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E-Zy Health – Miri Gym Review

13 Jan

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 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. Ez- Health counter 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. Body SolidOne 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. IMG_3643The design is simple, functional gym style with machines spaced out which is a definite thumbs up. IMG_3647 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. IMG_3648 The heaviest dumbbell sets at 60lbs. Good enough. IMG_3650And you don’t have to worry about benches as there are ample for your use. 3 adjustable and 1 flat with 1 decline bench. IMG_3675And 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. IMG_3651And 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. IMG_3649 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. IMG_3653 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. IMG_3654 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.

20141227_19285820141227_192905Well 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.

IMG_3645Another 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.

IMG_3646Sits 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.

IMG_3659Another 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.

IMG_3660Seated 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.

IMG_3665Its 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.

IMG_3662A little further down the room, stands a chin-up cum dipping station. Its a standard piece so use it.

IMG_3673And 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

IMG_3671The 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.