(KZN.RU, April 26th, by Taisija Basharkina). Local health clubs as a venue for regular workout, currently new to Kazan, will start appearing in the near future. A network of local sports facilities will be built in all microdistricts of Kazan under the Five-Year Health Plan.
Local health clubs are absolutely new to Kazan. Their main advantages over the large fitness centers are their location within walking distance from residence and the low rates. «We promote a healthy lifestyle, and the number of people who regularly play sports and workout is the main indicator for us», says I.Metshin.
According to a club proprietor, 52-54 persons attend the club daily, and eighteen people can workout simultaneously. Although the facility occupies just 100 sq. meters (about 120 sq. yards), it has everything necessary: a set of various exercisers, locker and shower rooms. Skilled instructors supervise the clients. And, most importantly, the rates are just a fraction of those in the fitness centers. Thus, on the average, unlimited use of the facility costs 1,050 rubles a month while for people with disabilities it is only 450 rubles a month.