Gym in an airport?!

[Kendall Roy]

AA Admirals Lounge in DFW Terminal A had a small room with some treadmills/rowers around 8 years ago.

Not sure if it's still there, but I enjoyed a jog/shower before jumping onto the QF8.

This was taken back in 2015. I'd be keen to know if it's still there.....?

 

[scottz95]

The Gym Pod at Changi was a great spot to burn off some energy before a long haul flight. It’s outside T2 but was well airconditioned and had enough to get me going for a decent bit of strength training session. Was maybe $15AUD for an hour and it was private to me during that window. Think if you use the showers in the Hub facility next door, it’s an extra $5SGD including towels.

 

[Ex-Jetstar]

Treadmills in the departure lounges would be excellent. Get the steps up and the legs tired before hopping on the plane. (Not running/joggjng/sweating though…).

Resulting in happier passsengers on board too

 

[Captain Halliday]

Treadmills in the departure lounges would be excellent. Get the steps up and the legs tired before hopping on the plane. (Not running/joggjng/sweating though…).

Just jump on the travelator in the opposite direction.

 

[Dantas]

This thread come to mind when I was in T1 arrivals in SYD this morning. Anytime Fitness coming soon! Great way to end a long-haul flight??

You would have enough time for a decent work out whilst you wait for the QF transfer bus though…

 

[PrezRegan]

Didn't the Qatar J lounge in Qatar have a gym at one point? Might be misremembering but the only downside IMO of flying J/going to the lounge and eating and drinking heaps when travelling is I know I'm going to pay for ths in the gym later.
To paraphrase: "A moment on the lips, ~1.5hrs on the treadmill"
But also... YOLO

 

[RB001]

Didn't the Qatar J lounge in Qatar have a gym at one point? Might be misremembering but the only downside IMO of flying J/going to the lounge and eating and drinking heaps when travelling is I know I'm going to pay for ths in the gym later.
To paraphrase: "A moment on the lips, ~1.5hrs on the treadmill"
But also... YOLO

Indeed, the Al Mourjan Garden Lounge has a fitness studio - AKA a (basic) gym.

 

[DejaBrew]

This thread come to mind when I was in T1 arrivals in SYD this morning. Anytime Fitness coming soon! Great way to end a long-haul flight??

You would have enough time for a decent work out whilst you wait for the QF transfer bus though…

I feel like they missed a trick with that signage. Should read "Anytime Fitness. Arriving anytime now."

I do chuckle about the fact it's located right next to Maccas.

 

[sudoer]

Great way to end a long-haul flight??

You would have enough time for a decent work out whilst you wait for the QF transfer bus though…

I suspect a lot will simply use it for a shower & change on arrival, they might even sell shower-only access?

Some would use prior to departure, and it could also be a hit with airport staff.

 

[Austman]

If more airports had barbers/hairdressers, I'd be happy!

I can't think of any that do. But there must be some...

Noticed this in KUL T1 Main, Terminal International:

 

[Kiwi_Flyer]

Fairly sure there is a similar one in TPE airside.

There was last time I was at TPE (several years ago).

 

[Flyfrequently]

Noticed this in KUL T1 Main, Terminal International:

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Thanks @Austman
Pity there wasn't one in Sydney last month

If there is one in Hong Kong please let me know, we have a few hours to spare...

 

[RB001]

Thanks @Austman
Pity there wasn't one in Sydney last month
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If there is one in Hong Kong please let me know, we have a few hours to spare...

There used to be one airside near gate 43, but it appears they didn't survive to the current day.
Citygate is the closest, but QB House isn't well reviewed.

 

[turnip666]

Back in the late 80's I was working out of Pittsburgh and the terminal had a barber and shoe shine stand....very practical to get some basic chores done when there was no lounge to access.