[Zurich] Seek short-term gym membership (weights)

bnewsom · #1 05.04.2007, 22:17

...the following hotel:

Hotel Bristol
Stampfenbachstrasse 34
8035 Zurich, Switzerland

Any recommendations? It needs to be very close by because I will not have an automobile, and I need the option to pay by the day without requiring a membership. I will be in Zurich for 2 weeks later this month.

Thanks

Richard Street · #2 05.04.2007, 22:21

you could always run around the lake

or take the train to Uetliburg and sprint up to the top - better than any Gym

but there again there are the Migros Gyms / Spa's

bnewsom · #3 05.04.2007, 22:23

I forgot to mention that I am mostly interested in weight lifting (machines and free weights).

Lob · #4 05.04.2007, 23:22

ah Hotel Bristol Garni, I remember that well from oh-so-many years ago.

A lot of the gyms are geared towards non-free stuff here. The hotel does not have one either.

I assume you're "built" and need to keep that on? Or are you simply looking for exercise?

I'll change the title of the thread as you're looking for short-term gym membership....that might help.

bnewsom · #5 05.04.2007, 23:40

Thanks...

Just wanting to keep my exercise program going since we will be on travel for two weeks. Definitely not "built".

Lob · #6 05.04.2007, 23:47

most business travellers get "beer drinkers' elbow". That we can help with!!

Diem · #7 06.04.2007, 05:17

Hi there,

Firstly, you might want to check with the hotel, as many offer basic workout facilities (although not usually with free weights) or have arrangements with nearby gyms.

I know of two gyms near to your area, www.mcfit.ch and http://www.activfitness.ch/seiten/studio/central.htm, but I don't know about short term membership. I'd suggest you call or drop in and ask. I'm sure McFit has a single entry option. It definitely has lots of free weights.

There's a thread here where we discuss some of the Zürich gyms

Gyms in Zurich

including this excellent review of McFit:
Gyms in Zurich

Good luck,