Hardcore Training ReviewNew 2.0 Venue Upgrade! AI Integration for More Precise Workouts

The gym venue features floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring excellent natural light and a spacious, bright interior. The overall decor is a stylish, industrial-chic design, with a vibrant yet sophisticated color palette.

This 280-ping venue offers a seamless, comfortable flow between its cardio area, machine zone, free weights, functional training space, sports massage and recovery room, group class studio, and changing rooms.

Beyond just working out, this gym also offers one-on-one strength training, injury prevention and corrective exercise, and specialized training for specific groups like seniors and those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugar. It even serves as a coach training base!

What truly sets Hancao Training apart is its orthopedic physician consultant, integrating medicine, physical therapy, and sports protection to provide a new era of exercise training.

Hancao Training coaches are dedicated to continuous improvement, even with their existing certifications. They hold one to two internal training sessions weekly, focusing not only on optimizing exercise techniques but also on sharing knowledge in sports medicine. This commitment ensures a highly skilled and robust coaching team.

Beyond internal training, Hancao Training also regularly offers free public classes and workshops. If you see an announcement, don't hesitate to join!

The most anticipated upgrade at the venue is the introduction of the new AI-powered Moti Phycio body assessment system, alongside Technogym strength training equipment, often called the "Rolls-Royce of fitness gear." These additions are designed to enhance the training experience, and UNN made sure to try out every piece of equipment!

Beyond upgraded equipment, Hancao Training has also designed a spacious 34-ping group class studio. The diverse class schedule offers everything from beginner to intermediate and advanced intensity levels, bringing a fun, energetic cardio option to the gym alongside its weight training.

Hancao Training, backed by a strong medical background, prioritizes recovery as much as training, which is why they've dedicated a sports massage and recovery room alongside their workout areas. The venue offers truly comprehensive services.

UNN feels that Hancao Training's move to its new Taichung North District Gym location is a significant upgrade, and everyone should experience Hancao 2.0.

Pregnant women are one group that truly benefits from exercise. However, due to traditional cultural influences, elders in Taiwan often advise pregnant women against too much activity, fearing it might affect the fetus. As a result, prenatal fitness is less common in Taiwan compared to other countries.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes that while the risk of miscarriage is higher in the early weeks of pregnancy, most miscarriages are due to incomplete embryonic development, not activities like walking, lifting heavy objects, or exercising. In fact, prenatal fitness can help pregnant individuals have a smoother delivery.

After the AI system's assessment, the coach conducts a basic physical fitness test. Once the comprehensive evaluation is complete, the one-on-one strength training begins. The coaches are highly professional and meticulous, clearly explaining everything from the initial equipment introduction to foundational movements and proper force application. This ensures that after just one or two repetitions, you'll fully understand how to use the equipment and perform the exercises correctly.

During my session, the coach was fully focused on my form. While each coach has a slightly different style, I noticed that all the other coaches on the floor were also very attentive and dedicated during their lessons.

I recently tried the new Technogym equipment at Hancao Training, starting with the dual deadlift machine. The coach provided incredibly detailed guidance on everything from foot placement and body stability to core engagement, making the exercise feel precise and highly effective.

Moving on to free-weight squats, it's worth noting that Hancao Training's squat racks all feature a full-length mirror in the middle. This allows members to clearly observe their form, while also preventing awkward eye contact with unfamiliar members across the way. UNN found this design detail incredibly thoughtful!

Finally, I pushed the sled a few times in the functional training turf area, which was a lot of fun and got my heart rate soaring and sweat pouring. The venue offers a wide variety of training options, not just weight training, but also functional training.