From enduring sweaty guys slamming weights while making loud grunting noises, to having someone hit on you when you’re just trying to get your workout done, being a woman at the gym can sometimes be an uncomfortable experience. Thankfully, women’s-only gyms do exist, providing you with a positive and safe space to burn calories and hit your fitness goals. Check out these 7 women’s-only gyms in Singapore suitable for newbies and gym junkies alike.
#1 MSFIT
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By women, for women, MSFIT believes that in fitness, there is no “one size fits all”. As such, it focuses on personal training to help you reach the best version of yourself.
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Over here, you’ll get a personalised plan that fits your wellness desires, plus a dedicated mentor to guide and support you every second of your journey. So whether you want to do strength training, HIIT or post-workout recovery, there’s someone to guide you and give you the extra push to unlock your full fitness potential. There’s also a 2-1 Buddy Training programme, so you can get a friend to commit with you to make your sweat sesh more enjoyable.
#2 Van Lee Fitness
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Looking to get into Muay Thai? Van Lee Fitness is a great place to start, given that it’s the first, all-women Muay Thai gym in Singapore, where the training programme has been specially designed just for women.
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With the incorporation of punches, kicks, elbows and knees in its Muay Thai fitness programme, you’ll build muscular strength, tone up your body and pick up various self-defence techniques in no time.
Address: 30A Pagoda Street, Level 2, Singapore 059189
Phone: 9227 5426
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 6pm - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 2pm
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#3 Contours Express
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Contours Express is known for its 29-minute circuit training sessions, which help women realise their fitness goals through individually catered exercises that involve a good mix of strength training, cardio and flexibility workouts.
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It also provides vibration training, a low-impact exercise that stimulates your body to heal and build strength in a safe manner - ideal for those who cannot follow conventional workouts due to injuries or joint pains.
What’s more, the interiors are decorated in feminine colours of pink and purple, which helps brighten things up and make the whole experience more fun.
#4 Terra Luna Yoga
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For babes who wish to improve body flexibility and posture or achieve a lean physique, check out Terra Luna Yoga. This women-focused space has an array of yoga and movement classes, meditation circles and therapy treatments that can help you focus on toning, core strength as well as alignment.
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You can explore breath awareness at their basic yoga class, attend a 45-minute strength and cardio circuit training to build stamina and agility, or ignite your core strength at power pilates.
Address: 896 Dunearn Road, #03-03D, Slime Darby Centre, Singapore 589472
Phone: 9658 3611
Opening hours: Monday: 10am - 9pm, Tuesday: 7am - 9pm, Wednesday 9am - 9.30pm, Thursday: 9am - 9pm, Friday: 9am - 8.30pm, Saturday: 8am - 5pm, Sunday 9.30am - 3.30pm
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#5 Amore Fitness
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Take a gander at Amore Fitness if you’re undecided on the type of workout to do. From yoga and Zumba classes to gymming on your own or with a personal trainer, you just might find something up your alley at this women’s-only gym.
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Given that its gym outlets also come with a boutique spa, which offers face and body treatments, you can pop in after a high-octane workout for some much-need rejuvenation - think a relaxing 15-minute express back massage or cupping therapy.
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#6 Phillip Wain
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Situated in the heart of Orchard, Phillip Wain is a women’s-only fitness club that’s all about self-care. Apart from spa treatments like massages and jacuzzi baths, Phillip Wain offers fitness classes at its gym, which has everything including circuit training, yoga and even Korean dance workouts.
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Personal training sessions involving pilates, HIIT and Muay Thai that match your athleticism yet challenge your personal threshold are also available. But if you prefer working up a sweat at your own pace and time, going free and easy with the different machines provided is also an option!
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Unlike most gyms, Phillip Wain has an in-house cafe that serves freshly blended fruit juices and healthy meals, with a menu that rotates daily, so there’s always something new to look forward to each time you drop by for a workout.
And when you book any of the gym’s treatments or fitness classes, you will be given free access to its in-house sauna and steam bath, shower facilities as well as locker room - perfect for freshening up before heading off.
Read our article on Phillip Wain here.
#7 GLOWco Move
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GLOWco Move provides a decent range of workout classes at different levels, all conducted in a private and comfortable studio - thanks to blinds being used for their windows.
For those who want to get your heart pumping to burn off stubborn body fat, you can pick from either Zumba or Piloxing - a group exercise class that blends pilates, boxing and dance.
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If low-impact exercises like yoga are your sort of thing, you can choose from five of its calm and core workouts, all of which are designed to help you stretch, relax and practice breathing techniques while also boosting your strength, balance and mobility.
Additionally, tons of activewear like exercise tops, bottoms and hijabs are sold within the studio, along with free access to feminine products such as sanitary pads, making it super convenient if you’ve forgotten to bring something or need a replacement instantly.
Address: 6 Tampines Street 92, #01-19, yO:HA Commercial Tampines, Singapore 528893
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 7pm - 10pm, Saturday: 9am - 12pm
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