The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Let’s face it; Cairo has never been renowned as a health-conscious city.  Whether it’s the food, the unbearable summer heat or the amount of energy spent getting angry in traffic, staying healthy in Egypt is no easy task.

But a handful of gyms and fitness centres around the capitalgo to great lengths to provide Cairenes with, not only the equipment and know-how to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle, but also creative, alternative forms of exercise and work out plans.

And for that, these venues are more valuable institutions and winners of Cairo 360 Editos’ Choice Awards in the new Health & Fitness category

Body Shapers

Offering a completely customised experience to suit your personal need, Body Shapers is a much needed addition to a very demanding city.

Curves

Abandoning the open gym concept and utilising a circuit based system, Curves promises results from just 30 minute work sessions. In a busy city like Cairo, options like that are crucial.

Fibers

This spacious Maadi gym features state of the art equipment and professional personal trainers to tailor-make your fitness schedule.

GOLD's Gym

Probably the biggest name in its field, GOLD’s Gym has reached household name status by offering state of the art equipment in excellent locations.

Hers

Powered by sports giant, Reebok, this all-in-one women’s gym features an on-site branch of beauty salon Nail Fashion, and caters to the fitness and beauty needs.

Oxygen

The entire package; state of the art equipment combined with friendly and helpful staff plus pampering options at the end, all packaged and polished with a sleek and sexy finish.

Pole Fit Egypt

As one of the best of handful of places offering pole fitness as an alternative, and fun, form of exercise, Pole Fit Egypt is the product of one woman’s vision – a vision that has gained a cult following like no other.

Samia Allouba

An institution of health and fitness in Egypt, Samia Allouba is a trailblazer and continues to offers a wide range of classes and workouts alongside dedicated personal instructors.

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