My Japanese friend runs a gym and is a trainer. He has been thinking about reaching out to foreign tourists or residents to see if they would like to use the gym or hire him as a trainer. Nice guy, which is why I am posting these questions on his behalf, so he can get an idea of what type of interest there might be. Go ahead and reply if you have an idea or an answer to his ponderings, even if your answers are to point out why some aspect wouldn't work.
Hi everyone,
I run a small strength-training gym in Sapporo, and I am considering offering private gym rentals for international visitors. I would genuinely like to know whether travelers would find this useful.
The entire gym would be reserved for one person or one group. The gym has:
• Two training racks
• Bench press and squat equipment
• Barbells, plates and dumbbells
• Lat pulldown and rowing equipment
• Cable machines
• Hip abduction and adduction machine
• Parking
Unlike many small rental gyms, several people could train at the same time. It would probably be most comfortable for groups of around 2–4 people, although larger groups may also be possible.
I would really appreciate your thoughts on the following:
1. Would you consider renting an entire private gym during a stay in Sapporo?
2. Would you be most likely to use it alone, as a couple, or with a group of friends?
3. What would you consider a reasonable total price for a 90-minute private rental?
• Under ¥6,000
• ¥6,000–¥8,000
• ¥8,000–¥10,000
• ¥10,000–¥12,000
• More than ¥12,000
4. What information or features would make you feel comfortable booking a gym in Japan?
For example:
• Clear equipment photos
• English booking information
• Online card payment
• Reviews from international visitors
• Parking
• Staff assistance
• Personal training or technique coaching
Any honest feedback is welcome, including reasons why you would not use this kind of service.
Thank you!
お手数をおかけしますがよろしくお願いいたします。
