Well, I read reviews about Talwalkars at different locations Viz Vashi, Andheri etc.
I must admit that I am very fortunate to go to Talwalkars at Thane. The facilities available here are really good. There is seperate Gym for Men and Women Plus Steam and Sauna available to both all the time.
The Men’s room has steam and sauna both while women’s have only Steam. So to avail Sauna facility, there is interchanging of timings. From 10.00 to 5 evening, women use the steam/sauna, room, rest of the time it is used by Men. The gym is also equipped with the best machines.
They have recently bought al new machines for both gyms, and also have recently renewated the gym. The changing rooms are also spacious.
I have joined Aerobics since past 1.5 yrs, and I must say they have excellent trainers in aerobics. They batches are also very convinient, morning 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 10-11 and then in evening 6-7, 7-8, 8-9.
On saturdays, there is a batch in afternoon 4-5 The bad points being, There are no batches in afternoon. The turnover of Aerobics trainers is also high. Which is a problem, as they tend to be your Personal trainers to, since we always tend to attend specific batches. There are certain trainers who take high impact batches, while others are good for muscle toning, so accordinlgy batches can be attented.
The aerobics floor is also become old now. They have just got a new music system for Aerobics, after constant reminders. Also put TV in Gym. The AC is a nuisance, its not working once a week. Aerobics also has a seperate changing room for its members, though its quite small. Locker system is available. The staff is also well mannered, and always tries to keep the gym clean. Hot and Cold showers also available.
There is also a Diet food counter outside the gym, where we get vegetable juices, Famous Karela shot (for increasing metabolism rate), all fruitjuices, diet sandwiches etc. There is a dietician, councelleors always present to help out. All the instructors (Gym and aerobics) are also very friendly, always ready to to give some tips on healthy food to eat. They also shout when we dont follow the rules or dont excercise properly. This personal touch also motivates us.
They also have a lot of social activities going on. Some health talks, then Mr.& Mrs.Talwalkars contest, antakshri and who can forget the evergreen 21st Dec Talwalkars party which is everyyear, ofcourse we have to pay for our own expenses. ’Talu’ as we call it, also gives a platform to meet many new people, make new friends. Joining Talwalkars is a sure way to increase the social activities and catchingup with movies, Dinners etc.
But one advice, Always keep on Exercising and once you fall into the regime of Gym, then dont leave it, as it makes you grow Fatter.
Regarding the Price, I must say Aerobics is very cheap, just 6, 500 for the year. (3 Times a week).Its a real catch. One can also get different options, I have taken Steam + Aerobics for just Rs. 9000 for the entire year.
They have also comeup with a new gym (3 storeyed premises )in VasatVihar in Thane. It looks very posh from outside. Those who have miss the opportunity wait for their famous August Schemes to avali the best.