Gym Equipment

[elrasho]

Hi guys,

I did a search on the forum and couldn't find a thread so I thought Id make one.

Are there places in Cairo that sell gym equipment suck as weight training benches, dumbells and barbells and weights? I would much prefer to do my workouts in the apartment than go to a gym. Also the gyms might be closed when I feel like working out.

And advice would be greatly appreciated

PS. There don't seem to be many websites for Egyptian companies, google doesn't show me anything

[Egyuk]

Originally Posted by elrasho

Hi guys,

I did a search on the forum and couldn't find a thread so I thought Id make one.

Are there places in Cairo that sell gym equipment suck as weight training benches, dumbells and barbells and weights? I would much prefer to do my workouts in the apartment than go to a gym. Also the gyms might be closed when I feel like working out.

And advice would be greatly appreciated

PS. There don't seem to be many websites for Egyptian companies, google doesn't show me anything

Hi

Three specialized stores I know of sell such equipment. "Marzouk" and "Centraal" both in down town. "Sports mall" in Mohandesseen area.

Hope this is useful

[MaidenScotland]

Yes... gym equipment is easily available lots of sport shops in the city and Carrefour also sells gym equipment

[elrasho]

Excellent! I dont suppose you know if they sell boxing punch bags with stands? It'l probably cost me more to import my gym equipment from the UK than buy new gear hence the question

[Beatle]

Originally Posted by elrasho

Excellent! I dont suppose you know if they sell boxing punch bags with stands? It'l probably cost me more to import my gym equipment from the UK than buy new gear hence the question

Here's some information on sports mall in Mohandiseen where you are looking to rent a flat. You will need that spare room for all your equipment! I've been to sports mall before but can't remember if it sells punch bags!

Sports Mall, Mohandiseen, Cairo - Shopping

[elrasho]

Originally Posted by Beatle

Here's some information on sports mall in Mohandiseen where you are looking to rent a flat. You will need that spare room for all your equipment! I've been to sports mall before but can't remember if it sells punch bags!

Sports Mall, Mohandiseen, Cairo - Shopping

You my friend are a legend! I've been on that Cairo360 site before but never saw that article. Are the prices the same as the UK?

[Beatle]

Originally Posted by elrasho

You my friend are a legend! I've been on that Cairo360 site before but never saw that article. Are the prices the same as the UK?

I've only ever been to buy tracksuits/trainers etc. The price of sportswear was the same as the UK but you don't tend to see the same sales or discounts as in the UK. Nor do you get the same range

There is a reasonably good gym in Mohandiseen in Platinum Mall which is just down the road from Sports Mall so that may be worth checking out. I managed to get a short-term membership but can't remember what the opening hours were.

[MaidenScotland]

Ahh the Platinum Mall... my friend and I call it the ****ty mall... have you ever seen such ****ty looking clothes in your life??? other than some windows down town that is lol

[elrasho]

****ty clothes in Egypt really? I thought women there covered up?

[Beatle]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

Ahh the Platinum Mall... my friend and I call it the ****ty mall... have you ever seen such ****ty looking clothes in your life??? other than some windows down town that is lol

I have to admit that I have no idea who (a) wears the clothes in the shop windows in Mohandiseen or downtown or (b) manages to balance on any of the glitzy heels which are on display in any of the shop windows, given the state of Cairo's pavements. I am fully covered from neck downwards when walking round Mohandiseen and wear the flatest of shoes so that I don't break my neck and I still get followed like I'm the Pied Piper.