Most of the first class hotels have a small fitness room if you can't do without working up a sweat whilst visiting New York. There are many public gyms to choose from in the city, with daily rates ranging from $15 to $25. The world famous Gold's Gym is a popular choice for its convenient location and offers well-maintained machines. A day pass for the use of the gym is $25.

The Chelsea Piers Complex on the Hudson River is massive and considered by some people to be the best gym complex in the world. It hosts an ice-skating rink and a four-level driving range which overlooks the Hudson River. There is also a gigantic sports and fitness center which contains a swimming pool, workout center, running track and a rock-climbing wall amongst other activities.

Gym Information:

Gold's Gym:
250 W 54th Street
Between Seventh Avenue and Broadway.
Tel: 212-307-7760
Day Pass $25

Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex:
Piers 59-62 at 23rd Street and 11th Avenue
Hudson River
Tel: 336-6444
www.chelseapiers.com

Clay:
25 W 14th Street
New York
NY
Whoever said gyms should be spartan never experienced a chilled mint-and-eucalyptus-soaked towel.

Dolphin Fitness Clubs:
50 E 42nd Street
New York
NY
The bargain basement of gyms gives low prices, not high-grade amenities.

Equinox Fitness Clubs:
97 Greenwich Avenue
New York
NY
This upscale gym shines with outward polish and intense sweat.

Asphalt Green:
1750 York Ave
New York
NY
Two multipurpose athletic complexes as well as surrounding playing areas serve a diverse clientele at this massive sports facility.

Reebok Sports Club:
160 Columbus Avenue Ste 2
New York,
NY
This tony gym sports the amenities of a four-star hotel.

24-7 Fitness Club:
47 W 14th Street
New York
NY
This no-frills gym caters to serious bodybuilders, night owls and the budget-minded.

New York Sports Club:
502 Park Avenue
New York
NY
This gym's red-and-white logo is a common sight in Manhattan neighbourhoods.