Exercise, Fitness, Barbados GymsYou will have no problem finding Barbados gyms but there a plenty of inspirational locations where you can exercise.
I confess: I don't work out as often as I should. There is no excuse, in Barbados there is a craze in personal fitness, fully equipped gyms and endless free exercise venues.
My friends tease, "you'll be sorry in a few years" … and with unfavourable, futuristic images in my head, I get back to regular routines, each time more committed than the last.
If you are much more committed when it comes to working out, your options in Barbados are endless and you will have fun with them. Daily, without confining yourself to a building to stay fit, the wonderful outdoors is a local fitness fanatic’s best friend.
What out door locations to consider?
Walking on the highways' shoulders, jogging on the beach and going for a swim early in the morning or late evenings are trendy fitness activities with the Bajan crowd.
A number of people often take a jog or walk around the Historic Garrison Savannah after work. If you have merely seen the Garrison Savannah... and depending on how fit you are... hold on..., I just stopped to catch my breath. The Garrison is a good location to exercise.
Personal fitness in Barbadian homes is taken seriously- a few households have their preferred gym equipment as a “stand in” if a visit to the gym is not possible that week. Gym equipment can be imported duty-free. So if you have your own vaction home you too can set up a home gym. Going to the gym however is seamlessly a part of weekly routines, with emphasis on health and special attention to “looking good” as Bajans would say.
Many gyms give you the option of having a personal trainer while you can join aerobics and other fitness regimes.
Some more forms of exercise with physical and spiritual enlightenment are also offered. These often include but are in no way limited to Rakie and yoga classes.
Though the hotel you choose to stay in may have a gym, there are quite a few good gyms outside of hotels on the island, So when on vacation and fancy working out, check out these Barbados gyms, featured based on personal research and the recommendations of good friends.
(Full write up coming soon)
Surfside Health Club (Gym on the Beach)
West One Studio
World Gym Fitness Centre
Barbados Health Stores
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