Tbilisi - Post Report Question and Answers

What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?

There are several gyms downtown and throughout the city. Prices vary based on how luxurious you want to get, but it is generally very affordable. - Aug 2024


There are lots of gyms, but they are really expensive. - Aug 2024


Gyms are oddly exorbitant for membership. - Aug 2023


Gyms are expensive by local standards. The embassy gym has some equipment. - Jan 2019


The embassy has a nice gym. There's a Snap Fitness in Vake, but it's apparently expensive. There are also many inexpensive yoga classes in Vake, although the quality is a little different than in the US (at the one I used to go to (until it unexpectedly moved) the instructor kept telling me (in English) "You must straighten your knees!" My knees just don't straighten...). - Apr 2017


This is not a very sporty country and there aren't many gym options. Luckily, there is a pretty decent gym at the embassy. - Feb 2017


Embassy has a gym on post. Others use hotels (pricier). Hotels downtown have nice spa areas. - May 2016


The Embassy had a gym and some people went to the Raddison. The Embassy was free and the Raddison was pretty expensive. - Jul 2014


Yes, though local facilities tend to be very expensive. The U. S. Embassy has a nice gym for employees. - Oct 2011


Yes, and the Embassy offers one as well. - Sep 2011


My wife goes to Curves, the American fitness franchise for women, and really enjoys it. There are 2 Curves in Tbilisi. I go for walks in Kustba Lake park which is 15-minutes from the center by car. - Apr 2011


There is a great gym at the US Embassy and there are private workout facilities on the economy. - Jun 2010


Yes, though they run around $100/month. - Oct 2009


Bring a treadmill. I ran at the Hippodrome on Saturdays with friends. The Embassy has a "gym" and Vake fitness club is decent. - Jan 2009


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