For a great workout, go back to school
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Summer is finally here, so there are no more excuses. It's time to stretch yourself, get moving and get some exercise. But many gyms around town are crowded and expensive, especially the ones in high-rise compounds and office buildings. One viable alternative is joining university facilities, which often have state-of-the-art facilities (many of them were built to serve the athletes in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games), and occasionally welcome non-student users. Many of them offer discounts for students, so you can get a friend to make a reservation for you, or just choose one in your neighborhood and enjoy your upcoming sweaty time.
Beijing University of Technology
Facilities: The university's badminton court was the badminton venue of the Beijing Olympic Games and is now available to the public.
Address: No. 100,Pingleyuan Road, Chaoyang district; 朝阳区平乐园100号北京工业大学
Tel: 6739-1462
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am - 10 pm;
Wednesday, Friday: 8 am - 12 pm; Saturday, Sunday: 8 am - 12pm
Cost: Weekdays: 40 yuan mornings, 60 yuan at night;
weekends: 50 yuan mornings; 70 yuan at night
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Haidian District
Facilities: Swimming pool
Address: No.37, Xueyuan Road, Haidian district; 海淀区学院路37号北京航空航天大学
Tel: 8231-6294
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 pm - 9 pm;
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 3 pm - 9 pm;
Sunday: 2 pm - 9 pm
Cost: 30 yuan
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