When we moved flats earlier this year, Maru and I signed up to a gym in our neighbourhood. It’s actually a school that makes their gym, sports hall, swimming pool, studios, and tennis courts available to residents outside of school hours and term times. If you’re comfortable working out in the evening, it’s a great deal!
They’re a retro gym in the sense that most of their processes are analog. Their signup is a paper form. The class timetables are printed out on A4 sheets that you pick up from reception. And you need to call or email to book a class or tennis court. Some information like class timetables are downloadable PDFs on their website, but you can’t take any action like pausing your membership or booking a class.
And I like it. It’s less convenient compared to the digital-first gyms out there, but the team members are helpful and always have a smile on their face. It feels less slick, but they make up for it in warmth and character.