Big Gym

Experiência fantástica: He estado 5 días en Vilamoura y decidí ir a Big Gym por las opiniones de otros usuarios. Muy muy sorprendido con la calidad. En la parte superior tienen un tatami ideal para hacer estiramientos y cardio antes de empezar la musculación. La parte de abajo se divide en dos salas muy bien equipadas. Puede parecer pequeño de primera vista, pero nada más lejos. Ha sido un gimnasio perfecto para mantener la rutina sin dejar de disfrutar mis vacaciones. El precio es 5€ por día, lo cual es fantástico, aunque también tienen 20€ por toda la semana. Desde luego si vuelvo de vacaciones por aquí no dudaré en repetir la experiencia.

Experiência positiva: The important thing to understand is that this is a tightly-packed bodybuilding gym. Not powerlifting gym. Not olympic weightlifting gym. Not strongman gym. Not crossfit gym. Not barbell gym. Which means that there is no weightlifting platform and you won't be doing snatches. There is only one squat rack. If you want to deadlift(or Romanians or Overhead press), you must do it in the same place as squating. If somebody is using the rack, you are out of luck. If you are a serious lifter, you might not find enough plates to load. Especially because of the weird plates: instead of having one type of compatible, color-coded (by weight) plates with handles, there is anarchy. Small amount of professional Eleiko plates without handles; why and how did they end up here?.. And then there is a small amount of grey plates with handles (good) and rubber (good), but very hard to see weight (no color; the number is dim, so you have to walk around the gym checking every plate in order to find the correct one). And when you find the correct one, you realize that there are 2 types of greys; otherwise identical with the exception of the diameter of the center hole, making them incompatible. Why?!.. There is a decent variety of lat/pull attachments/bars, but a lack of variety in lifting bars. No trap bar, curved bars, bars with differently angled handles, thick bars or even a simple powerlifting strengthened bar. Well, at least the few ordinary bars they have are normal, instead of female variances or of weird sizes (many Portuguese gyms can't even manage buying a normal bar, so this ability is not at all given; No joke). So the situation is fine as long as you manage your expectations. How big is this gym? I will give examples of equipment. Only 1 squat rack. Only 1 bench press. Only 1 Smith machine. Only 1 combined machine/station with cables (several cables; the height is not freely adjustable). Only 2 adjustable benches in dumbbell area (if one is taken e.g. to Smith machine, only one remains). There are some small several-kg DBs, but proper ones are in 2.5kg increments, not in 1kg (7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, etc; so not the most convenient). Dumbbell area is quite small, for 2 people doing shoulder flies or for 3 people doing bicep curls. But what does this bodybuilding gym has? Second floor has cardio equipment, but the first one has a lot of machines! All kinds of varieties, including female-favorite booty machines and space-wasting hip abduction/adduction machines. Gym even has a proper calf machine (a proper standing option, instead of an inferior sitting one)! It's quite surprising how many machines were packed in this moderate space. This gym has everything one needs for bodybuilding. And it's clear why: the owner is a serious bodybuilder himself and the clients have a lot of people who take bodybuilding seriously and even compete under the gym team banner. If you are only starting don't be afraid. There are people with various experience levels, incl. newbies. Instructors and veterans will gladly help. The gym and people are welcoming for visitors. All of the above is not a list of negatives, but a list of useful things to know to manage one's expectations. The only actual negative is the plate situation. The other negatives are: 2. The gym can at times be quite crowded. This depends on the day/hour of course. If you have a specific rigid plan that contains supersetting and the one you must follow without any deviations - then crowdness might matter a lot. Otherwise the situation is not so bad, if you can adapt. 3. No air conditioning. Gets very hot and tanks performance, at least for me as a person coming from the North. That's it when it comes to negatives! Only a few. Not perfect, but a very solid 4/5. One-time fee is 5e. Has lockers and shower. Please have a towel with you to sit on when using equipment. There is good amount of parking around. There is a restaurant, bar, very big pool and a padel center in the same building. Manage your expectations and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Experiência fantástica: Big Gym is a modern fitness facility that I absolutely love! ️‍♀️ Its contemporary equipment and amenities make every workout a breeze. ️‍♂️ Plus, its proximity to a pool is a fantastic bonus for those who enjoy a refreshing swim post-workout. ‍♀️ The clean and well-maintained environment here adds to the overall positive experience. If you're looking for a convenient and up-to-date gym, Big Gym should be your go-to destination!

Experiência fantástica: Nice gym great value walk in 5 EUR weights and machines bit old school but never bothered me bar restaurant next door

Experiência fantástica: Nice gym, friendly and helpful staff and a good variety of machines and gym equipment. The dressing room is a little outdated but clean and has everything you need like a shower, blow dryer and even a steam room.

Experiência fantástica: Great spot for a good workout. They have some unique machines in there and very affordable day rates. I will be back for sure! Thanks Víctor

Experiência positiva: Óptimo ginásio e muito profissional e simpático

Experiência fantástica: Absolutnie wspaniałe jedzenie, odpowiednio podane i co najważniejsze świetnie przyprawione. Pełne 5*. Gorąco polecam!!!

Experiência positiva: Muitos dos aparelhos estão desactivados por falta de manutenção. Falta de higienizaçao dos mesmos. Pouca assistência ou apoio a execução dos exercícios aos utentes.

Experiência positiva: Most enjoyable evening, only used the bar area, staff were friendly and helpful thanks.

Experiência fantástica: Lots of parking., Eating places etc and shops to keep my wife happy

Experiência negativa: Where is your website and social media? Where can I find any information about your gym?

Experiência fantástica: Muito bom para treinar com boas condições

Experiência positiva: Old school gym but very welcoming.

Experiência positiva: Muito bom

Experiência positiva: Muito bom

Experiência fantástica: I was at the bar next to it.

Experiência fantástica: Clean pool, a nice place to cool off during summer when staying nearby. Gym has the occasional local ego-lifter you best watch out for

Experiência positiva: Super

Experiência fantástica: Excelente relação qualidade/preço. Ótimo atendimento e orientação profissional, excelente quantidade/qualidade de máquinas.

Experiência fantástica: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Experiência fantástica: Experiência ótima.!

Experiência fantástica: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Experiência fantástica: Top

Experiência fantástica: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Experiência fantástica: Is a "Rocky Style" Gym with a great gym community.

Experiência fantástica: Um ótimo ginásio com pessoal do staff amigável e espaço grande com muita variedade de máquinas

Experiência fantástica: Melhor ginásio, ambiente 5 estrelas, comunidade fantástica

Experiência fantástica: Grande , arejado , bem equipado , com área para relaxamento espectacular. Recomendo

Experiência fantástica: Ótimo Ginásio com bastante equipamentos e com uma excelente equipa

Experiência fantástica: Pt's simpáticos, bons aparelhos, ambiente e vista agradável

Experiência fantástica: O melhor da zona

Experiência fantástica: Uma academia ( ginásio) bem espaço com bastante aparelhos, pela manhã fica o instrutor Vítor ( espanhol) muito simpático.

Experiência positiva: Tirramsu next door, can't fault it. Great food and friendly staff. Value for money.

Experiência fantástica: Top

Experiência fantástica: Ótimo atendimento e maquinas top

Experiência positiva: Good place

Experiência fantástica: Good Value, Well Equipped and Friendly