The Singapore fitness industry has exploded over the last decade...
...offering a diverse range of studios, clubs and gyms that is unmatched in Asia. The city now boasts a wide array of leading international concepts, as well as high-quality home-grown offerings that have often taken inspiration from brands in the west.
The launch of ClassPass in Singapore in 2018 further fueled the market, helping more people discover premium fitness experiences before a difficult few years of closures. Since reopening, the city’s industry has recovered faster than any other in the region, with a ‘hockey stick’ bounce back that showed a high level of resilience and maturity.
Singapore is business-friendly and harbors a strong entrepreneurial spirit, which has helped the fitness scene thrive in recent years. Franchise models such as F45, and the more recent addition Body Fit Training, have been able to launch large networks of locations in a way that’s not yet been possible in other Asian cities.
Seeing the success of early entrants to the market expanding so rapidly, international brands are now rushing to launch in Singapore, seeing it as the perfect entry point into the wider Asian industry.
Singapore was the clear and obvious choice for our first Asian city, and our team of anonymous Experience Evaluators discovered many world-class concepts and experiences.
Want to see how all of our Singapore clubs ranked? Check out The Fit Guide Singapore for all the clubs that achieved Recommended, Award of Excellence and 5-Star status.
Ritual Orchard Road
Concept HIIT/Strength
Address 270 Orchard Rd, #03-01, Singapore 238857
Ritual have created an exceptional fitness experience from start to finish, and our visit to their Orchard location was one of the most well-rounded sessions our evaluators have seen.
The brand aesthetic and club design quickly lets you know you’re somewhere special, and, importantly, the workout experience lived up to the initial impression. The orientation was thorough and personalized, and this deep level of attention carried over into their slickly delivered 30-minute session.
Ritual’s Orchard club won both The Fit Guide 5-Star Award for the full experience, and the 5-Star Class Experience Award.
Overall Award ☆☆☆☆☆
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆☆
UFIT Club Street
Concept HIIT/Strength
Address 21 Club St, #01-01, Singapore 069410
Our HIIT and strength class at UFIT’s Club Street flagship was expertly delivered by a friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach, and was every bit deserving of The Fit Guide 5-Star Award. But this club goes far beyond that, offering a wide array of classes and services, such as personal training, physiotherapy, massage therapy and personal training.
UFIT is not just one of Singapore’s longest-standing fitness brands - our visit and evaluation showed it’s also one of the best.
UFIT’s Club Street club won both The Fit Guide 5-Star Award for the full experience, and the 5-Star Class Experience Award.
Overall Award ☆☆☆☆☆
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆☆
R10T Robinson Road
Concept Cycling
Address 140 Robinson Rd, Level 3, Singapore 068907
R10T has made a big impact on Singapore’s fitness scene since its 2021 launch. The CBD studio on Robinson Road offers cycling, HIIT, yoga and even swimming.
The team were exceptional during our visit, with the reception staff ensuring that we were well looked after and our first session was a positive one.
The class was a truly five-star experience, delivered by an enthusiastic and passionate instructor who made a big effort to connect and put on a show.
R10T’s Robinson Road club won both The Fit Guide 5-Star Award for the full experience, and the 5-Star Class Experience Award.
Overall Award ☆☆☆☆☆
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆☆
WeBarre Telok Ayer
Concept Barre
Address 5A Stanley St, Singapore 068724
SInce its 2016 launch, WeBarre have established themselves as one of Singapore’s strongest home-grown fitness brands. Founders Anabel Chew and Linda Tang, who bonded over a shared passion for fitness and barre training, launched WeBarre after struggling to find a strong offering in the city.
During our visit to their Telok Ayer branch, our instructor displayed a friendly demeanor and exuded positive energy, creating a welcoming atmosphere that instantly put our us at ease. She made an effort to get to know us and personalize the session, completing a five-star class experience.
WeBarre’s Telok Ayer club won both The Fit Guide 5-Star Award for the full experience, and the 5-Star Class Experience Award.
Overall Award ☆☆☆☆☆
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆☆
XYCO
Concept Cycling
Address 22 Martin Rd, #02-02, Singapore 239058
XYCO, founded by Brandon Pang in 2020, is an intimate, community-led cycling studio that aims to provide a space that’s accessible to everyone, regardless of their fitness level or cycling experience.
During our visit, we enjoyed a well-structured class delivered by an enthusiastic and approachable instructor. The great service went beyond the instructor, with the reception staff putting in a big effort to help us feel welcomed and comfortable.
The overall experience puts XYCO amongst the top studios and cycling concepts in Singapore and the industry, making it every bit deserving of The Fit Guide 5-Star Award.
XYCO’s Martin Road club won both The Fit Guide 5-Star Award for the full experience, and the Class Experience Award of Excellence.
Overall Award ☆☆☆☆☆
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆
Yoga Movement Orchard
Concept Yoga
Address 6 Handy Rd, #02-01, Singapore 229234
As you approach Yoga Movement’s Orchard flagship location, you know you’re about to enter somewhere special. On entry, the first thing we noticed were the high ceilings, touches of greenery and an outdoor hangout area for post-session coffee and catch ups.
The strong sense of brand and place were backed up by a smooth and enjoyable class experience, led by a positive instructor.
Yoga Movement’s Orchard Flagship club won both The Fit Guide Award Of Excellence for the full experience, and the Class Experience Award of Excellence.
Overall Award - Award of Excellence
Class Experience - Award of Excellence
Ally
Concept Cycling
Address 8 Cross St, #02-01/02 Manulife Tower, Singapore 048424
Ally, founded in 2021, boasts one of the most impressively designed spaces we’ve seen anywhere in the world. The hangout area has both a coffee and champagne bar and, in a first for us, the water refill taps offer both still and sparkling options.
The beautiful design aesthetic was matched by a five-star class experience. During our visit, the instructor brought positive vibes to the room and encouraged us throughout the session. We felt well taken care of, even though we were at the back.
Ally’s Cross Street club won both The Fit Guide 5-Star Award for the full experience, and the 5-Star Class Experience Award.
Overall Award ☆☆☆☆☆
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆☆
Body Fit Training (BFT) Orchard
Concept HIIT/Strength
Address 8 Grange Rd, #03-04, Singapore 239695
The Singaporean fitness market has embraced Australian-born franchise Body Fit Training (BFT) in a big way, with the brand quickly establishing itself as one of the city’s strength and cardio favorites.
All BFT’s Singapore location visits achieved 5-Star Class Experience award, with the Orchard location ranking highest overall, with both of their coaches warmly welcoming our evaluators to the studio and concept.
It was a fun, well-structured session, coupled with a strong community vibe that was driven by the friendly team there. Highly recommended.
BFT’s Orchard club won both The Fit Guide 5-Star Award for the full experience, and the 5-Star Class Experience Award.
Overall Award - Award of Excellence
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆☆
KX Pilates Siglap
Concept Pilates
Address 93 Frankel Ave, Singapore 458220
KX Pilates - which describes itself as a “modern evolution of Pilates” - is an Australian Pilates brand founded in 2010 that offers classes for all levels. Their fresh and progressive approach to Pilates has seen its popularity soar, with franchise locations opening in new territories across the Asia-Pacific region over the last few years, including the first Singapore location in Siglap.
During our anonymous visit, the class flowed smoothly, and the instructor was friendly and encouraging. The strong sense of brand, coupled with a clean and fresh space, made for a positive first experience for our evaluator.
KX Pilate’s Siglap club won both The Fit Guide Award Of Excellence for the full experience, and the Class Experience Award of Excellence.
Overall Award - Award of Excellence
Class Experience - Award of Excellence
UBX Holland Village
Concept HIIT/Strength
Address 46a Lor Mambong, Singapore 277696
UBX - pronounced “you-box” and recently rebranded from ‘12RND’ - offers a fun, dynamic session that you can slot in at whatever time works best for you. Rather than a set timetable, you simply join the circuit whenever you’re ready.
In a typical UBX session you can expect an even split of boxing, coupled with strength and conditioning work, with three minutes on each station. For the boxing, you can expect padwork, bag striking and partner drills.
During our visit, the coach was energetic and motivating, whilst displaying the patience we needed to help us learn the ropes. Screens displaying the movements made the session easy to follow.
UBX’s Holland Village club won both The Fit Guide Award Of Excellence for the full experience, and the 5-Star Class Experience Award.
Overall Award - Award of Excellence
Class Experience ☆☆☆☆☆