The seaside city of Limassol has deservedly earned the status of Cyprus' business capital. Regular physical activity is essential for a successful business, especially for those whose work is sedentary. It will certainly lift your spirits and have a positive effect on your health. There are plenty of places to exercise in the city and this blog reviews some of the leading and affordable fitness centres.
Anaplasis Gym
The Anaplasis Fitness Centre was established in Limassol in 1993. For the first five years it was located in a basement. It was then completely renovated and is now housed in a building of over 1,000 m2 next to a beautiful beach. The complex is equipped with changing rooms with showers and other facilities that allow visitors to exercise before and after work or during lunch breaks. The success and popularity of the gym lies not only in its convenient location, but also in the systematic updating of the sports equipment.
Anaplasis offers its guests the following classes
- POWERJUM - a cardio workout that includes jumping on a mini trampoline to music, which generates a lot of energy and positive emotions. The class is available for 60, 45 or 30 minutes.
- BODYPUMP is a barbell class that will quickly get you in shape, toned and fully toned. Perfect and toned bodies are not born, they are trained with a proven system of specific exercises.
- LES MILLS SPRINT is a 30-minute, high-intensity workout on exercise bikes for fast results. The 30 minutes a guest spends exercising will keep the body burning calories for hours.
- BODYBALANCE is a yoga, tai chi and pilates class that develops flexibility, strength and a sense of focus and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully designed series of stretches, movements and postures set to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance. Visitors also have free access to the sauna once a week. Regular classes are held by the centre's experienced instructors.
Address: 28 October Avenue, Limassol, Cyprus. asis Gym
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 21.00, Saturday from 10.00 to 14.00, Sunday from 9.00 to 12.00.
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Sanctum Spa & Fitness
Sanctum Spa & Fitness is positioned as a holistic wellness centre and aims to restore you in a comfortable environment. It has established itself as part of an elite lifestyle and is located right on the Limassol seafront. The centre offers the following services to its guests:
- A nail salon is a place where skilled craftsmen offer professional hand and foot care. The result is stronger and healthier nails.
- Perfect Fitness - includes personalised workouts. There is a fully equipped gym and floor-to-ceiling glassed-in yoga studios overlooking the Mediterranean. An outdoor tennis court is located directly above and is accessible, offering both group and individual lessons.
- Medi-SPA - Sanctum Medi procedures utilise the latest developments combining science and technology to provide fast, effective, long-lasting and painless cosmetic procedures such as hair removal, facial and body contouring. In addition to an extensive range of skincare products, a number of techniques are available to optimise skin health. Each is designed to address different skin concerns.
- Hairdressing salon for men and women - helping everyone feel more attractive and presentable. If a customer wants to look their best for longer, they can get advice on healthy hair care. The Sanctum Centre's holistic approach aims to restore body and beauty. A cocoon wrap with Naxian indelible mask is applied to hydrate and firm the skin. Duration -120 minutes with a signature massage.
Address: Limassol Marina 3601, Limassol, Cyprus
Opening hours: Monday - Friday from 8.30 to 22.00, Saturday - from 7.00 to 20.00, Sunday - from 9.00 to 18.00.
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Vikentia Gym
Vikentia Gym is not only a fitness centre, but also a swimming and gymnastics centre. It offers the following sports programmes Rhythmic gymnastics - especially for children, the training is carried out by certified gymnasts. The contribution of this sport to the formation of personality is very great, as it involves intensive movement and psycho-spiritual influence on the person. Gymnastics develops courage, strength and endurance. The aim of the lessons is the correct and gradual learning of the basic exercises, the development of physical and psychological preparation.
Big tennis and mini-football take place on open ground. Both are explosive sports that mainly train the legs and coordination in space. Aerobic Step involves efforts that move the muscles repeatedly and rhythmically, resulting in the rapid burning of calories. Step is designed to tone the glutes and thighs. This class combines basic and aerobic exercises.
The local pool offers swimming lessons for young visitors aged 3 to 18 in small groups of 5-8. Children are divided into levels according to their ability, allowing them to learn different styles of swimming and improve their fitness. These classes are also available for adults, helping to strengthen all muscle groups, fight cholesterol and improve the musculoskeletal system.
Address: 7-9 Kokkinokampou Street, Polemidia, Limassol.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday from 7.30 to 21.00, Saturday - from 9.00 to 14.00, Sunday - closed.
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Crossfit Limassol
One of the largest sports centres in Cyprus is Crossfit Limassol. Here they are good at planning workouts according to the level of development of the visitor. According to the staff, Crossfit starts with a love of fitness and teaches people to value their health. The centre specialises in total body sculpting, competition training for professionals and offers sport-specific nutritional advice. Whether the priority is to increase muscle mass, burn fat or simply improve fitness, the approach to each client is purely individual.
This takes into account the client's strengths and weaknesses, as well as any personal limitations, preferences or medical restrictions. Classes start with the beginner's programme, taught by 8 qualified professionals with specialist fitness training. They have a vested interest in the health and safety of each other and their students. And remember, people come to Crossfit to improve their tone!
Address: 9 Shakespeare Street, Limassol 3041.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday from 5.45 to 21.30, Saturday - from 9.00 to 15.00, Sunday - day off.
Lemesos Sporting Сenter
This popular sports centre has a modern design and is a multi-sport facility. It has a sports hall and gymnasium with modern equipment, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, well-equipped changing rooms and showers and medical support. The following sports programmes, developed in collaboration with the world-renowned Les Milles Group, are offered here
- Cxworx - an intensive workout of no more than 30 minutes, including elements of choreography with musical accompaniment. It works the muscles connecting the upper and lower parts of the body and tones the abdomen and buttocks.
- Bodycombat is a cardio workout based on elements of mixed martial arts such as karate, boxing, taekwondo and muay thai. It improves heart and lung function, calorie expenditure, coordination and agility.
- Bodyattack is a workout designed to develop strength and endurance, combining dynamic aerobic movements with strength and stabilising effects. The overall tone and work capacity of the body is increased. Bone condition and density are improved.
- Bodypump - exercises with weights where the emphasis is not on the weight but on the number of reps and repetitions. This tones the body and improves overall fitness.
- Bodystep is an energetic workout using steps. It improves coordination, increases leg strength and burns a lot of calories.
- Bodybalance is a combination of yoga, tai-chi and pilates. It develops flexibility, a sense of focus and calmness. It also improves joint function and increases range of motion.
The centre also offers swimming, aqua aerobics and cycling classes. Guests can also use the hairdressing salon, sauna and Jacuzzi, and there is a sports equipment shop. The aim of the club's staff is to provide comprehensive services in the field of sports and self-care.
Address: 108 Griva Digeni St., Limassol, 3101, Limassol
Opening hours: Monday - Friday from 8.00 to 21.00, Saturday - from 8.00 to 13.00, Sunday - from 10.00 to 12.00.
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Gymania Fitness Club
Gymania Fitness Club was recently opened in 2022. The centre has the most modern equipment and offers the following sports programmes:
- A combination of Pilates and Yoga. Rather challenging workouts that tone the whole body. Pure Pilates helps to build a strong body, especially the abdominal muscles. A programme that balances strength and human empowerment. Special exercises with a gym ball. Designed to build a strong core and abdominal muscles.
- The "Press and Legs" programme is designed to work the legs, buttocks and abdominal muscles. At the same time, the range of the body is limited. The TRX class combines calorie burning on exercise bikes with intensive total body training on special suspensions. Suspension training exercises with your own body weight develop strength, balance, flexibility and body stability.
- The Zumba class is an aerobic programme that incorporates Latin rhythms, dance moves and special steps. It works the whole body and burns a lot of calories.
- Shaping is the latest trend in muscle toning programmes, using dumbbells, barbells and adjustable weights to tone and prepare the muscles while increasing the metabolic rate!
Address: Agias Filakseos Street, Limassol
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 22.00, Saturday from 9.00 to 19.00, Sunday from 11.00 to 14.00.
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