From personal experience, regular unisex gyms can still be uncomfortable at times, so an all-female workout haven will be just the thing to help ease you into a fitspo lifestyle.
At these girl-friendly gyms, get coached and inspired to workout with professional female trainers to achieve your body goals. There’s also no need to be intimidated by guys hogging the machines, or awkward, judgy eye-contact courtesy of gym dudes
Encore is a Muay Thai gym founded to bring the traditionally masculine sport to Singaporean women. Training features a range of different forms to help you reach your fitness goals and find joy in keeping happy and healthy.
Interested participants can book a free trial and undergo a body analysis test before committing to a monthly membership.
Address: 452A Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427665
Opening Hours: 12.30pm to 8pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 9.30am to 2pm (Saturdays & Sundays) |
Membership Fees: Starting from S$188 per month
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From personal training sessions to weekly Zumba classes, Amore Fitness & Boutique Spa is known for being an affordable women-only gym that has it all. The gym even provides spa services for users to soothe sore muscles after an intense workout session.
Amore also has live classes on Zoom for you to keep fit in the comforts of your home if you can’t make it for a physical class.
Address: Branch locations found here
Membership Fees: Starting from S$90 per month
Opening Hours: List of opening hours for various branches found here
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Contours Express prides itself on being the go-to gym to make you move. With 9 outlets across the island, the gym is easily accessible for members who want to squeeze in a quick workout session during their lunch breaks.
You can even get a full body workout in just 29 minutes with their circuit training session!
Address: Branch locations found here
Opening Hours: 6pam to 11pm (daily)
Membership Fees: Starting from S$89 per month
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Exercising is way more fun when you have an exercise buddy. The Eaqlia Studio focuses on building a community where you can meet other like-minded women who’ll motivate you as you torch calories.
Despite the smaller class sizes with wider distancing between each member due to Covid-19, classes continue alongside their available virtual sessions.
Address: Ark @ Gambas, 7 Gambas Crescent #09-15, Singapore 757087
Opening Hours: 7pm to 9.15pm (Mondays) | 10am to 9.15pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays) | 3pm to 9.15pm (Fridays) | 9am to 12pm (Saturdays) | 9am to 10am (Sundays)
Membership Fees: Various passes can be found here
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Remove toxins from your body by sweating it out in Hot Yoga sessions with Lava Yoga. Ease your mind as you move your body into various poses to the accompaniment of soothing acoustic music.
Reservations for classes open 3 days before each session to facilitate Covid-19 restrictions so be sure to make your bookings early.
Address: Great World 1 Kim Seng Promenade #02-102/103, Singapore 237994
Opening Hours: 8am to 10pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 9am to 6pm (Saturdays & Sundays) |
Membership Fees: Starting from S$198 per month
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Led by an all-female team, Body Temple specialises in all areas of women’s health, including weight loss, prenatal and postnatal classes. The trainers also work with nutritionists and physiotherapists to tailor membership packages according to the individual needs of each client.
A mixture of online and physical sessions are available to help you get to your best self so not even Covid restrictions can keep you from getting fit.
Address: 75E Loewen Road, Singapore 248845
Opening Hours: 6am to 6pm (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays) | 9am to 6pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays) | 9am to 3pm (Saturdays & Sundays) |
Membership Fees: Various passes can be found here
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This state-of-the-art gym offers luxurious spa treatments and various cardio classes, so members can enjoy rejuvenating massages and facial spas after a sweaty workout.
You need not worry about covid restrictions as they have increased frequency of cleaning and disinfection of areas including the high contact areas, equipment and tools to make sure you stay fit and safe at the same time.
New members above 21 years old can enjoy a complimentary one-day fitness pass and physical assessment just by registering on their online website.
Address: Mandarin Orchard, Level 7, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Opening Hours: 7am to 10pm (Wednesdays to Fridays) | 7am to 8pm (Saturdays) | Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays & Sundays
Membership Fees: Starting from S$150 per month
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Established in 2012, Van Lee Fitness is the first, all-female Muay Thai gym for ladies looking to build muscle strength. They have 2 outlets, both well-equipped and perfect for you to really push yourself. Train under professional Muay Thai coach, Vanessa Lee, an ex-SAF trainer on how to kick some serious ass, gain self-defence skills, and tone up your body.
Bookings are needed for all classes to facilitate safety restrictions.
Address: Various locations found here
Opening Hours: 6pm to 10pm (Mondays to Thursdays) | 10am to 2pm (Saturdays & Sundays) | Closed on Fridays
Membership Fees: Starting from $125 for four sessions
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Contrary to popular belief that expecting mothers shouldn’t move too much, it is good for mothers-to-be to stay physically fit during their pregnancies.
This outdoor gym is led by experienced female trainers, and all exercises are catered to mothers at different stages of their pregnancies in preparation for a smooth and safe delivery.
Address: Various locations found here
Opening Hours: Various workout timings here
Membership Fees: Starting from S$120 per month
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Terra Luna Yoga focuses on empowering women through yoga, meditation and other healing forms. The studio prides itself in creating an empowering and safe space to celebrate femininity.
It’s an ideal location for beginners to practice yoga that doubles as therapy. They even offer prenatal and postnatal yoga. The studio also hosts sessions for the family so you can turn your weekend fitness into a whole family affair.
Address: 896 Dunearn Road, 03-03D, Singapore 589472
Opening Hours: 10am to 9pm (Mondays) | 7am to 9pm (Tuesdays) | 9am to 9:30pm (Wednesdays) | 9am to 9pm (Thursdays) | 9am to 8:30pm (Fridays) | 8am to 5pm (Saturdays) | 9:30am–3:30pm (Sundays)
Membership Fees: Various passes can be found here.
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Singapore’s all-female Muay Thai gym Six Sigma aims for maximum intensity. Their aim is to help women transform mentally and physically. They offer a range of classes from technical training to cardio to help you build up your endurance and channel your inner badass.
Bookings are needed for all classes to facilitate safety Covid-19 restrictions.
Address: 420 Joo Chiat Road #02-01 Singapore 427641
Opening Hours: 11am to 9.30pm (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays) | 6pm- 9.30pm (Wednesdays) | 11am to 3pm (Saturdays & Sundays) | Closed on Fridays
Membership Fees: Starting from $230 per month, $140 per month for students.
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We’re sure that with Covid-19, some of your fitness routines have been messed up or favourite gym spaces impossible to chope with their limited capacity. Why not get back into shape by having a go at one of these all-female gyms and explore your fitness options.
For those of you new to the fitness scene, these places are perfect to start your fitness journey without needing to worry about any distractions that come in the form of, well, men.
Time to gather your group of 5 girlfriends and start planning your next sweat session together.
Originally published by Kimberly Walker on 9 January 2018. Last updated by Ilarnna Chrisandra on 8 July 2021.
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