Gym Clubs, as a gathering place of sports elites and loves, is an integral part in Beijing’s fitness market. Its emphasis on the most cutting-edged and healthy ways of exercise has won the popularity of many fitness lovers.

The Gym Club Competition, held by Beijing Social Sports Center, is aimed at strengthening the exchange and communication between coaches and club members.

The competitions consist of 6 events, including body building knowledge, tug-of-war, body building, wrist strength, lifting and the body building show by coaches. Meanwhile awards are honored to the best coach and best body building ambassador. Its principals are as follows: Firstly, more stress on participation rather than competition. Secondly, the equipments of the club should be made full use of. Thirdly, Experts from body building association, Sports Association and so on will be invited for the planning and organization of the competition. Fourthly, give publicity of scientific body-building.

The second Gym Club Competition in 2005 attracted the participation of 600 coaches from 40 clubs across the city.