Palestra Ricciardi: there are No Limits
Gym, Sweat & Fun
[
Jane Whittle]

Did you eat too much Christmas pudding? Are you a step machine addict or dreaming of perfect muscles like Brad Pitt? Or have you just arrived in town and need to find a gym (possibly within walking distance) in the city centre?
Founded 50 years ago, Palestra Ricciardi is the biggest gym in the centre of Florence and offers an amazing atmosphere, fun, qualified instructors, Florentine fitness fanatics, American students and friendly people of all ages. Known as the coolest gym in town, Palestra Ricciardi combines experienced staff with modern equipment made by the best brands to offer the best fitness options.The gym is situated in the heart of Florence and open 7 days a week throughout the year (including August): Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm; Saturdays 9.30am to 6pm; Sundays 10am-2pm. The overall size of the gym is 1700 sqm, climate controlled throughout, with a beautiful indoor garden. This pleasant environment is divided into separate rooms of which two are dedicated to classes, a free weights room, a spinning area and other rooms with fitness equipment including 8 Step Machines, 12 Bikes, 10 Runners Mats, 4 Rotex and 2 Rowing machines. If you want to merge fitness with wellbeing, you can relax in one of the two saunas or fix an appointment with the centre’s masseur. The following classes are carried out in an enjoyable and dynamic environment: hourly Free Body, Total Body Workout, Spinning, Gag, Step, Power Pump, Aerobic, Hip Hop, Jazz Funky, Aero Sculpt, Power Tone, Fix Box, Stretching and Soft Gymnastics. There are no limits as to how often you attend or how long you spend working out and membership allows you to partecipate in all the fitness groups you choose. Palestra Ricciardi also provides personalised fitness programmes for novices under the supervision of a fully qualified instructor. There are special membership fees for students.
The address is: Palestra Ricciardi, Borgo Pinti 75 Florence (near Piazza d’Azeglio and SS Annunziata).
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