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Basic-Fit Leuven Vital Decosterstraat 24/7

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😠 Often dirty and out of papers. Showers often not well kept. Toilet smelly. And especially one of the staff member is too often doing his own fitness instead of taking care of the client, leaving phones ringing not answered and clients waiting at reception desk. People often mention fitness, equipment, staff, good, machines, basic, space, cables, working, nice,


Address

Vital Decosterstraat 19/23, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

Website

www.basic-fit.com

Contact

+32 2 588 77 10

Rating on Google Maps

3.50 (221 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 12β€―am to 4β€―pm, Holiday hours
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: 8:30β€―am to 11:59β€―pm
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

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  • 1/5 Kai K. 6 years ago on Google
    Often dirty and out of papers. Showers often not well kept. Toilet smelly. And especially one of the staff member is too often doing his own fitness instead of taking care of the client, leaving phones ringing not answered and clients waiting at reception desk.
    15 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Karina A. 7 years ago on Google
    The personnel was really weird. When you enter and say "Hello" they don't even nod. When you ask something quite politely, you do not hear any polite words back. I was in the middle of my pushup set when a lady working for basic fit just came by with a vacuum cleaner and literally vacuumed in front of my nose.... Not a very pleasant impression. On the other hand, there is plenty of equipment, functional training zone has everything needed for a decent workout. Maybe a greater variation of kettlebel weights would be a good idea. Besides, eventually when I needed help, one of the workers tried to genuinely help me, which was pleasant. Maybe lack of courstey comes from their feeble English? I would understand it, they are not obliged to speak it.
    8 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 hilton h. 7 years ago on Google
    We need a (CABLE MACHINE) instead of adding all other useless machines!
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Zak A. 5 years ago on Google
    Crappy place. Smells. No ventilation in the Strength training area. Staff usually cold and unfriendly. Would not recommend unless this was the only option available.
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Leuven F. 2 years ago on Google
    Basic Fit Leuven don't have the capacity to meet their end of the bargain when I signed on during the pandemic. As a result, the contract is null and void. In Leuven's Vital Decosteerstraat branch, you can only typically book a session 2-3 days in advance. I had to make one booking on the 10th of June for the 14th. As someone running a tech startup, I rarely know my schedule to exercise 2 days in advance. So continuing to use Basic Fit is not feasible. The service is useless to me and the obligation of "providing the fitness area, with its equipment." signed in terms is not being met. When I sent an email to Basic Fit saying I am thinking of cancelling my membership for this reason and various others, I got an email back to say I can cancel my membership. When I try to do that, it says I need to continue paying for half a year. My membership number is 369016905. Please contact me via email and let me cancel my subscription + refund. Otherwise, please refund me for every day I can't use the gym. Usually I would go every day, but now, I can't. Because your booking system is far too long notice to work.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 АндрСй οΏ½. 8 years ago on Google
    Free weight area was in the basement, so the ceilings weren't high enough for some exercises (like military press). Plenty of machines though, and multiple squat racks. Not enough 20kg weights, so in the evening it's problematic to do exercises that require a lot of weight.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Ed C. 6 years ago on Google
    Only has bear minimum equipment for a serious lifter (dumbbells only go to 36kg). One or two of the staff are over-zealous with enforcing some frivolous rules such as the NEED to use towels; wiping them down with eco-friendly paper towels is much more hygienic. Enforcing them to the point where it seems like one staff member in particular seems personally offended by it and has erected obnoxious signs around the gym. Not a nice environment. It's a shame because some of the staff are lovely and the customers are great. They also don't seem to be very good at fixing broken toilets or replacing things in there. Unfortunately, the only reasonably priced gym in Leuven. Not a great gym scene in Leuven, the good gyms are way overpriced.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Robert K. 7 years ago on Google
    The strength zone is located in the basement, therefore you don't really get any fresh air and equipment they can place is limited. However this location is ideal.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Juan V. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite crowded and lack of sunlight and fresh air - Has lots of cardio equipment for people who are into that. Virtual spinning classes are really fun to do! Make sure to connect to the correct Wifi to use this.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 David Van D. 5 years ago on Google
    Not amazing. Often way overcrowded to the point that it's almost dangerous. I once had a guy almost drop a weight on my head cause everyone was packed so closely together. There is no clear distinction between the free weights zone and the stretching zone, which is part of the reason why such incidents happen. Hygiene is not great, some staff are friendly, some not so much. Roof is too low, as a tall person I cannot lift weights overhead. All in all I would find this gym fairly obnoxious were it not that the Basic Fit at the Vaart is quite decent.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 AB. r. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too small space for the number of people coming. Windows have to stay closed (so to speak to keep the heat out), making it terribly hot and out of oxygen. Sports are then definitely not pleasant. No ventilation! No air conditioning. Devices are fine. (Original) Te kleine ruimte voor het aantal mensen dat komen. Ramen moeten dichtblijven (zogezegd om de warmte buiten te houden), waardoor het verschrikkelijk warm wordt, en er geen zuurstof meer is. Sporten is dan absoluut niet aangenaam. Geen ventilatie! Geen airco. Toestellen zijn in orde.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Glenn T. 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and clean fitness, changing rooms are fine, don't forget to bring your own lock for locking the lockers (limited available at the counter). Recommended to go fitness if you know what you are doing! (Original) Goede en propere fitness, kleedkamers zijn in orde, vergeet wel geen eigen slotje mee te nemen voor de lockers op slot te doen (beperkt te verkrijgen aan de balie). Aanrader voor te gaan fitnessen als je weet waar je mee bezig bent!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 MarΓ­a B. 1 year ago on Google
    I specifically explained I could only go for one month (1 week in Belgium then abroad because I am traveling a lot as of lately), I paid online. My 1-month subscription was about to expire and now this month I learn that I have been automatically charged this month, I never approved for automatic debit. Also, this company calls itself international but most things are in Dutch which makes it difficult for clients to get the information they need (for instance subscription conditions) and they are unreachable by phone because.....they have no phone number! Really? And reaching by chat seems impossible.... Go for another gym for same price.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Martins B. 1 year ago on Google
    No cables and ceiling is too low to do overhead press. No place or equipment to do dips either. Crowded most of the time, but otherwise a decent gym. The gym has a lot of machines and tge below ground level part has a good airflow
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Arno Van B. 1 year ago on Google
    Even to Basic-Fit’s standards this is horrible. To begin: there is no wifi or cell service whatsoever. There’s no cable stack, more than half the dumbells are loose, basically all pin loaded machines are so rusty you can barley fit the pin in the stack. If there’s more than one person benching, squatting or deadlifting you can forget finding any plates. No decent airconditioning so they try to cool you down with a single fan which does absolutely nothing. Absolutely horrible experience.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Shafi k. 6 months ago on Google
    AC is not working inside very warm and also leek water from AC but the people who work their they are very nice and kind 5 star for workers
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Ismail B. 1 year ago on Google
    No kettlebells, no cables machine, underground with no windows nor ventilation.....
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Luca A. 1 year ago on Google
    They have 2 hubs to purchase a day pass. The only one accessible from outside has been broken for ages. Hence, the main selling point of the place, the fact that it is open 24/24, is not a thing unless you have a subscription. Also, the place is horrible.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Brandy B. 4 months ago on Google
    I came to this gym as a guest, looking for a place that was open early enough. This gym is disgusting. Like an absolute hole. It’s poorly lit, which gives the weight room an abysmal feeling, especially as a woman. it’s dirty, the fitness room has blinking disco lights on the fritz, the machines are outdated of which many have ripped leather pads. I walked into the bathroom to see the sink clogged and the trash overflowing. Who wants to shower here?!?!?? It literally feels like working out in a Dark, dirty trashcan. Attached are a few pictures to back it up. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on this gym.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Jayanta M. 7 months ago on Google
    There's no cable, no window, the atmosphere is dark and gloomy. I hope Basicfit will find a better location very soon.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Chris F. 5 years ago on Google
    Normally I would rate a basic fit with 3 squat racks highly but here they have no space suitable for deadlifts i.e. with floor protection or a platform such as many other basic fits have acquired recently. The changing rooms are crazy small considering the large unused space on the ground floor, plus the heating is on full blast in there meaning if you have a shower you come out immediately sweating! The pull up bars (on squat racks) are very close to the ceiling - mind your head! I guess this is what makes it 'basic'.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Dario Kraus G. 2 years ago on Google
    Just please get some cables... never seen a gym without cables before xD

  • 1/5 Katrien D. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff here is awful. They are not welcoming, not educated and do not know how to provide service. The difference with other Basic-Fit locations is enormous. I only go here if there is no other option... Oh no, not even that!

  • 3/5 W. V. 6 years ago on Google
    As the name implies it is basic, don't expect any fancy stuff. Changing rooms are too small, bottles with cleaning product are often empty. On the plus side, it is located right in the center and it's quite cheap.

  • 5/5 I came from the A. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice place to workout and sweat😈 And nice bench to sit and stare😬 Great place to improve my stamina.πŸ˜₯ READ MORE CLICK HERE Storage Lock is useless for me unless someone give me free slot key is my best option 😏"yeah, U BETTER HAND DAT KEY FOR LE ME" or else ill smile.πŸ˜ƒ Best option to train till you cant lift your hands longer then 1.00001 sec Payment is regular and basic equipments looks regular and the space/room looks regular. Yeah, regular... Regular everywhere. My face to response = πŸ˜‘ More... imagine on your own mind to see for yourself

  • 5/5 Klaas N. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredibly friendly staff, even tge students that work here look so professional. Love working out here every day.

  • 3/5 Lieze N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tried it, it wasn't my thing - other fitness things are more pleasant (Original) Heb het geprobeerd, was niet mijn ding - andere fitnesszaken zijn aangenamer

  • 3/5 ruben g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In good order, since reservation system with covid not too busy anymore. More or less everything necessary is present. For the prices they offer, a good choice. (Original) Goed in orde, sinds reservatiesysteem met covid niet te druk meer. Min of meer al het nodige is aanwezig. Voor de prijzen die ze aanbieden een goede keuze.

  • 4/5 Mathieu G. 3 years ago on Google
    Okay airflow even though you're working out in the basement. Staff could be more friendly.

  • 5/5 Brian A. 1 year ago on Google
    My regular place to workout. Great personal trainer (Dilce Oliveira) with knowledge and skill knows how to motivate you. Recommend the premium account, so you can enjoy the free sports drinks available in awesome flavors.

  • 5/5 Elissa_vet 1 year ago on Google
    Had the best gym- experience! The environment, the staff were perfect! Especially, Mounir was very motivational to us and always helpful! Thank you all! Thank you Mounir!

  • 5/5 Dimitris P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice gym experience. A trainer there, Mounir, was so kind and polite. Really helpful and was there not only to give his advice about gym-related concerns but also to make your day and bring joy to your workout through his nice energy and motivation.

  • 3/5 Yannick H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small gym and it is always super busy. Half of the fitness equipment cannot be used because of corona. (Original) Kleine fitness en het is altijd super druk. De helft van de fitness toestellen kan ook niet gebruikt worden wegens corona.

  • 5/5 Aria A. 3 years ago on Google
    Low budget and nice to work out with lots of equipment . Clean and culturally diverse

  • 3/5 Rob M. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately too small and always too busy. Not much equipment either.

  • 5/5 shirley a. 4 years ago on Google
    Good gym just try not to come at crowded times. You can check how crowded it is at this page. 😊

  • 2/5 Laura R. 3 years ago on Google
    simply very bad: very small, not enough machines, completely absent staff, wifi not working, dirty showers...

  • 5/5 Eward D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is a Basic-Fit. (Original) Dit is een Basic-Fit.

  • 4/5 Mihaela C. 8 years ago on Google
    The machines are very new, there is a lot of space and enough machines for everyone. There is no WiFi or reception.

  • 1/5 jasper m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Air con is the only positive point. Throughout the year, this basic fit is too busy, and the ceiling is too low (overhead exercises are not possible). In addition, no cables available. Basic fits in Leuven are thoroughly in need of renewal. (Original) Airco is het enige positieve punt. Door het jaar is deze basic-fit te druk, en het plafond is te laag (geen overhead oefeningen mogelijk). Daarnaast ook geen kabels aanwezig. Basic-fits in Leuven zijn grondig toe aan vernieuwing.

  • 4/5 christophe n. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small changing rooms but good equipment and lots of bicycles and treadmills! (Original) Kleine kleedkamers maar wel goede toestellen en veel fietsen en loopbanden!

  • 5/5 Sensual Kelly Leuven Massage A. 3 years ago on Google
    I love it here... Very clean

  • 5/5 Alaalddin M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like sports and activity (Original) Ψ£Ψ­Ψ¨ Ψ§Ω„Ψ±ΩŠΨ§ΨΆΨ© ΩˆΨ§Ω„Ω†Ψ΄Ψ§Ψ·

  • 3/5 Thomas V. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty small, no cables, feels like a basement. No that much of equipment! But clean place!

  • 2/5 DR. Mustafa A. 6 years ago on Google
    All the time is full and there is no reels pull..

  • 4/5 Jonathan M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This fitness is pretty good but there are no cables. Sometimes there are too many people for the space that is there. Unfortunately it is underground. For the rest it is a very good fitness. (Original) Deze fitness is vrij goed maar er zijn geen kabels. Soms zijn er ook teveel mensen voor de ruimte die er is. Spijtig is het ondergronds. Voor de rest is het een erg goede fitness.

  • 3/5 Mr. U. 5 years ago on Google
    It's OK. Lacks a lot of basic equipment (especially cable machines), and the opening hours are quite limited, but at least the staff is friendly.

  • 4/5 AL B. 5 years ago on Google
    I would rate it higher if it was more spacious but given the variety of equipment based on the total floor space, it's quite suitable. I like the convenience of the signing-in process and you can purchase day-passes for under 10 euros.


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