Finding an affordable gym in Beirut

Hello expats, Lebanese,

I am struggling to find a decent gym in Achrafiyeh that would not require getting a loan to pay the fees!  I'm in Achrafiyeh and would like to be able to find something close-by as I have no car.  I've been here almost a year and tried the running in the streets of Achrafiyeh thing but I have to give up... breathing car exhaust fumes or risking being run over by said cars is no fun.  Where do you go?  Not asking for spa luxury, just a good treadmill...and people truly there for a good workout.
Thank you!

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Hi Marie-eve, there is a gym called Proteens. It's just off Av Charles Malek near St Nicolas church. Small but well equipped gym with reasonable prices especially relative to Beirut prices eg ard $110 per month. Has classes and weight and cardio gear. Good luck!

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Thanks for the tip! Very close to me.  I will check it out.

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there was an article about gyms in Beirut that gave the price of one in Ashrafieh (Geitawi area specifically) as very reasonable - nothing fancy but apparently well-maintained:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Lif … z3DMpIkfgwhttp://www.inshape-gym.com/

not as cheap, but not luxurious or ridiculously overpriced could be Body Garage in Sassine

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Hi, Marie-Eve, I was looking for something similar in my neighborhood.  I can't say that I've found the best option yet, but I found a website that lists quite a few options.  Here you go:

http://www.beirut.com/Gyms

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