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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.

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.

This studio is always too crowded, at least when I have gone there. From a member perspective it…read morecan be good if you see it as, "Hey, its really popular and popular means people must like it." Yes, true. It can be a bad experience when you consider wanting to have room to find your chakra but finding it hard to turn sideways without slapping your neighbor across their face or inch onto their yoga mat while doing a leg stretch. The positive points I can quickly mention are that they have lessons taught in English for all the expats living in Hamburg and also they have more variety in types of yoga offered so if Bikram bores you with its intense heat or same poses every time, then one might enjoy Power Yoga a bit more.

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.

It's a great facility and is still fairly new and clean. I take the first classes in the mornings…read moreand it's never full so you don't have to worry about being wait listed for a class just yet. The online reservation app makes it super easy to reserve and cancel your classes on the go. The workout itself is great! It pushes you to your own limits as the trainers will always tell you your speed options on the treadmill (beginner, intermediate - heroe, advanced- super heroe) It's a similar format to Barrys Boot camp with each hiit round (2 to 3 rounds) consisting of a treadmill and mat work component. All the trainers are super motivational and will correct your form and push you to go a little farther each time. The prices per class are a bit expensive but with the smaller class sizes, you are paying for a more personalized training session in a way so I think it's worth it. They do have a special right now for first timers, it's a 30 day challenge for €199. If you go 14 times or more then you get €99 back. If you break it down, that's like €5 to €7 per class which is a great deal! Overall, I would recommend urban heroes as the classes are fun, energetic and definitely pushes you. Oh their protein shakes are an additional €5 euro but are a great and tasty reward for finishing a class!

From the owner: Flying Pilates ist das Trainingskonzept für lange, schlanke Muskeln, definierte Bauchmuskulatur,…read moreeinzigartiger Körperspannung und neuer Beweglichkeit in rekordverdächtiger Zeit. Die kleinen Gruppen mit maximal 9 Teilnehmern, gewährleisten eine optimale Betreuung für einen maximalen Erfolg. Der Körper wird multidimensional trainiert, während die Muskulatur unterschiedlichster Muskelgruppen in einem einzigartigen Zusammenspiel gefordert wird. Flying Pilates wurde 2012 von der Hamburger Pilates- und Personal Trainerin Sonja Ehrlich entwickelt. Eine vollkommen neue Trainingsmethode, die Körpergefühl, Beweglichkeit und Kraft auf eine neue Ebene hebt. Und das fühlt sich ein bißchen wie fliegen an.