How This Started
My fitness routine began at a small club near Rua Augusta 60 in Lisbon. It wasn’t flawless, but it was approachable, affordable, and it helped me maintain consistency.
After that place closed, I noticed how rapidly the fitness landscape in Portugal was evolving. New clubs emerged, new concepts appeared, and marketing grew louder than the actual member experience.
I began trying different gyms and classes, jotting notes after every visit. Over time those notes became this website, created to help others make clearer decisions.
My Approach to Reviews
Every review on this site comes from real visits and real time spent inside the club. I concentrate on practical details that matter when choosing a membership.
When I evaluate a fitness center, I typically:
- Take enough time to understand routines, peak hours, and patterns
- Visit on different days and at different times
- Try more than one training format and instructor
- Use amenities regularly to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about what is consistent and what isn’t
- Make notes immediately after each visit
I update reviews when circumstances change significantly: renovations, management changes, pricing adjustments, or new facilities. Each article shows its last update date so you know how current the information is.
What I Look For
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a fitness center:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel genuinely well-designed for members, with respectful boundaries and a calm atmosphere?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there enough variety? Do things get fixed promptly?
Crowd Management: Can you actually train during your preferred time without constant waiting?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness shows how seriously management treats the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Clear pricing, clear rules, and no unpleasant surprises.
Beyond the Gym
Outside of training and writing, I live and work in Lisbon. This project exists to make fitness choices easier and more transparent for people seeking the right environment.
Get in Touch
I receive messages from people considering memberships or starting their fitness journey. I try to respond when I can.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have specific questions about a gym I reviewed, I am happy to share extra details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome those as well.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here proves useful in your own fitness decisions.