Recommended Gym (Fitness Centers)

Beijing

Nirvana Fitness Center

Offering more than 1,000 training classes per month, it boasts first-class equipment and services.

Address 1): 10th Floor, Parkson, 101, Fuxingmen Street, Beijing

Tel: 010-66012008

Address 2): No 10, Wangjing Huguang M. Avenue, Chaoyang District

Tel: 010-64718328

For more locations please see the website: www.nirvana.com.cn

CSI-Bally Total Fitness

One of the first gyms in Beijing, it has a series of professional fitness training sessions and equipment.

Address1): 4th Floor, Jinyu Mansion, Xisanhuan N. Rd. Beijing

Tel: 010 - 88518555

Address 2): Building 2, No. 39, Jianwai SOHO, Dongsanhuan, Beijing

Tel: 010 - 58690666

For more locations please see the website: www.csibally.com

Some tips when inside gym

1. Before exercising, stretch to warm up your muscles.

2. Make a record of the equipment you use and the effect it has on your body.

3. Make a training plan and diversify your workout.

4. Regulate your eating habits and make sure you are getting the proper amount of nutrition.

5. Work out your entire body. Don't attend to one part of your body and neglect another.

6. Increase the intensity of your work outs sequentially.

7. When you finish the setting-up exercise, do remember to take at least 10 minutes break before go for a shower.

(www.chinadaily.com.cn Dec. 06, 2006)