After spending way too much money at a cramped and under-equipped gym up the street, I'm happy to…read morehave found the super sleek, clean and modern SmartFit. This local gym is part of a larger chain and runs with all the efficiency and modernity you'd hope to find in a gym. There are no classes offered, but if you're looking for ample weights and cardio equipment, you'll be happy here. There's never been a wait for a treadmill and LifeFitness equipment is the best. If you like to listen to music while you work out, there's no wifi available, so make sure you take your favorite Spotify playlist offline. There are plenty of TVs overhead for those running or "ellipticaling." There are tons of weigh machines and you'll typically find more than one of the same thing. It's good too because all the Pinheiros locals seem to frequent this location. For the price, which is incredibly reasonable, this place fulfills me in my basic exercise needs. The best part? They're open every single day of the week!

After eating and drinking your way around São Paulo head to this grey and yellow temple of sweat!…read more Great music, great staff, excellent work out. The Velocity team is good at keeping its clients motivated with special deals, themed classes and after-class treats. Book your bike online and bring your competitive streak - they show how hard you're working on a screen in the class....

WARNING! This is not your mom's gym spinning class! Classes vary between 45-60 minutes and they are…read moreintense, done a few classes there and so far have not gotten out of class complaining it was ever easy or not challenging. Their prices are premium, but what to expect from a place like that in SP; included in the price, you can wear their spin shoes, and a towel. If you have your own SPD or SPD-SL cleats bring them, don't just wear your regular sneakers because their pedals are either SPD or SPD-SL, no shoe strap or a regular pedal. They are serious about it, about time! You must be somehow fit or resistant to spin nonstop for 45-60 minutes, and while you are doing it, they'll throw some punch, abs, curls routine, you name it... Ah, the only and main complaint is that through all classes I have taken so far, them all blast teenager dance music. Other than that it's all gravy. Another differential they have are two real time monitors displaying everyone's performance REALTIME! Don't fret though, neither the instructor will come around and adjust the strength nor your name gets displayed there, only bike numbers, phew!

A great box for people serious about improving their fitness, strength, flexibility and endurance…read more Not for the faint-hearted. Newbies are required to do an intro course. Monthly rates, drop-ins allowed from other CF gyms. Great, supportive environment for girls and guys.