The showers cost extra, and that trips people up
Let's start with the money detail that shows up more than once, because it's the kind of thing that sours a first visit. clever fit Vaihingen / Moehringen in Stuttgart carries a 4.3 from 235 people, and two separate reviewers flag the same surprise: you pay extra to shower. A five-star review from April 2018 still tacked on the caveat: "The only cons is have to pay for shower." A three-star from February 2017 spelled out the broader picture: "Membership is pretty low cost, even if they do have an unusual fee structure. Very few extras, showers cost extra. No courses."
Here's the mechanism, because it's worth understanding before you feel cheated. Budget German chains like clever fit run a low headline price and unbundle everything else - showers, solarium, sometimes water. That's not a scam; it's the model. The base membership is cheap precisely because the extras aren't included. The real question isn't "how dare they charge for a shower" - it's "did I read what the base price actually covers?" If you assumed a full-service club at a discount price, that's the gap.
What it actually is
A genuine equipment-based gym, and the reviews back that up. It's part of the clever fit franchise, taggedfitness_center, and people describe a real training floor. An August 2020 review: "It has many dumbbells and equipment for working out all muscles of your body. Only a few times is crowded. So equipment is normally available and you don't need to wait long to use it." That's a useful crowding read - mostly available, occasionally busy.
The opening hours on the record are generous: roughly 6am to midnight Monday through Friday, and 9am to 10pm on weekends. If you train early or late, that's a real advantage over clubs that close at 10.
Where the voices agree and disagree
They agree the price is low, the equipment covers the basics, and the staff are friendly - an April 2018 review calls it "well organized" with "friendly instructors and great atmosphere." They also agree on the extras: solarium and a water-massage chamber exist, but you'll pay for the frills.
The disagreement is about crowding. One reviewer says it's rarely packed; the February 2017 three-star warns it "can be very crowded" and notes a young clientele "but not unfriendly." Both can be true depending on when you go - the record's own hours suggest peak evenings versus quiet mornings.
What the 4.3 measures
A solid, no-frills gym doing exactly what a budget chain does. The 4.3 isn't dragged down by anger; it's dragged down by the unbundled extras and occasional crowding. Nobody here describes a bad workout. They describe a cheap one with a la carte add-ons.
What's missing
No review states the actual monthly price - just "low cost" and "unusual fee structure." So the exact number, and which extras are bundled versus paid, is your first question at the desk (+49 711 91242876). I won't invent a figure.
Who it's not for
Anyone who wants an all-inclusive club where the shower, classes, and sauna are baked into one price. There are "no courses," and the extras cost more. If you just want weights, dumbbells, and long opening hours at a low base rate, this fits.
FAQ
Do I really have to pay extra to shower?
Two independent reviewers say yes. It's part of clever fit's unbundled budget model - low base membership, paid extras. Confirm the current extras list at the desk before you sign.
How busy does it get?
Reviews split. Some say equipment is usually free with little waiting; one warns it "can be very crowded" at peak times. The listed hours run to midnight on weekdays, so early mornings and late nights are your quietest windows.
What does membership cost?
No review gives a number - only "low cost" with an "unusual fee structure." Call +49 711 91242876 to get the base price and find out which extras are included.