The best gyms in Singapore in 2026 depend on how you train. Fitness First suits people who want full-service clubs with pools. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 neighbourhood access. Virgin Active has premium recovery facilities. The Gym Pod offers private pay-per-use pods. Evolve MMA teaches martial arts. Choose by hours, budget and the commitment you want.
How did we choose these gyms?
We compared gyms on five published criteria: opening hours and access, how clearly prices are shown, contract flexibility, facilities and the number of outlets. Every fact comes from the gym’s own website or a named publication, checked on 13 October 2026.
We did not use star ratings, review counts or paid placements, and none of the gyms on this page is a PULSE client. Where a gym does not publish prices, we say so rather than estimate them. Where a gym’s own pages disagree with each other, for example on how many clubs it runs, we leave the figure out instead of guessing.
| Criterion | What we checked |
|---|---|
| Opening hours and access | Whether the gym is open 24/7, and whether one membership covers several outlets |
| Pricing clarity | Whether prices are published on the gym’s own site, and whether GST is mentioned |
| Contract flexibility | Minimum commitment, joining fees and pay-per-use options |
| Facilities | Pools, studios, group classes, recovery rooms and specialist training |
| Outlets | How many locations the gym lists on its own site |
Which gyms did we pick?
We picked five gyms that cover the main ways people train in Singapore: a full-service chain, a 24/7 franchise, a premium club, private workout pods and a martial arts academy. The order reflects how each scored across our criteria for a typical member, not a paid placement.
At a glance
| # | Business | Best known for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitness First | Full-service clubs with pools at six locations and published monthly prices | S$200 |
| 2 | Anytime Fitness | Round-the-clock neighbourhood gyms with a free trial and access to gyms worldwide | On enquiry |
| 3 | Virgin Active | Premium facilities including a heated pool, recovery rooms and HYROX training | On enquiry |
| 4 | The Gym Pod | Private, app-booked workout pods open 24/7, paid per use with no contract | On enquiry |
| 5 | Evolve MMA | Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA and boxing classes at three central locations | On enquiry |
Best known for: Full-service clubs with pools at six locations and published monthly prices
Fitness First runs 14 clubs in Singapore, including Bugis Junction, Paragon, Westgate, Metropolis and Mapletree Business City. Six have swimming pools: 100AM, Mapletree Business City, Capital Tower, Fusionopolis, One George Street and Westgate. Westgate and Metropolis each run over 60 group classes a week, and Paragon has cycling and Mind & Body studios, including hot yoga.
It publishes its prices: Single Club from S$200 a month with no joining fee on a 4 or 12 month commitment, or Passport from S$225 a month for every Singapore club. FITPASS credits suit people who want no contract or monthly fee.
- Services
- Gym memberships, group exercise classes, swimming pools at selected clubs, cycling and Mind & Body studios, FITPASS pay-as-you-go credits
- Price
- From S$200 Single Club from S$200 a month (no joining fee, 4 or 12 month commitment); Passport for all Singapore clubs from S$225 a month. GST inclusion not stated. Source
Best known for: Round-the-clock neighbourhood gyms with a free trial and access to gyms worldwide
Anytime Fitness branches are open 24/7 to members, which suits shift workers and anyone who trains early or late. Its branch pages offer a free fitness consultation and a 1-day free trial, and membership includes access to over 3,000 Anytime Fitness gyms worldwide. Branches include Bedok Central at Djitsun Mall and Tampines Mart.
Each franchise sets its own prices, according to MoneySmart, and whether you can use other Singapore outlets depends on the branch. Prices are on enquiry, so ask your local branch about fees and multi-club access before signing.
- Services
- 24/7 gym access for members, free fitness consultation, 1-day free trial, access to gyms worldwide
Best known for: Premium facilities including a heated pool, recovery rooms and HYROX training
Virgin Active is a premium club operator whose Singapore homepage lists a heated 20m pool, ice and steam rooms, sleep pods, a cold plunge and HYROX training. Memberships give access to all of its Singapore clubs, which suits people who move between home, office and weekend locations.
Its own pages give different figures for how many clubs it runs, so check the live club list for the location nearest you before visiting. Prices are on enquiry: ask for a current quote and the contract length, as figures vary between sources.
- Services
- Premium gym memberships, heated pool, ice and steam rooms, sleep pods, cold plunge, HYROX training
Best known for: Private, app-booked workout pods open 24/7, paid per use with no contract
The Gym Pod launched in June 2018, founded by Damian Chow, according to Vulcan Post. It offers private gym pods, open gym access and hybrid training classes, all booked through one app.
The pods are automated, open 24/7 and booked in half-hour slots, with pay-per-use pricing and no membership contract. That suits beginners who prefer to train without an audience, and travellers: there is a pod at Changi Airport that is open 24 hours. Price on enquiry: check the app for current rates.
- Services
- Private gym pods, open gym access, hybrid training classes, app booking
- Founded
- 2018
Best known for: Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA and boxing classes at three central locations
Evolve MMA teaches Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA and boxing at three Singapore locations: Raffles Place, Orchard Central and The Star Vista in Buona Vista. The Raffles Place academy on Cross Street is near Raffles Place, Telok Ayer and Chinatown MRT stations.
It suits people who want structured martial arts classes rather than a weights floor. New students can book a free 30-minute intro class to try a discipline before committing. Prices are on enquiry.
- Services
- Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA and boxing classes, free 30-minute intro class
- Nearest MRT
- Raffles Place
- Address
- 18 Cross Street #B1-08, Singapore 048423
Visit website: Evolve MMACall +65 6250 7751Full profile: Evolve MMA
How do the five gyms compare on access, contracts and facilities?
Fitness First and Virgin Active offer multi-club access with pools. Anytime Fitness and The Gym Pod are open 24/7. The Gym Pod is the only one with pay-per-use pods and no membership contract, and Evolve MMA is the only martial arts specialist here.
| Gym | Access | Contract | Notable facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness First | One club, or all 14 Singapore clubs on Passport | 4 or 12 months; FITPASS credits with no contract | Pools at 6 clubs, hot yoga at Paragon, over 60 classes a week at Westgate and Metropolis |
| Anytime Fitness | 24/7 for members; access to over 3,000 gyms worldwide | Set by each branch | Free fitness consultation, 1-day free trial |
| Virgin Active | All Singapore clubs | Ask the club | Heated 20m pool, ice and steam rooms, sleep pods, cold plunge, HYROX training |
| The Gym Pod | Automated pods open 24/7, booked in half-hour slots | Pay per use, no membership contract | Private pods, open gym access, hybrid training classes |
| Evolve MMA | Raffles Place, Orchard Central and The Star Vista | Ask the academy | Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA and boxing; free 30-minute intro class |
How much does a gym membership cost in Singapore?
Of the five gyms here, only Fitness First publishes membership prices: from S$200 a month for one club and from S$225 a month for all its Singapore clubs. Its page does not say whether GST is included. The other four gyms give prices on enquiry.
Fitness First’s Single Club membership has no joining fee and needs a 4 or 12 month commitment. Its Passport membership covers every Singapore club and can be extended to Fitness First gyms elsewhere in Southeast Asia. FITPASS uses pay-as-you-go credits with no contract and no monthly fee. When we checked, the membership page was running a time-limited joining offer, so headline prices can change from month to month.
At Anytime Fitness, each franchise sets its own prices, according to MoneySmart, so two branches may charge different fees. Virgin Active, The Gym Pod and Evolve MMA did not show current prices we could confirm, so ask each one directly for a written quote and the contract terms before you pay.
| Gym | Published price (checked 13 Oct 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First | Single Club from S$200 a month; Passport from S$225 a month | No joining fee on Single Club; GST inclusion not stated |
| Anytime Fitness | Price on enquiry | Each franchise sets its own prices |
| Virgin Active | Price on enquiry | Figures vary between sources, so ask for a current quote |
| The Gym Pod | Price on enquiry | Pay per use, booked in the app |
| Evolve MMA | Price on enquiry | Free 30-minute intro class |
Which gyms in Singapore are open 24 hours?
Anytime Fitness branches are open 24/7 to members, and The Gym Pod’s automated pods are open 24/7 and booked in half-hour slots. The Gym Pod also has a pod at Changi Airport that is open 24 hours, which is useful for travellers.
Round-the-clock access suits shift workers, parents who can only train late at night and anyone who wants to avoid peak-hour crowds. Fitness First, Virgin Active and Evolve MMA keep set opening hours, so check the timetable for the club you plan to use, especially if you rely on group classes.
Is it safe to prepay a long gym membership?
Prepaying carries risk. In 2023, the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) advised people to choose shorter memberships or pay-per-use, after consumers lost over S$20,000 in prepaid gym packages within six months, as reported by Yahoo News.
The same report covered Ritual Gym, which closed all four of its branches on 29 February 2024 and went into provisional liquidation. It also noted that Haus Athletics, UFC Gym and Fenix Fitness closed in 2023. If a gym closes, members who paid months in advance may struggle to get their money back.
To limit your exposure, pay monthly rather than upfront where you can, read the cancellation and freeze terms, and keep copies of your contract and receipts. Pay-per-use options such as The Gym Pod or Fitness First’s FITPASS credits avoid a long commitment altogether.
How should you choose the right gym for you?
Start with location and hours, because a gym you can reach easily is one you will use. Then compare contract length, multi-club access and the facilities you actually need, such as a pool, group classes or a quiet private space.
Use free trials before signing. Anytime Fitness offers a 1-day free trial and a free fitness consultation, and Evolve MMA offers a free 30-minute intro class. Visit at the time you would normally train so you can see how busy the floor is.
If you work in one area and live in another, multi-club access matters. Fitness First’s Passport covers all its Singapore clubs and Virgin Active memberships cover all its Singapore clubs, while at Anytime Fitness access to other outlets depends on the branch. Beginners who feel self-conscious may prefer a private pod, and people who want structure and coaching may get more from a class-based academy.
Why does this list have five gyms?
We only list gyms whose details we could check on their own websites. Public ActiveSG gyms and other chains will be considered at the next update, once their current prices and locations are confirmed on official pages.
We would rather publish a shorter list of facts we have checked than a longer one built on figures copied from roundup articles, many of which still list gyms that have closed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a gym membership in Singapore?
Fitness First publishes prices from S$200 a month for one club and from S$225 a month for all its Singapore clubs, checked on 13 October 2026; its page does not say whether GST is included. Anytime Fitness, Virgin Active, The Gym Pod and Evolve MMA give prices on enquiry.
Which gyms in Singapore are open 24 hours?
Anytime Fitness branches are open 24/7 to members, and The Gym Pod’s automated pods are open 24/7, including a pod at Changi Airport that is open 24 hours.
Is it safe to prepay a long gym membership?
It carries risk. In 2023, CASE advised people to choose shorter memberships or pay-per-use after consumers lost over S$20,000 in prepaid gym packages within six months. Ritual Gym closed all four branches on 29 February 2024 and went into provisional liquidation.
Can I use every branch with one membership?
Fitness First’s Passport covers all its Singapore clubs, and Virgin Active memberships give access to all its Singapore clubs. At Anytime Fitness, whether you can use other outlets depends on the branch, so ask before you sign.
Which gyms have swimming pools?
Fitness First has pools at six clubs: 100AM, Mapletree Business City, Capital Tower, Fusionopolis, One George Street and Westgate. Virgin Active lists a heated 20m pool on its homepage.
Is there a private gym option for beginners?
The Gym Pod offers private, automated pods booked in half-hour slots through its app, paid per use with no membership contract. It suits beginners who would rather train without an audience.