Body Goals

At the start of a fresh year, most people run to their nearest gym for a membership. The reasons range from crafting a beach body to new year resolution. Whatever be your motivation, a gym is a significant investment of time and money, and is necessary to do your due diligence before you cough up the hefty membership fee.

The Gym

Anytime Fitness is located in Connaught Place, Delhi. It is well-connected by metro and roads, and is next to the business district. This makes it an ideal destination for fitness enthusiasts and office-goers alike. With ample parking spots and a spacious layout, the gym scores points for location.

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Facilities

Comprehensive and no-frills is what comes to mind when one sees the facility. The cardio area has enough treadmills, cycles and cross trainers. There is no dearth of availability even during peak hours. The bonus feature is the stair machines. Each cardio machine is located next to a TV so you can watch a Friends rerun while finishing your workout. There is a separate zone for group classes that has a large number of mats and bosu balls. The area is great for stretching and foam rollers are available for post workout relaxation. The weight training area is well designed and has large variety of barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells.

There are enough benches for you to survive busy Monday evenings when everyone seems to be working on their upper bodies. Care has been taken to ensure appropriate space in the area to avoid risk of collision. The machines are well-stocked and all necessary machines like Smith machine, Chest Press, Lat Pull Down and Rows are in great working condition. There is no jamming of weights or struggle to adjust seats. The best part of the facility is the access to a large number of changing rooms and hot showers. There is a large storage area next to the showers where you can leave your belongings.

The housekeeping staff works 24x7 to ensure cleanliness.

Trainers

It is rightly said that a gym is only as good as its trainers. The C.P. branch has a diverse set of trainers ranging from highly experienced and certified trainers to youngsters who are still to acquire a lot of experience. The advantage is that the experienced trainers oversee the training and never hesitate to correct improper form. They mostly encourage a natural diet and focus on individual training goals instead of asking their clients to follow fitness fads. Upon joining, the members are given a training chart that lists out their exercises for the week in detail.

This ensures that each member knows their workout schedule and there is no confusion on the floor. The trainers maintain a professional demeanor at all times and are available for workout or diet related consultation throughout the day.

Membership Fees

The fee varies according to duration of membership and the offers one can avail during. A four month membership during a discount offer will set you back by around ₹15,000. An annual membership with an offer will set you back by ₹35,000. Personal training charges are based on the experience and credentials of the trainer.

FHM Verdict: 4/5

All factors considered, Anytime Fitness, Connaught Place, Delhi is an efficient and functional gym. It has all the essential equipment and does not have anything outlandish. The spacious layout, good design and well maintained equipments make it easy for members to finish their workout and be on their way home in no time.

FHM Ratings

• Equipment: 4.5/5
• Trainer: 4/5
• Cleanliness: 4.5/5
• Location: 4/5

From the January 2019 issue of FHM India.