Why I Started This Journey
Moving to Riyadh in 2022 was a complete lifestyle reset. Coming from London where I had my regular gym routine and favorite yoga studio, I suddenly found myself navigating a completely different fitness landscape. The first month was frustrating—I tried four different gyms and none felt right. Equipment was either outdated, overcrowded during peak hours, or the atmosphere just didn't match what I needed.
That's when I decided to document everything. Every visit, every first impression, every conversation with trainers and members. I started taking notes not just for myself, but thinking this could help others going through the same search. Saudi Arabia's fitness industry has exploded in the past few years, especially with Vision 2030 pushing health and wellness initiatives. But with so many options, how do you choose?
These reviews come from real experiences—sometimes sweaty and exhausted after a killer HIIT session, sometimes peaceful and centered after morning yoga. I pay for my own memberships, I wait in the same queues, I deal with the same equipment issues. What you'll read here isn't sponsored content or promotional fluff. It's honest feedback from someone who genuinely cares about finding quality fitness spaces.
