Pure Fitness

Located inside the IFC Mall, this is one of the best gyms in Hong Kong. It has plenty of machines and equipments, as well as free lessons. The harbour views adds to the appeal of the place. It can be somewhat crowded during lunch time, but otherwise generally ok. One negative is that the changing room is quite cramped and not enough seating.

Great gym with lovely, friendly staff. Every time I make it up the steps, I’m greeted with a warm smile from their reception. They give you your locker key and a tag for class (if you’ve booked one in advance) and off you go. This place is well lit, always tidy, and never smelly. The cleaners work diligently and are quick to wipe down machines and pick up after those who leave their towels around. Everything but your workout trainers are there for you. Shirts, shorts, socks, you name it, its there for you at your convenience. The reception is very good at spreading the clients out in the locker room so that you’re not changing right next to someone when there are free lockers down the hall. The machines are always working properly and wiped down by the cleaning ladies after each use. The view of the harbor also doesn’t hurt as you are working out. The high ceilings make the space feel so much bigger. They offer a variety of classes for those who get bored of the treadmills and cross trainers. The instructors are very well educated and informative. Some will work out along with you so you feel more motivation. The Yoga teacher, KP is excellent. He’s very attentive and always encourages you when you need the extra push. There are personal trainers available to you, but I’ve never hd a session with them so I can’t give an opinion on it. The location cannot be more convenient for people working in IFC. Perfect for a lunch time workout. It is a bit on the pricey side compared to other fitness centers in the area, but makes up for it with their amenities. I love that there are cold towels waiting for me in little refrigerators around the gym. They also have a sauna and steam room that isn’t really utilized so even though its a bit on the small side, it isn’t an issue. If you’re there during lunch hours, be prepared to cue up for the showers, especially after a class just finishes their session. Overall, this is a fantastic gym!