidly the fitness landscape in Spain was changing. New clubs emerged, fresh concepts appeared, and marketing grew louder than actual member experience.
I began exploring different gyms and classes, jotting notes after each visit. Eventually those notes grew into this site, created to help others make better-informed choices.
My Review Philosophy
Each review here stems from actual visits and time spent inside the facility. I emphasize practical details that matter when selecting a membership.
When evaluating a fitness center, I usually:
- Invest sufficient time to grasp routines, peak periods, and usage patterns
- Visit across various days and times
- Experiment with multiple training formats and coaches
- Regularly use facilities to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about what stays consistent and what doesn't
- Note observations right after each visit
I revise reviews when significant changes occur: renovations, management shifts, price changes, or new facilities. Each piece shows its latest update date so you know how current the information remains.
What I Consider Most
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when assessing a fitness center:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel genuinely well-designed for members, with respectful boundaries and a calm atmosphere?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there enough variety? Do things get fixed promptly?
Crowd Management: Can you actually train during your preferred time without waiting constantly?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness shows how seriously management treats the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Clear pricing, clear rules, and no unpleasant surprises.
Outside the Gym
Beyond training and writing, I live and work in Barcelona. This project aims to simplify fitness choices and make them more transparent for those seeking the right setting.
Contact
I get messages from folks considering memberships or starting their fitness journeys. I try to reply whenever possible.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have specific questions about a gym I've reviewed, I’m glad to share additional details. If you have ideas for places I should visit next, I’d love to hear them.
Thank you for reading. I hope you find something here helpful for your fitness choices.