Sao Paulo - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
Some apartment buildings have their own gyms, and other sports facilities (tennis courts, swimming pools, etc.) and the Consulate has ample sports facilities as well. I don't see the point of paying when free options are available, but certainly paid options exist and some people must use them. - Jun 2024
Almost all buildings have a small workout room. The Consulate has a facility on compound. And I cannot speak to availability/cost of local gyms-I have seen them but I have no knowledge of what they offer. - May 2021
Gyms and other types of exercise classes are widely available. Not sure about cost. I took an indoor cycling class similar to Soul Cycle which was very affordable ($10 - 15 per class). - Apr 2021
The US Consulate has a gym/pool/tennis court that seem to get use. Through out the city there are tons of gyms. Pilates and crossfit are everywhere. Prices are similar to DC; for a nice gym expect to pay around $100USD/mo. Single yoga/pilates/spin classes can be up to US$20 each. - Aug 2019
There are gyms everywhere in Sao Paulo, but membership is required at most and the prices exceed those found in the U.S. Most of the larger living complexes have adequate gyms available to residents free of charge. - Nov 2017
Anything you can imagine, they have. Pools, horses, basketball, soccer, baseball, skateboarding. It's cheaper than the States. - Apr 2017
Most buildings have gyms and if you are looking for something beyond what they offer, there are big chains as well as tons of CrossFit places throughout the city. - Apr 2017
Lots of gyms and pools here. There is one at the Consulate. I just use the ones in our apartment and they are really nice. - Jan 2017
Lots of exercise facilities are available within Sao Paulo (gyms, cross-fit, karate, dance, etc.) - Jan 2017
Our building has a full gym, two swimming pools. - Aug 2015
At the consulate and at most of the apartment complexes. Private gyms and sports clubs are all over. - Aug 2013
Yes, pretty much on every corner. The US Consulate also has a nice workout center for employees and their families. - Dec 2012
Yes in most Shopping Malls but they are extremely expensive. Most apartment buildings have a gym and the Consulate recently upgraded its gym (overall, the Consulate has a fantastic recreation area consisting of a gym, basketball court, soccer field, tennis court, pool, and playground). - Jan 2012
Yes - Jan 2012
Yes, but they are typically around $175/month. - Jan 2012
