Finding an affordable gym in Beirut

7POSTS

11 years ago

Hello expats, Lebanese,

I am struggling to find a decent gym in Achrafiyeh that would not require getting a loan to pay the fees! I'm in Achrafiyeh and would like to be able to find something close-by as I have no car. I've been here almost a year and tried the running in the streets of Achrafiyeh thing but I have to give up... breathing car exhaust fumes or risking being run over by said cars is no fun. Where do you go? Not asking for spa luxury, just a good treadmill...and people truly there for a good workout.
Thank you!

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Melbxpats Member

3POSTS

11 years ago

Hi Marie-eve, there is a gym called Proteens. It's just off Av Charles Malek near St Nicolas church. Small but well equipped gym with reasonable prices especially relative to Beirut prices eg ard $110 per month. Has classes and weight and cardio gear. Good luck!

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marie-eve.bedard New member

7POSTS

11 years ago

Thanks for the tip! Very close to me. I will check it out.

globaltravels Member

10POSTS

11 years ago

there was an article about gyms in Beirut that gave the price of one in Ashrafieh (Geitawi area specifically) as very reasonable - nothing fancy but apparently well-maintained:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Lif … z3DMpIkfgw http://www.inshape-gym.com/

not as cheap, but not luxurious or ridiculously overpriced could be Body Garage in Sassine

HappyWife New member

9POSTS

11 years ago

Hi, Marie-Eve, I was looking for something similar in my neighborhood. I can't say that I've found the best option yet, but I found a website that lists quite a few options. Here you go:

http://www.beirut.com/Gyms

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