Facilities
Common questions about gym equipment, pools, saunas, and parking
- Q.What equipment does a typical Japanese gym have?
- A.Comprehensive fitness clubs typically have: cardio machines (treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals), free weights (dumbbells, barbells, squat racks), machine circuit area, group exercise studio (yoga, aerobics), swimming pool, and sauna. 24h self-service gyms have fewer facilities but lower monthly fees.
- Q.How do I find gyms with a swimming pool?
- A.Use the 'Pool' facility filter on FitnessGym.jp's search page. Major chains like Konami Sports, Renaissance, Central Sports, Tipness, and NAS include a pool at most locations.
- Q.Do all gyms have a sauna and shower?
- A.Shower rooms are available at the vast majority of gyms. Saunas are common in comprehensive fitness clubs but less so in 24h self-service gyms. FitnessGym.jp lists the facilities available at each gym on its detail page.
- Q.Do gyms in Japan have parking?
- A.Urban gyms often have no parking or charge for it, as they expect members to commute by train or bus. Suburban and roadside gyms typically offer free parking. FitnessGym.jp includes a 'parking available' filter.