I lifted weights, faithfully, for 7 months before moving here to Chengdu a few days ago. Since I live so close to this gym called Orient, above Carrefour, which I *think* is on Xiguang Lu, I’ve decided to make it my new workout spot.
I did a trial workout there the other day, and I was pretty pleased with the facility overall, granted the only thing I need is a squat rack and a bench. The air conditioning was so-so, but after learning the state of airconditioning around here, I can’t complain. There’s a sauna and stuff, so that’s cool.
The only thing that threw me off was the absence of any cleaning spray/paper towel for any of the equipment. I guess I can bring my own, and I understand that this is China, but the idea of sweated-on equipment is kind of grimy.
Bummer that I can’t get a membership there until I get a job and start making some $$$$$.
A 6 month membership is 1000 kuai, but I’m thinking you can get them down to 900.