My regular gym was the Rödingsmarkt location, but that one closed for 3 months back in May for…read morerenovation. They're now a month late with no signs of completing soon, so I imagine they're using the same crew that handled the Elbphilharmonie. Prior to the renovation, the Rödingsmarkt location was just a regular Fitness First, so going to the Europa Passage Platinum Club location should have been a step up. Sure enough, the workout machines are slightly fancier with rep counters and timers, the locker room finishes are higher end, and they have an entirely non-advertised hand/shower towel service (I still have no idea if you have to pay for this given how few people use it). However, it feels a lot like flying Premium Economy on a A380. The finishes are nicer, but you're still stuck in an airplane with 300 other people. As others have pointed out, the biggest plus to this location is the view. It's on the 3rd floor with sweeping views of Jungfernstieg and the Alster. On a clear/sunny day, it's really awesome. Otherwise, this location is pretty small overall, especially compared to Rödingsmarkt pre-renovation. I stick to morning hours since it's pretty much unusably cramped later in the day. Even in the morning, there's constant passive aggressiveness racing to get to the machines first but, since it's mostly the same set of folks, we've learned each other's routine as long as no "I'm going to the gym every morning now" person shows up randomly for a day or two. The biggest downside to this location is that they do the morning classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the small freestyle training area, which leaves no other area/equipment for everyone else at the gym. They also blast music for those workouts on top of the gym's music, which makes for some really awful layering. Pro tip: with the exception of Tuesdays, you can just go into the group studio to avoid those classes. The Jungfernstieg U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and bus stops are all close to Europa Passage, so this location is definitely convenient from a public transport point-of-view. It also has a StadtRAD station right in front of it. Pro tip: stick to the main elevators, not the outside glass elevator. That thing is slower than molasses. All in all, while I'll be gone before they ever finish the renovations, I'd probably go back to Rödingsmarkt over Europa Passage, especially since the former will re-open as a Platinum Club with the same higher-end finishes as the latter but with nearly twice the amount of space.

This is my favorite gym in Hamburg. It is not the biggest nor does it have the most variety of…read morefitness programs, but what it does have are qualities that I find convenient. It is in the Europa Passage and one can take an elevator from the outside street level which for some time was privately only accessible directly to Fitness First, but now the lift stops at Seven Oceans, a seafood restaurant located below, so if you share the ride with others who need to make a layover to the restaurant, your trip is less direct to the top. My favorite things to do here are the spin courses and cardio machines that overlook the gorgeous Alster lake. It makes you feel like you are doing sports outside, but from the inside of a climate controlled studio. The spin classes are intense but they have great instructors who play good music depending if you go on Classic Rock night or Dance/Disco club hit favorites. The lights are turned down and a blacklight keeps the room glowing in neon. The crowd here is also more business focused so often I see clients from the banks or media and even legal offices working out here. Since the size of this gym is not very large, it has more an intimate vibe, because you really get to see, meet and know members here on a more personal level. Best part ever? You can go shopping at the mall either before or after your workout, grab a bite to eat, or jump on several trains below the mall since there are the U3, U1, U2 and S trains to choose from. If you do the monthly pass, the prices are a bit higher, but monthly is available here.

Ich war vier Jahre lang zufriedenes Mitglied. Als ich jedoch kündigen wollte, stellte ich fest,…read moredass mcFit dies absichtlich fast unmöglich macht, selbst wenn man nicht mehr unter Vertrag ist. Ich habe Dutzende E-Mails verschickt, versucht, fünf verschiedene Nummern anzurufen, mit mehreren Mitarbeitern in den Fitnessstudios gesprochen und mehrmals versucht, das Stornierungsformular auszufüllen ... und es ist mir immer noch nicht gelungen, zu stornieren. Vorsicht, diese Firma ist zwielichtig.

This place is so crowded that it is literally impossible to workout. At first, late nights was a…read moresolution however, the situation just got worse. Even if you go after 9pm, you need to wait.

I've been working out at Meridian since 2006 when I moved to Hamburg. I've seen my share of gyms…read moreover the years and I have to admit, after working out at almost all of the Meridian locations, this one is most ghetto. Unfortunately, after changing jobs, the Wandsbek studio is the nearest to me. Hence I'm forced to go here if i want to get in lunchtime workouts. I prefer the Eppendorf studio as it seems to be the cleanest and City was quite good. I am sure the newer the studio, the better. Nevertheless, Wandsbek is getting on in years. Further, the crowd that works out there is not really high-end, if you know what I mean. You definitely have a different crowd in Eppendorf. One positive is that the ancient weight room in back is still great if you are really into lifting heavy weights. Although the stuff in that room is dated, it still remains far better than many of today's modern machines. You have a solid squat rack as well as shoulder press rack and the ability to go heavy. The locker rooms and showers are also getting older and it's downright ridiculous if you have a locker upstairs and have to go downstairs to shower and then back up. Total waste of time. The spa area is OK but not the best I've seen and if I ever want to hit the steam room or swim, I prefer Eppendorf. That's rare but again, somehow this location has lost its luster. If you can, make another gym your home base. If you're forced to work out here as there aren't that many options in the area, try to get away and hit the other studios when time allows.

After 15 years being a member of Meridan Spa Wandsbek its time to write my first and only report…read moreabout this facility: Its gettting worse over the time ! Nowadays its a place where mostly foreigners from southern europe or other non-german nationalities are the visitors, with all kinds of negative side effects for those who just want to do a work out. Anyway, this is probably the new trend in Germany anyhow, but in addition to that the customer service is lousy ! Most of the time Meridian Staff is present, but instead of inspecting training equipment they just walk around to show their presence and at complaints a reaction is not seen. I complained about the breach of Meridian Bylaws by some of these visitors, but ignorance is all I received as response. I tried over years to find out if there might be a reaction from the office staff, so when canceling my membership I thought to get a reaction - no reaction, Meridian is just pushing to get more new members of a specific kind instead of keeping customers. Talking to other long term members I heard the same complaints. Just because there was no better SPA around, me and my friends where forced to stay. Now its over and I strongly recommend anybody who wants to do sports: Look for any other Fitness studio elsewhere - unless you prefer a oriental flair. Paul J. wrote a review on 3/19/2013 and I fully agree to him: Meridian has become the most ghetto of all Meridians in the city of Hamburg !

Dropped into Crossfit HH while on vacation and had a great experience. Friendly coach and members…read more They spoke English for us which made us feel more welcome. Coach Momme even took the time after class to show us around their amazing facility. I would visit again if I could!

Crossfit in Hamburg is much cheaper than NYC, and if Crossfit people in NYC were as nice as the…read morepeople here I might even think $350/month is worth it... I took an intro with Chris which turned out to be just me and him. He gave me a super bangin workout and I loved crossfit at first sight. The on-ramps were less personalized but I really really really recommend you take 1 or 2 or all 6 with Michael who is the owner here. (He is Canadian so he speaks English in class.) Super talented/nice/strong man with a phd in physical chemistry. Too bad I didn't stay in Hamburg long enough to continue with a membership after my on-ramp but I have mad respect for what the people do here and would return any time I go back to this city.

Coming from a gym in Shanghai, this is actually good. There may be a lot of people but what do you…read moreexpect from a gym in a central area. It has three floors with many equipment. Lockers, showers, and more. I'm happy here, just don't go during peak hours.

You get what you pay for? This gym is new and pretty clean…read more I go there because it is cheap and guess what, so does everyone else! Luckily, I have a schedule that allows me to go during non-peak hours, otherwise I don't think I would get much done. There is usually at least one treadmill broken, the women's area has a scale right next to it, that usually has men using it and of course, they always have to look in to see what the women in the Frauenbereich are doing, doesn't this defeat the purpose of putting up a wall? Besides this, and the men who act like they've never seen female legs before, i'm pretty content.

I was lucky enough to practice yoga at Yogaraum for my last 10 months in Hamburg, and I wish I had…read moreknown about it sooner! The yoga offered at Yogaraum is exactly the sort I was looking for--physically demanding, but also with some meditation and breathing exercises. There was no pushing of any agenda or philosophy, but they did place a great emphasis on good technique--which is important for avoiding future injuries, and made me feel more safe and confident in my practice. The adjustments and advice were always very helpful. I also never felt like I was being pushed too far, just directed to the best way to reach my limits. It is also very practical how often yoga lessons are offered--even if your schedule is busy or changing, you can choose to come to a morning or early or late lesson. The variety of instructors is also nice, as they each have their own strengths and preferred focus and poses. I wholeheartedly recommend Yogaraum for anyone looking for a Power Yoga class in Hamburg.

This is actually one of the best fitness memberships in Hamburg if you consider its amenities. The…read morelocation again is not my favorite, as my transportation life lines revolve heavily around the U1 & U3 lines, but when I did workout here with a friend as her guest, I was pleasantly surprised how impressive the facilities are. They have massive cardio machines spread throughout, squash courts, fitness classes ranging from yoga to zumba or even boxing and of course power sessions that focus on the problematic areas we all wish were perfect! Ahem, behind, tummy, and those spaghetti arms... After your workout session, the locker rooms are spacious, and one can relax in the sauna with a nice hot oil skin treatment and melt all your woes away....When warm weather returns to Hamburg, they host a lot of events here at night such as cocktail parties. Students can receive a really affordable membership as well, so consider this gym or sports center if you want to workout a healthy body and healthy mind at the same time.

Ton of courses to pick from. Really happy with their gym, it is pricey but worth the rates.read more

Very disappointing experience- signed up mid last year with the comment that I might have to move…read moreaway for work. The sales person agreed that an early cancellation of the membership was possible. Turns out they don't want to honour their concession and are suddenly not the nice guys anymore. Facility is ok, staff is a hit and miss, some are great, most or overwhelmed with the number of people, especially at peak times. Peak times include waiting for machines to be available.

See, it was the best gym in Hamburg. But it's becoming just like any other gym…read more In the past the people were decent. They went to the gym to workout. Driven people. There was even some sort of unity among the members. I am a member since three years and I am actively looking for better gyms now. The people who are signing up now are just not the same breed anymore. They are the same muppets you have in most of the cheap gyms. I don't need that. Let me pay a premium, so the gym stays premium. You are selling your brand. It's really disappointing.

Fitness First am Falkenried ist der bestmögliche Spielplatz für Erwachsene in Hamburg! Team ist…read moreMega korrekt , Community super cool, alles an Geräten da was man braucht, für alle Trainings Typen, die Sauna ist Hammer Nice!

Fitness First Hamburg Altona: Heute stand ich wieder vor…read moreverschlossenen Türen, weil das Studio morgens nicht geöffnet wurde. Das passiert leider regelmäßig, immer mit der gleichen Begründung: Der Mitarbeiter hat verschlafen. Viele Kundinnen und Kunden haben vergeblich gewartet und mussten schließlich wieder gehen. Wer seinen Tag extra so plant, morgens vor der Arbeit trainieren zu können, wird immer wieder enttäuscht. Für ein Fitnessstudio ist das absolut unprofessionell