Gym with a Day Pass

[Kicker1866]

Coming next week. Not new to the island, as I usually head down 3-4 times a year.....however, I finally got off my ass and started eating right and getting in shape. I do not want to stop just because of my dive trip.

We are staying as Casa Del Mar.....does anyone know of a gym nearby that may offer a day pass for use? If so, any idea what times it opens? I like to work out early.

Thanks

 

[MMM]

Ego Gym in town used to have day passes as I recall, but that is a fair way from your hotel.

 

[mikeycanuk]

They did a year ago. We went the day before we started diving. Nice place. 20-25minute walk from your hotel in a very nice time of the year to walk too!

it's still a public gym so there is the ickyness factor, we have our own basement gym for the last 9 years so I had to be extra careful not to touch my face.

 

[Augustus]

Not sure where you get the ikyness factor. Very well maintained and clean. Now some of the other gyms in town can get a bit grungy.

 

[t4e]

All the reading i've done suggests that gym and hot tubs are not a good idea if you're on a dive vacation where you dive frequently

What is Decompression, Diving, Exercise and Timing

 

[CHEESEYRAMONE]

Why waste your vacation in the gym? Go for a run on the beach, take a long swim down the coast, beach yoga, rent a bicycle, pass on the gym and enjoy the island!

 

[wmperry]

Loved Ego gym when we lived on island. Great equipment and nice folks. There is a yoga studio around the corner by the cemetery that is nice too.

I always make sure to work out before my dives and get a nice 14+ hours out of the water. People looked at me funny on the liveaboard in the Bahamas while my buddy and I woke up at 6am to work out with our bands on deck.

Tip: don't try split squats while the seas are rough

 

[ggunn]

Working out is too much like work for me to do it on vacation.

DSFDF and YMMV.

 

[Christi]

EGO Gym still offers day passes - I believe it's $100 pesos ($7usd) per day or you can buy a punch card for 10/20/40 visits. They don't expire an are transferable.

It is in town on 11th, 2 blocks off the water (turn right at Margaritaville and go 2 blocks - it's on the right next to La Cuisine (healthy food, smoothies, power foods, organic and vegan options)

Hours are:
Mon - Fri 6:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 6:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday closed

Exercise and diving - correct, it's not recommended to do heavy exercise after diving - think about the shaken coke bottle effect in your body - it is a recipe for DCS. After a couple of DCS that involved diving after intense workouts, I now allow a minimum of 12 hours between a dive and a workout - this has been encouraged by my diving Dr. here as well. Also recommended to drink an extra liter of water for every 20 minutes of rigorous exerise. Dehydration is the #1 cause of DCS around here.

Have a fun, safe and healthy vacation!