Metropolis Japan

January 9, 2014

Fitness Special

Take advantage of Tokyo's fitness centers to get in the best shape of your life in 2014!

By Metropolis

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014

BASI PILATES

Various areas – Pilates

Pilates is a holistic way to move beyond traditional approaches to fitness by combining physical strength training and breathing exercises that cater to your headspace. Stop in at one of their 11 studios in Tokyo and get to know Basi Pilates, a leader in the field. The some 20 million pilates practitioners worldwide train their minds to control their muscles, build flexibility, increase strength and improve coordination in the legs, abdominals, arms and back. The deep muscles that support your skeleton are toned—not just the surface muscles affected by ordinary exercise. Pilates practice helps you access this power from the first time you try it. Contractions can then be managed daily to improve your posture and physical well-being. During sessions, thoughts are directed inward and the concentration and breathing exercises help focus the mind. Lessons will fly by quickly—but you’ll be left feeling refreshed and ready to continue with your week.

Special Offer

Services

4 private lessons for ¥37,500/month
5 private lessons for ¥45,000/month

Info

Address: Studios in Roppongi, Shibuya and Yokohama
Tel: 03-6425-7054
Open: Tue-Fri 10am-7pm, Mon & Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Site: www.basipilates.jp/english

CLUB 360

Roppongi/Motoazabu – Gym/physical therapy

There’s no better time to commit yourself to achieving the body and healthy lifestyle you desire than at the start of a new year. The personal trainers at Roppongi’s newest fitness club, Club 360, will help turn your resolutions into a reality with the latest in training techniques and dietary advice. After a thorough analysis of your current condition, your coach will design a plan specifically for you. In addition to personal training programs, Club 360 offers group fitness classes such as kickboxing, core and cardio training, Posture Plus+, Fatburn express, Bootcamp and more. Their motto? “Changing lives through health and fitness.” So if your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape and look and feel your best, then get in the ring with the folks at Club 360—they’ll boost your confidence and help you to change your life for the better.

Special offers

Get healthy in 2014!
10-week body transformation special from only ¥8,000 per week
Includes: Unlimited classes for 10 weeks, three body composition analysis sessions, personalized diet plan
Offer ends January 31

Info

Address: B1 CMA3 Bldg, 3-1-35 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku

Tel: 03-6434-9667

E-Mail: info@club360.jp

Open: Mon-Sat 6:30am-9:30pm, closed Sun

Nearest station: Roppongi

Site www.club360.jp

Gold’s Gym

Various – Fitness

Following all of December’s parties and food, January is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and start burning off some of that holiday padding. With a network of over 700 gyms in 30 countries around the world, Gold’s Gym has become synonymous with weight training. With 45 gyms across Japan, including Tokyo area locations such as Shibuya, Omotesando and Ginza, there’s no reason you can’t maintain a training regimen here. Most gyms are open from early in the morning until late at night and the ones in Harajuku, Oimachi and Omiya are open 24 hours—so you can train stress-free whenever you want. A variety of traditional and modern equipment is available and the machines are suitable for both beginners and experienced lifters—plus their Japan locations carry as many free weights as you’d find in any US gym. Make a fresh start in 2014 with the help of Gold’s Gym.

Special offer

Drop-in session only ¥1,050 for Metropolis readers (once per person, ID required, valid until January 31)

Info

Gold’s Gym Harajuku: 4F/3F/B2F Velox Bldg, 6-31-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku

Tel: 03-5766-3131

Open: 24H, closed Sun 8pm-Mon 7am and every third Mon

Nearest station: Meiji-Jingumae

Site: www.goldsgym.jp

MagaGym

Roppongi – Krav Maga

MagaGym teaches Krav Maga, a realistic system of self-defense developed by the Israeli military that’s used today by FBI and SWAT teams across America. At their recently opened, brightly-colored gym just a four-minute walk from Roppongi station, MagaGym top-level black belt instructors will teach you the art and knowledge of staying safe in a way that’s both fun and, at times, intense. Known for its focus on real-world situations, Krav Maga theory is based around the understanding of natural human reflexes, so it’s easy to learn regardless of age, gender or body type. One of the world’s most effective self-defense systems, it’s useful against opponents with knives, guns or other weapons, and its practice incorporates realistic fight training. Instruction comprises both aerobic and anaerobic exercise, leading to greater physical fitness, higher self-confidence and a huge boost in self-esteem.

Special offers

Get rid of holiday pounds with a free membership in January 2014
Ladies get a ¥1,050 discount on
all memberships
Metropolis readers receive 50% off February 2014 membership fees if they try a class and sign up the same day

Services

Standard (three days per week) ¥12,600/month
Light (one day per week) ¥10,500/month
Daytime (unlimited day classes) ¥8,400/month

Info

Address: 4F Arrow Bldg,3-14-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku

Tel: 03-6432-9794

E-mail: info@magagym.com

Open: Mon-Fri 10:30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-4pm

Nearest station: Roppongi

Site: www.magagym.com/en/

Takahashi Karate studio

Akasaka – Karate

Looking for a new beginning in 2014? Start the new year on the path of karatedo. Karatedo is a traditional Japanese martial art and anyone who practices karate today is a successor of this earlier form. Conveniently located near three train stations in central Tokyo, Takahashi Karate Studio offers traditional karate classes for beginners and advanced learners. Regardless of your level, you can learn different kata and waza in a safe and fun environment. Free trial lessons are available in January—including a women-only class on January 14 and the first month of your membership will be free if you sign up on the day. Learning karatedo promises to change not only your mental and physical well-being, but your whole life for the better.

Special offers

First month free if you sign up for a membership in January
First trial lesson free for any class in January (beginner programs January 13-17, women-only class January 14)
Email to book a free trial lesson

Services

Standard (three days per week) ¥12,600/month
Light (one day per week) ¥10,500/month
Daytime (unlimited day classes) ¥8,400/month

Info

Address: 4F Arrow Bldg, 3-14-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku

Tel: 03-6432-9794

E-mail: info@magagym.com

Open: Mon-Fri 10:30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-4pm

Nearest station: Roppongi

Site: www.magagym.com/en/

Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Tipness

Sendagaya – Fitness

The Tokyo Metropolitan Gym, conveniently located near Sendagaya station, offers everything you need to get in shape and start the year off right. This serious athletic facility provides swimming lessons, fully-equipped gyms for cardio training, resistance machines and weights as well as a studio for yoga, aerobics, pilates and other fitness programs. The TMG intermediate and advanced swimming classes are supervised by coaches from Kitajima Aquatics, established by Japanese Olympic medalist Kosuke Kitajima. To combat the fatigue and stress of work’s daily grind, the gym also provides relaxing and rejuvenating massages and other muscle treatments. If that’s not enough to get you motivated to stick to your New Year’s resolutions, then the price should really pump you up: use of the pool, gym and studio programs costs only ¥600 for two and a half hours. At that rate, you can’t afford not to get yourself in top condition this year!

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