Pretoria - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
Gyms are affordable. Specialized studios less available. Biking and running clubs are popular for locals. - Oct 2024
Most gyms are around $50/month I think. Virgin and Planet Fitness are the big ones. There is one super fancy Virgin gym that is the nicest gym I've ever seen, but like $200/month. There's a sauna, work space, spin studio, outside workout area etc though. It's very high end. - Apr 2023
Virgin Active, Planet Fitness, etc., are available. I have never used a local gym. - Mar 2023
Many gym options. They have great equipment, many offer classes as part of the membership, some have indoor pools, etc. Cost is not bad- $1000 for a year at the lower end facilities, if you do a multi-year contract. Nicer gyms cost more. - Jun 2022
Tons! Planet Fitness and Virgin Athletic are the most prominent. Not expensive like in DC, but not dirt cheap. There is a very well-equipped gym available for free at the community center (mission employees only) so if that is an interest, ask to have a house near the cc. - Jan 2020
Virgin gyms, a type of health club, are the most common. Fees are reasonable, but depend on the location and type of membership. Mountain biking and trail running are popular are dedicated and secure(ish) parks. Annual memberships are between $50 and $75. All have restaurants and playgrounds, many have showers, and some have attached gyms. - Dec 2019
The Virgin club seems to be popular. - Mar 2019
Virgin Active. From just a gym to a corporate with swimming pool sauna etc., range varies from R400 - R2000. - Jun 2018
There are good gyms -- Virgin Active is the most popular chain, and the Community Center has a free gym space to embassy employees. - Jan 2018
Yes. Excellent gyms -- most more spacious than the gyms in metro areas of the US. I pay about $50/month for a gym with a huge selection of cardio equipment, free weights, and 2 pools. - Jun 2012
Yes, very many, very well equipped, a bit cheaper than in the US. - Dec 2009
Yes, there are several top-notch gyms. And there are also at least two nature reserves within the city where you can hike or mountain bike any day of the week - and it is safe. - Aug 2009
There is a Virgin Active Gym that is frequented by Embassy folks. - Feb 2009
