How This Started
My fitness routine began at a small gym near Fitnessstrasse 12 in Berlin. It wasn't perfect, yet it was approachable, reasonably priced, and helped me stay consistent.
When that place closed, I saw how fast the fitness landscape in Germany was changing. New gyms opened, new ideas emerged, and marketing grew louder than actual member experiences.
I began testing various gyms and classes, jotting notes after each visit. Over time those notes became this site, created to help others make better-informed choices.
My Approach to Reviews
Each review here is based on actual visits and time spent within the facility. I concentrate on practical details that matter when selecting a membership.
When evaluating a fitness center, I usually:
- Invest enough time to grasp routines, peak times, and trends
- Visit on various days and at different times
- Experiment with more than one training format and trainer
- Regularly use facilities to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Talk with other members about what's consistent and what's not
- Take notes right after each visit
I refresh reviews when significant changes occur: renovations, management shifts, price changes, or new facilities. Each article displays its last update date so you can gauge currency.
What I Look For
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when assessing a gym:
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 Berlin. This project is here to make fitness choices easier and more transparent for people looking for the right environment.
Get in Touch
I get messages from people considering memberships or starting their fitness journey. I try to reply whenever possible.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have particular questions about a gym I reviewed, I’m glad to share more details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome them as well.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here helps with your own fitness choices.