How This Started
My fitness routine began at a small club near 46 Rue de la Santé in Paris. It wasn't perfect, yet it was approachable, affordable, and it helped me stay consistent.
After that place closed, I saw how rapidly the fitness landscape in France was changing. New clubs opened, new concepts emerged, and marketing often outpaced the actual member experience.
I started trying different gyms and classes, jotting notes after each visit. Over time those notes became this site, created to help others make clearer, more informed choices.
My Approach to Reviews
Every review here comes from actual visits and time spent inside the club. I focus on practical details that matter when choosing a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Invest enough time to grasp routines, peak hours, and usage patterns
- Visit on various days and at different times
- Try multiple training formats and instructors
- Use the facilities regularly to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about what's consistent and what's not
- Take notes right after each visit
I revise reviews when there are significant changes: renovations, management changes, pricing updates, or new facilities. Each article shows its last update date so you can gauge how current the information is.
What I Look For
My priorities might differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a fitness center:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel genuinely well-designed for members, with respectful boundaries and a calm atmosphere?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there enough variety? Do things get fixed promptly?
Crowd Management: Can you actually train during your preferred time without waiting constantly?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness shows how seriously management treats the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Clear pricing, clear rules, and no unpleasant surprises.
Beyond the Gym
Outside of training and writing, I live and work in Paris. This project exists to simplify fitness decisions and provide clearer transparency for those seeking the right environment.
Get in Touch
I hear from people considering memberships or starting their fitness journey. I try to respond when possible.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have specific questions about a gym I've reviewed, I'm glad to share extra details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome them as well.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here proves helpful for your own fitness choices.