DR. LODER
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Address: Ostozhenka St., 2; Strastnoy
Boulevard, 10/1 |
The history of the prestigious Dr. Loder Fitness
Centers dates back to 1829 when Surgeon in Ordinary to the Emperor,
Professor of Medicine Christian Ivanovich Loder opened in Ostozhenka
Street his famous health center. The place at once became extremely
popular with Moscow nobility that highly appreciated the possibility
of enjoying the latest body treatments and getting mineral water of
highest quality without leaving Moscow.
The modern Dr. Loder Fitness Center in Ostozhenka
Street was opened in 2000. And in spring of 2003 the Dr. Loder in Strastnoy
Boulevard appeared. Nowadays Dr. Loder Fitness Centers like century
and a half ago offer Muscovites and the guests of the city a unique
combination of state-of-the-art exercise and relaxation facilities.
Fitness enthusiasts are sure to find everything necessary for working
out - perfectly equipped gym, boxing studio, comfortable aerobics area
and an extensive list of fitness programs ranging from traditional aerobics
and dance classes to yoga and cardio studio. The programs are arranged
in such a way that each guest is sure to find something that will suit
his fitness level and preferences.
The exclusive Pilates studios are especially popular
with the visitors. Named after its German inventor, Joseph H. Pilates,
a boxer and dancer who also studied yoga and Zen meditation, the technique
encompasses is a unique blend of physical exercise, mental conditioning
and special equipment training. Both Dr. Loder fitness center offers
individual Pilates classes with highly qualified instructors.
Each
of the Dr. Loder club has available a range of differentiating and unique
features that make every member's workout an experience to be remembered.
Thus, for example, the Dr. Loder in Strastnoy Boulevard boasts a 25-meter
long swimming pool equipped with counter flow, cascades, elements of
Jacuzzi and hydro massage. The original Turkish steam bath, Finish sauna,
extensive relaxation area and stylized Thai massage cabinet are welcome
additions. The swimming pool of the Dr. Loder in Ostozhenka Street is
smaller (17x6 m), but it is also quite convenient and club members of
all ages can enjoy anything from a quick dip to swimming lessons or
even aqua aerobics.
