This chain, with 5 branches in Hyderabad, elicited the broadest range of opinions from readers. A reader based in Banjara Hills, who said he’s been a member “virtually forever,†offered this critique:
“Quality varies enormously, almost comically, from one franchise to the next. At the one I use the most, the roof is a sieve, there’s one tiny window in the whole place, and the water fountain most convenient to the weight area is constantly broken. One miles away, there’s another Soul Gym that’s huge, well-lit, with massive windows and high ceilings. They constantly update their equipment and even added a turf area with big tires for flipping and a prowler. The place is a dream to use.†Best Gym in Hyderabad.
Another reader agreed that equipment differs from gym to gym, but said that overall, “they’ve embraced heavy lifting, even if it means some chalk and noise.â€
For 2k to 4k a month, you might get the Best Gym in Hyderabad, and a great place to work out when you’re on the road, if you mostly travel to twin cities. Or you might be disappointed. You just have to judge each location on its own merits.
The downside? Soul is one of the most aggressive and fastest-expanding franchisors in the fitness industry. As you might expect, the size and quality can be wildly different. One club might be huge, with everything you’d want in a gym, while another might be tucked away in a strip mall, with hardly any equipment or room to use it.
“The signage is pretty standard, but that’s about it,†the reader said. “But no matter where I go, they’ll always have at least one squat rack, a barbell, and an assortment of dumbbells heavier than the ones I can find in the hotel.â€
Monthly fees vary, but the average price of membership seems to be 2k to 4k. Business Hours: 9:00AM to 9:00PM (Open all days)