Sports clubs in Istanbul are an opportunity to maintain health and fitness, and to gain a healthy body, in addition to the fun and relaxation, and the physical and psychological comfort that these clubs provide.

What makes the matter even more beautiful is that the residential complexes in Istanbul rely, as part of their services, on for their residents to provide gyms within the complexes equipped with modern sports equipment.

All of the above will be the focus of this article

Sports clubs in Istanbul-an overview

They are the centers concerned with maintaining the physical health and fitness of the pioneers of these clubs, within the framework of training programs, nutritional diets, and follow-up to reach the desired results.

These clubs are widely spread in Istanbul, some of which are free under the supervision of the various municipalities of Istanbul's neighborhoods, and some are private, as well as sports clubs and halls within residential complexes.

What do you find in gyms in Istanbul?

Before you go to gyms in Istanbul, you should familiarize yourself with the machines used to exercise in them, as well as the stages and types of exercises:

Gym equipment:

There are several sports equipment inside the gym, and they help to achieve the desired goals of exercising or joining gym programs in Istanbul and achieving the goal of fitness and body refinement, so it is necessary to identify them to know their uses and also to avoid the wrong use of them:

Upper body exercise equipment

  • Dumbbells: Available in different sizes and weights

  • Chest workout bars

  • tension bars

  • pressure seat

  • muscle exercise ropes

  • Butterfly machine: very useful for exercising the pectoral muscles and strengthening the arms

  • palm exercise handle

  • "Tilting" weight bench

  • pulling device

  • Hammer force device

Lower body exercise equipment

  • bleu box

  • Thighs and feet exerciser

  • stair climbing device

  • ankle training device

  • Reverse exercise machine

  • Leg extension device

  • leg press machine

  • squat device

  • bike

  • Leg adduction and abduction device

Full body exercise equipment

  • Normal wheel

  • Spinning wheel

  • Free bike

  • bike "Cruise"

  • Squat device

  • Vibration device

  • Trampoline

  • Abdominal exercise bench

  • walking device

  • Climbing device

  • Smith device

  • Sled puller

Of course, it should be noted that these machines and devices should be used with caution, after consulting a fitness expert and paying attention to the number of daily training hours.

Resting places:

It is possible to spend periods of rest and relaxation between the different exercises that you do, in order to maintain a sound and thoughtful exercise mechanism.

You can take a shower as well, change your clothes, and have a private locker that you receive the key to when you enter the gym in which you store your belongings and clothes.

Other lounges:

There are other halls inside some sports clubs in Istanbul, including:

  • basketball hall

  • Yoga gym

  • indoor pool

  • boxing hall

  • taekwondo hall

  • steam room

  • the cafe

And many other halls, which differ according to the sports club, its classification and its area.

Best gyms in Istanbul

There are government gyms affiliated with the municipality, you can ask about them in the municipality building, and you will be informed of the necessary procedures to register in them, and these clubs are free for Turkish citizens and foreign residents.

As for private clubs, there are several famous and well-known names, the most important of which are:

Club name

  

Region

Atlante Spa & Fitness

Beşiktaş

Massport Health Club

Sarıyer

Benefit Health Club

Boyoğlu

Pleon

Ataşehir

The Gym Fitness Spa

Beylikdüzü

The Red Fitness

Şişli

Pub Gym

Bayrampaşa

Sports Factory

Kadıköy

Crossfit 34

Umraniye

In this link there is a very long list of the best sports clubs in Istanbul, you can search for the state, district, club rating (classic / professional) and also you can register directly with them.

Opening hours of gyms in Istanbul

Sports clubs open their doors in Istanbul according to the following:

  • Within weekdays:

Between eight in the morning and ten at night

  • On weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Between eight in the morning and nine and a half at night

Note: Working hours may vary due to anti-coronavirus measures

Sports club subscription prices

  • As for the government clubs of Istanbul municipalities, they are free, and a certain period is allocated daily.

  • As for private clubs, prices vary according to the type of training required and the number of daily hours

  • On average: a monthly subscription to gyms in Istanbul costs between 150 and 250 TL for an hour's daily training.

Gym training programs

After learning about the most important things you need to know about gyms, the following are the most important topics that interest you regarding training programs in sports clubs in Istanbul:

Types of sports training

There are three main types of exercise that those who want to undergo a structured training program are interested in, and they are classified based on the impact they have on both your body and your health, and they are:

Cardio-respiratory exercises

The principle of these exercises is to burn oxygen and blood sugar and in turn produce more energy inside the body, which helps the body to increase its endurance when performing various physical activities.

Examples of these exercises include:

Running - swimming - cycling - boxing - various ball games such as foot and basketball - tennis..etc.

And its benefits

  • Reducing the incidence of heart disease and diabetes

  • lowering blood pressure

  • Burn fat and lose weight

  • Lowering cholesterol in the blood

  • Helps rest during sleep and relieve stress and anxiety

Strength "resistance" exercises

These exercises are designed to build muscle mass, increase strength, and improve the ratio of calcium and vitamin D in the bones.

In short, these exercises lead to an increase in the ability of the muscles to work for longer periods of time than usual without stress or fatigue.

 

Among its other benefits:

  • Weight Loss

  • Relaxation and increase focus

  • Strengthening the heart muscle tissue

  • Relieves the pathological symptoms of arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity and back pain.

Strength training is one of the most common exercises in gyms in Istanbul

Flexibility exercises:

These exercises aim to improve joint mobility and rotational range, reduce muscle spasm, and are often practiced before and after regular exercise.

 

Examples: yoga or relaxation and warm-up exercises

 

Define your sports program

Before heading to any of the sports clubs in Istanbul, you must ensure the safety of your body and your physical and health capabilities. Advice must be taken first from experts or a specialist doctor before starting any exercise program.

 

On the other hand, you must define two basic criteria while starting your training program:

  • Current fitness level 

  • Your goal of the training program

Also, do not forget to continue the training program until the end of it, and benefit from the consultations and advice of the trainers.

Sports clubs in Istanbul complexes

Sports clubs, fitness centers and daily exercises have been introduced to the services of the Istanbul complexes, and this has increased the chances of well-being within these complexes.

 

These clubs within residential complexes have the following advantages:

 

  • The presence of gyms for women and not mixed

  • The clubs observe the best health procedures and hygiene standards

  • Having the best machines and sports equipment

  • The proximity to your place of residence makes it easy for you to do sports training on a daily and continuous basis and maintain your health.

  • The prices of sports clubs within the residential complexes are very encouraging

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