Rio De Janeiro - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
Every kilometer along the beach has a workout station that is free to use. There are lots of different HIIT classes on the beach. You can swim or surf in the ocean. Some people did Samba classes. They have gyms but I never used one because there were so many outdoor options. - Jun 2024
Many gyms available and quite expensive, around US $125/month. - Oct 2019
Walk along the beach. No need for a gym. - Sep 2019
The Consulate has a serviceable workout room usable for free for consulate employees. Local clubs are better, but much more expensive. - Apr 2019
There are plenty of gyms around, but we've been happy to just go running down by the beach. - Jun 2017
The Consulate has a gym and there are small gyms all over the city with a fee. around R$500/month at bodytech or get a life time membership at flamengo club for about R$7000/family, or individual membership R$150/month. - May 2016
Crummy, poorly maintained gym in the building. Several broken machines, a few that work, and a smattering of free weights. - Aug 2013
Many options, some very good, all expensive. - Jun 2011
Yes, but they are very expensive. Be prepared to pay upwards of BrR 300/month for a more modern facility. - Jul 2010
Widely available and expensive. - Jun 2010
Yes. They are not cheap, but there are some really nice ones. - Nov 2009
Lots. - Jan 2009
