These Anytime Fitness franchise thing...not bad actually.
So far, after 2 weeks...i've pretty much become a gym rat

Once you sign up, you automatically have access to ALL other branches. No other additional cost lile other gyms. Really, anytime, anywhere qnd in anycountry too.

They use Precor equipment but for an additional rm50, you can get a Preva 'precor' wristband that doubles as a 'padlock' for your locker and as a 'key' to 'log in' when you start using the treadmill, ellips etc..

Pretty happy with this branch. TTDI branch coming up soon so I see myself gym hopping too.

Nope, i was not paid for saying all this. Just my observation since I have been gym hunting for months and have tried CF, Chi, TF, FF . Happy, happy

If anyone keen to join, let me know so I can refer you, and you get a mth mship free and so do i la

Do they provide towels? I noticed somewhere mentioned that the branches are not staffed during certain hours. I was like ??????

I'm gonna join AF Damansara Perdana soon, they are still having the RM 149 pre-sale membership price

Do you know when is the Plaza Vads Anytime Fitness will be open? My workplace is 3 minutes walking time from Vads

I just joined anytime fitness recently having migrated over from FF so here's my take on the place after spending 2 days working out there. Do note that I am basing my observations comparing FF to anytime fitness. The gym is spacious, neat and clean and brightly lit(important since it is a 24hr place). The free weights area is takes up about 1/3 of the gym and this is where you will find the dumbells, plate loaded machines like chest press, rowing machines, bicep curl machine, leg press. There is also a smith machine and a powercage and benches ( 3 or 4 if I'm not wrong). There is however, no bench press and incline press rack! I guess you can do it in the power cage if you want. Weight Plates wise I think there are not as much if compared to FF, so if the place is crowded might have problem getting the plates you want. Dumbell wise, I think there is also only 1 set for a particular weight but I might be wrong, but I did have difficulty locating another set of the same weight when someone else was using it. And the gym was relatively empty. Ended up using the chrome plated ones that nobody seems to want to use. I was not really used to it because at FF there are plenty of plates and dumbells of the same weight lying around. Toilets are cubical type with the toilet bowl and shower all in one room ( like a hotel toilet). Lockers are situated near the toilets and you do need to pay RM50 to purchase the band that acts like a key. This band you can however use to set up your fitness goals at the treadmill machines (as if I ever use the machines). If you are worried about where to keep your stuff, there is a storage area (pigeon hole type) located at the front that is monitored by CCTV. I didn't want to risk loosing my stuff so I just paid for the band. I do notice that follow members just take their gym bags wherever they train and leave it by the side! There is one studio in the gym area used for whatever classes that might conduct and one free area where you find a punching bag for Muah Thai or just doing sit ups( quite spacious as well). You also have your usual treadmills, stepmasters and weight training machines. There is no towel service so you need to bring your own. No coffee, tea, 100plus served but there is a water cooler fountain so not to worry too much. The staffs are friendly and will happily offer to spot you without asking ( compared to FF where the staff suck!).
So here you go, if you are looking for a no frills gym, this is the one. If you are looking to do more talking than training, you can also come here since I realize the staff can also talk cock to you.if you want to sit around and hang out, the lounge area is not really big and there are no tv's, newspaper for you to enjoy. If you are looking for workout classes like combat, cycling, pilates, I think this place looses out compared to FF. Hope you guys find the information useful.

Thanks Capr1corn for the comprehensive review. No towels is a no no since it is pretty standard across all commercial gyms nowadays. Having shower and toilet bowl in the same room might cause a long queue during peak hours. So, how many toilets do they have? BTW, the review above is for which branch?

I got this info from Edward, AF Damansara Perdana manager.

Staff will only be available from 6am-10pm.
No towels are provided as it will be hard to manage them without staff, but they will give you one towel when you joined.
They'll provide a necklace like item with security button for emergency purpose if you are lifting after the staffed hours (press the button and security guard will come to the rescue)
AA DP have swimming pool
Will opened on 6th February

All my observations were based on the BU8 branch. I think the gym is staffed from 10am onwards as several times I have been there around 8am, I did not see any staff. Also it is not as heavily staffed as FF or CF. While I was there during staffed hours, I saw about 3 trainers there. I haven't tried out other branches yet as I was told you needed to wait for a month before your access card can be used at the other branches. I think before anyone signs up, it is good to give it a try and feel around. It is very different from the FF or CF kind of environment although not in a bad way. Hope my opinion helps.

True. They don't provide towels but will give you a pretty big face towel when you join and it's of good quality. You will also get a squeeze tumbler which is pretty good too. I purchased the rfid bracelet which can be used as a locker key and also sign in when you get on the treadmill because I like to keep track...and alang2 dah join for the year, might as well make the most out of it.

I have utilised the Mobile Preva app with my hp by scanning the QR codes on all the equipment. Tracks your workout, reps, weights and sets. Not bad since I like these gadgetry things. I joined AF BU8. The latest I entered the gym was at 11pm. Surprisingly, there are people working out, esp. at the weight and treadmill. There is no staff around as staff hours are up to 9pm. Yup..it's a no frills gym and I'm ok with it Come in, whack it out, go hard then go home

AFBU8 has 6 showers, 3 with toilet. No q for now p, may be bcoz members come in sporadically.

I heard that AF TTDI will be opening soon but nobody knows when I'm looking forward to have a few rounds there too.

I called them. It's RM159 now.

August this year. Heard it from AF DP Branch Manager

Just to double check. When u joined on the pre-sale. How much did u had to pay? Was first month? The rm180 key access or both?

RM 180 is just for the key and that amount is excluding your first month payment which is the amount you get from the Pre-sale.

For me, I nees to pay RM 180 for thr key and RM 150 for the March gym payment.

This post has been edited by alien9: Feb 19 2015, 01:33 AM

So basically when u registered on ur pre sales. U had to pay only ur first one. And u pay the key rm180 only when u starting to workout on ur first day?

The best way u can go to their website: http://anytimefitness.my/

Choose which club you prefer and call the directly for the info, cheers..

Im not sure about puchong price, but AF Puchong is one of the biggest AF Club in Malaysia and AF Solaris also quite big.

Normally i go to AF Oasis in Ara Damansara, really like the environment there, easy parking, nice staff, as for the price for all the club, do check on their website: http://anytimefitness.my/ (get their contact and call the club directly)

How much is your fee every month? Tried to call em but they didnt want to disclose, instead asked to go there and lecture me some sales talk. -.-

it's the other way around. pay 179 when u sign up during the presales, and membership starts when the gym opens.

qliq AF opens officially on April so i heard from Edward but it's opening in these few days after a lot of delays.

Few things i like about the gym so far , it is still not crowded and u are able to access any other clubs.. esp the crowded part.. been thru alot of fitness experience where members not only throwing weights around but also like to chit chat (hazardeous to physical and mental). At least here we get to advise them without any stupid expression on their face at least becoz its a new club, so segan wanna act like wiseguy. Beside that, u can still b able to eat ur dinner at 8pm and still go hit to the gym at 12 am anytime. timing ur meal and working out accordingly has always been 1 of the main issue for me. Oh another thing.. they are using good precor machine too. have internet free and also a better newer machine weight.. my only concern is not having Hammer Strength machine and not having a 2 sets of each, asside that hygine problem can be a potential disaster, u'll get a constant sweaty ppl 24hours . but theres alot of time to grow anyway. So i do recommend you guys to go checkout the fitness.
Now for term of contract.. they dont seems to have any highlighted issue on freezing.. apperently, my account i requested freezing option without any payment for "penalty" and they agreed. just need to provide supporting documents and all the crap. i was being explicit about it too. Just bare in mind that lockers they providing are not lockers.. its more like a square shelf so u stuf ur belonging there.. if u want a proper one u need to rent it.. i think its 50RM. not sure one time or a month.

I called up to check the rates as I was in fitness first and need to make a decision. They were so protective of their rates because other gyms might be spying on them.. So they say. But here ppl are talking bout their secret rates. And asked me to proceed to sign up wherever i m right now. Ur bapak punya gym issit?

Anyway, its really convenient as its walking distance. Wont mind if theres no towel. Still gonna sign up as its cheaper n nearer.