How This Started
My fitness routine began at a small club near 12 Rue de la Santé in Paris. It wasn’t perfect, but it was accessible, affordable, and it helped me stay consistent.
After that place closed, I saw how rapidly the fitness scene in France was changing. New clubs opened, new concepts emerged, and marketing grew louder than the actual member experience.
I began trying different gyms and classes, jotting notes after every visit. Gradually those notes became this site, created to help others make better-informed choices.
My Approach to Reviews
Each review here comes from actual visits and time spent inside the club. I focus on practical details that matter when selecting a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I usually:
- Invest enough time to understand routines, peak times, and patterns
- Visit on various days and different times
- Try multiple training formats and instructors
- Use facilities regularly to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about what stays consistent and what doesn't
- Take notes immediately after each visit
I revise reviews when significant changes occur: renovations, management changes, price adjustments, or new facilities. Each article displays its last update date so you know how current the information remains.
What I Look For
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a fitness center:
Comfort and privacy: Does the space feel thoughtfully designed for members, with clear boundaries and a calm vibe?
Equipment quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there sufficient variety? Are repairs prompt?
Crowd management: Is it possible to train at your preferred times without constant queues?
Clean facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness reflects how seriously management takes the member experience.
Honest membership practices: Transparent pricing, clear rules, and no unpleasant surprises.
Beyond the Gym
Outside of training and writing, I reside and work in Paris. This project aims to simplify fitness decisions and make them more transparent for those seeking the right environment.
Get in Touch
I get messages from people considering memberships or starting their fitness journey. I try to reply when possible.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have specific questions about a gym I reviewed, I’m glad to share extra details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome them as well.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here proves useful in your own fitness choices.