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What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
The embassy and USAID have nice gym facilities. There is AJ fitness (wildly overpriced) and another gym previously called CYBEX (not sure of the new name). The country clubs mentioned previously both have nice gym facilities for members use. The children participate in a RUN-Club that was so wonderfully coordinated by one of the embassy community members that is hosted on the weekend in the fall and spring building up to a turkey trot and a 5K hosted at Juana Lainez. There are other adult running groups/biking troupes around town. - Mar 2024
There are gyms/soccer field but I work out at the Embassy. Know there is a crossfit gym and a bjj school here but classes are during peak traffic times. - Jan 2024
There are a couple gyms but we're a little jaded after touring a gym that locals visit. The price we were quoted was exorbitant and about 4x what a local family pays. The embassy has a decent little gym, unless you're a serious body builder or looking for group classes, I suspect that the embassy gym would suffice. Many families join Club BCIE for about $100/month with a small gym, a nice pool, some sports fields, tennis courts, restaurant, etc. We joined for a while and had no complaints, but we found that we weren't using it enough. We also have access to the former CMR which has tennis courts, a place for kids to ride bikes safely, and a pool with barbecue grill and kitchen area for impromptu gatherings. You can usually show up on a Saturday or Sunday and find people to swim with or barbecue with. - Aug 2023
AJ fitness. - Feb 2022
There is a decent gym at USAID and one at the U.S. Embassy. There are a couple of good private gyms (CYBEX and AJ Fitness) which are a little expensive. Lots of other private gyms available. My kids do swimming classes multiple times a week at Cybex, and we've been thrilled with them. The Villa Olimpica has a large track that is free of charge. - Oct 2019
Gym at embassy, AJ fitness, crossfit gym, places to do karate and yoga, etc. - Jul 2018
Gyms at USAID and the US Embassy. Lots of other private gyms available. My kids do swimming classes multiple times a week at Cybex, and we've been thrilled with them. - May 2018
There are several gyms - standard gyms, CrossFit gyms, the embassy gym, etc. There are also a couple of yoga studios and a pilates studio. Most gyms and classes are cheaper than US prices. - May 2018
Both USAID and the embassy have decent gyms. Cardio equipment is limited and it can get crowded before and after work. Making things even tighter, a trainer leads a group class for local staff right at 4pm every day when the gym is busiest. I've never been bold enough to complain about this. There are options of CrossFit, yoga, and boxing gyms. There seems to be a road race every weekend. AJ Fitness and Cybex are pretty nice facilities with pools, I think around $100//month. Personal trainers will come to your house. - Apr 2018
Decent exercise facilities, but none of them are on par with what you would find in the US and will cost you more. Classes at the Marriott are decent, but usually start late and end early for about $80/month. - Jun 2016
- Yes. Casa Campo is an excellent facility, but a bit outside town (20 minutes). Circa $75 / month. - Feb 2016
Yes; the Embassy and US AID have nice gyms; there are some around town but I haven't visited them. - Aug 2015
There's a Gold Gym and a Crossfit, as well as some local gyms. USAID and the Embassy also have gyms. - Jul 2015
Yes, there are many. - Dec 2014
There are two gyms at the Embassy and AID. There are also many local options available. - Oct 2014
Many. - Sep 2014
Embassy (crappy) USAID (better) Cybex. - Aug 2014
Yes AID and Embassy. - Jun 2014
Yes. - Mar 2014
There's only one Gold's Gym - about US$125 per month. There are no public facilities except for Villa Olimpica, but those are in poor conditions. - Jan 2014
AID and Embassy have gyms. - Oct 2013
AID and embassy both have gyms, plus there are commercial gyms. - Jun 2013
There are two gyms at the embassy. - Jun 2013
Yes, within the city and also at the embassy. - Apr 2013
Most use facilities at the embassy or AID. - Jan 2012
Yes, at the embassy, and there's at least one known gym -- but it's expensive. - Nov 2009
Yes, the embassy and USAID have one that we can use. Some people are members of Cybex, but I think it's a little pricey. - Oct 2009
