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You guys know about new club opening next year?

3 clubs, i only know one is gonna be in scott garden@okr, another one at kelana jaya

What's your favourite group class at fitness first?

club means fitness first centers or those nightclubs for clubbing like zouk or 4 season?

Hahaha

have they announced when the scott garden FF will be opened?

Hi guys,

I'm planning to join FF soon. Their branch at the Curve is the most convenient one, but I heard it's for Platinum members only?

How much does it cost to sign up there? (registration + monthly fees)
Is it crowded there? Will it be worth it? Any horror stories?

Thanks!

12 mth contract is rm190 without tax.registration fees can nego i think
crowded onot depends on the timing..go in d mornings or early evenings to beat d crowds.

yes, but can join all the classes.

Come to FF in Uptown. Not much people and the Squat rack is ALWAYS empty.

Wait ...

On second thought , DON'T come to FF Uptown.

I just signed up at FF Curve on Friday. Only had to pay Admin + monthly fee. If anyone sees a skinny guy working out, that'll be me... lol

I kinda like Avenue K's better though. Feels more spacious, but is too far for me.

I thought of going FF Uptown too, but finding a place to park there is a nightmare! I'd rather pay a little more for the Platinum. Heard they are going to have a branch at Kelana Jaya too. Might switch to that one when it's up.

Would be interesting to see if there is any new fitness club heading our way next year!

How much are you paying monthly? You took 3 month or 12 month???

LOL. Eesh share la, dont la so bad!

i miss squat racks

You're no longer part of Fitness First.

Same goes for me end of this month haha

the guy at avenue K charged me rm188 monthly for a passport membership. and now i find out here that a platinum membership costs rm190? seriously regret not asking around first..or am i understanding it wrongly now?

hi hw much is ur mthly fees ya? i have just terminated celebrity fitness mbrship lol

any requirement for platinum membership? And what is the difference in terms of benefit?
How about registration fee? How much did they charged?

Sorry late reply! Don't visit here often
The monthly fees is about rm200 after tax for Platinum members (12 months contract). Non Platinum members should be cheaper.


@ngclee
No special requirements, just pay around RM10 extra per month. Platinum members can go to any of the FF centres + free towel rental, Passport can go any FF centres except for Platinum ones, while Normal member is stucked to one centre only if I'm not wrong.

omg rm 200 TT do they have swimming pool/jacuzzi?? wats the diff between normal club and platinum?? ahhhhhhh ><

I know FF Empire Subang has a swimming pool (Platinum members only). All clubs have sauna room too I think (never tried it). So far I've been to FF Curve (Platinum), Avenue K (Normal) and Summit (Normal), honestly there's not much difference between them. Other than the Curve one being more spacious, has more TVs and larger/more comfortable resting area. The exercise machines and facilities are mostly the same.

I only went with Platinum due to FF Curve's location

o.o i din knw FF the curve is a platinum club! i thot its only available in empire subang @@ LOL wah later on only i check it out X___X when i am really ready to commit to work out, lmao!

How much is the passport membership for NON platinum fitness first center currently? Just want to have some estimation figure to compare. for 12 months.thanks

I was told what is read in online forums about the transfer of membership n haggling is bullshit lol,is it really BS-coz when many ppl say d same thing,there muz be some truth to it- or did i ask d wrong person?.has anyonne transferred or haggled with FF recently?

Furthermore i was told that once i got a membership transfer,i'd have to recommit to a 12-mth contract-true or not?

And a member of more than 1 year is not eligible to transfer out his membership-true or false?

Just got an email from FF saying that they will increase existing membership dues about RM5 or 3% across the board.

Yeah. Me too. Hate it! I dont understand why they increase the fees yet the facilities like ****?
Might look else where to join. It getting outta my budget already.
Might say Tata to FF soon!
Real bloodsucker!

Can't wait for Celebrity Fitness to open at SetiaWalk, then FF IOI will have competition.

I honestly don't think the rates can be negotiated. It's really a fixed rate already. The only good point about this is that you save on joining and admin fees if the transferor is willing to bear the transfer fees.

Yes, new policy, after membership transfer, cannot continue their contract. You will have to restart 12 months.

Member must at least be 6-7months old to be able to transfer the membership.


@yeeck, I'm guessing the increase is due to the new branches that are opening

This post has been edited by Shenay: Mar 3 2012, 12:12 AM

hi shenay!

What new branches? Let the new joiners at the new branches pay more then...grrrr...

yeah man d fees freaking expensive,with hardly any improvement to facilities.at the club i go to,lagi worst GX classes limited (not so varied) due to lack of instructors.

yeah let us existing members pay the current fees..

Hey you !! Surfing forums so late at night? Eh you left us FF members, cannot come into this thread anymore !

Hmm read back few pages. I know Shah Alam opening soon. Then coming soon will be (Kelana Jaya & Scott Garden @ OKR).
Mhmm I guess if you're a platinum member, then you pay extra cause get access to the other new clubs too? But not useful though, they're so far away from me !

OMG platinum members kena again arghhhhhhhh..y do i have to live near a platinum club =(

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Added on March 3, 2012, 10:37 pmneed to state,the towels damn busuk most of d time,esp at The Curve club lol...i think FF ought to change to new towels-some already tattered n torn =(

This post has been edited by ~Curious~: Mar 3 2012, 10:37 PM

Wait, before they can charge us the new rates, don't we have to sign a new agreement? Else we can take them to the Consumer Tribunal, ya'know?

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Added on March 3, 2012, 11:15 pmIf you get those tattered and torn ones, insist for a change immediately.

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Added on March 3, 2012, 11:17 pmWhat nonsense is this? When we upgraded to Platinum, indeed we have to pay extra...LOL. So how many times extra do you wanna pay?

This post has been edited by yeeck: Mar 3 2012, 11:17 PM

Agree man ! There's a weird smell to the towels @ the curve !

Chill bro, not like I'm working for them & not like I am happy to pay too! Just saying it's how business people make money what ! Anyway when does the extra charge commence? I didn't exactly receive their email.

I probably phrase my words wrongly. I'm trying to say, the price we pay now allows access to (eg. 14 clubs). But if in future there will be access to 17 clubs, of course as a profit-seeking organization, they would increase the fees no? #justsaying my point of view, not that I'm supporting the rise in price

This post has been edited by Shenay: Mar 4 2012, 12:20 AM

i complained b4 to d staff handing out towels but even he cant do anything about it =( I didn't receive any e-mail as well.

i checked out the fitness first in empire, really nice, i like it.. but the only thing i hate, the traffic.. T.T

What?? Raising member fees?? I didn't get any notice about it...
When I was signing up, the guy said any future increase of membership fees will affect the new members only? Because he was trying to convince my friend to upgrade to Platinum before the fees goes up. I think we've been tricked...

This post has been edited by purplefellow: Mar 7 2012, 12:08 AM

the last i ask, yesterday, it was around rm500 for the fisrt month with all the admin fees and stuff.. and then rm 200 for the next 2 month. for platinum 3 month contract ...
and they say is discounted

Heard the empirer subang has swimming pool

wait there will bw a branch at Kelana Jaya?

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Added on March 7, 2012, 2:21 pmHello, Gym noob here will like to ask, wats the pro and cons for account transnfer?

This post has been edited by sarcast: Mar 7 2012, 02:21 PM

how much is the one club access mbrship fees nw? thinking to sign up soon!

Hello to all FF members here...

I am currently a member of celebrity member....I am thinking to change to other gyms..need to ask some questions

1) Does the gym faciliities always packed and we need to wait to use the machines;

2) Do we need to regsiter to join the classes which is always full? Is it frequent that the member cannot go into the class because it is already full occupied?

3) What is the pro and cons btw FF and Celebrity?? Thanks a lot...cheers!

I'm at Menara Axis.

1. For cardio area, not really as there are plenty of machines. For weights, probably a little packed.

2. Nope never registered for classes before. But then popular instructors tend to have packed classes, so go earlier.

3. Never been to Celebrity Fitness before hehe.

Does the male room lockers fully taken up during the peak hours, i.e., after office hour on week day?

Does the male room very pack during the peak hours?

Thanks a lot for your reply.

I'm a girl. >_<

Ok. Thanks anyway.

Hi, if I get a FF platinum membership here, will I be able to use it overseas anytime I want?

I was told that we need to get the 'passport' letter (or something like that) before you travel abroad branches... I have never get it though

have been a FF member several years back and found that I'm really lack of motivation to go gym alone...
I was told that it usually makes the workout session more interesting and effective in group as we can motivate and guide each other

Hence, I am thinking to look for a gym mate/group here who often doing workout in IOI Puchong FF on weekdays....any takers?
will also try to workout at other FF branch to join other groups during weekend

P/S: I'm not gay and neither fishing for girls...my intention is just to make my workout a little more productive with the investment I have spent on the monthly membership

used to be a member at FF IOI Puchong.
transferred to CF Setiawalk already.

hmnn...any reason for the transfer?
was it due to CF membership fees are cheaper or simply because the facilities are better?
i am just being curious

cheaper is definitely one of the reasons. it is also nearer to my place. they provide towels. its a new gym with new equipments. i cant say its much better at the moment but its a decent gym with affordable price.

I wanna transfer my membership,anyone interested ??Transfer fees will be bear by me.

Celibrity Fitness - Fees is not cheap anymore and depends which branch you go. Bigger gyms- RM173.00 for home membership and RM199.00 for all club. Smaller gym such as SS2, fees is lower.

Machine and facilitieis maintenances for old gym are an issue...they always take long time to repair it. But recently they have improved, I think partly due to the member turnover and to justify their fees increases.

Crowd control can be improved further....some pak hitam in the gyms. But I think FF may also have it??? (Pls comment)

For me, gym is too dark, like a disco pub. But then again, individual preferences. We need to bring our own lock for the locker....only the newest branch (eg. setiawalk) has the card system for the locker.

Pro - provide towels, some of the branch is bigger compare to FF (subang, midvalley & no all), inside the shopping malls - conveniene to for shopping and some ppl told me that they love the aerobic class here.

This post has been edited by KOHTT: Dec 13 2012, 11:25 PM

Which branch? Type of membership? Monthly fees payable?

When is it going to expired?

Hi,

Anyone interested in continuing my FF membership at Avenue K. Its a home membership.

PM.

Bukit tinggi klang.
Platinum RM199 ,until july
Interested?

usually how much monthly commitment required in FF eh?thinking to register myself at the new paradigm FF

The membership consultant quoted me RM16X.00 for the home member and RM190.00 for the platinum. No different if compare to the existing FF branch offered.

They currently set up a booth beside the Starbuck Paradigm and you can approach them. The gym will be opened in 14 Jan 13.

Let us know if they quoted you differently.

Hi,

Am currently a FF 1Mont Kiara member, one of their smallest gyms in KL

1) Does the gym faciliities always packed and we need to wait to use the machines;
Well naturally the gym is packed after office hours esspecially, but despite it's small nature, I still find time and space to do my workouts. The freestyle workout area here is great, and I was put off that the freestyle workout in CF in 1U was only for ppl going through Personal Training. Quite unecessary to be honest.

2) Do we need to regsiter to join the classes which is always full? Is it frequent that the member cannot go into the class because it is already full occupied?
So far we didn't have to register for our classes. Though Body Pump, Group TRX, and RPM classes you may need to, as I pointed out, the gym is the smallest of its brand.

3) What is the pro and cons btw FF and Celebrity?? Thanks a lot...cheers!
The pros is, FF trainers in 1MK actually do something when they have no clients. They are out their approaching members and have a chat in between sets, and to make sure you are doing your workout correctly, and lend a helping hand to perfect your form. The trainers also help to keep the gym clean, like making sure each equipment is clean and back at its original position. Unlike CF in 1U, I was shocked that the weights were scattered everywhere, and the machines there were not cleaned, and some of the handles had rust in it.

In the end of the day, it really is up to you which gym you choose to join. But let me say, when paying for the membership, you would really expect alot to come from the service you would want to get, or see happening. The FF gyms in 1MK and Menara Axis PJ that I've been so far, provide towels and has good lockers and shower system. So far I've been happy going there for my training.

may know the latest price for the membership for fitness first? fees per month/year and the the package that's available right now

any singapore FF member here?

Can I sign up for a normal membership at FF Empire even though it is a platinum centre? I have no plans of working out anywhere else.

FF Empire Subang is a Platinum club and therefore the only option is only the Platinum membership.

If you are residing in Subang and wishes a home membership, you may sign up at either FF Summit Subang or FF Paradigm at Kelana Jaya.

What's the rate of platinum compared to normal FF?

RM190 for Platinum and RM15X/ RM16X for normal membership (depending on which branch you go). The rate quoted here is before the 6% tax.

It seems to me that FF are quite strict with their standard prices and no lubang available to get lower fees unlike CF. But no harm to negotiate with them.

Platinum member entitle to the tower services and can go into any branches including the four platinum club (Mont Kiara, Empire Subang, Curve and Bukit Tinggi)

This post has been edited by KOHTT: Mar 3 2013, 09:33 PM

If you don't go to other branch, just take the house membership.

I took platinum and kinda regret it since I only use the one in Avenue K/Menara MBF....

Hardly got time to go to Curve or Mont Kiara.

I don't think The Curve branch is a Platinum club. From FF Malaysia's website, only Mont Kiara and Empire Subang branches are Platinum clubs. Unless the website not updated lah...

Anyway, any IOI Mall members here? I feel the water pressure for the showers at IOI Mall branch are the worst among all FF Malaysia branches. Recently they changed the showerhead to be so-called eco-friendly...the water pressure even lower! Silly idea as it makes one spend more time in the shower having to wash away the shampoo and soap and causes more congestion at the showers during peak hours. I have filed a complaint but no action so far.

BBT Klang outlet is also Platinum but I don't see how it's Platinum grade. It's small and we don't even have RPM class. There aren't a lot of treadmill and during peak, it's almost full. Some of the treadmill and weights machine aren't working properly too

The only thing I really enjoy is the GX

Oh, one of our business associate goes to IOI FF. Didn't hear any complain from him.

Btw what are the differences between Plat clubs and the normal clubs?

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Apr 23 2013, 12:39 PM

Nowadays almost everyone is a Plat member...LOL. For me, it just means access to more branches, that's all.

Well it's not by choice. I stay in BBT and that's the nearest one for me. If they offer Home membership, I would have gone for it. Besides, almost all new FF outlets are Plat. Home and passport members do not get access to these outlet meaning less convenience.

Couldn't agree more. Nothing special there apart from the towel service

Actually I got upgraded to towel service for free even while still a Home member at IOI, coz I stayed long. Then later add bit more in the monthly fees to be upgraded to Plat.

According to my membership consultant:

Different btw platinum and normal FF club:

1) The surrounding of the platinum club is more exclusive. I agreed to some extend if compare to the club located in the office area such as Axis. But how about normal club located inside the shopping centre like Paradigm mall and IOI mall? How do we define “exclusive”?

2) Better towel provided – give us the blue towel instead of the white towel. Blue towel is thicker;

3) 2 to 3 computer terminal for our surfing purpose – Most of the members don’t use it because there is always a lag in their wifi connection. Use our own smart phone or tablet with 3G is better;

4) The platinum club’s decoration is slightly different – normal club are mainly decorate with yellow and blue colour – platinum club using fine wood in part of their gym areas decoration (Who’s care about it??);

5) Lotion and gels are provided in the male changing room; and

6) A swimming pool in Empire Subang (platinum club).

In summary, no much different to me except the the swimming pool in Empire Subang.

A lot more different between the old FF club (such as Menara Axis) and the new FF club (such as Paradigm mall). The new GX class, i.e., GRIT Strength is currently only available in Paradigm Mall. The Paradigm FF also come with the Pavigym floor. The facilities and machines are also in good working orders.

I agree... so basically we paid Platinum fee yet for pretty unimportant things. I hardly see anyone use the computers. I tried using it once and had problem with it. Started to panic when I couldn't log out of my FB!

For this weekend's Health & Fitness Exhibition (in KLCC), FF staffs will be doing BOKWA demonstration but there's no BOKWA GX Class and there's no 'rumour' or 'update' from Instructors/ on noticeboard that they'll introduce a new class. Makes me wonder...

Paradigm FF is so new (just opened few months ago), facilities and machines has to be in working order. If it's not, then they have a problem.

Visited Paradigm mall ( Ungodly location but I was there for lunch with some friends so no choice )

Quite nice environment and very little people still, esp compared to Avenue K around 3~5.

Could dominate the machines, strut around with nobody blocking me at all

Getting to Paradigm Mall is pretty hellish with the mad traffic at rush hour but does sound good if it's not packed. Will consider dropping by one day after work if I happen to leave work later than usual

I don't really like Empire Subang's FF because it's in SOHO. Have to wait forever for the lift and when it arrives, you'll be lucky to be sardined

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Apr 24 2013, 10:14 AM

Try not to go there during the raining time.

All the gyms are not pack during office hour...

Raining time? Why not? Electricity not stable or something?

Was even thinking of going there this Thursday for Jayson's class.

Anyway I heard that Body Combat 56 will be out soon! Some instructors will be off for training next week or so. My gosh so fast, we just did 55 some time ago. Hope the new release will be just as exciting

Raining time (like what happen now) means the traffic jam will be likely get worst alone LDP.

Yeah, Tuesday and Thursday evening BC classes in Paradigm FF is full of enegetic energy....

For awhile there I thought you meant FF Empire Subang, was planning to go there instead of Paradigm I agree, LDP is jam-packed on normal days so it will definitely be worse when it rains -.- i can see the dark sky outside.

Love Body Combat feels totally great after the workout!

Btw where is FF in Paradigm? The top floor? Any landmark?

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Apr 29 2013, 05:04 PM

Level G. Once you see the starbuck coffee shop, go straight to the auto door located next to it...FF is on the left hand side.

In btw, I though you dislke Empire Subang FF because we will get "sandwiched" in the Soho lift.

Thanks, meaning if I drop by Paradigm FF just gotta look for Starbucks. Was at Paradigm for lunch last Friday but didn't see/ pass by FF and that got me wondering.

Yes but I like Jayson's BC class ...am thinking whether it's worth the pain

I'm applying for 4 month have to pay admin fee+ registration = 144 and monthly 242, ok ah? Contract is only for 4 months towel everything included

Which outlet is it?

The Curve

Have you signed up?

I'm paying RM190 (excluding 6% GST) for FF Platinum. Maybe it's more costly when go for a fixed 4-months membership. Why not just sign up as a regular member?

FF offer two type of contracts: 4 months and 12 months. 4 months contract is more expensive.

Was in Curve yesterday afternoon...the classes were superpacked and long queue to sign up for the RPM classes...

I'm be continuing my studies in September out of state, so I can't commit to a year

Yesterday was labour day, probably why...The Curve was jam packed yesterday xD

Fortunately the BKT outlet was pretty empty Zumba class was packed though.

I see. Their membership fee is quite fixed these days. You can try negotiating for a lower fee or get them to waive/ reduce joining fee etc... otherwise ask the consultant to give you as many free gift as possible

Heard that Curve FF is also quite pack during the weekday after office hour....

No too sure as I hardly go there.

Avenue K so empty before 6pm, you can bench 100 times also no people care.

Btw I'm curious about something. I know it's a silly question but in the event I forgot to bring my member card, they'll still let me in right? Or would they ask for my IC instead? I'm not comfortable leaving my IC with them.

Have yet to happen but knowing my forgetful nature... I won't be surprised if it happens someday.

They will only take your IC to verify then again, it depends how close you are with them hehe

BTW, who here frequents FF Empire?

Meaning they won't really keep my IC...? I bring my own towel sometimes so it's not an issue.

I was at Empire Subang last evening for GX Class. Quite a lot of lenglui but pretty obvious some of them are not there to exercise.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: May 3 2013, 12:14 PM