For better or worse, Malaysians LOVE food. Many of us spend our free time hunting around for the best dishes available, and during the festive season we all love the chance to indulge in our favourite meals. Unfortunately, this can have a severe side effect on our health. When the kilos start piling on and the clothes start feeling too tight, you know it’s time to start working out!

Whether you’re a gym junkie or a first time fitness student, there are plenty of gyms out there for you to choose from. Nowadays there are all sorts of gyms popping up, each with their own style and alternate fitness plans. From the traditional to the chic, you’re sure to find the perfect workout place in the list of top ten fitness gyms in KL below!

Babel Fit

A high class rooftop gym that’s already making waves in the industry, Babel is an establishment aimed at creating an inspirational experience. Filled with state-of-the-art facilities, the ambiance is designed as a landscape to fill your senses and transpire an exciting energy affecting one’s emotions and motions. An adaptation to the exotic “hanging gardens of Babylon”, the landscape is built for you to train, move and revitalize your body and bring tranquility to your mind.

Babel comes fully equipped with state of the art equipment and decor that wouldn’t look out of place in a five start hotel. But it’s not all instagram pictures and inspiring landscapes – this fitness center offers no less then 19 exercise classes to help tone and strengthen your body. Whether you’re into Indoor Cycling, dancing, Pilates, or more, there’s plenty for you to see and do here in Babel!

Website: https://www.babel.fit/

Contact Number: 016 319 3520

Firestation Fit

Ignite and fuel your inner motivation at Firestation Fit. With its fiery red design, this fitness center is definitely hard to miss. This class based gym contains no less then 6 exclusive sessions led by a passionate team of dedicated coaches, with endurance programs (STRIDE), boxing workouts (STRIKE), indoor cycling (RIDE), intense fat shedding workouts (FORCE), an unconventional yoga and cycling combo (FIRE YOGA), and even a kids friendly workout program (SPARKS). Check out their website today to join a close knit community of fitness fanatics.

Website: https://my.firestation.fit/

Contact Number: +6017 337 4299

Ministry of Burn (MOB)

Who says fitness can’t be fun? Built for those with the desire for a good challenge, the Ministry of Burn provides you with a real workout challenge. They have three classes: ROW, RIDE, and MOVE; each of which is an innovative workout designed to push you to your limit.

MOVE gives you a full body workout HIIT session, RIDE lets you practice your pedalling skills and build up your core in an indoor biking class, while ROW focuses on your upper body strength and cardio. No matter which class you choose, just stick to the end and you’re sure to find yourself with the toned and fit body of your dreams.

Website: https://www.ministryofburn.com/

Contact Number: 03-20111990

KOA Fitness

Tired of being ogled while you’re trying to work out? Sign up for KOA Fitness today!

Made by women for women, this exclusive all female gym caters to ladies from all walks of life. Whether you’re a uni student, a bride to be, an expecting mum, or just a lady who wants to get back into shape, KOA Fitness has you covered. They also have all sorts of fun classes such as Lean ‘N Mean and Booty Pump to help you keep your body in tip-top shape.

Website: http://www.koafitnessmy.com/

Contact Number: +603 6211 0677

OhanaJo Studio

Those who’ve watched a certain Disney movie would know that Ohana means family – and family means no one gets left behind.

Founded by Jojo Struys, a fully certified yoga instructor that you may have seen on the Discovery Channel Series ‘Jojo’s Diary of Asia’, OhanaJo Studio is more then just an ordinary fitness studio.

Sessions include various yoga classes, motivational talks, transformational workshops, sessions in sound healing and more. There are plenty of classes suitable for everyone from beginners to intermediate students including Pilates, Dileri Sadhana, Morning Flow Yoga, and Kids Yoga. Sign up today and experience the feeling of Ohana for yourself!

Website: http://www.ohanajo.com/wp/

Contact Number: +6017 696 8895

F45 Training Studio

Tired of chasing after the latest fitness fads? F45 offers you functional exercise regimes that provide dependable results. The fastest growing fitness gym in the world, F45 has opened up facilities in places such as KLCC, Ampang, and Mont Kiara.

F45 training workouts are designed to unify the muscle groups of the body and to make you look, move and perform better in all aspects of your life. Their functional training sessions help to build up lean, functional muscle through exercises such as lifting, squatting, jumping, twisting, pulling, kicking, rowing, biking, and more. Each fixed, 45 minute workout is unique, presenting a challenging, ever evolving experience that’s sure to keep you on your toes.

Website: https://f45training.my/

Contact Number: 017-426 0584

Fitology

A refreshing take on fitness designed from the ground up, Fitology is equipped with the best personal trainers, technology, nourishment, and masseurs under one roof.

The entire Fitology concept was designed to bring you closer towards your fitness goals, and to make the entire process much more accessible to all. By putting all the very best components of healthy living into one comprehensive session, they can develop a workout tuned specifically to your individual capabilities and goals.

Fitology’s personal trainers guide you through an intense 30 minute full body workout followed by a 30 minute Far Infrared Sauna session to remove toxins, heavy metals, and stress from your body. And if you’re feeling sore, you can even indulge in a sports massage after your workout!

Website: http://fitology.my/

Contact Number: 03 2201 4311

Playground Fitness

Playgrounds aren’t just for kids! The Playground Fitness is a fully equipped state of the art facility that encourages you to bring out your inner child. Their experienced playmakers (coaches) help instill fun into your fitness training through courses that aim to enhance your athletic abilities and improve your fitness levels.

Programmes provided include running programes, obstacle course racing, boxing, calisthenics, and athlete development training, all held in a fun, playground like environment.

Website: https://www.theplayground.fit/

Contact Number: 012-875 2937