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Moving into a new place where many have not been to before, me and the hubby truely did not know what to expect. As we find out for ourselves what kind of hole we have thrown ourselves into living in Hyderabad, here's a peek for all into this new world of ours.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Gymming at Ozone Fitness

Going to the gym is one of the key social activity to my life here and I have been wanting to share what the gym here is like but as usual had no motivation to write this until now because I have a story to tell!

Saturday is when the gym is more crowded and I see different faces as compared to the usual ones on weekdays.

I was on the treadmill as usual, watching HBO with my earphones as I try finishing my usual run. Just so you know, I absolutely hate running on the treadmill but this is the only way I can get any running done here. So, I am very focused on finishing it up and get off the moving rubber.

At the corner of the room, I have my favourite treadmill machine as the television screen is the clearest. It is almost perfect except for that huge MacDonald's banner across the road telling me that I need to eat McNuggets. Trust me, that banner works.

Back to story. So that day, as I was looking at the distance tracker moving ever so slowly, someone came to use the treadmill beside me. I turned and glanced upon this lanky guy who picked this machine when all the other ones were available. In my head, I knew either that this so happened to be his favourite machine or this guy is out to impress. Come on, isn't there like a unspoken rule in the gym to try to space out?

But this guy provided me with more amusement for the next 10-15 mins than the television did. Firstly, from the corner of my eye, I saw him starting to do warm ups on the treadmill! I was so tickled that I tried very hard to not let the corner of my mouths twitch upwards.

Next, he started running and was trying to look at my monitor! This is another pet peeve of mine in gym. Why does anyone need to do this? My answer: Competitive or Show Off. Ok, I admit sometimes I have the urge to do so too but its quite hard for me because I don't have height advantage.

Anyway, my live entertainment ended in about 15 mins when he got off the treadmill. I decided to give him the benefit of doubt that he was just warming up.

So, what do I do at gym for almost half the afternoon if you are curious?
I work out in the weights/ training room with the trainer for about 30-45 mins, running for another 45mins and 20 mins using the steam room (my fav part!). Too bad they do not have a massage service.

Before I signed up, I was justifying to myself the membership price and now I think it was money well spent. The place is clean, personal trainers are with you each time you visit and they will change your exercise routine every 4-6 weeks, not crowded, near to my place, etc.

Here are some pics to share:

Reception Area on the ground floor
Machines in the Cardio Area
The McNugget advert that tempts my mind


More Cardio Machines

Shower Room




24 comments:

ram said...

will be joining this gym very soon....

ram said...

is the personal training good...becos i need to build up my body...getting married in few months...for any feedback about the gym please reach me at....www.facebook.com/maganti.ramchandran

Grace said...

Hi Ram, the equipment in the gym is good. The trainers also know what they are doing but sometimes when the gym is crowded during late evenings, then of course they wont be able to give you undivided attention. Also, you might have to wait for your turn especially in the weights area. Hope this helps.

Anonymous said...

how much they r charging?

Saby said...

Hey Grace was actually looking to join a gym; was going home at Banjara Hills one day and saw the Ozone hoarding....googled to check on it and saw your blog....was a great help...thanks n may c u there....:-)

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Anonymous said...

Hi grace
How much do they charge for a membership at ozone
Are all the trainers certified and appointed after a background check?
I have heard otherwise !

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