Santo Domingo - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
Embassy and compound gym, it is unfortunate that the compound gym does not seem to be a priority. It would be beneficial to compound issues addressed. - Jun 2024
Small gym at the embassy. - Sep 2023
Small gym at the compound and a larger one at the office. - Oct 2021
PlanetFitness, OrangeTheory, SmartFit, Gold’s Gym. All are a bit more expensive than in the U.S. but affordable. - Jan 2021
There are a few super-gyms in country. Not cheap but comparable to US prices. - Jul 2019
Private gyms (Gold's, Body Shop) and CrossFit, moderately priced, several offer diplomatic discounts. - Jan 2019
Big boxes, Crossfit, many other specialty gyms, all reasonably priced. - Nov 2016
Lots of decent gyms at various price points. - Apr 2016
Yes, plenty. There are private clubs that offer diplomatic discounts and they are really affordable, otherwise private gyms like Gold's and Body Shop are popular and prices are similar to in the U.S. - Jan 2016
Yes, lots. US$50 a month and more. - Jan 2016
Yes. There is one at the Embassy. There is a Golds Gym, Body Shop...all about U.S. prices. - Aug 2015
About U.S. pricing, many available with classes, etc. cross fit, yoga, etc. - Aug 2015
Yes, they are plentiful but more expensive than the U.S. - Aug 2014
Yes, there are some nice gyms. - Jul 2013
Yes. People seem to like the Body Shop. - Apr 2013
Yes. They are not up to U.S. standards but the new embassy compound should have a decent gym. - Apr 2013
Lots of options. - Jan 2013
All over the place. Body Shop is awesome. - Jun 2012
The GSO compound has a small gym. Local gyms are available, but everyone tries to go between 5-7pm so traffic getting there is terrible. - Jun 2012
The embassy has a small gym and a pool open to the Mission community. There are many gyms and athletic clubs all over the city. - Mar 2012
Yes, readily available, many options. - Feb 2012
yes - Feb 2012
Yes. the embassy has a small gym - Oct 2011
Yes, the Embassy has a small gym. Many people use "the body shop". I think it's fairly expensive but some places offer discounts. - Jun 2011
Yes, but they seem to be priced just like they are in the U.S. - May 2011
yes, two big gyms bodyshop and golds - Nov 2010
There are gyms, but due to traffic conditions, they are very hard to get to. - Aug 2010
We live near "the Body Shop" which is a pretty large and is a nice, modern facility with nice equipment. It is expensive. - Jun 2010
Some, but be sure to read the fine print. - May 2009
