Review of California Fitness at Sunway Pyramid审查加州健身在双威金字塔

Finally, went to California Fitness at Sunway Pyramid for a free trial.最后，前往加州健身在双威金字塔的免费试用。 This club is California Fitness third outlet in Malaysia.这是加州健身俱乐部第三出口在马来西亚。 It is located at the lowest floor of Sunway Pyramid which is one of the most popular shopping malls in Klang Valley.它位于最低层双威金字塔，这是最受欢迎的购物商场在巴生谷。 The outlet is at the same level with the ice skating rink which is also a level below McDonald.出口是在同一水平上的溜冰场也是低于麦当劳。 Once at the right level, one could see the signboards from far.一旦在适当的水平，人们可以看到招牌，从遥远。

Who would miss that big Jackie Chan's poster?谁可能会错过大成龙的海报？

Registered myself at the front desk.注册自己在前台。 Was then ushered to the waiting area to fill up a questionnaire asking bout my fitness goals and health history.随后迎来的候车区，填补了一个问卷，要求回合我的健身目标和保健的历史。 Before I finished it, a sales person came and started to introduce about the fitness center.在我完成它的销售人员来了，开始推出的健身中心。

She did a pretty good homework in differentiating this place from other clubs.她做了很好的功课鉴别这个地方从其他俱乐部。 When she told me that her big boss has paid much attention to the place layout design as well as machines placement, I stopped and looked at her.当她告诉我，她的大老板十分重视的地方布局设计，以及机器的位置，我停下来看着她。

“Who is your boss?” “谁是你的老板？ ”

“Him,” she smile and pointed his boss to me. “他， ”她微笑着，并指出他的老板给我。

Yes, Jackie Chan has probably really done that. I was quite impressed with the placement of the machines in the gym. From lower body to upper body resistance machines, they are placed according to the muscle groups.是的，成龙可能真的做到了这一点。 我很深刻的印象安置的机器在健身房。从低身体抵抗力的机器上，他们被置于根据肌肉群。 It is such a simple idea but I wonder why so many gyms have missed this important point by scattering machines in different areas, worse in different levels.它是这样一个简单的想法，但我不知道为什么有那么多的健身房错过这个重要的一点散射机在不同的领域，甚至在不同的层次。

In addition to that, Jackie Chan actually created this special zone called Express Zone , dedicated to busy city folks who are rushing, even when they work out in the gym.此外， 成龙实际上创造了这个特殊的区称为快速区 ，专门为忙碌的城市人谁是仓促，即使他们的工作在健身房。 It is the zone where only less than eight to nine resistance machines are placed.这是区只有不到8至9抵抗机器放置。 These machines are just like other normal machines and not special made.这些机器就像其他正常的机器，而不是特别的进展。 So, you hop on to the first machine, exercise, done, then move on to the next one – 2 sets with 10 repetitions at each station and you will take less than half an hour to get a whole body workout.所以，你跳的第一机，运动，这样做，然后走向下一个- 2台10重复在每个车站，您将需要不到半小时，让全身锻炼。 One may think that this Express Zone is just another marketing gimmick, but for busy people or even beginner, the machines here may meant a lot for them.有人可能会认为这快车区只是另一个营销噱头，而是为繁忙的人，甚至初学者，这里的机器可能意味着很多他们。 We all know instant noodles are not nutritious after all, but many still enjoy eating them.我们都知道方便面不营养毕竟，但许多人仍然享受吃。 So, consumers' behavior sometimes is hard to know.因此，消费者的行为有时是很难知道。

Before ending the tour, I was introduced to a personal trainer.参观结束前，我被介绍给一个私人教练。 He took my height, weight and body fat percentage.他拿走了我的身高，体重和身体脂肪比例。 Thinking the trainer would use skinfold caliper to get the body fat measurement, I was instead amazed when he told me that he has got the figures with the digital weighing scale.思维的训练师会使用皮脂卡钳让身体脂肪测量，我是不是感到惊讶时，他告诉我，他已得到的数字，数字称重规模。 The scale works based on the Bioelectrical Impedance concept which I mentioned in my article –工程的规模为基础的生物电阻抗的概念，我在我的文章- 4 Ways to Measure Body Fat 4如何计量体脂 . 。

The trainer showed me a chart telling me that my body fat is considered normal.教练告诉我的图表告诉我，我的身体脂肪被认为是正常的。 In order to get six pack, I need to be at the “Fit” category.为了让6包，我要在“适当”的类别。 He shared with me what need to be done – cardiovascular exercise, weight training, nutrition as well as personal training.他同意与我有什么需要做-心血管锻炼，体能训练，营养以及个人的培训。 Good advice to serve as reminder.很好的意见，作为提醒。

Before letting me to work out, the sales person dragged me to the waiting area and showed me the membership packages which I shall elaborate at the end of this post.之前让我工作时，销售人员拖我到候车区，并表明我的成员软件包我将详细阐述在本月底发布。

Next, I proceed to the towel counter and then went to the male changing room.接下来，我着手毛巾柜台，然后前往男更衣室。

California Fitness has stern warning to its members not to use combination locks or small locks because they are easier to be broken.加州健身的严厉警告其成员不使用小型组合锁或锁，因为它们更容易被打破。 Yes, you have to bring your own pad locks if you want to store your belongings in the locker.是的，你必须把自己垫锁如果要储存您的物品在更衣室。

The shower room has modern design.在淋浴房的现代设计。 Sorry, no door.很抱歉，没有门。 Just like most other gyms, only curtain.就像大多数其他健身房，只有帷幕。 With the complimentary shower gel from the container stuck , you do not have to worry about随着免费沐浴露从容器中遇到问题，您不必担心 them 他们 because you no longer need to bend to pick up any soap.因为你不再需要弯曲拿起任何肥皂。

I then went to the free weight area.然后我去自由重量区。 Mirrors are here and there with rows of dumbbells and weights.镜像都在这里和那里的排哑铃和重量。 Squat rack as well as benches (flat, incline and decline) can be found there too.深蹲架以及长椅（平面，倾斜和下降） ，可也有。

At the side of the free weight area, I saw this machine which I have not seen in other gyms.在一边的自由重量区，我看到了这台机器，我还没有看到其他健身房。 It is called这就是所谓 AbCoaster AbCoaster . 。 It is used to work out not only the upper abs, but also the lower abs.它是用来工作不仅ABS树脂上，而且还降低ABS树脂。 Without second thought, I gave it a try.如果没有第二个想法，我把它一试。 At the end of upward position, when I hold the position for about 3 seconds, I could feel the squeeze at my abs.在结束向上的位置，当我保持姿势约3秒钟，我能感觉到我的挤压ABS树脂。

Close to the AbCoaster is the Kick Fit boxing area.接近AbCoaster是适合踢拳击领域。 Was told it is a place meant for kick boxing personal training.被告知这是一个地方意味着个人踢拳击训练。

Another new machine which worth mentioned is HOIST ROC IT series – chest press, pull down, biceps curl, leg extension and others.另一项新的机器，值得提及的是中华民国的IT系列电动葫芦 -胸部出版社，下拉，二头肌伸展训练器，腿部延长等。 May be it is just me, but I found that these machines gave more natural feel when I worked out.可这只是我，但我发现，这些机器提供了更多的自然感觉当我完成。 Probably it is due to the continuous alignment of the seat with the exercise arm .也许正是由于不断调整座椅与行使胳膊 。 Also, the head and neck support make the isolation exercise easier for me to focus on the target muscle group.另外， 头部和颈部的支持使孤立行使对我来说更容易把重点放在目标肌群。

The club has rows of treadmills, Cardio Wave machines, bikes, cross trainers and该俱乐部已经排跑步机， 心波机，自行车，越野培训和 rowing machines 划船机 too.也。

A pretty huge dance studio and RPM studio are located at the ground floor.一个相当庞大的舞蹈室和RPM的工作室位于地下。 It is closed to the staircase leading to the first floor.这是封闭的楼梯通往一楼。

After trying most of the machines at the ground floor, I proceed to the first floor.在尝试大部分机器在地下，我着手进行第一次发言。 Saw another studio, but mainly used for yoga and pilates classes.看到另一个演播室，但主要用于瑜伽和普拉提课程。 Female changing room is located at this floor too.女更衣室位于此楼也。

At the other side of first floor, the decoration is slightly different.在另一边的一楼，装修稍有不同。 It is darker with funky lightings.这是黑暗与时髦的照明。 More treadmills can be found here.更多跑步可以在这里找到。 Just like ground floor, the plasma TVs are hung on the wall.就像地下的等离子电视挂在墙上。

At the corner of first floor is the ladies workout area.在拐角处的一楼是女装锻炼区。

The club is currently having promotions for its personal training package.该俱乐部目前已晋升为个人培训教材。

What I like about California Fitness at Sunway Pyramid: 我喜欢加州健身在双威金字塔：

• Fantastic placement of machines according to muscle groups. 神奇机器安置根据肌肉群。
• Similar to the outlet at类似的出口在 Mid Valley Mega Mall 谷中超级城 , this place has high ceiling. Good air ventilation. ，这个地方有较高的最高限额。 良好的空气流通。
• Instead of located at the top floor of the building, it is actually at the lowest level of Sunway Pyramid. You will not feel the afternoon heat.而不是设在顶层的建设，它实际上是在最低水平的双威金字塔。 你不会感觉下午热量。
• I have to give credit to its design.我不得不称赞其设计。 Being a person who likes natural sunlight , together with the sufficient lighting, this place is well lit.作为一个人，谁喜欢自然的阳光 ，加上足够的照明，这个地方很亮。 Moreover, through the glass window, you have good view of Sunway Lagoon when you are running on the treadmill at ground floor.此外，透过玻璃窗户，你有很好的看法时， 双威礁湖上正在运行的跑步机在地下。
• In case you want to check your e-mails, surf the Net or check on messages at your Facebook, you will find few desktops useful.如果您需要检查您的电子邮件，上网或查询的信息在您的脸谱，你会发现一些有用的台式机。 No additional charge.无需额外费用。

Things To Watch Out: 事情要留意：

• As this outlet is located at shopping complex, take parking fee into your consideration before you sign up the membership here.由于这口位于购物复杂，考虑到您的停车费，然后再考虑注册会员这里。 Here is the parking fee at Sunway Pyramid (as of November 2007).这是停车费在双威金字塔（截至2007年11月） 。

• Parking can be difficult during weekends. As for weekdays, it is not an issue. 停车可能很难在周末。至于平日，这不是一个问题。

Membership Package (as of November 2007) 成员包（截至2007年11月）

• One Club Sport Gold Package – Home based package一个俱乐部体育无限制 -家庭式封装
  • 1 year contract – The published joining fee is RM329 and monthly fee is RM199.一年合同-公布的入会费是RM329 ，每月费用是RM199 。
• All Clubs Platinum Package – Passport package for California Fitness outlets in Malaysia (Mid Valley, Menara Standard Chartered and Sunway Pyramid)所有俱乐部白金包 -护照包加州健身网点马来西亚（谷中，梅纳拉渣打和双威金字塔）
  • 1 year contract – Published joining fee is RM580 and monthly fee is RM219.一年合同-发布加入费是RM580 ，每月费用是RM219 。
    
• How much you get depends on how hard you negotiate. After 30 minutes of lengthy negotiations with manager comes into picture, the best deal I was offered is average of RM95 monthly fee for 3-year passport package. 多少取决于你怎么你们谈判。 30分钟后经过漫长的谈判与经理进入图片，最好的处理，我提供的平均RM95每月收费3年的护照包。 I hope that it gives you a good idea how much the club is willing to go down if you are serious enough to sign up on the spot.我希望，它给你一个好主意多少俱乐部愿意下去如果您是严重到注册现场。
• For those who have extra cash to burn and who will commit to work out for lifetime, the club has a package called Zenith for you. The price is RM18,000 for one time fee and RM380 for yearly renewal. Yes, you read it right.对于那些有额外现金谁烧，谁的工作将致力于为终身，该俱乐部有一个包你所谓的最高境界 。 价格是RM18 ， 000的一次性费用和RM380的每年续期。是的，你看它的权利。 RM18,000 for access to California Fitness worldwide. RM18 ， 000获得加州健身全世界。 Zenith is currently priced at RM11,400 during the promotion period. California Fitness has just terminated its previous Infinity lifetime package which is only RM5,800+ early November 2007. For those who signed up Infinity before this, congratulations, you got the best deal in town!泽尼特目前售价为RM11 ， 400促销期间。 加州健身刚刚结束其以往无限寿命包只令吉， 800 + 2007年11月初。对于那些谁签署了无穷在此之前，祝贺您，您获得最优惠价格在城里！ The key difference between Infinity and Zenith is that the former is not transferable whereas the latter is allowed to do so.关键的区别无穷和的最高境界是，前者是不可转让的，而后者是允许这样做。

Final Words 最后几个字

Location map of Sunway位置图威

After visiting so many gyms, California Fitness at Sunway Pyramid one of the best gyms in town. A total of 30,000 square feet of built up area, not too huge, not too small and just nice with mixed type of crowds – young and old. 参观后 ， 使许多健身房，加州健身在双威金字塔最好的一个体育馆在城里。总共三点零万平方英尺的地区建立起来，而不是过于庞大，而不是太小和公正的好混合类型的人群-年轻人和老年人。 What is more important is the way the machines are arranged.更重要的是机器的方式排列。 High ceiling with good air ventilation too.高的天花板有良好通风的。 Still, don't take my words entirely.尽管如此，不考虑我的话完全。 Go for a free trial and see whether the gym offers what you want.去免费试用，看看是否健身房提供你想要的。

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