Since the COVID-19 pandemic made working from home more common, many people may feel that they are not getting enough exercise.
However, despite there being more opportunities to get out of the house with COVID-19 being reclassified as Class 5 in May, people's lifestyles have changed, including how they work and interact with their families. As a result, many people have lost the pre-pandemic confidence they had to go to a sports club or gym on a regular basis.
The biggest drawback users face is that most facilities only offer subscription-based memberships; you pay even if you do not use the facility, and you can only use the gym where you became a member. Also, if, for example, you choose two gyms, one close to home and one close to work, you will pay twice the membership fees.

There is a company that has solved these issues. This is GYYM, born from the Mitsubishi Estate group Innovation Challenge (MEIC).
At GYYM, we offer a pay-per-use system made possible through collaboration with various gyms and fitness studios. This means that users aren't restricted to a specific location; they can choose whichever facility they prefer whenever it's most convenient for them.

The business came from the four colleagues—who would later develop the GYYM concept—attending an MEIC briefing session. This session was a gathering of like-minded individuals who wanted to start new businesses. An external mentor advised them to first look for problems in their daily lives and try to connect them to business. With this, they explored issues they were facing and narrowed these down from the perspective of commercial feasibility.

Kagawa explains how they arrived at the idea for GYYM. "When you start working, it is difficult to use sports facilities regularly, and different departments have busy periods, whether it's event preparation, end-of-year accounting, or budget planning. So we thought, why can't you use sports facilities at a time that suits you?"

So, let's explain how exactly to use GYYM.
First, you sign up at the GYYM website. Once signed up, choose the program you want to do at the place and time that fits your schedule from GYYM's partner facilities, make a reservation, and complete payment. Then, show your booking history at the facility reception, and you are good to go!

STEP 1
earch for "GYYM" on the web
STEP 2
Search for your preferred fitness program from several facilities
STEP 3
Confirm the program details
STEP 4
Select the time you want to go and complete the simple ticket purchase and reservation process

Sign-up fees or fixed monthly fees are not necessary with GYYM.

Usage fees begin at around ¥1000 (displayed as GYYM points, 1 point = ¥1. Points are valid for 90 days, based on a deposit system.) depending on the time slot, the facility used, and the program. You can save a lot of money at off-peak times.
Using GYYM to work out once or twice a week is cheaper than a typical gym membership.

GYYM has partnerships with over 300 facilities in Kanto, Kansai, Tokai, Tohoku, and Kyushu.
Some of the GYYM partner facilities.

At comprehensive fitness clubs like Tipness and Megalos, you can use swimming pools, studio exercises, as well as machine gyms. The programs at our partner facilities range from typical fitness programs to the latest trends. They include everything from hot yoga, pilates, and darkroom workouts to boxing, dance, ballet, aerial yoga, surf exercises, personal training, and more.
Another plus is that you can select the facility's location or program's exercise level in advance. Even if it's your first time using a facility, you do not need to worry about being out of your depth.

GYYM allows you to use facilities in a way that was impossible until now.
You can use facilities close to your office or home, or even on business trips, at your own convenience. Also, you can try out hammock-based aerial yoga during a shopping break, go on a trip with a friend to try surf exercises, refresh in a sauna after a run, or work out with family and friends. Your ideas can unlock endless possibilities to enjoy sports.

Take this opportunity to sign up for GYYM and enjoy working out in your own unique way!

STEP 1
Complete the simple three-minute sign-up process
No sign-up fees or monthly costs required.
Scan the QR code below.

Enter discount codes here.

STEP 2
Search for a register a program
Search for the hottest facilities or popular programs that match your mood.
Purchase points and complete the registration.

STEP 3
Attend the program
Even if it's your first time, you only need to tell the facility staff your name and show the reservation screen. You can attend as if you were a member.