Questions people ask before joining S R Gym
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Location and getting there
- Where is S R Gym in Surat?
- S R Gym has two branches in Surat. Adajan is above Way Wait Restaurant at Kalpana Society Part-2, Choksi Wadi, Adajan, Surat 395009. Katargam is at Vihar Society-2, Wadinath Chowk, Plot 169, Ved Road, near Singanpor Char Rasta, Katargam, Surat 395004.
- Which S R Gym branch is closest to me?
- If you are in Adajan, Adajan Gam, Choksi Wadi, Pal, Rander or Jahangirpura, the Adajan branch is nearest. If you are in Katargam, Ved Road, Singanpor, Ishwar Nagar, Amroli or Dabholi, the Katargam branch is nearest.
- What is the landmark for the Adajan branch?
- The Adajan branch is above Way Wait Restaurant, near Vivekanand Bridge, at Choksi Wadi. Its Google Plus Code is 5RW3+GX.
- What is the landmark for the Katargam branch?
- The Katargam branch is at Wadinath Chowk on Ved Road, near Singanpor Char Rasta. Its Google Plus Code is 6RGC+4W.
Timings
- What time does S R Gym open?
- S R Gym Katargam opens at 5:00 am and S R Gym Adajan opens at 6:00 am, Monday to Saturday. Both close at 10:00 pm.
- Is S R Gym open on Sunday?
- No. Both S R Gym branches in Surat are closed every Sunday.
- Is there an early morning gym in Surat?
- Yes. S R Gym Katargam on Ved Road opens at 5:00 am, Monday to Saturday, which is among the earliest opening times in the city.
- When is S R Gym least busy?
- Right at opening and through the middle of the afternoon. The busiest period at both branches is roughly 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, when most members arrive after work.
Fees and payment
- How much is S R Gym membership?
- Membership at S R Gym starts from ₹5,000 for 3 months, at either branch.
- How much is personal training at S R Gym?
- One-to-one personal training with Brijesh Joshi starts from ₹25,000 for 3 months.
- Is there a monthly plan?
- The published rate is quoted per three months. Three months is the shortest block over which a beginner reliably sees a change. Ask on +91 98790 69960 about other terms.
- Do the two branches charge the same?
- The published starting rates are the same at Adajan and Katargam. Confirm the current rate for your branch on +91 98790 69960.
Joining
- How do I join S R Gym?
- Walk into either branch during opening hours, or message +91 98790 69960 on WhatsApp first. There is no online sign-up, joining involves a conversation about what you are trying to do.
- Can I look around before joining?
- Yes. Come during opening hours and ask for Brijesh. Looking at the floor and asking questions costs nothing.
- Do I need to bring anything on my first visit?
- Training clothes and shoes you can lift in, flat-soled shoes are better than running shoes for squatting and deadlifting. Bring water.
Training and coaching
- Who coaches at S R Gym?
- Brijesh Joshi, the founder, coaches at both branches. He opened the gym in 1999 and is President of the Strength Bodybuilding Association South Gujarat.
- Is S R Gym suitable for complete beginners?
- Yes. Beginners spend their first weeks learning the barbell lifts with light load before progression starts. Most of the members whose results are published on this site started without training experience.
- Can women train at S R Gym?
- Yes. Women train at both branches, and several published results are women, including a member who went from 111 kg to 74 kg in five months. Call +91 98790 69960 to ask about timings.
- How many days a week should I train?
- Three to four days suits most people starting out and is more sustainable than the six-day plan beginners usually propose. The programme is written around the days you can genuinely commit to.
- Does S R Gym offer online coaching?
- Yes. Brijesh Joshi began coaching clients remotely in 2024. Online clients have included people training outside India.
About Brijesh Joshi
- Who is Brijesh Joshi?
- Brijesh Joshi is the founder and head coach of S R Gym, Surat, which he opened in 1999. He is President of the Strength Bodybuilding Association South Gujarat, the body that organises the region's bodybuilding championships.
- What has Brijesh Joshi won?
- A 1997 Gujarati newspaper report records him placing second in weight lifting and third in the 75 kg power lifting group at the South Gujarat University inter-college championships, while a student at Akhand Anand Arts & Commerce College. That is the only competitive result this site documents.
- Does Brijesh Joshi hold a fitness certification?
- Yes. He holds a personal trainer certificate from GFFI Fitness Academy of India, advance fitness personal trainer and special population training certificates from Dr Mahesh Kumar's Medical Institute, and functional training level 1 from Energy Kettlebell Fitness Academy Asia. He is also a registered Category B judge with the Indian Body Building & Fitness Federation. Every certificate is photographed on the credentials page.