Lusaka - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
The CrossFit gyms are at the same price as US, more or less, which makes them outrageously expensive for the local market but in line with US expectations. There are other gyms that are less expensive, and sports clubs (if you like squash, you'll want to reach out to Simply Squash). - Mar 2022
There are a couple of Crossfit gyms and regular gyms, and they are not expensive compared to the United States. - Dec 2021
The CrossFit gym is very popular and there's also a few other gym facilities. You can find yoga around town a few days a week. Similar to US prices. - Feb 2018
The embassy has a very good gym as does the international school. There are others available around town, but I do not know their rates. - Nov 2017
The (free) NEC has a small gym with cardio equipment, weights, machines, and yoga materials. CDC has a very small gym. There are local gyms - including at least one cross-fit studio - but they are on the expensive end, locally. A few folks run, as well (CLO has more information about that, as it's rewarding, but requires caution). - Jan 2017
There is a nice gym at the Embassy. It's small but adequate. There are also other gyms around town that are bigger but I understand they are expensive. Some hotels offer the use of their gyms for a fee, and those seem to be a little cheaper. - Jun 2016
Gyms are available (not sure of the cost) as well as tennis and golf clubs. The embassy has a very nice gym that is free to use if you are affiliated with the U.S. mission. - May 2016
Yes - cost varies and there is even a Cross-fit group and a former Olympian that runs multi-week boot camps. - Aug 2014
Yes - there is one very nice public gym out by the school. The Embassy has a small but nice gym. - Jan 2014
Yes. Not a lot of selection, but availalbe. - Apr 2013
Yes - decent ones recently opened. - Jul 2010
Nominal. - Mar 2009
Very few. - Mar 2009
