i am a student studying abroad in Hanoi for the semester. I want to find a relatively modern gym near the University. I can't jog so its not an option and from what I hear about the air pollution I probably dont wanna do aerobics outside. Does anyone have any recommendations of a gym with a medium to full selection of weights and aerobics (bike)?
Check the nearest big hotel. Alternatively do a google search on Hanoi, gym and you should come up with some non-hotel gyms. The Hanoi Women's Club guide also has a listing of gyms.
dont know exactly where vnu is but i go to the guoman hotel and use their gym. fairly nice but small (like all the others) but has a/c and nice locker/shower facilities. nice atmostphere. it's located on ly thuong kiet st. price for offpeak is $50/month. also, cleverlearn (english language school) off of kim ma st (2c van puc - diplomatic compound) has an a/c gym for $20/month, however shower/locker facilities not great.