Many view exercise as a chore, but it doesn’t have to be! While virtual workouts are still available, there’s nothing that beats the thrill of a live class. Now that studios are back in business for fully vaxxed individuals, it’s time to put the fun in fitness at these boutique fitness studios.
Activ.Co
Founded in 2019, Activ.Co is a female-only fitness studio. Providing a safe space for women to connect and grow stronger as a community, it offers a variety of classes and incorporates a mixture of different training styles. With workouts such as pilates, yoga, boxing, and more, there’s no time to be bored here. Go for its STRONG45, which teaches the fundamentals of strength training — expect to lift heavy weights and build muscle). It has two outlets: one in Sembawang, and one in Tampines.
Activ.Co North
Address: 2 Gambas Cres, #01-29, Singapore 757044
Contact: 8779 3836
Activ.Co East
Address: 1 Tampines North Drive 1, #02-31, Singapore 528559
Contact: 8779 3836
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The Brave Shapes Co.
The Brave Shapes Co. welcomes people from all walks of life, of all shapes and sizes, into its space to train. It does things a little differently from your conventional gym. For one, there’s no fumbling about at different stations here — you won’t be wandering from weights to the treadmill to the stairmaster. A customised workout, tailored to your specific goals, will be mapped out by A.I., ensuring sustainable and efficient gains in strength. As for the workouts, expect an emphasis on calisthenics and bodyweight exercises, which are the bread and butter of the business.
Address: 22B Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069702
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday from 9:30am–8:30pm; Saturday from 9am–6pm; Closed on Sunday
Contact: 8869 5257
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Bespoke Fitness
Here at Bespoke Fitness, high intensity interval training (HIIT) is the name of the game. Don’t worry if you’ve eaten a tad too much during the past week (or two). FitRX, its signature 60-min high-intensity training class, is a guaranteed calorie torcher and will help you drop the pounds in no time. It’s definitely no walk in the park, but it is customisable to individual fitness levels — don’t let the trainers catch you slacking off though. With a different workout everyday of the year, there’s a reason to keep coming back.
Address: 21 Media Cir., #01-06 Infinite Studios, Singapore 138562
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday from 7am–8pm, Saturday from 8am–1pm, and Sunday from 8am–11am
Contact: 6570 2778
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The Jungle MMA & Fitness
Muay Thai gyms in Singapore tend to focus on repetitive drills, but here at The Jungle, things are kept spicy with creative drills and sequences drawn from various martial arts. Muay Thai is a great, all-round workout that can not only help you lose weight, but also develop agility and power. Not a fan? Stop by for its boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or HIIT classes which are equally popular. With two outlets located in Central Singapore, The Jungle is the perfect spot to let loose after a long, hard day at work.
Address: 35 Boat Quay, Singapore 049824
Opening Hours: Monday–Thursday from 12pm–9:30pm, Friday from 12pm–8:30pm, Saturday from 9:15am–4pm, and Sunday from11am–5pm
Contact: 9328 6002
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Jyan Yoga
Natural light permeates the shophouse space occupied by Jyan Yoga, providing a conducive environment for you to practice your sun salutations in. You’ll find the usual yoga offerings here, from your basic classes such as flow and inversion, and more. Immerse yourself on a journey of deep relaxation with its Crystal Bowls Sound Bath or Gong Sound Bath, which make use of vibrations to stimulate healing. It helps that the studio is extremely Instagrammable, and also makes a pretty neat spot to lay in savasana, which, by the way, is definitely my favourite yoga pose.
Address: 64A Prinsep St, Singapore 188667
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday from 10am–1:30pm and 5–8:30pm; Saturday–Sunday from 9:30am–6:30pm
Contact: 9786 9626
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Oompf! Fitness
When ex-banker Anita Liew realised there was no one-size fits all approach to fitness, she set up Oompf! Fitness to help inculcate a proper foundation and a holistic lifestyle for all who step through its doors. With friendly personal trainers and a supportive community, you won’t feel alone in your fitness journey. Spinning, personal training, and group circuit training classes are all available in this private and state-of-the-art fitness facility located in Mountbatten.
Address: 130 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428815
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday from 7am–9pm, and Saturday–Sunday from 8am–6pm
Contact: 6440 6188
