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Puerto Vallarta Gyms. It used to be that options for Gyms in Puerto Vallarta were limited or located in one of the large hotels or resorts on the other side of town. Now not only are there lots of great options such as the Golds Gym Facility there are also 2 great gyms in the downtown area both south of the River Cuale. So no excuses not only are there great options, there are gyms close to everyone. As well many vacation rental villas have private gyms onsit

THE FITNESS CLUB - a new state of the art gym in the heart of downtown Puerto Vallarta just south of the River (Rio) Cuale, with free weights, integrated circuit weights, treadmills, etc; trainers are available for consultation. Facilities include lockers, shower and a soda fountain. Classes in aerobics, jazz, muay Thai, pilates, yoga and zumba. Mon-Fri 6am-10pm; Sat, 7am-4pm; Sun 8am-2pm.

Address: South Side/Zona Romantica - 130 Ignacio Vallarta, Rivera Molino Local #9. Tel: 223-0063
HOURS MONDAY – FRIDAY 6 am -10pm

SATURDAY: 7am-4pm; SUNDAY 8am-2pm.

ACQUA GYM AND DAY SPA - South Side - 450 Constitucion at F. Rodriguez. Tel: 223-5270 **
Well equipped gym, various types of massage, acupressure, facial and body treatments, manicure and pedicure. Spa membership includes sauna, steam room, towel service, showers and lockers. Certified trainers available. Fully air-conditioned. Approx. $12 US per day or $45 per week.

ADDRESS: 450 CONSTITUION AT FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ

TEL 223-5270

HOURS: MONDAY –FRIDAY 7am-9pm

SATURDAY 8am-4pm. SUNDAYS closed

Gold’s Gym - North Side/Hotel District - Pablo Picasso street, Centro Commercial Villas Vallarta. Tel: 225-6671
Offering life fitness, hammer strength, iron grip and cardiovascular equipment. Also with aerobics, tai chi, yoga, pilates, spinning, lift training, sauna, jacuzzi and a chiropractic center. Probably the most popular and best bodybuilding gym in town at present and very well equipped. Golds Gym is certainly a gay Puerto Vallarta favorite. It would be a short 10-15 minute taxi ride from the South Side-Zona Romantica. Across the street from Plaza Genovesa. 850 pesos monthly. Further info visit their Golds Gym Puerto Vallarta website. Mon-Fri, 6am-Midnight; Sat, 7am-7pm; Sun, 9am-5pm.

Vallarta Fitness - Hotel district/Marina - 2920 Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio in Galerias Vallarta, Local 103. Tel: 209-1100, 209-1600
One of the largest and most complete Puerto Vallarta gyms-fitness-spa centers. Located in the new Galerias Vallarta shopping mall. Expert trainors, programs in group exercise, classes in cardio, hip hop, Muay thai, pilates, spinning, yoga, zumba. Spas services at D’Spa with facials, massage and body treatments. Mon-Fri, 5am-11pm; Sat, 7am-7pm; Sun, 8am-4pm

YOGA

DavannaYoga Studio - Centro/Downtown - 542 Matamoros at Corona. Tel: 223-0530, 044-322-147-7008
Traditional style yoga studio/school in Puerto Vallarta. Bilingual yoga shala certified by the Yoga Alliance. Yoga classes held in a renovated historic home with high ceilings and natural floors. Offers all levels group classes and private instruction. Featuring Vinyasa flow, Hatha, children’s yoga, morning/sunset yoga and yogic arts classes. Events include a monthly Kirtan (chanting & singing). Further information on Davannayoga visit their Puerto Vallarta yoga studio. Mon, Weds & Fri, 9am-9pm; Tues & Thurs, 7:30am-6:40pm; Sat, 10am-1pm.

Yoga Vallarta - South Side - 325 Basilio Badillo 3rd floor, near Insurgentes. Tel: 044-322-116-5809
One of the largest yoga studios in Puerto Vallarta for 10 years now. All levels welcome. Classes are taught by a team of bilingual teachers. Hatha, ashtanga, mysore, pilates, Vinyasa flow, Kundalini and mat pilates group classes. Anusara-Inspired Deep Stretch, Mon and Fri, 8am-9am and Anusara Yoga Flow, Tues and Thurs, 9am-10:30am with Mary Bolton; Astanga, Mon and Weds, 5:30pm-7pm; Gentle yoga, Mon, Weds and Fri, 11am-Noon; Balance plus Yoga, Sat, 10am-11:30am with Jeremy; Earth Spirit Healing Circle, Mon, 7pm-8pm. Drop in: $5-10, monthly and discount cards available. Call for complete details or visit their Puerto Vallarta Yoga website.