How This Started
My workout routine started in a compact club near Viale del Fitness 12 in Rome. It wasn't flawless, yet it was accessible and affordable, helping me maintain consistency.
After that club closed, I noticed how quickly the fitness landscape in Italy was changing. New clubs opened, fresh concepts emerged, and marketing campaigns grew louder than actual member experiences.
I began trying a variety of gyms and classes, jotting down notes after each visit. Those notes gradually became this website, designed to help others make better-informed decisions.
My Review Philosophy
Each review here is based on actual visits and time spent inside the facility. I concentrate on practical details that matter when selecting a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Spend sufficient time to understand routines, peak times, and usage patterns
- Visit on multiple days and at various times
- Experiment with different training formats and instructors
- Use facilities frequently to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about consistency and discrepancies
- Take notes right after each visit
I revise reviews when major changes occur: renovations, changes in management, price updates, or new facilities. Each article displays its most recent update date so you can gauge how current the information remains.
What I Value
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a fitness center:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel thoughtfully designed for members, with clear boundaries and a calm vibe?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there enough variety? Are repairs handled promptly?
Crowd Management: Is it possible to train during your preferred times without frequent waiting?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness reflects how seriously management regards the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Transparent pricing, clear rules, and no unexpected surprises.
Beyond the Workout
Outside of training and writing, I live and work in Rome. This project aims to simplify fitness decisions and make them more transparent for those seeking the right setting.
Contact
I get messages from people weighing memberships or beginning their fitness journeys. I try to reply when possible.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have particular questions about a gym I reviewed, I’m happy to share additional details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome them as well.
Thank you for reading. I hope some of this proves useful for your own fitness choices.