Best time to go to gym - least crowded

[kywildcatfanone]

Hi folks,

 

We are going to be on the Grand in a couple of weeks. Would like advice on the best time to go to the gym on sea and port days. I've tried going early in the morning, and it's usually quite crowded. Would something like 10-11 am be good, or 2-3pm?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

[Astro Flyer]

Hi folks,

 

We are going to be on the Grand in a couple of weeks. Would like advice on the best time to go to the gym on sea and port days. I've tried going early in the morning, and it's usually quite crowded. Would something like 10-11 am be good, or 2-3pm?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

 

I go after 5:00pm & have never had a problem using a treadmill for an hour because it's uncrowded. With late TD, it works great for me & figure it's a good way to try to increase my metabolism before dinner. :p

[Kirsten T]

Late afternoon seems to work best for me - like 3pm on. And in my experience, by the last few days of the cruise, the gym's a lot less busy even in the AM. Hey, it's vacation... get back on the treadmill when the party's over! ;)

 

Cheers,

Kirsten

[Mycruises62]

I just returned from the Golden princess. I used the gym everyday in the morning and it was packed. go after 6 or so, empty.

[TracieABD]

Around lunchtime can be very empty, as well.:)

[TorontoTL]

We go to the gym after dinnertime if we want the gym to ourselves. ;)

[srpilo]

My preference is to be there 1st thing in the morning just as they open the doors, there's usually a few others waiting but at that time all the machines and equipment are available. But of course within a half hour or so the gym is usually packed... If you're not a early riser the other suggestions regarding the late afternoon and evening are spot on.

 

 

 

I like to start my day onboard in the gym, followed by a great breakfast (my cruise ritual ) :)

Srpilo

[Woobstr112G]

I usually play it by ear and roll the dice in going at different times. If the wait is too long or if I run in to treadmill savers (yes, I've seen them), I'll fast walk a couple miles around the promenade deck.....:):):)

 

Bob

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Pm is the best .....

[Alicomp]

Even though I don't like to workout at night, when on cruises, we eat early and then work out afterwards and the gym is empty. Then go back to the cabin, shower and dress for the evening.

[lovevacadays]

If you don't get there right when the gym opens it's best between 3-6pm.

[Modeen]

Anyone know what time it opens in the AM?

[Astro Flyer]

Anyone know what time it opens in the AM?

Being a nightowl I can't tell you from experience but have read discussions about it's opening time & as I recall it was 0600.

[only1deejay]

Do the fitness centers close at a certain time??? like 11 or 12midnite??? thanks. star cruiser.:):eek:

[Astro Flyer]

Do the fitness centers close at a certain time??? like 11 or 12midnite??? thanks. star cruiser.:):eek:

As I recall it's at 10:00pm because there are cabins on the deck below the gym.

[caribill]

Anyone know what time it opens in the AM?

 

Usually 7 AM.

[kywildcatfanone]

Thanks all for the replies. I really don't want to get up early and go work out, so I will likely shoot for 3-4pm and see what happens. That will give me time to get cleaned up for dinner and the rest of the evening.

 

Mike

[Princess Patches]

On some ships the treadmills do not open until 8:00 a.m. because of the complaints from passengers in the cabins below.

[jacketwatch]

My preference is to be there 1st thing in the morning just as they open the doors, there's usually a few others waiting but at that time all the machines and equipment are available. But of course within a half hour or so the gym is usually packed... If you're not a early riser the other suggestions regarding the late afternoon and evening are spot on.

 

 

 

I like to start my day onboard in the gym, followed by a great breakfast (my cruise ritual ) :)

Srpilo

Agree. if you are an early riser get there when it opens. No problem. :)

[srpilo]

Anyone know what time it opens in the AM?

 

Princess gym's are ship specific.. Some ships it's 7:00am (way to late IMO) and some it's 6:00am.

 

 

 

As an example, the Ruby this october was 6:00am, but the Grand in may was 7:00am

Srpilo