Fitness first

Danbirch28 · #1 (**permalink**) 21st February 2011, 02:50 PM

Anyone hear a member? U like it? What club you guys at!?

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newbie913 · #2 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 06:40 AM

Hi Dan

I am a member, my home club is burjuman (just coz I got a better deal from them when signing up). I use the DIFC gym mainly. Its not very big compared to the rest of the branches. When u become a member, u can use any of the clubs except the platinum ones in midriff city centre + media city (not sure about this one!).. any specific questions, i can help u..

Danbirch28 · #3 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 07:00 AM

What about the one at the ibn Battuta mall?!

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rsinner · #4 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 07:24 AM

Well, exaptforum now being used for market research?
[If I remember correctly, you said you were going to manage one of the FF centres]

Danbirch28 · #5 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 07:30 AM

Yeah I am just wondered what people thought of the clubs out there

I'm in the uk at the moment

Thanks

zin · #6 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 08:55 AM

You're the 28 year old English guy from the UK whose coming to Dubai to manage the Ibn Battuta Fitness First branch right? Sure I read it somewhere.

I was at the Dubai Festival City branch so can only really comment on that one.

No concept of heat in there, so stuffy and hot and the aircon barely functioned. Many complained, they brought some large fans for a while but then realised they couldn't afford them. Heard from staff there that they get treated like crap, get paid late, always dispute the comission they should be getting and barely get holidays let alone when they want them. Also heard they are not even breaking even as a company, you do always see huge promotions to get people in.

Furthermore the machines feel dated and overused, noone looks after them.

I did take a look at the Uptown Mirdiff branch and that was even worse however the brand new one in Mirdiff City Center (which took about a year later than expected to open) seems good (as one would hope being new and platinum). I have also heard some other ones (think the one in Bur Dubai) are really good as is the Media City one (again platinum).

I would never go back to Fitness First as they cost too much for what they offer.

Jynxgirl · #7 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 09:11 AM

I live in the area so looked into it. It wasnt a bad horrible looking gym. Was not packed the few times I went and multiple machines. It was in the end, the cost that put me off. I can not see paying 4x the amount that I would pay for monthly fees in the usa for a similar gym, plus the huge start up and the personal trainer thing.

I sure do miss the no frills 10$ gym... Can we get a 36 dirham gym here please???

Mr Rossi · #8 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 09:20 AM

The problem with FF in general is they are competing with gyms and clubs that not only have tennis and squash too but are also licensed, offering a dual purpose to the club. Workout midweek, sunbath, swim and have a cocktail in the sun at weekends.

newbie913 · #9 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zin

You're the 28 year old English guy from the UK whose coming to Dubai to manage the Ibn Battuta Fitness First branch right? Sure I read it somewhere.

I would never go back to Fitness First as they cost too much for what they offer.

Lol good luck! I know two of my mates who go that branch so if u really want feedback, I can ask ;P

momo007 · #10 (**permalink**) 23rd February 2011, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jynxgirl

I sure do miss the no frills 10$ gym... Can we get a 36 dirham gym here please???

lol 36 dirhams gym like fitness first would be the funniest (and one of the luckiest)thing to happen in this expensive place. but for now, you may be lucky to get one dumbbell on rent for 15 mins of exercise in that much

oh and maybe a personal trainer...

overall, fitness first is an expensive gym, as you do not get what you pay for.