Geli Gym ReviewPremium 24-Hour Gym on Linsen North Road: Top-Tier Equipment, No Hassle

BY Twosevenths· 2020.07· UPDATED 2026.01

Looking for a one-off gym session in Taipei? Twosevenths has the full scoop on Geli Gym. Our mystery shopper dives into every detail, from the overall atmosphere and equipment to pricing and fees. This super-detailed review answers all your questions about Geli Gym, based on a real-world experience.

Geli Gym Review｜Premium 24-Hour Gym on Linsen North Road: Top-Tier Equipment, No Hassle

About Geli Gym

Geli Gym currently operates two venues, playfully named "Big House" and "Second House." Both venues use the same app for entry and exit, eliminating the need for traditional membership cards. Billing is a straightforward NT$1 per minute, allowing members to freely use either location without the cross-venue fees common at other gyms. What truly sets Geli Gym apart is that Big House and Second House not only feature completely different decor styles, but also offer entirely unique sets of fixed-weight equipment, varying in angles and force directions. It's highly recommended to alternate between the two venues to keep your workout routine fresh and target different, subtle muscle groups.

✦Introducing Geli Gym, Second Branch

Geli Gym's second location, Geli Gym Erfang, opened in April 2020 on Linsen North Road. Erfang is conveniently located near the Shuanglian and Zhongshan Elementary School MRT stations, with numerous bus stops and YouBike stations nearby, making it highly accessible. After a five-minute walk from the MRT station, turn into a small alley to find a striking, large wall with a distinctive yellow and gray corrugated iron design that's easy to spot.

Geli Gym's second location is in a basement, but as you descend the stairs, you're greeted by a lush, green reception counter and the humorous slogan "Geli Muscle Factory" on the wall. The space is incredibly expansive, with five-meter-high ceilings that completely eliminate any sense of being underground. The black industrial design, metallic accents, and neon wall art are incredibly stylish – you'll feel a surge of confidence just walking to the free weights.

The Two-Room venue is roughly divided into free weights, fixed machines, cardio and turf areas, and a group class studio. The fixed machines are diverse, including plate-loaded and pin-loaded options. Plate-loaded machines allow for additional weight plates, offering more varied resistance and accommodating the heavy loads needed by serious lifters. Most plate-loaded machines feature independent left and right weights, which helps train core control and balances bilateral training. With a starting weight of 5kg even before adding plates, you'll definitely feel the burn.

Geli Gym offers free showers, but you'll need to bring your own toiletries. Lockers use a code lock, so there's no need to bring your own, and there's no extra charge. In addition to minute-based self-training, Geli also provides group classes, which can be purchased individually or booked for corporate events.

✦Geli Gym: Main Studio Overview

Geli Gym's other venue, at the Minsheng-Dunhua intersection, breaks away from the typical cold gym atmosphere. Collaborating with a renowned design firm, they've created a warm, high-quality space, complete with a specially designed "influencer wall" for post-workout photo ops and check-ins. Even the lighting is angled just right — every detail is meticulously considered.

As for the equipment, the main room has some rare finds: a torso rotation machine, a lying chest press, and a hip thrust machine. It's fantastic for solo hip thrusts — no need to lug around barbells or figure out how to prop them up. This solves a huge problem!

Geli Gym Second Branch Review

Today's experience takes us to Geli Gym's Second Branch on Linsen North Road, a venue packed with equipment. They have at least two or three of every machine, and an impressive six squat racks. As a free-weight enthusiast, my eyes lit up at the sight of that many squat racks — no more waiting in line!

✦Monkey Bar: The Ultimate Physical Challenge

The most surprising discovery was the row of Monkey Bars overhead. These weren't the horizontal bars from childhood memories, but rather angled ones like you'd only see on a Ninja Warrior course! I learned that Geli Gym specifically designed this workstation, combining Monkey Bars, a DIP stand, a landmine attachment, climbing ropes, a plane rack, and a pull-up bar. It's truly astonishing, making full use of the venue's five-meter high ceilings. I wonder if I'll ever be able to conquer it in this lifetime?

✦Specialized equipment makes workouts safe and effective.

After the initial shock, I looked down and noticed an SSB bar, a rare find in most Taipei pay-per-use gyms. It has handles and padding, making it easier and safer to push heavier weights.

The equipment at Geli Gym's Second Branch is truly unique. The bench press bar, for instance, is a distinctive square cage design, offering greater stability and safety than standard two-post structures, which definitely adds to your peace of mind while lifting. The landmine attachment on the floor can also be swapped for a rowing handle, allowing for a variety of different exercises.

Specialized equipment makes workouts safe and effective.

Geli Gym is thoughtfully designed, with two sets of dumbbells under 20kg, so regular folks like me (who aren't bodybuilders) never have to worry about equipment availability. Beyond the usual eight-station setup, the multi-functional cable machine offers a wide variety of attachments, accommodating everything from narrow-grip to wide-grip exercises and various handle styles.

Beyond the treadmills and stair climbers, you'll find a ski machine here, which offers a pulling motion similar to a multi-functional cable machine but trains a wider range of force applications. The group class studio next door is available for free use whenever there isn't a class in session, whether you're stretching or doing TRX.

✦The lawn area is also well-equipped.

The expansive turf area features tires and sleds, rarely seen in Taipei pay-per-use gyms, and you can use them freely without signing up for a group class. There are even ViPR "rocket launchers," which can serve as a bridge between weight training and functional training to enhance core strength and full-body muscle balance.

Past medicine balls, step machines, and colorful kettlebells, I was surprised yet again: was that a climbing training board, the kind you usually only see at a climbing gym? Was this really a gym? With such a diverse range of equipment, it was incredibly generous not to charge membership fees. It's so convenient to be able to train finger strength and balance at the gym at the same time.

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