Running and jogging in Jakarta
Running and jogging are popular activities in Jakarta but are not recommended within the city聽limits. Street vendors and parked vehicles often crowd the sidewalks, not to mention聽motorcyclists. Unless you run very early in the morning, jogging in the streets of Jakarta can be聽challenging and even dangerous in some situations.
Although Jakarta is not renowned for welcoming joggers, there are great jogging trails聽throughout the city. If you live in a gated community, let yourself loose in the mornings, and聽evenings, as you please!
Other than that, some apartment complexes have enough space for runners. Otherwise, you聽can always go to one of the many parks in the city like Monas, Menteng, Suropati, Ayodya and聽Cattleya. Lapangan Banteng Park, located in central Jakarta, also has great trails for running.
Gyms in Jakarta
To gain access to a wide range of fitness workouts, and to attend group classes with聽professional trainers, turn to gyms, of which there is no shortage in Jakarta. Celebrity Fitness,聽Gold's Gym and Fitness First are also available in the country for those who are familiar with聽these well-known franchises.
Gym membership costs vary greatly depending on the type of facilities available and how聽modern the equipment is. Membership in Jakarta's most exclusive gyms costs between聽US$1,000 and US$3,000 per year. Alternatively, you can hire a personal trainer for about IDR聽800,000 per session, or just over US$54. Some trainers also offer small group sessions.
Fitness centers in Jakarta
In Jakarta, there are several fitness centers offering a wide selection of toning activities such as聽yoga, pilates, Zumba, etc. Some sports centers and dojos also offer various martial arts classes聽such as judo, karate, kickboxing, etc.
A monthly subscription typically costs between IDR 400,000 and IDR 60,000 ($27 to $40). Some聽studios allow newcomers to pay per session before offering them a subscription. For one聽session, expect to pay between IDR 50,000 and IDR 150,000 ($5 to $10).
Sports clubs in Jakarta
Besides the facilities, which may vary from gym to gym, most Jakarta health clubs have tennis聽courts, indoor fitness centers, swimming pools, futsal courts, running tracks, and badminton聽and basketball courts.
Sports club memberships usually cost between IDR 80,000 and IDR 250,000 (USD 40-110) per聽month, depending on the facilities and benefits provided, as well as the number of members.
Furthermore, clubs usually offer special deals and discounts, in particular for families. Be aware,聽however, that you will have to pay a membership fee, which averages between IDR 500,000聽and IDR 3 million per month.
Playing golf in Jakarta
In Indonesia, golf is considered an elite sport and is typically played only by expatriates. Some聽local professionals and expatriates are more likely to play golf as part of business meetings and聽business relationships. It is, therefore, not a surprise that Jakarta features many world-class golf聽courses located across the city.
Regardless of whether you are a golf enthusiast or play for business, Jakarta's golf courses cater聽to all kinds of players, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Green fees vary per course,聽but they generally range from IDR 75,000 to IDR 200,000 during weekdays and IDR 110,000 to聽IDR 350,000 during the weekend.
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