Since a few of you had asked me about the trial experiences in regards of taking Hedia to several different gyms, here below the sharing and let's exchange ideas:
1. Gymboree: Location: Central (mid-level), if not driving, location is not very convenient since you have to transfer at Central/admiralty by bus/taxi. Hygiene Factor: Excellent, with nappy changing facility, Faculty: Young Chinese girls, speak good English, energetic and passionate. 1 main facilitator with 1 assistance. Program: action song, free play, bubble time, action song, exercise.
p.s they offer a 'life time membership' of around HKD300 and allow you to bring your baby for a 1hr free play at their gym from Mon - Fri.
2. Little Gym:
Location: TST East (New World Centre basement 2). Location wise is convenient since they offer 2 hr free parking throughout the week.
Hygiene Factor: Excellent, with nappy changing facility.
Faculty: An East Indian male coach. He was used to be a personal fitness coach in HK and he just finished his Education degree in UK. He's fun with patience. He speaks English well although with a slight bit of ascent.
Program: Well equipped with professional 'olympic liked' gym set (ie balance beam, high-low beam...etc). They set up the program by semester basis, although commitment is much longer, yet the program objectives is much clear and overall is much structured.
3. Panda Junction:
Location: Central (Wynham street), not conveniently location. Training venue is small and packed.
Hygiene Factor: Good, with very clean toilet & nappy changing facility.
Faculty: Caucasian English speaker, patience.
Program: similar to gymboree.
4. JWT Kids (TKO):
Location: convenient and is located in the centre of TKO area.
Hygiene Factor: Excellent, since they just newly opened a couple of weeks ago.
Faculty: Caucasian English male facilitator with 2 assistance.
Program: similar to gymboree.
5. My gym (Hunghom/Central):
Location: not quite convenient in particular with their Central location since it's actually location in b/t Garden Road and Macdonald Road.
Hygiene Factor: Good (with Central is even excellent since it's just opened about 1/2 yr).
Faculty: Caucasian English speaker/Overseas born Chinese female facilitators. 1 main and 1 assistance facilitators.
Program: similar to gymboree.
Overall my impressions are most of the gym is more or less the same in terms of their facility & faculty. Personally experienced that 'Little Gym' is comparatively more professional in terms of both. And that's why Hedia just started off with their Friday class (every Friday from 10:15AM-11AM).
Should you be interested for the trial class at Little Gym, please let me know and we could expect you to be there. And if you happen to live in the TKO area, we could travel together by bus.
Thanks so much for sharing!! I only went to the central Gymboree, found that location wise is not that good if I am not driving coz you need to walk up a long stair case (but i heard there are buses that stop right in the front of Gymboree)
I live in Kowloon myself so I will definitely check out "little gym". When will you going for playgroup so maybe me and Aidan can join you for a trial lesson? Are there any lessons during weekends? and How much is each lesson?
原帖由 maiye 於 09-1-21 03:24 發表
Hi all mommy friends,
Since a few of you had asked me about the trial experiences in regards of taking Hedia to several different gyms, here below the sharing and let's exchange ideas:
The Little Gym
Shop Nos B215-217, Basement 2, New World Centre
18-24 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
, Hong Kong
852-23688777
the charge for trial class yet the weekdays class are cheaper then weekends, yet this only applies for trial. when you sign up regularly, they are all the same yet weekdays should still have space for this semesters.quote me if you decided to join the as you will get 25%off and i will get $100 off as well. my 11mths old is now on Friday 10:15am class. hope to see some of you there:)
Thanks very much for the information Florence! Let me call them up and see when we can attend a trial class. I personally prefer weekends as I am a working mom. let me ask ask first and will update all of you, oki?
Just want to know what kind of things will they do during one section? Is that only doing the gym exercise? Any singing songs or games that they will provide?
Tks!!
I'm interested, too.
Pls. count me in.!!
I prefer weekend, too.
Thanks!
原帖由 navyxox 於 09-2-5 19:56 發表
Thanks very much for the information Florence! Let me call them up and see when we can attend a trial class. I personally prefer weekends as I am a working mom. let me ask ask first and will update ...
The Little Gym got all the things you've mentioned.
原帖由 ccirishk 於 09-2-6 09:04 發表
Hi florence,
Just want to know what kind of things will they do during one section? Is that only doing the gym exercise? Any singing songs or games that they will provide?
Tks!!
Hi all,
I went to "little gym" today after work. Looks like quite a good place it is very spacious and very clean. The reception lady was very nice and I got to meet the instructor as well. It is a very english environment and I think it is quite nice!
I have booked my trial class on March 1st sunday 10:05. And I mentioned your daughter's name, Florence. And the reception lady, Mandy said, oh, Heidi has a lot of friends... HAHAHAH
At the moment, there is no weekend classes available. Have to wait til June. Weekday classes are available except Thursday. I got the pamphlet with me so let me know if you want to check on the class schedules
That's all from me~ once again, Thanks Florence for the recommendation :D
I will be having my trial class on Mar 1st. I am thinking to enroll my son for Saturday class as well but the reception said all weekend classes are full and have to wait til June?
yes, they didn't lie. their classes are really full...in particular weekends'.
原帖由 navyxox 於 09-2-22 17:04 發表
Hi Gisele,
I will be having my trial class on Mar 1st. I am thinking to enroll my son for Saturday class as well but the reception said all weekend classes are full and have to wait til June?
i think you have to mention someone (or us) to get the discount...tat's y they call it 'bring a friend' week. my daughter's name: Hedia Wan, and we are on Friday morning Big Bird class.
原帖由 giselewong 於 09-2-22 12:49 發表
My trial class will be Mar 7, 3.30pm. I didn't quote your name to get discount... do you think I can call them back to get the discount??
Anyone will join me for the trial class? If it's real good, I ...
thanks for the info Florence! I think I will enroll Aidan with the weekday classes first then change to weekend when available. Let me see if your class still have space :) If I remembered correctly, I think Aidan and Heidi are born on the same date? march 3rd? ahha anyways, maybe see you in class!
原帖由 maiye 於 09-2-23 23:59 發表
yes, they didn't lie. their classes are really full...in particular weekends'.