among some of the most famous chains, smartfit and bodytech can be found in almost every neighborhood of rio de janeiro - they generally offer monthly and annual plans, which can vary in prices depending on the services provided.

once the body has been taken care of, the next thing on the agenda is to get a great tan, and with the temperatures hot, and the beaches enticing, physical exposure can be higher than in other parts of the world - to finish the job, and to fit in with the style of the city, a complimenting wardrobe is always a plus, within a city where the fashion industry is constantly growing.

nutrionional shops, such as mundo verde, can be spot all over the city - here is more infromation on other healthy establishments that can be found in the metropolitan area.