What is ChocoZAP?

 

ChocoZAP is a unique Japanese gym that offers way more than just workouts. Here’s what makes it stand out:

 

1)No staff—fully automated access

2) Wear your work clothes—no gym attire required

3) Fun and leisure services (karaoke, red light therapy, gel nails, and more!)

4) Access any location with your barcode—gyms are everywhere!

Extra Services?

 

Aside from gym equipment, ChocoZAP also offers:

* Body hair removal

* Massage chairs

* Pilates machines

* Beauty services like teeth whitening

 

Each location may have different amenities, so be sure to check what’s available at your nearest branch

 

Just make sure to follow the rules 😉

App

The app is soooo convenient, but I’ll get more into that down below. For now, you should know that you use the app to sign in and open the doors, that the app provides all kinds of information, such as guides on how to use every machine, meal plans, timed training and exercise routines, and more! It’s also convenient to use because it tells you when the gym is full or empty.

Prices?

 

Can you believe that it’s only 3278 yen (Yes, that’s with tax!)? If you’re from the States, you may be used to cheaper prices like with Planet Fitness.

 

Usually there is a starter fee for this gym, but depending on when you join, you pay 0yen for it. Make sure to join during their sales period!

 

Additionally, I really like ChocoZAP because there is no cancellation fee (after you’ve been registered for 3 months). You can quit any time without penalty. 🙂

 

Start Me With A Starter Kit

 

Once you become a member, you get a membership barcode that you scan each time.

Depending on when you join, they offer a starter kit that has a scale and a smartwatch with it.

After you connect your phone with the starter kit items, you’re all set. (^-^)

The watch keeps track of your heart rate, sleep time (if you wear it when sleeping), steps, and sports (when you’re running or doing some other form of exercise). Not to mention that after you pair the scale to your phone, it will log your weight automatically!

You can pick your starter kit up (depending on the location) or have it sent to you.

 

No Staff? No Problem!

If you’re worried about there not being customer service or staff, please don’t be. They have a program for the gym goers where they function as staff and help out for a discounted price. That could be you too if you sign up for that program when they offer it! These people who signed up for it make sure the garbage is taken care of, the area is tidy, and that things are clean.

If you have any questions, there is also the option to submit a report to the chocozap company directly. Not to mention becoming friends with the app on LINE and being able to direct your questions through there.

 

Too Tired, Lazy, Busy? Oh My!

 

If you’re like me, you will always find a reason or excuse NOT to exercise. As someone who usually exercises by walking (or running to the train every day for work haha) on top of not being able to fit in time to exercise because of work (and guilt for exercising when not working), this was like heaven to me. 

Not needing to change out of my work clothes and being able to drop in any time at the 24/7 gym is a blessing.

Not to mention the fact that they have a bicycle machine with a desk. Literally I’ve spent over five hours at the gym just pedaling away, which easily took care of my two main worries above.

 

My Go To 🙂

Arm day, leg day, abdominal day—any day is a good day as long as you’re at the gym! Haha

I don’t do much now because of work, but I just finished a major project and intend to take advantage of my gym membership now.

Before I’d only used the bicycle with the desk, but now I plan to start using the machinery, such as the shoulder press machine, the bicep curl machine, the treadmill, and of course the gel machine.

Happy Exercising!

 

I know going to the gym can be so draining and that it’s not the most fun thing to do in the world. But once you get into the swing of things, it gets better. I promise :). It’s a little easier when you know you can go to karaoke or use the beauty treatment areas right after haha. Just remember to have fun with it and enjoy every step you take on this journey to improve your health and well-being.

In the meantime, here are some articles for you to check out as you’re on the treadmill.

*The Nooks and Crannies of Nakazakicho
*Thoughts of Tenjinzaki

*Alice in Fantasy Land Cafe Adventures

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