Table Of Contents - Istanbul International Community School
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11.1. GYMS<br />
There are a number of gyms and fitness centers of varying levels of facilities. Below are some of the gyms<br />
recommended by the IICS teachers and staff.<br />
Bahçeşehir Area<br />
CITY CLUB- “The Bahçeşehir municipality is building a sports academy including a pool. It is still under<br />
construction. At the moment, though, there is the small and inexpensive municipality sports centre and the<br />
private City Club (including a sauna, Turkish Bath, pool and classes). I was a member there and really liked it. A<br />
very clean place! The Turkish Bath is gender segregated so certain days for ladies, certain days for men.” --H.<br />
Kaplangi<br />
“I went to City Club gym in Bahçeşehir when I lived there- worked out in the small gym and attended Pilates Mat<br />
classes.” E. Stevenson<br />
Price: reasonable<br />
11.Sports In <strong>Istanbul</strong> And Beyond<br />
There are sports centers which offer swimming, squash, tennis, aerobics, and dance. Fees or membership dues<br />
must be paid for use of these facilities. There are ice rinks, bowling alleys, golf clubs, and riding clubs. A number<br />
of teachers use health clubs in B-town and downtown and can give recommendations. Downtown, Marmara<br />
Hotel's health club is popular with IICS staff. See resources for contact information.<br />
Taksim Area (Taksim, Nişantaşı, Mecidiyeköy)<br />
CIHANGIR SPORTS CENTER-<br />
“I am going to the Cihangir Sports centre now, we got a special deal with them,<br />
1000TL for one year to be paid 2x500TL. I chose it cause it is walking distance to my flat. Rather small and very<br />
busy at peak times.” --H. Kaplangi<br />
www.cihangirsportscenter.com/<br />
Price: reasonable<br />
MARMARA HOTEL GYM-<br />
“I use the Marmara Gym and while it is good, with new management they are no longer<br />
giving any teacher discounts so it's expensive.” A. Trueman<br />
www.themarmarahotels.com/The-Marmara-<strong>Istanbul</strong>/gymspa.asp<br />
Price: high end<br />
SPORTEM-<br />
“Polat Towers Gym, Sportem, is quite nice. It has a lap pool, sauna, squash courts, weight and<br />
aerobic machine rooms, pilates and yoga once a week, and a personal trainer. They are in Fulya, about 15 minute<br />
walk from Mecidiyekoy's metro station.” S. Holtman<br />
www.sportemhealthclub.com/anasayfa.htm<br />
Price: high end<br />
IICS ISTANBUL NEWCOMERS' GUIDE 2010-2011 45
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