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10 Best Gyms in Singapore (August 2026)

Terris personally recommends the 10 best gyms in Singapore for 2026. Honest picks across boutique studios, 24-hour chains, and premium clubs.

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Finding the best gym in Singapore is harder than it should be. There are hundreds of options, from no-frills 24-hour chains in the heartland to glossy boutique studios in the CBD, and the marketing all sounds the same. I have spent a lot of time researching Singapore's gyms and studios for this list, which means I have spent a lot of time looking past the polished hero shots to understand how these places actually run.

I also train. I have been a paying member at a few of the gyms on this list, dropped into others for trial classes, and badgered enough friends about where they work out to form a genuinely informed opinion. So this is not a directory I scraped off Google. It is my personal shortlist of ten gyms and fitness studios in Singapore that I would happily recommend to a friend.

I have tried to cover the full spectrum: hardcore strength gyms, group class studios, premium clubs with pools and recovery rooms, and budget-friendly 24-hour spots near the MRT. Different people want different things from a gym, so there is no single winner here. Find the category that fits your goals and budget, then book a trial.

For general guidance that is not trying to sell you a package, the Health Promotion Board publishes Singapore-specific advice on exercise and healthy living. Worth a read alongside anything a studio tells you.

What I look for in a gym in Singapore

Before the list, here is the criteria I use when I judge any gym or fitness studio. These are the things that separate a place I would rejoin from one I would quietly let lapse.

  • Location that fits your routine. The best gym is the one you actually go to. A gym five minutes from your office or HDB block beats a fancier one across the island that you will visit twice. Proximity to an MRT station matters more than almost anything else for consistency.
  • Honest, transparent pricing. Singapore gyms are notorious for lock-in contracts and pushy sales tactics. I favour places that publish their prices, offer no-contract or short-term options, and do not make you sit through a hard-sell consultation before you can use a treadmill.
  • Equipment and space that match the crowd. A packed peak-hour gym with one squat rack is useless if you lift. I look at whether the equipment mix and floor space suit how the place is actually used, not just how it photographs.
  • Coaching quality. For class-based and personal training gyms, the coaches are the product. Good ones scale the workout to your level, correct your form, and remember your name. That is worth paying for.
  • Cleanliness and upkeep. Clean changing rooms, working showers, and well-maintained machines are the clearest signal that an operator cares. Verified reviews on Google and ClassPass tell you this faster than any brochure.

How the best gyms in Singapore compare

StudioBest known forLocation
Ground ZeroClub-like RESISTANCE strength and RIDE cycling classesCross Street Exchange, 18 Cross Street, CBD
Barry'sHigh-intensity treadmill and strength HIIT in the Red RoomRaffles Place and Orchard
Body Fit Training (BFT)Progressive, programmed strength and conditioning classes20+ studios island-wide (Bukit Timah, Harbourfront, and more)
Haus AthleticsAthletic group training built on speed, agility, and powerRaffles Place and China Square, CBD
Ultimate PerformancePremium one-to-one personal training and body transformationsSingapore CBD and Orchard Road
Virgin ActivePremium all-in-one club with pools, recovery rooms, and 75+ classes5 clubs including Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar, Marina One
PURE FitnessSpacious premium clubs with 30+ class formats and VR spinAsia Square, Ngee Ann City, Suntec
Anytime Fitness24/7 access and Singapore-wide convenience150+ clubs island-wide
Fitness FirstFull-service clubs with broad class schedules and amenitiesMultiple clubs in CBD and major malls
24/7 Fitness (GymmBoxx)Affordable 24-hour heartland gyms with premium equipment20+ heartland outlets island-wide

1. Ground Zero

Ground Zero is the boutique studio I send friends to when they want a workout that does not feel like a workout. It sits inside Cross Street Exchange in the CBD, walking distance from Telok Ayer and Raffles Place MRT, and the space genuinely looks like a neon-lit club rather than a gym. The first time I walked in, I assumed I had taken a wrong turn.

Best known for
Club-like RESISTANCE strength and RIDE cycling classes
Location
Cross Street Exchange, 18 Cross Street, CBD
Google Rating
4.7 stars (500+ reviews via ClassPass)
Website
groundzero.sg

2. Barry's

Barry's is the studio that more or less defined the premium HIIT category, and the Singapore outlets live up to the name. The format alternates between treadmill cardio and floor-based strength work in the signature Red Room, all driven by loud music and a coach who keeps the whole room moving. It is intense, and it is meant to be.

Best known for
High-intensity treadmill and strength HIIT in the Red Room
Location
Raffles Place and Orchard
Website
barrys.com

3. Body Fit Training (BFT)

BFT has exploded across Singapore, and for good reason. It is an Australian strength and conditioning franchise built around progressive, programmed training: you follow a structured cycle of strength and cardio sessions rather than a random sweat each visit. That progression is what actually changes your body over months, and most group studios skip it.

Best known for
Progressive, programmed strength and conditioning classes
Location
20+ studios island-wide (Bukit Timah, Harbourfront, and more)
Google Rating
4.9 (2,500+ ratings via ClassPass)

4. Haus Athletics

Haus Athletics is the boutique studio I point athletic types toward. Rather than generic HIIT, the classes are built around speed, agility, and power, the kind of movement patterns you would actually train if you played a sport. It brings out a different gear than steady-state cardio, and it is genuinely fun.

Best known for
Athletic group training built on speed, agility, and power
Location
Raffles Place and China Square, CBD

5. Ultimate Performance

Ultimate Performance (U.P.) is not a place you join to wander in and use a machine. It is a private personal training gym, and it is the one I recommend when someone is serious about a real body transformation and willing to pay for it. Every session is one-to-one with a dedicated coach, backed by nutrition planning and progress tracking across dozens of metrics.

Best known for
Premium one-to-one personal training and body transformations
Location
Singapore CBD and Orchard Road

6. Virgin Active

Virgin Active is what I recommend when someone wants the full premium club experience under one roof. It calls itself a Social Wellness Club, and that is fair: alongside a large gym floor and 75+ classes a week, you get pools, hydrotherapy, ice and steam rooms, sleep pods, and cold plunge tubs. It is a place to train and to recover.

Best known for
Premium all-in-one club with pools, recovery rooms, and 75+ classes
Location
5 clubs including Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar, Marina One

7. PURE Fitness

PURE Fitness is the other major premium player, and its clubs are genuinely spacious. The Ngee Ann City flagship on Orchard Road is a standout, with VR spin classes and a circuit-training sprint track on top of a huge floor of cutting-edge equipment. If you like training somewhere that feels expansive rather than cramped at peak hour, PURE delivers.

Best known for
Spacious premium clubs with 30+ class formats and VR spin
Location
Asia Square, Ngee Ann City, Suntec
Website
pure-360.com.sg

8. Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness is the most convenient gym chain in Singapore, full stop. With over 150 clubs across the island, all open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, there is one near practically every HDB cluster, MRT station, and office. Your membership works across all of them, so you can train near home, near work, or wherever you happen to be.

Best known for
24/7 access and Singapore-wide convenience
Location
150+ clubs island-wide

9. Fitness First

Fitness First is the established full-service chain that has been a fixture in Singapore for decades, and it still earns a place here. Its clubs sit in major malls and CBD towers, and they pack a lot into one membership: large equipment floors, a wide group-exercise timetable, and the kind of facilities (pools at some clubs, generous changing rooms) that the budget chains skip.

Best known for
Full-service clubs with broad class schedules and amenities
Location
Multiple clubs in CBD and major malls

10. 24/7 Fitness (GymmBoxx)

Rounding out the list is 24/7 Fitness, the chain that grew out of the much-loved heartland brand GymmBoxx. Its whole reason for existing is accessible, affordable training for everyday Singaporeans, and it nails that brief. Memberships are wallet-friendly, the gyms are open round the clock, and the locations sit right where people live: community clubs, suburban malls, and MRT-adjacent spots.

Best known for
Affordable 24-hour heartland gyms with premium equipment
Location
20+ heartland outlets island-wide
Website
sg.247.fitness

Questions to ask before you join a gym

How much does a gym membership cost in Singapore?

Gym membership in Singapore typically runs from around S$50 to S$200 per month, depending on the type. Budget 24-hour chains like 24/7 Fitness and Anytime Fitness sit at the lower end, often S$50 to S$90 a month. Boutique class studios like Barry's, Ground Zero, and BFT usually work out higher per session once you factor in class packs. Premium clubs like Virgin Active and PURE Fitness, and one-to-one personal training at Ultimate Performance, sit at the top of the range. Always ask for the full price including any joining fee, and check whether there is a lock-in contract. For other wellness costs, see my guides to the best Pilates studios in Singapore and the best physiotherapy clinics in Singapore.

What is the best 24-hour gym in Singapore?

For round-the-clock access, Anytime Fitness and 24/7 Fitness (formerly GymmBoxx) are the two I recommend most. Anytime Fitness wins on sheer coverage, with 150+ clubs island-wide and a global access pass. 24/7 Fitness wins on value, with affordable heartland gyms kitted out with premium equipment brands. Pick Anytime if you travel or move around the island a lot; pick 24/7 Fitness if you want the lowest price near your HDB block.

Boutique studio or a regular gym membership?

It depends on what makes you show up. Boutique studios like Barry's, Haus Athletics, and BFT give you coached, structured classes and group energy, which is ideal if you lack motivation training alone or want expert guidance. A regular gym or 24-hour chain gives you freedom and a lower price, which suits people who already know what they are doing and just need access. Many people do both: a chain membership for solo sessions plus a class pack for variety.

How do I avoid getting locked into a bad contract?

This is the single biggest complaint about Singapore gyms. Before you sign, ask three things: is there a minimum contract term, what is the cancellation policy, and are there any fees on top of the monthly rate. Favour gyms that offer no-contract or month-to-month options, and never sign on the spot under sales pressure. Take the trial, sleep on it, then decide.

Need a website for your gym or fitness studio

I have spent years building and marketing websites for businesses in the health and wellness space, and the same problem comes up again and again: a great gym with a website that does not bring in members. If your site loads slowly, looks dated, or does not show up when someone searches "best gym near me" or "gym [your neighbourhood]," you are handing leads straight to competitors.

The fitness market in Singapore is crowded, and your website is usually the first impression a prospective member gets before they ever walk through your doors. A fast, well-designed site with proper local SEO turns that first impression into a trial booking. I have written a detailed guide on digital marketing for health and wellness businesses in Singapore that covers SEO, Google Ads, and the channels that actually drive sign-ups.

If you run a gym or studio and want a website that fills classes instead of just sitting there, get in touch for a free consultation. You can also explore my web design services to see how I work. And if you are mapping out your own wellness routine, my other Terris Recommends guides to the best spas in Singapore and the best postnatal massage in Singapore are worth a look.

How much does a gym membership cost in Singapore?

Gym membership in Singapore runs from about S$50 to S$200 a month. Budget 24-hour chains like Anytime Fitness and 24/7 Fitness sit at the S$50 to S$90 end. Boutique class studios cost more per session once you count class packs, and premium clubs sit at the top.

Watch the joining fee and the minimum contract term, because those are where the real cost usually hides. A 12-month lock-in at S$90 a month is a S$1,080 commitment, so use a trial or a day pass before you sign anything.

Is a 24-hour gym or a boutique studio better?

It depends on whether you need access or accountability. A 24-hour chain gym is better if you already know what to do and want cheap, flexible access near home or the office. A boutique studio is better if you need a coach watching your form and a class schedule that makes you turn up.

Most people who say they cannot stick to the gym do not have an access problem, they have an accountability problem, and that is worth paying for.

There is no single best gym in Singapore, only the best gym for you. If you want coached group energy, look at Barry's, Ground Zero, BFT, or Haus Athletics. If you want a serious transformation, Ultimate Performance is the one. For premium all-in-one clubs, Virgin Active and PURE Fitness lead. And for affordable, always-open convenience, Anytime Fitness, Fitness First, and 24/7 Fitness have you covered wherever you live.

My advice: shortlist two or three from the category that fits your goals, book trial sessions at each, and pay attention to how you feel walking out. The gym you look forward to going back to is the one that will actually change your fitness. If you found this helpful, keep an eye on the Terris Recommends series for more honest picks across Singapore.

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