Fitness Magazine

Oct 20

Fitness Clubs with Childcare in Zürich, Geneva and Basel: the Overview for Families

Which fitness club with childcare suits your family? An overview of opening hours, age limits, costs and booking rules in Zürich, Geneva and Basel.

Fitness Clubs by Neighbourhood: Where to Train in Zürich's and Geneva's International Districts

Oct 19

Fitness Clubs by Neighbourhood: Where to Train in Zürich's and Geneva's International Districts

For newcomers: the international neighbourhoods of Zürich and Geneva, the fitness clubs you will actually find there, and the three points expats should check before signing.

Fitness Clubs in Zürich for English Speakers: Classes, Staff and Contracts in English

Oct 19 · 7 min read

Fitness Clubs in Zürich for English Speakers: Classes, Staff and Contracts in English

An overview for English-speaking newcomers in Zürich: how to check and compare fitness clubs with English classes, staff and clear contracts before signing.

London — Fitness Prices Compared: What CHF 150 Really Buys in Zürich, London, Paris and Frankfurt

Paris — Fitness Prices Compared: What CHF 150 Really Buys in Zürich, London, Paris and Frankfurt

Frankfurt — Fitness Prices Compared: What CHF 150 Really Buys in Zürich, London, Paris and Frankfurt

Oct 19

Fitness Prices Compared: What CHF 150 Really Buys in Zürich, London, Paris and Frankfurt

Moving to Switzerland and wondering why fitness clubs seem more expensive here? A curated overview of what CHF 150 per month covers compared with London, Paris and Frankfurt.

Your First 3 Months in Switzerland: Gyms Without an Annual Contract

Oct 19

Your First 3 Months in Switzerland: Gyms Without an Annual Contract

New to Switzerland and your permit or flat not yet sorted? This overview compares day passes, trial sessions and flexible monthly plans by CHF per visit.

Sauna Rules in Switzerland: What to Know Before Your First Visit to the Wellness Area

Oct 19

Sauna Rules in Switzerland: What to Know Before Your First Visit to the Wellness Area

A practical overview for newcomers: textile-free zones, towels, showers, quiet, and mixed or separate sauna times in Swiss fitness clubs.

Run Clubs in Zürich and Geneva: where they meet and how they fit with a fitness centre

Oct 19

Run Clubs in Zürich and Geneva: where they meet and how they fit with a fitness centre

An overview of how free run clubs in Zürich and Geneva work and how to sensibly combine group running with training at a fitness centre.

CHF 30 Staffless Fitness Centre or Premium Club: What You Really Give Up

Oct 19

CHF 30 Staffless Fitness Centre or Premium Club: What You Really Give Up

Staffless centres at around CHF 30 are growing fast. This overview shows what disappears at the lower end and for whom the affordable option still makes sense.

Social Sauna or Club Wellness Area: What You Really Pay For

Oct 19

Social Sauna or Club Wellness Area: What You Really Pay For

Standalone social sauna or sauna and cold plunge by subscription: this overview shows what you pay for and how to choose the right option for your recovery.

Oct 19

Strength Training During Perimenopause: What to Look for When Choosing a Club

Which fitness club suits you during perimenopause? An overview of structured strength training, guidance, small-group formats and recovery to guide your choice.

Multi-Gym Pass or a Single Club? Urban Sports Club versus a Fixed Gym Membership

Oct 19

Multi-Gym Pass or a Single Club? Urban Sports Club versus a Fixed Gym Membership

When a multi-studio pass such as Urban Sports Club pays off against a fixed membership, and when it does not. An overview of flexibility, costs and access.

Longevity Comes to Switzerland: What Is Opening, What It Costs and Who Remains Sceptical

Oct 19

Longevity Comes to Switzerland: What Is Opening, What It Costs and Who Remains Sceptical

An overview of new longevity offerings in Switzerland: announced openings, reported prices, industry signals and critical voices from the research community.

Personal training in Switzerland: What it costs and which format suits you

Oct 19

Personal training in Switzerland: What it costs and which format suits you

1:1, Small Group or included in a premium membership: an overview of prices, formats and the choice that truly matches your goals.

Personal training in Switzerland: What It Costs and Which Format Fits

Oct 9

Personal training in Switzerland: What It Costs and Which Format Fits

An overview of costs and formats for Personal training in Switzerland: 1:1, Small Group and coaching included in a membership, compared to guide your choice.

Issue

September 2026

Beyond the Watch: Which Swiss Fitness Clubs Truly Measure

Sep 11

Beyond the Watch: Which Swiss Fitness Clubs Truly Measure

InBody, VO2max, DEXA and HRV-guided training are becoming standard features. Here is how to check which premium fitness club uses your data meaningfully.

Sep 11

Strength Training for Women and Women's Areas in Swiss Cities

An evidence-oriented overview of strength training for women, women's areas in Swiss cities, and how to make a suitable choice for your goals.

Training on GLP-1 Medication: Protecting Muscle While You Lose Weight

Nutrition

Sep 11

Training on GLP-1 Medication: Protecting Muscle While You Lose Weight

How targeted strength training and sufficient protein help you preserve muscle mass while GLP-1 medications lower your body weight. An overview with clear measures.

Sep 11

Strength Training After 40 in Switzerland: What to Look For When Choosing a Club

Strength training after 40 is linked to longer independence and a lower risk of death. Here is how to find the right fitness centre in Switzerland.

Sauna, Cold Plunge and Contrast Therapy: Recovery as a Criterion in Choosing a Club

Sep 11

Sauna, Cold Plunge and Contrast Therapy: Recovery as a Criterion in Choosing a Club

In 2026, recovery becomes a comparable feature of a fitness club. This overview shows how to assess sauna, cold plunge and contrast therapy objectively.

Where to Train for Hyrox in Switzerland: Clubs With the Right Equipment

Sep 11

Where to Train for Hyrox in Switzerland: Clubs With the Right Equipment

Which Swiss fitness clubs offer sleds, SkiErg, wall balls and usable running space, and how to find the right training environment for Hyrox.

Reformer Pilates in Zürich: Studios, Prices and Making the Right Choice

Sep 11

Reformer Pilates in Zürich: Studios, Prices and Making the Right Choice

A curated overview of Reformer Pilates in Zürich: what the evidence shows, what to look for in studios and how to compare prices sensibly.

What CHF 83, CHF 150 and CHF 300 per Month Really Deliver at a Swiss Fitness Centre

Sep 11

What CHF 83, CHF 150 and CHF 300 per Month Really Deliver at a Swiss Fitness Centre

The Swiss average is CHF 83 per month. This overview shows what three price levels offer and how to assess the premium for yourself.

Which Swiss health insurances subsidise fitness memberships and which studios qualify

Sep 10

Which Swiss health insurances subsidise fitness memberships and which studios qualify

A practical orientation on how subsidies from health insurers work, what quality criteria studios need, and how you can check your subsidy on site as a member.

Swiss fitness contracts: termination, term, freezing and transfer

Sep 10

Swiss fitness contracts: termination, term, freezing and transfer

Practical guidance on termination, automatic renewal, freezing and transfer of fitness contracts in Switzerland. Clear distinction of receipts and concrete steps.

Issue

July 2026

Top 6 tips to start working out from home (plus a 20-minute full-body routine)

Patrick, Gründer von vyvo.ch

Jul 15 · 5 min read

Top 6 tips to start working out from home (plus a 20-minute full-body routine)

I am often asked this, especially as a mom: how do you stay fit and active when there is barely time for the gym? Here are my six tips to get started, plus a real 20-minute full-body routine you can do at home with nothing more than a pair of dumbbells.

Stephanie Cuesta

Issue

June 2026

Personal Development

Jun 26 · 6 min read

Happiness is made of parts

Movement is one of the strongest levers for how we feel day to day. What the research shows, and why the right club is part of it.

Nutrition

Jun 24 · 5 min read

STOP COUNTING CALORIES

Why I stopped counting calories, and what I pay attention to instead.

Stephanie Cuesta

CHF 150 buys something different in every city

Jun 12 · 5 min read

CHF 150 buys something different in every city

Premium fitness in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel — what each price really buys. An independent comparison by vyvo.ch.

vyvo Editorial

Issue

May 2026

It Is 35 Degrees in Zurich and You Still Want to Train. Here Is What That Actually Does to You.

May 27 · 8 min read

It Is 35 Degrees in Zurich and You Still Want to Train. Here Is What That Actually Does to You.

When you understand what is actually happening in your body at 35°C, you make smarter decisions than I did the first time.

vyvo.ch

May 19 · 6 min read

How the vyvo Score Is Calculated

The vyvo Score is not an average of Google reviews. Here we explain exactly how we evaluate each club — and why we do it this way.

Patrick Cuesta

Issue

February 2026

Feb 25 · 9 min read

Pilates Reformer: Trend or Revolution?

Pilates Reformer is taking the fitness world by storm. Find out why this training method is more than just a trend and who it suits.

Lisa Hartmann

Feb 25 · 11 min read

Functional Fitness Training: Benefits

Functional Fitness bereitet Sie auf reale Bewegungen vor. Erfahren Sie, warum diese Trainingsform effektiver ist als isoliertes Krafttraining.

Marc Schneider

Cold Therapy: Ice Baths for Better Recovery

Feb 25 · 10 min read

Cold Therapy: Ice Baths for Better Recovery

Ice baths and cold therapy are growing in popularity. Discover the scientifically proven benefits for your fitness and health.

Dr. Michael Keller

Small Group Personal Training: The Best of Both Worlds

Feb 25 · 12 min read

Small Group Personal Training: The Best of Both Worlds

Small Group Training kombiniert die Vorteile von Personal Training mit dem motivierenden Gruppengefühl – zu einem Bruchteil der Kosten.

Anna Weber

Sauna & Contrast Therapy: Scientifically Proven Benefits

Feb 25 · 13 min read

Sauna & Contrast Therapy: Scientifically Proven Benefits

Regelmäßiges Saunieren und Kontrast-Therapie bieten beeindruckende gesundheitliche Vorteile. Entdecken Sie die wissenschaftlichen Fakten.

Dr. Thomas Becker

HYROX Training: The Ultimate Guide to Fitness Competitions

Feb 25 · 8 min read

HYROX Training: The Ultimate Guide to Fitness Competitions

HYROX combines running and functional training. Learn how to prepare effectively for this demanding fitness competition.

Sarah Mueller

Swiss gym contracts: what applies before you sign

Feb 25 · 11 min read

Swiss gym contracts: what applies before you sign

No Swiss law governs gym contracts. Ten points to settle before you sign: minimum term, renewal, cancellation, pausing, health insurance.

Anna Schmid

Budget vs Premium Gyms: Is It Worth the Money?

Feb 25 · 6 min read

Budget vs Premium Gyms: Is It Worth the Money?

Budget or premium gym: which fits you? A structured comparison with real Swiss prices and when paying more is worth it.

Marc Weber