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I feel that the price-to-value ratio of this gym is not quite balanced. The pricing is comparable (even slightly higher) to standard gyms in Australia, yet the overall quality doesn't meet the same standard. If you're accustomed to training in climate-controlled, air-conditioned environments, working out here can be quite challenging. The open-air design combined with Bali's heat and humidity leads to excessive sweating even before the workout begins. The only air-conditioned area is the toilet, but even that lacks proper maintenance. The latch is oddly positioned on top of the door rather than at a convenient arm's reach, which makes it impractical. Cleanliness on the gym floor is also below expectation. The gym provides spray bottles that appear homemade, stored in clear plastic containers with unidentified liquid inside. To clean the equipment, you're expected to spray this solution and wipe it down with a small towel. On the day of my visit, there was only one towel available but plenty of bottles, which raised doubts about hygiene, especially knowing that the same towel might have been used by multiple visitors. Combined with the amount of sweat produced in such a humid space, this felt unsanitary. As for the equipment, many pieces are old and some have visible rust. One of the barbells even stained my pants, and the cable machine left black, sticky marks on my arms after accidentally touching it. While I acknowledge there may be bias in comparing it to gyms in other country, by my usual standards this was an unpleasant experience that would normally warrant a one- or two-star rating. However, from a marketing perspective, I understand that perceived value varies by the intended target audience. I might assume that the value offered here lies in the connection to nature, with its open-air layout and the view of the paddy field. But for me, it feels more like a garage gym that people set up in their homes. Considering that, I've given this gym a fair three-star rating.