How This Started
My workout routine kicked off at a modest gym close to Fitnessstrasse 12 in Zurich. It wasn't flawless, yet it was reachable, budget-friendly, and it helped establish consistency.
After that place shut down, I saw how rapidly the fitness landscape in Switzerland was changing. New studios opened, new ideas emerged, and marketing grew louder than the actual member experience.
I began testing various gyms and classes, jotting notes after each visit. Gradually those notes formed this site, created to help others choose more clearly.
My Approach to Reviews
Each review here stems from genuine visits and time spent inside the facility. I concentrate on practical, decision-relevant details when selecting a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Allocate enough time to grasp routines, peak periods, and usage patterns
- Visit across various days and times
- Experiment with multiple training formats and trainers
- Regularly use facilities to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about consistency and discrepancies
- Take notes right after each visit
I amend reviews when major changes occur such as renovations, changes in management, price shifts, or new facilities. Each article displays its last update date to indicate currency.
What I Look For
My priorities may differ from yours, but these are the factors I consider most when assessing a gym:
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 endlessly?
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.
Beyond the Gym
Outside of training and writing, I live and work in Zurich. This project is here to make fitness choices easier and more transparent for people looking for the right environment.
Get in Touch
I hear from people weighing memberships or starting their fitness journey. I aim to respond when possible.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have particular questions about a gym I reviewed, I’m happy to provide more details. If you have ideas for places I should check out next, I’d love to hear them.
Thank you for reading. I hope some of what’s here proves helpful for your own fitness choices.