E-Zy Health – Miri Gym Review

So I’ve heard about a new gym around last year located in Senadin, Miri. Somewhere around the water theme park at Senadin. And its gaining my attention when towards the end of last year, I heard about rumours that there will be 24 hours gym and when asked around, I found out that this E-zy Health will have 2 more new branch around town. One in Lutong and the other Behind Miri City Food Court at Jalan Bulatan South Piasau.

Its not hard to find. there are lots of signage

Its a new area. Not a lot of shops are open but parking is ample and free. The gym is very spacious and clean. So there are lots of room space and its comfortable enough to not have people to invade your privacy as you pump. One this that caught my eye is the whole gym is equipped with “Body Solid” machines. Body Solid is a very good brand if you ask me. Their quality is on par and won’t disappoint you. The design is simple, functional gym style with machines spaced out which is a definite thumbs up. A complete set of standard hexagonal dumbbells. All still in good conditions. A prove that the members don’t simply throw these dumbbells. I’ve seen some gyms have them rubbers peeled off or bent. Take care of the gym and it will take care of you. The heaviest dumbbell sets at 60lbs. Good enough. And you don’t have to worry about benches as there are ample for your use. 3 adjustable and 1 flat with 1 decline bench. And i notice there was an odd bench. As I walk near, i notice its infuse with the function of a laying leg curl and seated leg extension. Interesting as iv not stumble upon such bench previously. Well, I didn’t see any Leg extension or leg curl machines so this one would be a good leg day addition in this gym. And of course, a functional gym cant be without bars. There are enough to circulate around for the members. 2 E-Z bars and an Olympic bar. Here is the 2nd E-Z bar. Placed on the Preacher Curl Station. I love these more than the machine type personally. Maybe cause i started with the standing type Preacher curl station and I feel that it gives you more freedom to stretch the biceps according to your arm length. And this one is very rare these days. The Hyperextension Roman Chair. These are great for many workouts. Side Crunch Hyperextension for the lowerback and maybe some other workout iv not seen … yet.. but it was a standard back in the days i started. So here we have another full size CableCross machine. Love it. It was like pretty standard in the west Malaysian Gym but when i came back to Miri it is like a unicorn. and hence the term “Gym Hantam Susu” Chest Hitting Gym was given to Cyber Gym because it was one of the very few gym that has it.

Well I notice there are a lot of accessories for the cablecross machine. I only found a pair of single grip handle. Not the regular type and a bar. I think it would be a great addition if they bring in the rope, E-Z Bar, V-Bar and the Close Grip handle. For now it’s full potential is sealed.

Another must have in the gym is this Smith-Machine. I’ve only seen 2 of this version in town and both are under Body Solid. With a secondary functions for free weights bar rest. But one workout at a time unfortunately. Yet its a good version without the irritating counter weight which spoils the machine’s feel.

Sits right next to the smith-machine are 2 free weight bench chest set. Multi funtion on the bench for incline and flat. This here are for those free weights chest enthusiast.

Another sort after station is this squat cage. There are only a few laying around in town. Most are just Squat rack or non. This station provides full safety unless of course if you don’t utilize the safety bar at the right height. So make sure you set it 1st before you lift.

Seated Row Machine. Well iv not found the right angle for this machine yet. Seems like its created to hit an angle on the lats. But with some minor adjustment in siting position, i managed to find a good deep press on the mid lats. So adjust accordingly. A lot of the machines in the world are created for certain height or size so if you can’t seem to feel anything, try to adjust yourself to find that sweet spot.

Its good that they place the lats machines side by side and with a good space behind on this one. Due to its multi-function of a lats Pulldown and a seated row, its important to have a good stretch space.

A little further down the room, stands a chin-up cum dipping station. Its a standard piece so use it.

And this here is not a very common piece in town too. Only recently you find owners actually brings in due to huge demand. So its good to find this leg press machine here. Its a multi-function version. WIth incline leg press functions as well as hack squat. Just make sure you lift the pad up.

So they have a good range of cardio machines. Weighted bikes that is used in spinning classes. But make sure you get the instructions from the trainers here as these machines are not your everyday toys. Proper safety precaution must be taken.

3 treadmills for your use and most definite one equipment that cannot be skipped in the gym.

Now here is a nice equipment you don’t see everyday. The last stretch station i saw was in Seria. Not many people knows the uses of these machines but its a good station to give a good stretch from very sore muscles. So do get the trainers to show you how to use this.

So moving on into the huge cardio room where they conduct group classes. At the moment they have Zumba Classes On Monday & Wednesday at 7pm – 8pm and Friday 7:30pm – 8:30pm. And Yoga classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm – 8pm. Reasonably priced so call in to get more info.

So I found it interesting once I stepped into the room. I saw these hanging rings. Different heights in pairs. They look like those Olympic Rings for gymnastics. but I think it works fine as suspension Training like those of TRX. So i did some body weight lifting on the rings.. i still got it and no i didn’t took any photos or videos of myself doing it. hahaha.. just remembered after.

The rigs quite thin though so not meant to support extra heavy weights especially when you perform the gymnasts movements. But it looks pretty sturdy and they tied grips on it so its not painful to grip on or slippery.

The room is huge and well maintained. Large enough for a comfortable moderate to a bigger crowd with a small stage for the instructors.

And saw a few exercise balls if you need some stretching or body weight exercise and hoolahoops for those with a good twist.

The main branch is at Senadin: No.10496 & 10497, 1st Floor, Desa Senadin Commercial Centre, Desa Senadin, 98100 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Drop in for more info or give them a call at: +60 19 821 6014 (Mr Ng Ik San)

I would give this gym a good 4/5 stars for general health crowd who is seeking for fitness and a good workout and a clean and safe environment. And a 3.5/5 stars if you are looking at it from a Bodybuilder’s point of view.

Recommended most definitely so do drop in and give them a try.

Muscle Lab Fitness – Miri Gym Review

Latest Hit in town – Muscle Lab Fitness. Located at Jalan Taman King Lee. The stand alone Shoplot next to Shell Jalan Miri-Bintulu which is beside Merdeka Mall Miri. You can’t miss it driving down the road. So what is special about this gym? I would say the owner Kenny Wong is one who is dedicated about fitness and his choice of Plate loaded only Equipments except the CableCross Machine 😛 and the range of cardio machines. And not to forget the complete set of #HammerStrength dumbbells sure to make you drool over. Its magnificent heaviest at 120LB pair displayed with 5lbs difference from the lower pairs all the way down to 5lbs the lightest. 2 pairs each on the lower weights and 1 pair for the heavier. On the opposite end you find the smith-machine at the corner. This is the essential to any gym together with the cable-cross. They offer the full-sized version and decides to make it stationed on the spot by modifying it a little. Welded it strong to the ceiling to prevent it from any swaying. 1st iv seen so far after much gym in many towns and cities.

Another thing that attracts my attention is this particular bar. there are many gyms in Miri that lacks the hook-ons to the cable machines. Some without the straight bar, some without rope, some without the V-bar or a proper single handle. Yet the owner brought in this E-Z bar version for the hook on which is essential for some for some of the grips movements. Kudos on this point.

Like said, its a fully plate loaded machines gym. Ahh.. i just remembered iv forgotten to take photos of the weights stash … but its 40 pcs of each size from 45lbs all the way down to 5lbs reducing by 5 lbs so its a mountain full if you are a powerlifter. All the machines are of good grades so you will find it very promising to train here.

There is a preacher curl machine. Isolation functions for those who would like to train each arm at a time.

    Shoulder press machine with multiple grip for the different heads of the deltoid. Seated Chest Press Machine. I love this angle where it really hits deep. Not many gyms in miri has it. Iv only seen a few stations around. And a Squat Station which is one that most fitness enthusiast would request in a gym. Especially “Squatters Fans” and with a good deadlift platform stationed behind this station, it enables members to get it deeper with deadlift of choice. Well Im not much of a cardio person. but i know a lot of people who does go to the gym to jog or cycle. And you wont find it lacking in this gym. 3 Treadmills, 2 elliptical trainer and 1 stationary bicycle. Cardio machine being placed on one side of the gym facing outwards to avoid the flow of those lifters is a good thing. Hahaha and to avoid weird stalkers staring right at you as they casually do their cardio. Just Kidding. And I think this is the first Tricep Press machine in Miri so far or I’ve been to some gyms that have updates on the machine list. Its a good machine. Works both the triceps and the lower pectorals if you place yourself at the right angle. Incline Chest Press Machine. Also with Isolated functions to prevent you from borrowing strength from the stronger arms. And a Flat Chest Press Machine with the same Isolation system which is very popular these days and for very good reasons.

And there lays a T-Bar Row station which is quite rare too in Miri. Most of the time, you will find one specific corner of the gym with the bottom bit chipped off the cement and paint… you know the people there found a way with Olympic Bar. This version has quite a few grips to choose from working different small angles of the huge lats.

These Lats machine are gaining more popularity among the crowds in Miri. I think its the 2nd one so far. Most mistaken this for the Lats Pulldown Machine. Well it works almost the same but this one here is called the “Leverage Pulldown Machine” gives a different feel from the usual cable ones. If worked correctly it will aid in a different growth of the lats maturity. Make sure you find your angle.

This here is a winner. Well probably cause there aren’t many or Iv not seen should be the 1st in the city. Seated High Row Machine is another great way to tap into different parts of the Lats. Be sure to not stack too heavy to begin with.

Moving on to the legs. Here is one that is a few pieces laying around in Miri. Calves is often overlooked but its also an important part of the leg’s growth to make it strong looking. Seated Calves Raise machine works wonder due to the angle. But don’t forget to perform the standing calves raise and the machine seated straight leg calf raises too.

And of course one of the sort after leg machines is the Leg Press machine. Be sure you can stack it up quite heavy with the huge amount of the weight plates.

Of course for the legs you cant forget both the Leg Extension and…

the lying leg curl. There are some gyms with the seated leg curl machine. Either one, its just as important as it really hits the angle differently.

Not to worry. You can take a shower with 2 slots and doors that lock so no one comes in while you are naked and enjoying the bath and 2 toilets.

So how bout the price?

There are few types of Membership Options.

Individual goes with RM238 Registration Fees with monthly commitment of RM 97

Couple with the registration of RM338 with monthly commitment of RM167

Casual (Individual only) with the registration of RM93 and RM6 for each entry

and finally a short term membership without registration fees but with a monthly commitment of RM130 each month of use.

For Bundle Deals do drop by the gym for more info. And of course the gym provides Personal Trainer services at a reasonable price.

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I’d give this gym a 4/5 stars. Fully recommended for those who wishes to get a great pump in a friendly environment.