At the beginning of 2017 my Facebook newsfeed got invaded... no, not by my friends’ pictures from their new year parties, but by the Italian fitness community! The new year has marked the long-awaited opening of the first Italian John Reed Fitness Club!
You would ask me, what’s a fitness club? And here is a simple explanation: it’s a gym and a club at the same time! For a closer look at this exotic gym (and to find out why its opening was so long-awaited) check out my previous article.
MY EXPERIENCE AT JOHN REED FITNESS
Chick'n'Mango makes the VIP guest list
Unfortunately for me, the first Italian John Reed Fitness was opened in Mestre – a city close to Venice. That’s more or less the place I left 5 months ago when I decided to change my job and move to the capital Rome. In other words, I couldn’t really become a lucky member of this gym. But as you might remember, some months ago I had the pleasure of being invited to the exclusive opening of John Reed Fitness in Mestre and got a chance to try this concept of gym and club which is entirely new for Italy.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT DOES NOT EXIST
Am I out of the John Reed target?
I must be honest, at the beginning I was pretty skeptical about merging a gym and a club in one place. First of all because I saw little in common between them. In my personal perception, these public places had two different purposes and were visited (at least by me) in two completely different occasions. Or rather, to make it more understandable: I go to the gym twice a week while clubbing is something long-forgotten in my mind. That was the point: I simply have had several very busy months due to changing my job and moving to a new city.
For this reason, let’s say, I was definitely impressed by the design of John Reed and the creative concept, as well as by the DJ set which actually made me feel more like chilling than working out. I was ecstatic to have a chat with Felix, the senior marketing and event manager of John Reed Fitness, and asked him some questions about the marketing side of the enterprise (check out the video interview!). But I could hardly imagine myself going there every day after work.
Sometimes we just need some rest to appreciate simple things
During these winter holidays, life got back on the right track. I had gotten a chance to breathe some fresh air and the cheerful young man came alive again inside me. One day, I was working out at my gym, relaxed and careless, and a memory about John Reed crossed my mind: it would be really cool to have a DJ playing an energetic set here now!
TO SUM UP
A little party never killed nobody
All things considered, John Reed might not be the right gym for everyone. But its concept is definitely unparalleled! In my opinion, it’s a fantastic workout solution for young people fond of fitness and living life to the fullest.
It perfectly fits an active lifestyle of those who come to the gym after the working day and, once finishing their workout, drop to a music bar for a drink or two with a couple of friends on their way home. It’s a way to start feeling positive vibes and anticipate a party while you are still in the gym. Sounds attractive, doesn’t it? Let’s sum up.
John Reed Fitness is the right place for you if:
You’re sociable. Prepare to become a part of a close circle of friends that sooner or later you will call your John Reed Fitness Family. Visiting a fitness club wouldn't make few sense if you are not outgoing. If you are not one of those strangers who goes clubbing alone, then you are welcome, too!;
You know how to concentrate on your workout. Training with loud music and cheerful people around is fun, but don’t forget you are in a gym. The music at John Reed is really loud, like in a club, so don’t even think about chatting with your workout partner while doing an exercise. It’s a good place for those who are used to working out alone. The most efficient members learn to use the time between the sets for chatting. Are you ready to become one of them?
More pleasant bonuses
John Reed Fitness Music Club belongs to the same master brand (McFIT Global Group) as my beloved gym McFIT. That means John Reed has a similar pricing policy to the one of McFIT. I would say that it’s very attractive and customer friendly;
Same as McFIT, John Reed Fitness offers to its customers the unique Cyberobics experience. A group workout with famous fitness trainers from all over the world;
Another advantage is access to all John Reed gyms all over Europe after becoming a member. You are not limited to one location. John Reed is a European chain of fitness clubs and your member card is valid across all locationsof the chain.
If there's a John Reed location in your city, then I enviously suggest you check it out!
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